Social networking isn't only for
the under 40s. More than 25 percent of Americans 50 years and older stay
connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new
research.
"The latest data tells us
that more and more social networking is becoming a part of everyday life for
Americans 50 plus," said Kevin Donnellan, the chief communications officer
at AARP, which released the report.
Nearly a quarter of older
Americans are on Facebook and 73 percent said they use it to stay in touch with
relatives, but not just their children and grandchildren. "They are using
the Internet to keep up with the world and the people who are important to
them," said Jean Koppen, the author of the report. She added that older
adults are also on Facebook to stay connected, not only with their family, but
with their friends and peers. Almost 50 percent of older adults were introduced
to the social networking sites by a family member, mainly a child or
grandchild. "Just under one-fifth of adults aged 50 and older say they do
not use the Internet," according to the report.
The findings are based on a
telephone survey of 1,863 adults. In addition to keeping up on Facebook and
Twitter older adults are also aware of the latest technology. Eighty-three
percent had heard about the Apple iPad and 11 percent intended to buy one.
1.What’s
the main idea of the
passage?
A.
Social
networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A.
B.
American old
people’s way of life is quite fashionable.
C.
The Internet
is also popular among the American over 50s.
D.
Facebook,
MySpace and Twitter are hot websites in America.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE
according to the passage?
A.
Nearly 2000
adults took part in the survey on line.
B.
The over 50s
were introduced to the Internet by the young.
C.
About 20% of
adults aged 50 and older don’t like the Internet.
D.
Many
Americans 50 plus stay connected using the Internet.
3.What’s
the underlined sentence used for?
E.
It’s used as a reason for the popularity of the Apple iPad in
America.
F.
It’s used as an example of the older adults’ awareness of the latest technology.
G.
It’s used as a suggestion to the readers who are interested in the
IT products.
H.
It’s used as a choice for the Americans intending to use Social
networking.
4.Where can we most probably read this
passage?
I.
In an
experiment introduction.
J.
In a computer
magazine.
K.
In a product
advertisement.
In a news report
