Question

【题目】What Defines a Generation?

People who belong to the same generation have similar characteristics and shared experiences. They relate better to each other than with people who are older or younger. Generations often differ in beliefs and attitudes. These differences can explain why people have difficulty relating to or understanding another generation. A “generation gap” can exist in families, at work or in the classroom. The characteristics and dates of each generation might also vary by area or country.

【1】Why does “generation gap” exist between the young and the old according to the passage?

A.Because they have the similar characteristics and experiences.

B.Because they have different beliefs and attitudes.

C.Because they have difficulty in explaining to each other.

D.Because they are unwilling to understand each other.

【2】How many generations are mentioned in the passage?

A.4.B.5.

C.6.D.7.

【3】Which generation is introduced both positively and negatively in the passage?

A.The Greatest Generation.B.Baby Boomers.

C.Generation Z.D.Millennials.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。主要内容是每个国家、每个区域的老年人和年轻人都存在着代沟，并介绍了6个年代的人的特征。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段的Generations often differ in beliefs and attitudes.几代人常常在信仰和态度上有差异，由此可知，根据这篇文章，年轻人和老年人之间存在“代沟”的原因是因为他们有不同的信仰和态度，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据表格中内容可知，文章一共提了6个年代（伟大的一代、沉默的一代、婴儿潮一代、X一代、千禧一代、Z一代），故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据Millennials的内容可知，Generation Y(Millennials) were often overly protected by their parents. They are viewed as spoiled and entitled but technology-smart. Y一代的人们被父母们过度保护，但是对科学技术非常擅长，由此可知，Y一代被同时以肯定和否定的方式介绍，故选D。