Their parents gently get into a quiet retirement after 50.
But today’s over-50s would not like to follow that.
Baby boomers believe that middle age lasts until they are 70,a study has found. They said they felt “old” only after entering their 70th year.
The findings show that in advanced years baby boomers say that they are still young. After getting their pensions（养老金）, they are refusing to quietly finish their days as their parents.
Baby boomers, or those born between 1945 and 1963, have been called the luckiest generation ever after they enjoyed rising house prices. They have enough pensions and live happily.
The US study found three quarters of all baby boomers considered themselves to be middle-aged or younger, even if they were in their 60s.
In general, baby boomers found once they reached their 60s, it was not as bad as they thought. With improvements in health care they are able to spend more time with their grandchildren, travel and do the things they have been putting off for years because of work commitments（约束）.
Mrs Smith, a baby boomer at 64, said, “I wouldn’t describe myself as old. I know clearly I’m not young.” The former （早前的）editor of a fashion magazine added, “When you hit your 50s, a new sense of freedom starts to grow in your heart.”
1.We can know from the passage that .
A. baby boomers are those who retire shortly after 50 years old
B. baby boomers are those who think their middle age begins at 70
C. baby boomers are those who were born between 1945 and 1963
D. baby boomers are those who consider themselves to be middle-aged or younger even if they were 60 years old.
2.The underlined word “advanced” in Paragraph 4 means “ ”.
A. baby B. teenager C. mid-age D. old
3.Why are baby boomers happy to face getting old?
A. Good health care keeps them healthy
B. Their grandchildren love them so much
C. They can travel anywhere freely
D. They can do the things they love
4.What can we know about Mrs Smith?
A. She doesn’t know she is old B. She feels she is old
C. She was a reporter D. She has retired
九年级英语阅读单选困难题
Their parents gently get into a quiet retirement after 50.
But today’s over-50s would not like to follow that.
Baby boomers believe that middle age lasts until they are 70,a study has found. They said they felt “old” only after entering their 70th year.
The findings show that in advanced years baby boomers say that they are still young. After getting their pensions（养老金）, they are refusing to quietly finish their days as their parents.
Baby boomers, or those born between 1945 and 1963, have been called the luckiest generation ever after they enjoyed rising house prices. They have enough pensions and live happily.
The US study found three quarters of all baby boomers considered themselves to be middle-aged or younger, even if they were in their 60s.
In general, baby boomers found once they reached their 60s, it was not as bad as they thought. With improvements in health care they are able to spend more time with their grandchildren, travel and do the things they have been putting off for years because of work commitments（约束）.
Mrs Smith, a baby boomer at 64, said, “I wouldn’t describe myself as old. I know clearly I’m not young.” The former （早前的）editor of a fashion magazine added, “When you hit your 50s, a new sense of freedom starts to grow in your heart.”
1.We can know from the passage that .
A. baby boomers are those who retire shortly after 50 years old
B. baby boomers are those who think their middle age begins at 70
C. baby boomers are those who were born between 1945 and 1963
D. baby boomers are those who consider themselves to be middle-aged or younger even if they were 60 years old.
2.The underlined word “advanced” in Paragraph 4 means “ ”.
A. baby B. teenager C. mid-age D. old
3.Why are baby boomers happy to face getting old?
A. Good health care keeps them healthy
B. Their grandchildren love them so much
C. They can travel anywhere freely
D. They can do the things they love
4.What can we know about Mrs Smith?
A. She doesn’t know she is old B. She feels she is old
C. She was a reporter D. She has retired
九年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
My parents like the music ____ is quiet and gentle.
A. who B. that C. whose D. those
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
My parents like the music ____ is quiet and gentle.
A. who B. that C. whose D. those
九年级英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Children can’t ___ their parents too much. They should learn to look after themselves.
A. get on B. work on C. depend on D. live on
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
-- Where would your parents like to live after they retire?
-- They'd like to 1ive
A. somewhere relaxed B. relaxing anywhere
C. relaxing somewhere D. somewhere relaxing
九年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been… er … A really long time!”
His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprising party for him. ”
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have theposition(职位) on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others’. He carried it around with him the whole evening.
When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.
His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with new position: FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.
1.Who was going to retire?
| A．Jack’s grandma. | B．Jack’s grandpa. |
| C．Jack’s mother. | D．Jack’s father. |
2.Jack remembered __________ his grandpa had given him two years before.
| A．the birthday card | B．the boy | C．the book | D．the business card |
3.What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa?
| A．To build a new position for him. |
| B．To draw a picture for him. |
| C．To sing a song for him. |
| D．To buy a gift for him. |
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Jack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| B．Jack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| C．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people. |
| D．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents. |
5.Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes?
| A．Because he would lose his position. |
| B．Because he was not cared for. |
| C．Because he was moved by Jack’s gift |
| D．Because he was unhappy. |
九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been…er…. A really long time!” His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprise party for him.”
Jack loved his Grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position (职位) on that card, so he decided to make a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others. He carried it around with him the whole evening. When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift. His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with his new position:________! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
“Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs(拥抱) as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.
1.Jack remembered _____ his grandpa had given him two years before.
A. the birthday card B. the business card C. the book D. the toy
2.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Jack’s parents helped him to make the gift for his grandpa.
B. Jack kept his secret about the gift before giving it to his grandpa.
C. Jack bought the business card for his grandpa.
D. Jack wanted his grandpa to make money for him.
3.What is Jack’s grandpa’s new position?
A. PART-TIME MANAGER B. FULL-TIME MANAGER
C. PART-TIME GRANDPA D. FULL-TIME GRANDPA
4.Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes?
A. Because he would lose his position.
B. Because he was not cared for.
C. Because he was moved by Jack’s gift.
D. Because he was unhappy.
九年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
-- Where would your parents like to live after they retire?
-- They’d like to live_________.
A. somewhere relaxed B. relaxing anywhere
C. relaxing somewhere D. somewhere relaxing
九年级英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
Parents should keep an eye on little children all the time, they can easily get hurt.
A.or B.and C.but D.so
九年级英语单选题中等难度题查看答案及解析
The students _______ their homework carefully when the teacher walked into the classroom quietly.
A. do B. did
C. are doing D. were doing
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