单选题“... Old is suddenly in” (Line 1, Para.1) most probably means “_____”.AAmerica has suddenly become a nation of old peopleBgerontology has suddenly become popularCmore elderly professors are found on American campusesDAmerican colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students
单选题
“... Old is suddenly in” (Line 1, Para.1) most probably means “_____”.
A
America has suddenly become a nation of old people
B
gerontology has suddenly become popular
C
more elderly professors are found on American campuses
D
American colleges have realized the need of enrolling older students
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解析：
主旨句义题。本文主要叙述了老年学在大学已成为了热门专业，因为老年人需要各种服务，从健康到房地产，到护理等行业，老年服务为社会提供各种就业机会，故B项。
主旨句义题。本文主要叙述了老年学在大学已成为了热门专业，因为老年人需要各种服务，从健康到房地产，到护理等行业，老年服务为社会提供各种就业机会，故B项。
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