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20.Generational differences and the economy (经济) are shifting (转移) more responsibilities for children from their parents to grandparents,according to a new survey.More than one-third of grandparents aged 50and older contribute financially to their grandchildren's upbringing,and 11percent have a grandchild living with them,the poll (民意测验) by AARP,the group for 36million older US citizens,showed.
Forty percent of people who responded to the telephone survey,whose average age was 69,reported spending more than $500on grandchildren over the past year beyond traditional gifts. Education costs accounted for 53percent,daily expenses for 37percent and medical costs for 23percent.Sixteen percent provided daycare for grandchildren.
"They are the safety net for American families,helping to pay for practical expenses and necessities,"said Amy Goyer,AARP's multi-generational and family issues (问题) expert.
"We see many providing daycare services,while growing numbers even have grandchildren living with them,"she said,referring to the 16percent who watch their grandchildren while the parents are at work or school.
Generally nearly 90 percent of the 1,904 grandparents questioned said they play a very or somewhat important role in their grandchildren's lives,and about 70percent live within 50miles of the closest one.
The poll conducted by Woelfel Research Inc.also showed that grandparents were increasingly keyed to the younger generation's life issues and preferred ways of communicating.
More than one-third connect with their grandchildren via email or text messaging,while half said they routinely discuss topics ranging from values and spirituality to drug and alcohol use.
Nearly 40 percent said they had discussed dating or sex with at least one grandchild.Some 60percent said they spoke with their grandchildren at least once a week.
Most of the grandparents said they had five or more grandchildren,while one-fourth said they had grandchildren of a different race or mixed race.
60.The passage mainly tells usD.
A.the differences between generations are huge
B.how Woelfel Research Inc.conducted the poll
C.parents are the safety net for American families
D.grandparents take more responsibilities for grandchildren
61.Grandparents discuss with their grandchildren on various topics EXCEPTA.
A.races B.values C.drug use D.spirituality
62.Which of the following is TRUE about grandparents?D
A.Most of them have grandchildren of a different race.
B.One third keep in touch with their grandchildren via email.
C.Nearly 40percent discussed dating with more than one grandchild.
D.About three fifths communicate with their grandchildren at least once a week.
63.What does the author think of the phenomenon mentioned in the passage?D
A.Reasonable. B.Unbelievable.
C.Acceptable. D.Not given.
分析 本文属于新闻报道类阅读,作者通过这篇文章向我们讲述了一项新的研究表明,在美国由于代际差异以及经济的原因,已经有越来越多的祖父母需要照顾自己的孙子和孙女.
解答 60.D 主旨大意题,通读全文可知本文主要向我们讲述了如今在美国祖父母需要对孙子以及孙女们承担更多的责任,故选D.
61.A 细节理解题,根据倒数第三段More than one-third connect with their grandchildren via email or text messaging,while half said they routinely discuss topics ranging from values and spirituality to drug and alcohol use.可知祖父母与他们的孙子们讨论价值观,精神性的药物以及酒精的使用,文中没有提到跑步,故选A.
62.D 细节理解题,根据倒数第三段Some 60percent said they spoke with their grandchildren at least once a week.可知有百分之六十的祖父母与他们的孙子孙女每周交流一次,故选D.
63.D 作者态度题,通读全文可以发现本文中作者一直在阐述事实,没有提到作者自己的观点,故选D.
点评 考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确选择.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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