Passage TwoMost women in Ghana--

Passage Two
Most women in Ghana--the educated and illiterate, the urban and rural, the young and old--work to earn an income in addition to maintaining their roles as housewives and mothers. Their reputation for economic independence, self-reliance, and hard work is well known and well deserved.
Most of Ghana’s working women are farmers and traders. Only one woman in five, or even fewer, can be classified as simply housewives. Even these women often earn money by sewing or by baking and cooking things to sell. They also maintain vegetable gardens and chicken farms. Indeed, the woman who depends entirely upon her husband for support is looked upon with disfavor.
Traditionally the tasks of motherhood have been shared. Mothers and sisters, grandmothers and nieces all helped to raise the children and to carry out daily tasks. As the family grew, older brothers and sisters also helped to care for the younger ones and helped in the home. Now with more children going to school, with more people moving away from their traditional homes, not only must the mother continue her income-producing activities, but she must take on all the heavy, time-consuming housework.
Ghana today is looking for new ways to meet the needs of women and their families, such as providing more day care centers, so women can continue to play their multiple roles in the home and in the economy.

What is the role of most women in Ghana?
A、 Handling various housework at home.
B、 Taking care of children indoors.
C、 Farming and trading out of house.
D、 Working as well as maintaining families.
【正确答案】：D
【名师解析】:根据文章内容，Ghana的大多数女性除了承担家庭主妇和母亲的角色外，还在外面工作以赚取收入。她们既是农民又是商人，同时还要处理家庭的各种家务。因此，选项D“工作同时维持家庭”最符合文章描述。选项A、B和C虽然都是女性角色的一部分，但都不能全面概括Ghana女性在社会和家庭中的多重角色。