If you listen to American music，watch American television or magazines，you will probably agree that the most popular subject of these forms of entertainment is love. Romantic love always finds an audience in the United States. Falling in love，solving the problems of love，and achieving the happy ending — the big wedding are subjects of interest to both the adult and the teenage public. Millions of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day with special cards and gifts that announce their love to their mates，their friends，and their families. Popular songs tell us that “all the world loves a lover “A popular saying is “Love conquers all”. Numerous columns in magazines and newspapers offer advice to lovelorn，those with difficulties of heart. To most Americans，romantic love is central to a happy life. 

Not only do Americans believe in romantic love but they also believe that it is the best basis for making a happy marriage. Despite the high divorce rate in the United States ，young men and women continue to marry on the basis of romantic love. Americans consider marriage a private arrangement between the two people involved. Young Americans feel free to choose their own marriage partners from any social，economic，or religious background. The man or woman may have strong ties with parents，brothers，or sisters，but when he or she falls in love，the strongest feelings are supposed to be for the loved one. When an American couple marries，they generally plan to live apart from both sets of parents and build their own independent family structure.

1. What is the most popular subject of all forms of entertainment?

A. Marriage

B. Love

C. Families

D. Friendship

2. Who is interested in the subject of love?

A. Adults who are single.                         

B. Teenagers whose parents are divorced.

C. Old people who have no children.                

D. Both adults and teenagers.

3. What do most Americans think of romantic love?

A . It is central to a happy life.                     

B. It is not the basis for marriage.

C. It is not necessarily important in people’s life. 

D. Many people long for it，but it is unbelievable.

4.What factors do young Americans consider when choosing their own marriage partners?

A. They will think their social background.

B. They think economic background is essential .

C. They won’t choose a marriage partner from different religious backgrounds.

D. They don’t think social，economic or religious background is important.

5.What does an American couple plan to do when they marry?

A. They continue to live with their parents after their marriage.

B. They plan to live by themselves.

C. They plan to earn more money to buy a house.

D. They plan to travel all over the world.