Question

We often hear people talking about a generation gap (代沟). The name is new, but the idea is old. Young people and their parents don’t understand each other. The world has always kept changing. During the second century after Christ a wise man said, “Bury me on my face because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.”

There has always been a gap between generations, but more people talk about it now. Old Mr. Ellis thinks he understands what has happened.

“When I was a boy, I thought the world was a beautiful place. My life was very pleasant. But when I was older, I learned about people who were treated badly, people who didn’t have enough to eat. I wanted to help them, and I married a girl who wanted to help them, too. We went to meetings and talked a lot, but it didn’t seem to make much difference. ”

“Our children grew up in a world at war. They didn’t know when the fighting would stop. They wanted their children to have nice clothes and toys. They didn’t want to think about the future. They thought nothing could be done about it.”

“Now I have grandchildren, and they have their own ideas. They are trying to make the world better. They are trying to help other people. They’re making people listen to them. I am proud of their generation.”

1.The wise man mentioned in the text told people to bury him on his face so that when everything is turned upside down he will _____.

A. lie on his back B. lie on his stomach C. stand quietly D. sit in peace

2.Which generation did NOT want to do anything to make the world a better one?

A. Mr. Ellis’ generation B. His grandchildren’s generation

C. His children’s generation D. None of the above.

3.Which generation is/was more efficient in making the world better one?

A. Mr. Ellis’ generation. B. His children’s generation.

C. His grandchildren’s generation. D. None of the above.

4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the generation gap?

A. Unacceptable. B. Awful. C. Funny. D. Objective

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了代沟问题，以老艾里斯为例讲述了他祖孙三代的不同观点。

1.根据句意“把我埋在脸上”，当世界颠倒之后，我应面朝上躺着。故选A。

2.文中提示到老人孩子那一代成长与战争中，他们认为无论做什么，世界都不会变的更好。故选A。

3.阅读最后一段可知老人孙子一辈正在试图使世界变得更好。故选C。

4.通读全篇可知作者客观列举每一代人的观点，因此选“Objective”客观的。故选D。

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