C
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案
Digital technology (数字技术) has made life easier for most people. With a smartphone in hand, people can shop online, watch TV shows and arrange a taxi.
Zhu Yiwei, 17, from Anhui province, wanted his grandfather to have access to this convenience, so he bought him a new phone as a gift. But his grandfather still uses the phone just for calling and messaging. “He said other functions make him confused,” said Zhu.
This is a common problem faced by the elderly in the digital age.
Although China already has more than 900 million internet users, among them, those aged 60 and above make up just 6.7 percent, according to the Statistical Report on Internet Development.
Even though the elderly have access to the internet, they mainly do it for communication and information acquisition (获取), according to a survey by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Other services are still strange to them. That’s why elderly people are sometimes called “digital refugees (难民)”.
For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are often asked to show a green health code on their phone to get into public places. But most elderly people don’t use smartphones. Even if they have one, many don’t know how to operate it, People’s Daily noted.
“We have made a lifelong contribution to society, but now we feel abandoned by it,” a 75-year-old Beijing resident surnamed Bai told the Global Times.
For the elderly, one way of mastering digital technology is to learn from younger family members. However, not all of these younger people have the patience or time to teach the elderly. In addition, aging results in many physical problems, such as weak eyesight and bad memory. This makes it harder to use smartphones.
The government and other organizations in China are trying to help. See Young, a Beijing-based NGO, aims to help China’s elderly use mobile services. Student volunteers have been providing free computer and smartphone training for elderly people in over 200 communities across the country.
Zhao Jingchuan, 17, from Xi’an Gaoxin No 1 High School, and his team members also tried to help. This year, their draft proposal (草拟提案) was brought to the two sessions. They suggested more ways to help introduce the technology to the older generation, including sending manuals (手册), offering technical support, and cybersecurity (网络安全) education.
Some elderly people are riding the digital wave and creating their own online communities.
On social media apps like Douyin and Kuaishou, there are elderly celebrities (网红), including Taoqi Chennainai (69 years old) and Beihai Yeye (74 years old). Each has millions of fans.
These characters are not afraid to show off their unique personalities. Some are like the jolly (快乐的) old lady next door. Others show their delicate (精致的) lifestyles or their taste in fashion.
9.Why is Zhu Yiwei’s example mentioned in the second paragraph?
A.To praise him for caring for the elderly.
B.To show how the elderly use phones.
C.To tell about how the young and the elderly get along.
D.To present the topic of the difficulties elderly people face in the digital age.
10.Elderly people are sometimes called “digital refugees” because _____?
A.they hardly have opportunities to use the internet.
B.they have trouble using digital technology.
C.they are unwilling to use new technology.
D.they don’t have suitable digital products.
11.What does the underlined word “abandoned” probably mean?
A.Attacked.
B.Defeated.
C.Left behind.
D.Held back.
12.What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?
A.The expectations of the elderly in the digital age.
B.The advantages of digital technology for the elderly.
C.The efforts made to help the elderly use technology.
D.The help young people provided for the elderly.
C
9~12：DBCC
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案
Digital technology (数字技术) has made life easier for most people. With a smartphone in hand, people can shop online, watch TV shows and arrange a taxi.
Zhu Yiwei, 17, from Anhui province, wanted his grandfather to have access to this convenience, so he bought him a new phone as a gift. But his grandfather still uses the phone just for calling and messaging. “He said other functions make him confused,” said Zhu.
This is a common problem faced by the elderly in the digital age.
Although China already has more than 900 million internet users, among them, those aged 60 and above make up just 6.7 percent, according to the Statistical Report on Internet Development.
Even though the elderly have access to the internet, they mainly do it for communication and information acquisition (获取), according to a survey by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Other services are still strange to them. That’s why elderly people are sometimes called “digital refugees (难民)”.
For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are often asked to show a green health code on their phone to get into public places. But most elderly people don’t use smartphones. Even if they have one, many don’t know how to operate it, People’s Daily noted.
“We have made a lifelong contribution to society, but now we feel abandoned by it,” a 75-year-old Beijing resident surnamed Bai told the Global Times.
For the elderly, one way of mastering digital technology is to learn from younger family members. However, not all of these younger people have the patience or time to teach the elderly. In addition, aging results in many physical problems, such as weak eyesight and bad memory. This makes it harder to use smartphones.
The government and other organizations in China are trying to help. See Young, a Beijing-based NGO, aims to help China’s elderly use mobile services. Student volunteers have been providing free computer and smartphone training for elderly people in over 200 communities across the country.
Zhao Jingchuan, 17, from Xi’an Gaoxin No 1 High School, and his team members also tried to help. This year, their draft proposal (草拟提案) was brought to the two sessions. They suggested more ways to help introduce the technology to the older generation, including sending manuals (手册), offering technical support, and cybersecurity (网络安全) education.
Some elderly people are riding the digital wave and creating their own online communities.
On social media apps like Douyin and Kuaishou, there are elderly celebrities (网红), including Taoqi Chennainai (69 years old) and Beihai Yeye (74 years old). Each has millions of fans.
These characters are not afraid to show off their unique personalities. Some are like the jolly (快乐的) old lady next door. Others show their delicate (精致的) lifestyles or their taste in fashion.
9.Why is Zhu Yiwei’s example mentioned in the second paragraph?
A.To praise him for caring for the elderly.
B.To show how the elderly use phones.
C.To tell about how the young and the elderly get along.
D.To present the topic of the difficulties elderly people face in the digital age.
10.Elderly people are sometimes called “digital refugees” because _____?
A.they hardly have opportunities to use the internet.
B.they have trouble using digital technology.
C.they are unwilling to use new technology.
D.they don’t have suitable digital products.
11.What does the underlined word “abandoned” probably mean?
A.Attacked.
B.Defeated.
C.Left behind.
D.Held back.
12.What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?
A.The expectations of the elderly in the digital age.
B.The advantages of digital technology for the elderly.
C.The efforts made to help the elderly use technology.
D.The help young people provided for the elderly.
C
9~12：DBCC
