2006年考研英语模拟试题一(10)

market on Wall Street, and the likelihood of large inheritances, there is evidence that baby boomers will reach age 65 with greater financial assets than previous generations.

The Hudson institute advocates reforming government policies that now discourage work and savings, especially for older worker. Among the report's recommendations: Tax half of all Social Security benefits, regardless of other income; provide 8% larger benefits for each year beyond 65; and permit workers nearing retirement to negotiate compensation packages that may include a lower salary but with greater healthcare benefits. However, it may take real and fruitful planning to find the right solution to the early retirement of older experienced workers; any measures taken must be allowed to prolong the serviceability of older experienced workers.

31.According to Hudson Institute researchers, the effect of the early retirement of qualified workers in the U.S. economy is

[A] constructive. [B] significant. [C] inconclusive. [D] detrimental.

32.The older experienced workers in America tend to retire early because their prolonged service may

[A] do harm to younger generations. [B] end up with few or no benefits.

[C] give play to their potentials. [D] shed light on social trends.

33.The second paragraph is written chiefly to show that

[A] there will be an acute labor shortage in the near future.