What will Prof. Stone talk ab…——2021 高考英语第 17 题答案解析

【答案】15. A 16. B 17. C
【解析】
原文】W: Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today, we have invited Prof. Stone to talk about the role
of elderly people in our society. Welcome to our show, Prof. Stone.
M: To begin with, I'd like to tell a story from my own life. Several years ago, when my grandparents
were well into their 80s, they were no longer able to care for themselves very well. My grandfather
was afraid of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. The idea of having to sell
their home and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. Indeed,
old age for them, and many old Americans can mean not only the possible failure of one's health, but
the loss of identity and self-worth.
W: Yes, it's true. What do you have to say about the problem of old age?
M: Many experts have given talks here that have focused on the medical care, and the development
of public services for senior citizens. Today, I'd like to focus my comments on the meaningful roles
that elderly can play and should play in our society.
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