单选题From Heilman’s remark, we can see that ______.Afull use has been made of the wisdom of older peopleBthe wisdom of older people is not valued by American societyColder people are no less intelligent than young peopleDthe wisdom of older people is of great value to American society
单选题
From Heilman’s remark, we can see that ______.
A
full use has been made of the wisdom of older people
B
the wisdom of older people is not valued by American society
C
older people are no less intelligent than young people
D
the wisdom of older people is of great value to American society
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解析：
细节理解题。答案出自第一段：Our youth-oriented, throw-away culture sees little value in older people…they have “the wisdom that comes with age that we can’t make use of. ’’
细节理解题。答案出自第一段：Our youth-oriented, throw-away culture sees little value in older people…they have “the wisdom that comes with age that we can’t make use of. ’’
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