题目内容
20.Everywhere in the world,people are living longer.(36)FBy the year 2050.about two billion people will be aged 60 or older.And the number of people 80 years or older will have almost reached to 395 million.The WHO says governments must prepare now to deal with an increasingly aging world.As people age,they may develop long-term health problems.These disorders may affect their quality of life and create problems for society and health care systems.(37)EThe responsibility of caring for an older person often falls on family members.And this can create difficulties.
In 2050,China will be the country with the largest population aged 80 years or over with 90 million.India will come in second with 37 Million.(38)Other countries with the largest populations of the 80 and older crowd will be Japan,Brazil,Germany,France,Italy,Britain and the Russian Federation.
(39)GThe U.S.is far behind other English-speaking countries in giving families support for caring for sick and aging family members.
There are cultural differences in care-giving.In some cultures,it is the family's responsibility to care for aging family members.In India,there are so many middle-class Indian people who have moved to Australia or the U.K.or the U.S.and the parents are still living back in India.(40)AThey have never even known what the word"caregiver"is because it's just what they did.
A.They just send money back.
B.And the U.S.will be third with 32 million.
C.People have realized the value of aging people.
D.It is the governments'duty to take good care of old people.
E.Caring for an aging population takes both time and money.
F.Studies show the average age of the human population is rising.
G.Caring for the elderly in the U.S.falls behind other English-speaking countries.
分析 本文主要介绍了世界上的任何地方,人们的寿命正在变长.照顾老人既需要时间又需要金钱,这个责任常常落在家庭成员身上.而美国在给家庭资助来照顾生病和年龄大的老人方面,落后于其他讲英语的国家.
解答 36-40 FEBGA
36.F联系上文题.根据上文Everywhere in the world,people are living longer.可知世界上的任何地方,人们的寿命正在变长.F项:Studies show the average age of the human population is rising.研究显示人们的平均寿命正在增长.符合文意,故选F.
37.E文章衔接题.根据下文The responsibility of caring for an older person often falls on family members.可知照顾老人的责任常常落在家庭成员身上.E项:Caring for an aging population takes both time and money.照顾老人既需要时间又需要金钱.符合文意,故选E.
38.B结构分析题.根据上文In 2050,China will be the country with the largest population aged 80 years or over with 90 million.India will come in second with 37 Million.可知在2050年,中国将成为老人年龄在80岁的最大人口国家,或者会超过9000万;印度将有3700万,成为第二大国.B项:And the U.S.will be third with 32 million.美国将成为第三大国家.符合文意,故选B.
39.G归纳总结题.根据后文The U.S.is far behind other English-speaking countries in giving families support for caring for sick and aging family members.可知美国在给家庭资助来照顾生病和年龄大的老人方面,落后于其他讲英语的国家.G项:Caring for the elderly in the U.S.falls behind other English-speaking countries.照顾老人方面,美国落后于其他讲英语的国家.符合文意,故选G.
40.A联系下文题.根据后文They have never even known what the word"caregiver"is because it's just what they did.可知他们甚至不知道"照顾者"这个词是什么,因为这正是他们所做的.A项:They just send money back.他们仅仅把钱送了回去.符合文意,故选A.
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5.A.rude | B.modest | C.angry | D.kind |
6.A.add | B.refer | C.devote | D.apply |
7.A.shouted | B.waved | C.applauded | D.smiled |
8.A.hopefully | B.bitterly | C.brightly | D.regretfully |
9.A.book | B.present | C.paper | D.food |
10.A.In short | B.After all | C.On average | D.As usual |
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12.A.ran out | B.left behind | C.went away | D.put aside |
13.A.supplied | B.continued | C.intended | D.expected |
14.A.excitement | B.gratitude | C.satisfaction | D.approval |
15.A.ignore | B.manage | C.control | D.enjoy |
16.A.withdrew | B.disappeared | C.separated | D.drove |
17.A.turned away | B.undertook | C.took over | D.forgotten |
18.A.effort | B.lesson | C.effect | D.pain |
19.A.wish | B.chance | C.right | D.power |
20.A.positive | B.proper | C.fortunate | D.nervous |
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