57.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
58.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.
59.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.
60.In what way does Laura Lenox-Conyngham make her living?
[A]By taking photographs for magazines.
[B]By marrying a rich man.
[C]By subletting the lounge sofa-bed to her brother.
[D]By preparing food for photographs for some magazines.
61.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