Question

Anna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column. After she retired, she found a volunteer job in an agency. The agency that she chose to work for was a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people. Every day she talked with other retired people like herself. By talking, she recognized two things: Old people had abilities that were not being used. Old people also had problems—mostly problems with communication.

　Mrs Douglas found a new purpose for herself. Through the year, from time to time she had written stories about people for national magazines. Now there is a new subject: Old people like herself. She begins to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus,” which focuses on getting old. She writes about the problems of old people, especially their problems with being misunderstood.

Anna Douglas uses her thinking ability to see the truth behind a problem. She understands the reasons why problems begin. She understands old people and young people, too. For example, one of her readers said that his grandchildren left the house as soon as he came to visit. Mrs Douglas suggested some ways for him to increase understanding with his grandchildren. She told him to listen to young people’s music and to watch the most popular television shows.

　 “It’s important to know something about your grandchildren’s world,” says Mrs Douglas. “That means questions and listening—and listening is not what old people do best.” She continues, “Say good things to them and about them. Never criticize your grandchildren or any other youngsters, teenagers, or young adults. Never tell them that they are wrong. Don’t give them your opinion. They have been taught that they should have respect for old people. The old should have respect for the young as well. ”

1. Anna Douglas understands the problem of old people because __________.

A. she herself is old　　　　 B. she likes their music

C. she has grandchildren　　 D. she watches their television programs

2. Anna Douglas’s newspaper column _________.

A. contains mostly funny stories　　　　　 B. has some ideas for youngsters

C. is about how to find jobs for old people　 D. discusses the problems of the aged

3. Which of the following might NOT be Anna Douglas’ advice to her reader who had troubles with grandchildren？

A. Listen to pop music.　　　　 B. Watch popular TV shows.

C. Give more explanations.　　　 D. Try to understand his grandchildren.

4. According to Mrs Douglas, old people need to learn how to __________.

A. work　 B. criticize　 C. listen　 D. complain

5. According to the last paragraph, the main point of Mrs Douglas’ advice is that old people ___________.

A.    have a lot to learn from the young　　

B. should understand and respect the young

　 C. had better improve their hearing in order to understand the young

D. should show respect for the young even when criticizing them

 

Answer 1

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