问答题The age of requiring retirement in companies should be raised, and so 1．______should the age to begin Social Security. First of all, older workers whoremain healthy are valuable workers. Although they may lose some mental 2．______speed, their accumulate experience more than compensates for the 3．______loss of quickness. In fact, compared with youngsters, older persons maytake long to make a decision, but it is usually a better one. Many studies 4．______have shown that the quality of job performance improves with age. Furthermore,raising the retirement age would prevent from some of the dire economic 5．______consequences what senior workers face when they are forced to retire before 6．______they need to Nearly 60 percent of workers in the private sector shouldbe allowed to continue working with economic reasons. Fortunately, these 7．______people don’t have to furnish a home, raise children, and pay for educationalexpenses. Similarly, raising the age that retirement begins could also mean 8．______raising the age that Social Security payments begins. As a result, the cost of 9．______one of our country’s biggest financial burdens will go under. 10．______
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The age of requiring retirement in companies should be raised, and so 1．______should the age to begin Social Security. First of all, older workers whoremain healthy are valuable workers. Although they may lose some mental 2．______speed, their accumulate experience more than compensates for the 3．______loss of quickness. In fact, compared with youngsters, older persons maytake long to make a decision, but it is usually a better one. Many studies 4．______have shown that the quality of job performance improves with age. Furthermore,raising the retirement age would prevent from some of the dire economic 5．______consequences what senior workers face when they are forced to retire before 6．______they need to Nearly 60 percent of workers in the private sector shouldbe allowed to continue working with economic reasons. Fortunately, these 7．______people don’t have to furnish a home, raise children, and pay for educationalexpenses. Similarly, raising the age that retirement begins could also mean 8．______raising the age that Social Security payments begins. As a result, the cost of 9．______one of our country’s biggest financial burdens will go under. 10．______
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Americans of a"certain age"abound at the upper levels of American governance.President Trump is the most obvious example.Just over half of US senators wrll be 65 0r older by the end of this year.On the Supreme Court,five of rtine justices are over 65.These"senior citizens"make crucial decisions for the majority of Americans younger than them.Just eight decades ago,when the Social Security system began,65 was codified as the start of"old age".Now many people of that age may feel in the prime of life.Measured by years alone,Americans are on average getting older.A popular notion is that a war is brewing between generations-young working Americans resenting that they must pay more into SociaJ Security and Medicare to support an expanding group of older Americans.There's truth in that sentiment.I,ast year,there were 25 people over 65 for every 100 people between 18 and 64.And the worker-to-retiree ratio is projected to be even worse by 2030.But that idea is being challenged.To begin with,programs like Social Security and Medicare can be adjusted,as ihey have in the past.while certain trends,such as Americans delaying full retirement,could alter the projections.A pair of new government reports show that funding for Medicare will run out in 2026.The Social Security trust fund will dry up by 2034.Despite these warnings,modest fixes are available,including making small changes in the age of eligibility that recognize lengthening life spans.Even that step may not be needed.By one estimate,increasing the Social Security payroll tax by 2.88 percentage points could eliminate the expected revenue shortfall for another three-quarters of a century.But actuarial tables,however useful for government planning,shouldn't impose artificial limits on what older Americans do.Aging isn't what it used to be.Today,75-year-olds on average will live just as many additional years as the average 65-year-old did in 1952.Categorizing by age can be just as harmful as by gender or race.Labeling people by an age category is a receiit phenomenon.The idea of being"middle aged"wasn't popularized until after World War I.Marketing continues to classify Americans by calendar years,walling off the beneficial effects of older and younger people rubbing shoulders.Companies are beginning to consider age diversity to be as important as racial and gender diversity.Some observers suggest businesses try the"shoe test":Look under desks.If everyone's wearing the same kind of shoes-whether wingtips or slipper-the business would benefit from more diversity.Today,suggests one expert,Americans have an opportunity to make a"fresh map of life itself",throwing off outworn ideas about aging.Policies that encourage older Americans to expand the possibilities of their"senior years"will help change limited perceptions and benefit all of society."That sentiment"（Line 4,Para.2）refers to the concern thatA.young working Americans will hinder social security reform.B.the young and the old will have conflicting notions about life.C.older Americans will be a huge financial burden for the young.D.the old will compete with the young for working opportunities.
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共用题干第二篇Call American Their NamesA great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used.Americans have little concern for"rank",especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank;it makes them feel uncomfortable.Many Americans even find the terms"Mr.","Mrs."or"Miss" too formal.People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names."Don't call me Mrs. Smith.Just call me Sally."Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However,if you do not feel comfortable using only first names,it is quite acceptable to be more formal.Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone.Very often,introductions are made using both first and last names:"Mary Smith,this is John Jones."In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady"Mary"or"Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names,and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead.You have a choice:if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom.According to the passage,most Americans feel______when they are treated especially respectfully owing to their age or social rank.A:sick B:sorryC:uneasy D:embarrassed
共用题干第二篇Call American Their NamesA great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used.Americans have little concern for"rank",especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank;it makes them feel uncomfortable.Many Americans even find the terms"Mr.","Mrs."or"Miss" too formal.People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names."Don't call me Mrs. Smith.Just call me Sally."Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However,if you do not feel comfortable using only first names,it is quite acceptable to be more formal.Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone.Very often,introductions are made using both first and last names:"Mary Smith,this is John Jones."In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady"Mary"or"Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names,and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead.You have a choice:if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom.In the first paragraph the author tells us that______.A:Americans do not talk about rank,especially sociallyB:Americans feel uncomfortable when talking about rankC:Americans take interests in social customsD:Americans don't care much about social rank
共用题干Old and ActiveIt is well一known that life expectancy is longer in Japan than in most other countries.A______(51) report also shows that Japan has the longest health expectancy in the world.A healthy long life is the result of the______(52)in social environment?Scientists are trying to work______(53)exactly what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy,and whether there is。lesson to be_____(54)from their lifestyles for the rest of us.Should we______(55)any changes to our eating habits,for instance,or go jogging each day before breakfast?Is there some secret______(56)in the Japanese diet that is particularly______(57)to the human body? Another factor______(58)to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in birthrate.Although longer life should be celebrated,it is_____(59)considered a social problem.The number of older people had_(60)in the last half century and that has increased pension and medical costs.The country could soon be_(61)an economic problem,if there are so many old people to be looked ______(62),and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them.______(63)the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem.Work can give the elderly a______(64)of responsibility and mission in life.It's important that the elderly play active ______(65)in the society and live in harmony with all generations.55._________A:do B:make C:set D:give
共用题干It is well一known that life expectancy is longer in Japan than in most other countries.A______(51) report also shows that Japan has the longest health expectancy in the world.A healthy long life is the result of ___________(52)in social environment.Scientists are trying to work___________(53)exactly what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy,and whether there is a lesson to be__________(54)from their lifestyles for the rest of us. Should we_________(55) any changes to our eating habits,for instance,or go jogging each day before breakfast?Is there any secret ingredient in the Japanese diet___________(56)is particularly beneficial____________(57)the human body?Another factor contributing to the rapid population aging in Japan is a___________(58)in birthrate. Although longer________(59)should be celebrated,it is actually considered as a social problem.The ___________(60)of older people had doubled in the last half century and that has increased pension and medical costs.The country could soon be__________(61)an economic problem,if there are so many old people to be looked____________(62)and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them._________(63)the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem.Work can give the elderly a________(64)of responsibility and mission in life.It'S important that the elderly play active ___________(65)in the society and live in harmony with all generations._________(56)A:thatB:whatC:whichD:when
共用题干It is well一known that life expectancy is longer in Japan than in most other countries.A______(51) report also shows that Japan has the longest health expectancy in the world.A healthy long life is the result of ___________(52)in social environment.Scientists are trying to work___________(53)exactly what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy,and whether there is a lesson to be__________(54)from their lifestyles for the rest of us. Should we_________(55) any changes to our eating habits,for instance,or go jogging each day before breakfast?Is there any secret ingredient in the Japanese diet___________(56)is particularly beneficial____________(57)the human body?Another factor contributing to the rapid population aging in Japan is a___________(58)in birthrate. Although longer________(59)should be celebrated,it is actually considered as a social problem.The ___________(60)of older people had doubled in the last half century and that has increased pension and medical costs.The country could soon be__________(61)an economic problem,if there are so many old people to be looked____________(62)and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them._________(63)the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem.Work can give the elderly a________(64)of responsibility and mission in life.It'S important that the elderly play active ___________(65)in the society and live in harmony with all generations._________(61)A:facingB:meetingC:adopting. D:encountering
Everyone becomes a little more forgetful as they get older, but men's minds decline more than women's, according to the results of a worldwide survey.Certain differences seem to be inherent in male and female brains: Men are better at maintaining and dealing with mental images (useful in mathematical reasoning and spatial skills ) , while women tend to excel (擅长) at recalling information from their brain's files (helpful with language skills and remembering the locations of objects).Many studies have looked for a connection between sex and the amount of mental decline ( 衰退) people experience as they age, but the results have been mixed.Some studies found more age-related decline in men than in women, while others saw the opposite or even no relationship at all between sex and mental decline．Those results could be improper because the studies involved older people, and women live longer than men: The men tested are the survivors, "so they're the ones that may not have shown such cognitive decline," said study team leader Elizabeth of the University of Warwick in England.People surveyed completed four tasks that tested sex-related cognitive skills: matching an object to its rotated form, matching lines shown from the same angle, typing as many words in a particular category (范畴) as possible in the given time, e.g．"object usually colored gray", and recalling the location of objects in a line drawing．The first two were tasks at which men usually excel; the latter were typically dominated by women.Within each age group studied, men and women performed better in their separate categories on average．And though performance declined with age for both genders, women showed obviously less decline than men overall.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A.Men do better than women when it comes to learning English.B.Women stand out at remembering people's names.C.Men excel at typing as many words in a particular category as possible in the given time.D.Women excel at dealing mathematic problems.
Everyone becomes a little more forgetful as they get older, but men's minds decline more than women's, according to the results of a worldwide survey.Certain differences seem to be inherent in male and female brains: Men are better at maintaining and dealing with mental images (useful in mathematical reasoning and spatial skills ) , while women tend to excel (擅长) at recalling information from their brain's files (helpful with language skills and remembering the locations of objects).Many studies have looked for a connection between sex and the amount of mental decline ( 衰退) people experience as they age, but the results have been mixed.Some studies found more age-related decline in men than in women, while others saw the opposite or even no relationship at all between sex and mental decline．Those results could be improper because the studies involved older people, and women live longer than men: The men tested are the survivors, "so they're the ones that may not have shown such cognitive decline," said study team leader Elizabeth of the University of Warwick in England.People surveyed completed four tasks that tested sex-related cognitive skills: matching an object to its rotated form, matching lines shown from the same angle, typing as many words in a particular category (范畴) as possible in the given time, e.g．"object usually colored gray", and recalling the location of objects in a line drawing．The first two were tasks at which men usually excel; the latter were typically dominated by women.Within each age group studied, men and women performed better in their separate categories on average．And though performance declined with age for both genders, women showed obviously less decline than men overall.According to the passage, which of the following can NOT be typed into the same category?A.clouD.B.sheepC.treesD.goose
Everyone becomes a little more forgetful as they get older, but men's minds decline more than women's, according to the results of a worldwide survey.Certain differences seem to be inherent in male and female brains: Men are better at maintaining and dealing with mental images (useful in mathematical reasoning and spatial skills ) , while women tend to excel (擅长) at recalling information from their brain's files (helpful with language skills and remembering the locations of objects).Many studies have looked for a connection between sex and the amount of mental decline ( 衰退) people experience as they age, but the results have been mixed.Some studies found more age-related decline in men than in women, while others saw the opposite or even no relationship at all between sex and mental decline．Those results could be improper because the studies involved older people, and women live longer than men: The men tested are the survivors, "so they're the ones that may not have shown such cognitive decline," said study team leader Elizabeth of the University of Warwick in England.People surveyed completed four tasks that tested sex-related cognitive skills: matching an object to its rotated form, matching lines shown from the same angle, typing as many words in a particular category (范畴) as possible in the given time, e.g．"object usually colored gray", and recalling the location of objects in a line drawing．The first two were tasks at which men usually excel; the latter were typically dominated by women.Within each age group studied, men and women performed better in their separate categories on average．And though performance declined with age for both genders, women showed obviously less decline than men overall.One important factor that affects the correctness of the results is that__________ .A.the old men tested may not have shown such cognitive declineB.people surveyed are all olD.C.people taking part in this test came from all over the worlD.D.women live longer than men
问答题Directions:There is one passage in this section with 5 statements. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 1 - 5, mark Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. You hear the same complaint all the time as people get older: “My memory is terrible.” Is it all in the mind, or do real changes take place in the brain with age to justify such grumbling (抱怨)? The depressing answer is that the brain’s cells, the neurons, die and decline in efficiency with age. Professor Arthur Shimamura, of the University of California at Berkeley, says there are three main ways in which mental function changes. The first is mental speed, for example how quickly you can react to fast-moving incidents on the road. Drivers in their late teens react quickly but tend to drive too fast, while the over sixties are more cautious but react more slowly. The near-inevitable slowing with age also partly explains why soccer players are seen as old in their thirties, while golf professionals are still in their prime at that age. This type of mental slowing results from a reduction in the efficiency with which the brain’s neurons work. The fact that adults find it harder to learn musical instruments than children points to a second type of mental loss with age—a reduction in learning capacity. The parts of the brain known as the temporal lobes control new learning, and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of aging. This means that, as we get older, we take longer to learn a new language, and slower to master new routines and technologies at work, and we have to rely more on diaries and other mental aids. “Working memory” is the third brain system which is vulnerable to the effects of aging. Working memory is the brain’s “blackboard”, where we juggle from moment to moment the things we have to keep in mind when solving problems, planning tasks and generally organizing our day-to-day life. Absent-mindedness occurs at all ages because of imperfections in the working memory system—so, for instance, you may continually lose your glasses, or find yourself walking into a room of your house only to find that you cannot remember what you came for. Such absent-mindedness tends to creep up on us as we age and occurs because our plans and intentions, which are chalked up on the mental blackboard, are easily wiped out by stray thoughts and other distractions. Stress and preoccupation can also cause such absent-mindedness, in addition to age-related changes in the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain—located behind the forehead and above the eyes—are where the working memory system is located. Like the temporal lobes, which handle new learning, the frontal lobes are more vulnerable to the aging process than other parts of the brain. The news, however, is not all bleak. Although neurons reduce in number with age, the remaining neurons send out new and longer connection fibers (dendrites) to maintain connections and allow us to function reasonably well with only relatively small drops in ability. This and other evidence suggests that the principle “use it or lost it” might apply to the aging brain. Professor Shimamura studied a group of university professors who were still intellectually active, and compared their performance on neuropsychological tests with that of others of their age group, as well as with younger people. He found that on several tests of memory, the mentally active professors in their sixties and early seventies were superior to their contemporaries, and as good as the younger people. Research on animals provide even stronger evidence of the effects of stimulation on the brain structure. Professor Bryan Kolb, of the University of Lethbridge in Canada, has shown that animals kept in stimulating environments show sprouting (生长) and lengthening of the connecting nerve fibers in comparison with animals kept in unstimulating environments. The beneficial effects of continued mental activity are shown by the fact that older contestants in quiz shows are just as fast and accurate in responding to general knowledge questions as younger competitors, suggesting that at least part of their intellectual apparatus is spared the effects of aging because of practice and skill. Such findings lead to the intriguing possibility of “mental fitness training” to accompany jogging and workouts for the health conscious. Research in Stockholm by Professor Lars Backman and his colleague has shown that older people can be trained to use their memory better, with the effects of this training lasting several years. Just as people go bald or grey at different rates, so the same is true for their mental faculties. Why this should be the case for memory and other mental functions is not yet clear. If Professor Shimamura is right, then the degree to which people use and stretch their mental faculties may also have a role to play. Statements: 1．The passage gives a description of several methods of testing mental ability. 2．Professor Shimamura identified a number of areas in which mental function may change. 3．As the temporal lobes of the brain are affected by aging, it becomes harder to pick up new skills. 4．Research indicates that physical training can help to improve memory. 5．Taking part in quizzes is the best way to stimulate the brain.
问答题Directions: Talk on the following topic for 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is...,” “My registration number is...” ◆Topic 1: The Retirement Age for Chinese Questions for reference: 1. Do you agree that the mandatory retirement age for Chinese should be extended? Give your reasons. 2. Some people are opposed to the extension initiative for fear that it might reduce job opportunities for young people. What’s your comment on this opinion? 3. China is facing a surplus labor force. What are the possible solutions to such a problem?
问答题The age of requiring retirement in companies should be raised, and so 1．______should the age to begin Social Security. First of all, older workers whoremain healthy are valuable workers. Although they may lose some mental 2．______speed, their accumulate experience more than compensates for the 3．______loss of quickness. In fact, compared with youngsters, older persons maytake long to make a decision, but it is usually a better one. Many studies 4．______have shown that the quality of job performance improves with age. Furthermore,raising the retirement age would prevent from some of the dire economic 5．______consequences what senior workers face when they are forced to retire before 6．______they need to Nearly 60 percent of workers in the private sector shouldbe allowed to continue working with economic reasons. Fortunately, these 7．______people don’t have to furnish a home, raise children, and pay for educationalexpenses. Similarly, raising the age that retirement begins could also mean 8．______raising the age that Social Security payments begins. As a result, the cost of 9．______one of our country’s biggest financial burdens will go under. 10．______
单选题The older experienced workers in America tend to retire early because their prolonged service may ______.Ado harm to younger generationsBend up with few or no benefitsCgive play to their potentialDshed light on social trends
问答题MegaTech and UltraCorp are considering a merger to form the MegaUltraTech Corporation. Does MegaTech have more employees than UltraCorp? (1) The average (arithmetic mean) age of UltraCorp employees is 32.8, while the average age of MegaTech employees is 27.2. (2) If the merger goes through and all employees from both companies remain employed, the average (arithmetic mean) age of the MegaUltraTech employees will be 31.4.
问答题In China people are required to retire at a fixed age, men at 60 and women at 55. People used to accept it without any doubts，but now with the diversification of employment，the policy of forced retirement is causing more and more debates. What is your opinion about this policy? Write a composition of about 400 words on the following topic：My Opinion on Forced Retirement In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement，and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.