3. All of the following are possible effects living longer might have on working life EXCEPT

　　A) Communication between employers and employees would be more difficult.

　　B) More money would be used by employees in payment of their employees.

　　C) The job market would be more competitive.

　　D) It would be more difficult for young people to be promoted to top positions.

　　4. An important feature of a society in which people live a long life is that

　　A) it places more emphasis on educating the young.

　　B) it is both wise and energetic.

　　C) it lacks the curiosity to experiment what is new.

　　D) it welcomes changes.

　　5. Which of the following best describes Callahan’s attitude to anti-ageing technology?

　　A) Optimistic.

　　B) Pessimistic.

　　C) Reserved.

　　D) Negative.

　　答案與題解：

　　1. B 長壽使個人能做的事主要在第3、4段里講到，作者沒有提到長壽可以讓人更多地接受教育

　　2. A 本題答案以下面的這兩句話為依據：Psople are already finding it more difficult to stay married.Divorce rates are rising.暗示美國人目前的婚姻關系已經十分脆弱。

　　3. B 文章的第9段講了壽命延長、退休推遲可能帶來的種種問題，但作者沒有提到雇傭者需要更多的錢來支付員工的工資。

　　4. C 答案可以在10、11這兩段里找到。

　　5. C 本題的答案依據可以在最后一段里找到。Callahan認為在搞清楚長壽社會會給我們帶來哪些問題之前，最好不要急著搞抗衰老的技術。可見他對抗衰老技術的發展是有保留的。