英语试题

help them, and I married a girl who wanted to help them, too. We went to meetings and talked a lot, but it didn t seem to make much difference. ” “Our children grew up in a world at war. They didn t know when the fighting would stop. They wanted their children to have nice clothes and toys. They didn t want to think about the future. They thought nothing could be done about it.”

“Now I have grandchildren, and they have their own ideas. They are trying to make the world better. They are trying to help other people. They re making people listen to them. I am proud of their generation.”

36. The wise man mentioned in the text told people to bury him on his face so that when everything is turned upside down he will _____.

A. lie on his stomach B. lie on his back

C. stand quietly D. sit in peace

37. Which generation did NOT want to do anything to make the world a better one?

A. Mr. Ellis generation B. His children s generation

C. His grandchildren s generation D. None of the above.

38. Which generation is/was more efficient in making the world better one?

A. Mr. Ellis generation. B. His children s generation.

C. His grandchildren s generation. D. None of the above.

39. What is the writer s attitude towards the generation gap?