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  3. [originaltext] People over the age of 65 in the USA are called senior citizen

[originaltext] People over the age of 65 in the USA are called senior citizen

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问题  
People over the age of 65 in the USA are called senior citizens. Life for these people is different from that for younger Americans. Most senior citizens retire, or no longer work full time. Also it is unusual for people of this age to live with their children and grandchildren.
   For many senior citizens, the year after 65 is not enjoyable. They feel unproductive when they no longer work. They lives losing meaning. In addition, they may feel lonely being away from their families and the contacts they had in their work. Moreover, they become more concerned with their health as they grow older, If they live in big cities, they often worry about their safety. Other senior citizens enjoy their lives. They feel free to do things they were not able to do when they were working and raising families.
   The number of senior citizens in the U. S. is increasing rapidly because people are living longer than before.  Because of their large numbers and more active life Styles, senior citizens are gaining social influence in the country, both politically and economically. Their concerns are receiving a wider audience than ever before. The time may come when all Americans will look forward to becoming senior citizens.
选项 A、Because their number is growing and they are more active.
B、Because senior citizens have more experience than others.
C、Because their average life span is longer.
D、Because they do more work now.
答案 A
解析 [听力原文]
Why are senior citizens gaining social influence?
根据选项可知问题询问原因，可能关于老龄市民在社会的地位问题。文中关键句为“Because of their large numbers and more active life styles, senior citizens are gaining social influence in the country, both politically and economically.”由于老龄人口数量增多，生活方式更加积极，因此他们在政治和经济上的社会影响力逐渐增加。故正确答案为A)。
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