35. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO EACH O...

Questions 32-35. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions (0.8pt)

The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens. Although in many other countries

the elderly usually live with their children's family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship

of their children. This situation is sometimes blamed on the "selfishness" of the young generation, but a closer look

shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives.

Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited

regularly by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar

with. This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to

maintain close ties to the rest of the family.

32. Many elderly Americans live ____.

A. without satisfaction.

B. by themselves.

C. a lovely life.

D. without accommodation.

33. What do some people see as the cause of this situation?

A. The elderly want to live by themselves.

B. The young usually criticize the elderly.

C. The elderly are close to their children.

D. The young people are too selfish.

34. Many of the elderly Americans want to ____.

A. keep living in their familiar places.

B. remain with the grandchildren in their houses.

C. remove to their sons' or daughters' homes.

D. live with their friends in their hometown.

35. The author advises the young people to ____.

A. keep close to the elderly.

B. let the elderly visit their friends

C. permit the elderly to raise some pets.

D. follow the wishes of their elderly parents.

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