1、福州三校联盟2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考高一英语试卷 (完卷时间：120分钟 总分： 150分)命题:连江文笔中学 江素丽 滕钦 陈雨 陈小娟 审核:永泰城关中学 王岚本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共 10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡和答题纸一并交回。 第一卷（共三部分，满分100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回
2、答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How much money does the man need to borrow?A. 10B. 18C. 20.2. Whats the problem with the mans apartment?A. It is dirty.B. The water is running.C. It has no hot water.3. What will the woman do probably?A. Take the man to the manager.B. Exchange the watch for a new one.C. Send
3、 the watch back for repair.4. What is the man going to do at last?A. Ask someone else to push the car for the woman.B. Let the woman push her car by herself.C. Help the woman push her car.5. Where does this conversation take place probably?A. At the clinic. (诊所)B. In the kitchen.C. In the drugstore.
4、 (药店）第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Where does the woman want to go at first?A. The New York HotelB. The Central Park.C. The subway station.7. How will the woman go to th
5、e central park?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By subway.8. What is the man probably?A. A traveler.B. A police officer.C. A guide听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What kind of sandwich does the boy like?A. Chicken sandwich.B. Beef sandwich.C. Vegetable sandwich.10. What drink does the boy prefer?A. Milk.B. Juice.C. Tea.11.
6、 Why did the boys dad sleep late last night?A. He overworked.B. He went to meet his friend.C. He had difficulty falling asleep.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. With whom will the woman go to New York City?A. Herself.B. The mans roommate. C. Her friend.13. How will the woman go to New York?A. By car. B. By plane
7、. C. By train.14. What do the woman and Laura have in common?A. They both enjoy traveling.B. Theyre both teenagers.C. Theyre both interested in music.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What does the woman suggest at first?A. Roast beef.B. Castle steakC. Roast chicken.16. What kind of soup does the man order?A. Th
8、e cream of mushroom soup.B. The tomato and egg soup.C. The chicken soup.17. What dessert (甜点) does the man order?A. Ice cream.B. Rice pudding.C. Peach pie.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What about the old people in America according to the text?A. They live longer.B. They become more.C. They have great benef
9、its (益处) to American society.19. Why do people feel younger than their parents at their age?A. They keep fit with the healthy food.B. They have youthful hearts comparing with their parents.C. They pay a lot of attention to exercises.20. Whats the passage mainly about?A. Suitable behaviors at differe
10、nt age.B. Older people act in youthful ways.C. The change of the Americans ideas about age.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，17小题；满分40分)第一节 阅读三篇材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。（共12小题，每小题2.5分，满分30分）AWhen I was a kid, I found a book about a little girl whose grandma had passed away. Before falling asleep one night, I ask
11、ed my grandmother to read it to me. When she finished reading, I looked into her light blue eyes.“Grandma，” I asked, “will you ever die？”“Unfortunately, I will，” she said.“Do all people have to die？” I asked.“Yes，” she answered.“Why？” I asked.“How could you enjoy every second of life if you knew you
12、 could live it forever? You never know how much you love something until you lose it.” she replied, I gave her a kiss on the cheek, telling her that I would love her forever.The next night I sat on my parents bed watching TV with them. The phone rang. My dad answered it. I saw the smile on his face
13、disappear. Then he looked at my mom and me. He stared at us for a long time. Then he said, “Grandma is gone. She had a heart attack. It was too late when people found her.”I then sat there still for the next few minutes. I had never lost anyone before in my life. I didnt know what to do. All that ra
14、n through my head was that I was never going to see her again. At that moment, I loved my grandma more than I ever had before. I thought of everything she had done for me.Life changes though we dont expect it to. I never knew I would remember forever what my grandma said that night. Of course I am u
15、pset when people die, but missing them makes me love them more every second. No one can live forever, so we should try to live every second to the fullest. 21When the writer asked why everyone would die, her grandmother tried to make her understand that _.Anobody wants to live foreverBpeople will wo
16、rk harder if they know they will dieCknowing we will die makes us enjoy life moreDonly those who live for a short time will succeed22The news that the writers father received over the phone was that the writers grandma _.Ahad diedBwas dyingCwas missing Dhad an accident23When hearing the sad news, wh
17、at did the writer do?AShe cried out at once.BShe ran to her grandmas home at once.CShe didnt move for a few minutes.DShe asked her father what exactly happened.24By writing this passage, the writer wants us to _.Aknow that everyone will dieBlive every second to the fullestCtry our best to help those
18、 we loveDspend every minute with those we loveBMy friend Jason and I wanted to do something to help other people who are less fortunate and help us grow at the same time. After we decided that we would volunteer in Nepal, I did some research on the Internet and I found Volunteer Nepal and felt stron
19、gly that it was the right choice for us.While making our plans, Jason and I realized that others might like the opportunity to be a part of our experience. So before leaving for Nepal, we asked the people we knew whether they would be interested in donating (捐赠) cash or goods to Nepal Orphans (孤儿) H
20、ome.One friend, whose family owns a chain called Drake Supermarket, told others about it. His effort paid off. We received donations that filled 29 boxes with sporting goods, toys, coloring books, pencils, childrens books, and more. The boxes were later taken to Drakes warehouse where I prepared the
21、m for shipment. Drake agreed to ship them to Nepal for free.The boxes had arrived at the Volunteer House when we arrived there. The next day, Jason and I unpacked the boxes. The children from the orphanages lined up and were each able to choose a gift. This process took about an hour, but the looks
22、on their faces and the happiness that we saw in their eyes made it one of the best days of our life.We visited the orphanages there in the following days. Being with the children at the orphanages was both sad and wonderful. Im sure that anyone who has volunteered will understand what I mean by that
23、. My experience as a volunteer was very rewarding (有益的). It has changed me as a person and the way I viewed life in the past.25The writer did some research on the Internet probably to _.Aget in touch with some studentsBfind an organization for volunteersCdecide in which country to volunteerDfind som
24、e friends to volunteer with him26Before leaving for Nepal, the writer _.Aasked his friends to go with himBfilled 29 boxes with the things he boughtCreceived many donations from other peopleDbought many things in Drake Supermarket27What can we learn from Paragraph 4?AThe children were very happy to r
25、eceive the gifts.BThe writer didnt expect the kids would love the gifts.CThe writer and his friend took the gifts to the orphanages.DThe children had never received gifts from others before.28The writer thinks that his experience as a volunteer was _.AuselessBhelpfulCboring DdisappointingCGeorge Was
26、hington was born on February 22, 1732. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. This year, the holiday which has come to be known as Presidents Day falls on February 20 right between their birthdays. So many people think the holiday is meant to celebrate both of their birthdays.But it is wrong
27、. Since 1968, the official name of this holiday has been Washingtons Birthday. Washingtons Birthday first became an official national holiday in 1885. But it had been celebrated as an unofficial holiday since the late 1700s, when he was still Americas President. And up until 1971, it was celebrated
28、on his actual birthday.When the celebration of Washingtons Birthday was officially moved to the third Monday in February, 1971, a lot of people just thought that it was a celebration of Lincolns birthday as well. Thats why it has come to be known as Presidents Day.Even though Lincolns birthday has n
29、ever been a national holiday, some states made his birthday a holiday soon after he died in 1865.Nowadays, on Presidents Day, there are special events marking Washingtons Birthday at Mount Vernon, the house in Northern Virginia where he lived much of his adult life. And people also hold a parade in
30、his honor. They also dance a Virginia line dance. Students always hold a “Favorite Presidents Election” in their classroom.When George Washington became President in 1789, America was just 13 years old. There was no presidential history to guide him. And there was no map laying out the road ahead of
31、 him. But President Washington helped establish a nation that has now survived for more than 200 years. That is something worth celebrating.29What is the passage mainly about?AThe importance of Presidents Day.BThe ways of celebrating Presidents Day.CAn introduction to two American Presidents.DThe hi
32、story and celebrating ways of Presidents Day.30What can we know about Presidents Day from the passage?AIt is not known to most American peopleBIt began as a celebration of Lincolns birthday.CIt began as a celebration of Washingtons Birthday.DIt has been an official holiday since the late 1700s.31Aft
33、er the year 1971, people in America usually celebrate Presidents Day on _.AFebruary 12BFebruary 20CFebruary 22Dthe third Monday in February32How do American students celebrate Presidents Day?AThey hold a parade in their school.BThey perform a Virginia line dance at school.CThey hold special events i
34、n Washingtons hometown.DThey hold a “Favorite Presidents Election” in their classroom.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Summer is all about sun, fun and beach parties. Its a time when you have an opportunity to relax and forget about college. Summer is also a great season
35、 to start looking for your dream job. 33 Discover your skills and talents. Many people look for a job without knowing what talents they have and what skills they can offer their employers. If you dont know what skills you can offer your possible employer yet, try to discover them. 34 Even if you don
36、t have a lot of experience, when you are sure you can do something pretty well, dont underestimate(低估) yourself.Use your connections. 35 Whatever your connections, consider them when you are looking for your summer job. This way, you can find your job faster and be sure that youll get your paycheck
37、on time. If you dont have any connections, dont worry. I got my job without them, though it was a bit tough.Keep it short. When writing your rsum(简历), make sure its not too long. 36 Dont lie about your skills. Adding in a degree you never completed or a skill you know you wont be able to get in a we
38、ek is a certain way to fail.Be friendly. 37 A positive attitude is the key to success. When you look friendly and you are actually friendly, the others notice that. Most employers say that its always better to hire a positive beginner than a negative professional(专业人士). When going to a job interview
39、, forget all your problems and focus on the positive things to make a good first impression.A. Dont send applications at randomB. Dream about the final result youll getC. Disappointment wont help you land a good jobD. Here are some tips on how to find the best summer jobE. Nowadays most people have
40、landed their jobs thanks to their connectionsF. One to two pages will be enough to provide information an employer will want to know about you G. Think about what you can do and what skill can increase your chances of getting a better-paid job第三部分 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C
41、和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The story happened ages ago, when my daughter was still little.I was driving across the country with my daughter to 38 my husband. 39 I wanted to reach my destination before supper time, I 40 quickly for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles,
42、I became 41 and needed to stop for a(n) 42 to get refreshed.I found a rest area. It was mostly 43 , in a quiet area of the highway. I 44 the car and carried my daughter into the restroom. When I came out I saw a middle-aged couple 45 around. Feeling 46 about that, I asked the lady 47 . What surprise
43、d me was: they were waiting for us!The lady 48 me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our car. She informed me that sometimes rest areas 49 be a dangerous place for a young lady like me. I was very 50 by their being so 51 to a stranger. Being young, and probably inexperienced
44、to the 52 dangers of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any 53 of something going wrong. I 54 them for their kindness and continued the journey, reaching our destination safely.I never got their names but years have 55 and the memory of their kindness is still 56 rooted in my min
45、d. Sometimes angels(天使) come in make-up and just because you cant see their 57 it doesnt mean they arent angels.38 A. controlB. joinC. forceD. beat39. A. SinceB. whileC. whenD. Before40. A. walkedB. ranC. flewD. drove41. A. worriedB. pleasedC. tiredD. frightened42. A. ropeB. noticeC. breakD. advanta
46、ge43. A. emptyB. pleasantC. loudD. romantic44. A. bookedB. orderedC. parkedD. bought45. A. warningB. wonderingC. wanderingD. disturbing46. A. anxiousB. curiousC. obviousD. nervous47. A. whyB. howC. whereD. when48. A. toldB. appreciatedC. remindedD. explained49. A. shouldB. needC. couldD. must50. A.
47、confusedB. affectedC. impressedD. moved51. A. toughB. kindC. satisfiedD. grateful52. A. lostB. hiddenC. raisedD. declared53. A. needB. demandC. chanceD. duty54. A. complainedB. askedC. thankedD. blamed55. A. diedB. passedC. goneD. disappeared56. A. finallyB. widelyC. originallyD. deeply57. A. kindne
48、ssB. fitnessC. facesD. wings第二卷（共四部分，满分50分）第四部分 根据句子意思，用所给首字母或汉语提示写出正确的单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）58.It u_ him that you didnt reply to his letter. 59.Are you c_ about your friend when he or she is in trouble? 60.She was _( 决心 ) to leave home to earn enough money for her schooling.61.I knew nothing about
49、_(组织 )any big activities.62.We couldnt stand the heat any longer and went into a theater to _( 躲避 ) the summer heat. 63.Millions ofbrickhouses anda number of dams wered .64.As thefounderof therepublic, thepresidenthad many goodq .65.We should be grateful to our parents for their _(无私的)love.66.These
50、Englishes have been （逐渐地）changing in spellings,expressions .67.Her (固执的）attitudewas always hershortcoming.第五部分 完成句子：（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）根据本模块课文所学的内容，翻译句子，每空一词。68.她一旦下了决心，什么也不能使她改变。Once she has _ _ _ _, nothing can change it.69.我不知道这是不是因为我长久无法出门的缘故，我变得对一切与大自然有关的事物都无比狂热。I wonder if _ because I havent been
51、 able to be outdoors for so long that Ive _ so _ _ everything to do with nature.70. 当时的英语更多地是以德语为基础，而我们今天所说的英语不是。It was _ more _ German than the English we speak _ _.71. 事实上，我并不喜欢暴力，但是在1963年的时候，我帮助他炸毁了一些政府大楼。As a _ of _, I do not like violence but in 1963 I helped him _ some government buildings.72.
52、 有些医生和救援人员被困在废墟下面。Some of the _ workers and doctors _ _ under the _.第六部分单句改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）以下每句有一处错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：用斜线划去该词修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。73. We are upset with the rapid increase of loud noises made by factories.74. Please tell me some tip on how
53、to study English.75.The news of his wifes death was terrible shock to him.76.I request that he leaves as soon as he finishes his task.77. Actual all languages change and develop when cultures meet and communicate with each other.78.Tom has read all the books which he borrowed from the library.79.Onl
54、y then did we realized the importance of English.80.This is the house that we lived last year.81.I prefer to go fishing rather than to play football with hm.82. The man was too frightening to stand up.第七部分 书面表达（满分20分）假设你是李平，你的好朋友苏珊前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。1.学好英语，从而增加和
55、别人交流的机会；2.多交一些朋友，友情会使她忘记孤独；3.积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。注意：1.信的开头已给出；2.词数：100左右；3.可适当增加细节 adapt to 适应Dear Susan, Im sorry to hear that_ Yours, Li Ping福州三校联盟2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考高一英语试题参考答案及评分标准第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 A B B C A 6-10 A C B A A 11-15 B A C C C 16-20 A B B B C第二部分 阅读理解第一节（共12小题，每小题2.5分
56、，满分30分）21-24 CACB 25-28 BCAB 29-32 DCDD第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）33-37 D G E F B第三部分 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）38-42 B A D C C 43-47 A C C B A 48-52 A C D B B 53-57 C C B D D第二卷（共四部分，满分50分）第四部分 根据句子意思，用所给首字母或汉语提示写出正确的单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）58. upset 59. concerned 60. determined 61. organizing/organising 62
57、. escape 63. destroyed 64. qualities 65.selfless66. gradually 67. Stubborn第五部分 完成句子：（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）根据本模块课文所学的内容，翻译句子，每空一词。67. made up her mind69. its grown crazy about70. based on at present71. matter fact blow up72. rescue were trapped ruins第六部分单句改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）73. withabout 74. tip tips 75.
58、 在was 后加a 76. leavesleave 77. ActualActually 78. whichthat 79. realizedrealize 80. that- where81. 第二个to 去掉 82. frightening- frightened第七部分 书面表达（满分20分）一、评分原则1本题总分为20分，按5个档次给分；2评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分；3词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分；4评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连贯性；5拼写与标点
59、符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受；6如书写较差以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。二、要点1. 很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。2. 学好英语，从而增加和别人交流的机会；3.多交一些朋友，友情会使她忘记孤独；4. 积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。5. 希望能接受建议。三、各档次的给分范围和要求第五档完全完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有内容要点。应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。完全达到了预期
60、的写作目的。17-20分第四档完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一两个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。达到了预期的写作目的。13-16分第三档基本完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。9-12分第二档未恰当完成试题规定的任务。漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内
61、容。语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。5-8分第一档未完成试题规定的任务。明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。1-4分0分未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。 DearSusan,Imsorrytohearthatyouarehavingtroubleadapting
62、toyournewschoollifeinAmerica,butthissituationcanbeeasilychangedifyoutakemyadvice.Firstly,youshouldworkhardatEnglish,whichcangiveyoumoreopportunitiestocommunicatewithothers.Secondly,whynotmakesomefriends?TheycanhelpyoutoknowmoreaboutAmerica,andfriendshipcanhelpyoutoforgetyourloneliness.Thirdly,itwoul
63、dbeagoodideaifyoutakean activepartinallkindsofactivities,whichwillhelptomakelifemoreinteresting.Bydoingthis,youwillbehappierwithyournewlifesoon.Ihopeyouwillfindtheseideasuseful. Yours, Li Ping英语听力部分录音稿听力材料 Text 1M: The dictionary costs 20, but I only have 10.W: I have 18. Would you like to borrow it
64、?Text 2M: Hello, will you please send someone up to my apartment? The hot water is running. And I cant turn it off.W: Theres no one in the office right now. Ill send someone up as soon as I can.Text 3M: This is a very expensive watch, but Ive had trouble with it ever since I bought it. I insist on s
65、eeing the manager.W: Actually, it is unnecessary, Sir. Ill give you another watch just like this one.Text 4W: Excuse me, but I cans start my car. Could you help me to push it?M: Well Ill be late.W: But it will only take a moment.M: Oh, well, OK, it is really going to take a very short time. Where is
66、 it?Text 5M: Open wide. Now show me where it hurts.W: Here, on the bottom, especially when I bite into something hot or cold.Text 6W: Excuse me, Sir Im a stranger here and have lost my way.M: Where do you want to go?W: I want to return to my hotel, the New York Hotel.M: Go straight along this road,
67、then go over the bridge and turn right at the bookshop. Youll find your hotel.W: Thank you. By the way, can you direct me to the Central Park?M: Oh, its so far from here. You can take the subway.W: How long will it take me if I walk there?M: It might take you three quarters of an hour.W: Well, where
68、 is the subway station?M: You just turn left and walk three blocks and youll find it.W: Where should I get off?M: Get off at 45th Street.Text 7W: Hi, Sam! Its eight oclock now. Get up quickly. Its time for breakfast.M: I dons really want to get up.W: What would you like for breakfast, Sam?M: Im not
69、quite hungry now. Let me think for a while. What kind of food do you prepare, Mum?W: Sandwiches, bread and vegetables.M: Are they chicken sandwiches or vegetable ones?W: Chicken sandwiches.M: Great! Theyre my favorite.W: What do you want to drink? Juice or milk?M: Milk, please.W: Wash your hands bef
70、ore you eat.M: OK, Mum. But wheres dad?W: Hes sleeping.M: Sleeping? Why? Its eight oclock already. Dad is too lazy.W: No, Sam. He slept rather late last night because he went to the station to meet his friend. Dont wake him up. Let him sleep a little more.M: OK, Mum.Text 8M: Hi, Kate. Have any plans
71、 for the weekend?W: Yeah, Im really excited. Im going to New York City for a couple of days.M: Oh, my roommates going there too. Are you driving? Maybe you two could ride together.W: No. Ive already got my train ticket. Im visiting a friend I met last summer. Remember I went to a music camp! I share
72、d a room with Laura and now shes just moved to a new place.M: You two probably have a lot to talk about. Are you from New York?W: No, Im from California. Ive never been to New York before. Guess what we are going to do on Saturday night?M: Something to do with music, I bet.W: Right, we are going to
73、a concert.M: Wow, I wish I were going with you.Text 9W: May I take your order, Sir?M: Well, its very hand to decide. Is there any particular dish you would recommend?W: The roast chicken is very good tonight.M: Im not very fond of chicken. I feel like a porterhouse steak tonightWhat is this castle s
74、teak on the menu?W: Its a small steak cooked on a grill.M: Oh!W: Maybe youd like to try todays special-roast beef, which includes appetizer, soup, salad, choice of dessert, and tea or coffee.M: I think Ill try that.W: What appetizer would you like?M: Ill have the fruit cocktail.W: And the soup?M: Il
75、l have the cream of mushroom soup, and Id like French dressing on my salad.W: Very well, Sir.M: Can I order my dessert now?W: Yes, of course. We have pumpkin layer pie, peach pie, rice pudding, ice cream, and chocolate cake.M: Ill have rice pudding and black coffee.W: OK, Sir.Text 10W: America is gr
76、owing older. Fifty years ago, only 4 out of every 100 people in the United States were 65 or older. To-day, 10 out of every 100 Americans are over 65.It will affect American society in many ways-education, medicine, and business.The graying of America has showed a very different society.Now people h
77、ave a quite different idea of what kind of behavior is suitable at various ages. A persons age no longer tells you anything about his or her social position, marriage or health.Theres no longer a particular year in which one should go to school or go to work or get married or start a family. It isnt
78、 surprising to hear of a 29-year-old university president or a 35-year-old grandmother, or a 70-year-old man who has become a father for the first time. Many people say, “I am much younger than my mother or my father was at my age.” No one says any-more, “Act your age.” Weve stopped looking with surprise at older people who act in youthful ways.
