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　　1. By saying "the growth of the proportion...to younger generations." (Line 2, Para. 5 ), Anthea Tinker really means that
　　[A] currently wealth flows from older generation to younger generation
　　[B] traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to older generation
　　[C] with the increasingly big population of over 50, the trend arises that wealth flows from younger generation to older generation
　　[D] with more and more people of over 50, traditions have been reversed
　　2. Why are today’s older middle-aged and elderly becoming the new winners?
　　[A]Because they made relatively small contributions in tax, but younger generation will possibly hand over more than a third of their lifetime’s earnings for the care of them.
　　[B] Because they contributed a lot in tax and now can claim much on the welfare system.
　　[C] Because they made small contributions, but now can make money easily.
　　[D] Because they outnumber younger generation and enjoy more privileges in the present society.
　　3. Which factor pushed up house prices?
　　[A] Many young men, who live alone, have increased demand for houses.
　　[B] Many young men need to rent more houses.
　　[C] It is easy to apply for a mortgage for young generation.
　　[D] The number of older people, many of whom live alone, becomes bigger and bigger.
　　4. In what way does Laura Lenox-Conyngham make her living?
　　[A] By taking photographs for magazines.
　　[C] By subletting the lounge sofa-bed to her brother.
　　[B] By marrying a rich man.
　　[D] By preparing food for photographs for some magazines.
　　5. We can conclude from the passage that
　　[A] today’s under-thirties are leading a miserable life in Britain
　　[B] Laura Lenox-Conyngham’s attitude to work and life represents that of many young professionals in Britain
　　[C] life can get harder for under-thirties in Britain
　　[D] elders enjoy extremely high living standards in Britain