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A serious problem for today's society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.

First, employers should take the responsibility for their retired employees. To make this possible,  a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose.  But when a company must take life-long responsibility for its employees, it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higher employee costs.

Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility, to the individual. This means each person must save during his working years to pay for his years of retirement. This does not seem a very fair model since some people have enough trouble paying for their daily life without trying to earn extra to cover their retirement years. This means the government might have to step in to care for the poor.

In addition, the government could take responsibility for the care of the elderly. This could be financed through government taxes to increase the level of pensions. Furthermore, some institution should be created for senior citizens, which can help provide a comfortable life for them. Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is not a truly viable answer. The government can seldom afford to care for the elderly, particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.

One further solution is that the government or social organizations establish some working places especially for the elderly where they are independent.

To sum up, all these options have advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these options may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderly generations.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The problems faced by the old in society.

B. Why we should take responsibility for the old.

C. How we can improve the lives of the old.

6ec8aac122bd4f6eWhere the old can go to get their pensions.

2.According to the passage, how can the government help to improve the lives of retired people?

A. Set aside some profits to help people with problems after they retire.

B. Increase savings levels of people during their working years.

C. Increase the discounts for food and transport for the old.

6ec8aac122bd4f6eMake available pensions for those who have retired.

3.The underlined word "viable" most probably means"        ".

A. impossible     B. practical    C. useful   6ec8aac122bd4f6esuccessful

4.What is the writer's main purpose in writing this article?

A. To point out the need for government support for old people.

B. To make general readers aware of the problems of retired people.

C. To discuss some possible solutions to an important social problem.

6ec8aac122bd4f6eTo instruct retired people on how they can have a happier life.

 

1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C
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Stop thinking that you are too old to learn how to play the piano! You are able to learn the piano or any other instrument at any age. As long as you want to learn the piano, you can. When you decide to learn the piano, think about what you want out of it. Do you want to learn a specific piece of music, or are you more interested in learning techniques and the chord structures behind it? There are no limits, and you will get as much out of it as what you are willing to put into it.

Adults have the ability to learn a musical instrument, although they usually have less time. So no matter what your age, whether you are ten or one hundred and ten, you can learn the piano well. So what are you waiting for? Start learning today! Here are some ways to learn the piano, each with its own advantages.

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This allows you personal, face-to-face lessons — usually on a weekly basis where they are able to teach you and correct you. This is a great way to learn the piano, but you are limited in the contact hours you have with your teacher which may slow your learning.

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This would have to be the hardest way because you are just working by yourself and you can never be sure if you have understood the books correctly.

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These are quite new to the market. They are video or DVD lessons that you can work through at your own pace. The advantage here is that you have the teacher so you know if you are doing it right, and you can work at your own pace — as quickly or as slowly as you like.

1.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To tell us why we need to learn to play the piano.

B. To tell us never to lose hope at any age.

C. To encourage us to learn the piano and to give some suggestions.

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2.Match each of the following titles with each point.

a. Internet and Video Courses.

b. Hire a Piano Teacher.

c. Teach Yourself with Books.

A. 1-a 2-c 3-b        B. 1-b 2-c 3-a

C. 1-b 2-a 3-c        6ec8aac122bd4f6e1-c 2-b 3-a

3.According to the author, we know that ______.

A. people who are too old can’t learn the piano

B. kids learn much faster than adults

C. learning by oneself, one may misunderstand the books

6ec8aac122bd4f6elearning with a teacher is the best way

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A. Every coin has two sides.

B. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

C. Let’s cross the bridge when we come to it.

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Many Western people are not used to sitting on the floor any more. In Japan, however, sitting upright on the floor is common in different situations. For example, meals are traditionally had when people sit on the tatami (榻榻米) loor around a low table. Also during the tea ceremony and other traditional events, one sits on the floor.

The formal way of sitting for both men and women is kneeling upright. People who are not used to sitting in this style may feel uncomfortable after a few minutes, and their legs may go numb. However, foreigners are not usually expected to be able to sit in this style for a long time, and an increasing number of Japanese people themselves aren’t able to do so, owing to a more westernized lifestyle.

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1.Which of the following situations is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. When men and women meet.

B. When a tea ceremony is held.

C. When traditional events are held.

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A. more and more Japanese sit in the formal way

B. foreigners should always sit in the formal style in a Japanese home

C. men shouldn’t sit on their knees laying both legs to one side

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3.When some guests are in a Japanese home, _______ should sit nearest to the entrance.

A. the host himself

B. both the host and the hostess

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A. How foreigners should sit in Japanese homes.

B. How foreigners should behave in Japanese homes.

C. Where to sit in Japanese homes.

6ec8aac122bd4f6eHow and where to sit in Japanese homes.

 

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1.What was the little girl doing with her doll?

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A. She spent a lot of time with her daughter talking to her.

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Sometimes a small thing during your childhood can leave a lasting impression. The event happened one day when we were having  1after shopping. I was glad to see there were so many  2dishes on the table except for a plate of peas.

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“Eat your peas,” my grandmother said. “Mother,” said my mother in her  4voice, “he doesn’t like peas.” My grandmother did not  5, but there was something in her eyes that    6she was not going to  7. She said slowly but firmly, “I’ll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas.” I didn’t know what to do then. I only knew that five dollars was a good amount of money. I began to  8the awful things down my throat.

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