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III.Reading Comprehension (30 points,2 points for each item)
從下列每篇短文的問題后所給的四個選項中選出一個最佳答案,并在答題卡上將相應(yīng)的字母涂黑。
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
Work is a very important part of life in the Uniterd States. Americans spend most of their lives working .For most Americans ,their work defines them :They are what they do . What happens ,then, when a person can no longer work?
Most Americans stop working at the age of sixty-five or scventy and retire.because work is such an important part of life in this culture ,retirement can be very difficult .Retirees often feel that they are useless and unproductive .Of course,some people are happy to retire;but leaving one's job,whatever it is,is a difficult change,even for those who look forward to retring .Retirement can also bring financial problems.Many people depend on Social checks every month .During their working years,employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government .Each employer also gives a certain percentage to the government.When people retire,they receive this money as income.These checks do not provide enough money to live on , however,because prices are increasing very rapidly .Senior citizens,those over sixty-five,have to have savings in the bank or other retirement plans to make ends meet.The rate of inflation (通貨膨脹) is forcing prices higher each year ;Social Security checks alone cannot cover these growing expenses. The government offers some assistance, but many senior citizens have to change their life-styles after retirement.They have to spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel,and other necessities.
Of course, many senior citizens are happy with their retirement,They have time to spend with their families or to enjoy their hobbics. Some continue to work part time;others do volunteer work. Some ,like those in the Retired Business Executives Association, even help young people to get started in new business. Many retired citizens also belong to "Golden Age "groups. These organizations plan trip and social events .There are many other pooortunities for retirees.
21.The statement"...,their work defines them :"implies that _________.
A.work restricts Americans
B.work matters most to Americans
C.work gives Americans a definition
D.work takes up much of Americans'life
22.Even for those expecting to retire,reriremnet_______.
A.makes them feel more useful
B.leaves them more productive
C.creates no financial difficulties
D.presents a change hard to accept
23.After retirement, part of retirees' income originates from_______.
A.the "Golden Age"group
B.the fovernment's savings in the bank
C.the employee's savings in the bank
D.the emoloyer's contribution to the government
24.Retirees' money from Social Security cheeks is not enough to live on because of _______.
A.their lower salaries B.less savings in the bank
C.their changed life-styles D.the rapid increase in prices
25.The last paragraph indicates that_______.
A.many retirees could make personal trips
B.many retirees are satisfied with their life
C.many retirees have free time to enjoy hobbis
D.many retirees work part-time to make money
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