阅读理解Boomerang kids refer to adult children who return to their parents' homes after moving out. In July 2020, 52% of young adults in the US lived with one or both of their parents—the highest percentage the US has seen since 1940. In the UK, the number of single, 20- to 34-year-olds living with their parents went up by 55% from 2008 to 2017.There are many reasons for young people to move back home, says Hipplewith, a family expert. The primary reason is the high cost of living. Everything is so expensive. Staying home means financial support from family as they prepare for starting a career. Usually being a boomeranger is just a transitional period. But it still may last many months or even years to enable boomerangers to establish themselves in a career without worrying about things like rents. For many, a return to home after living away can feel like a regression(倒退) and loss of recently won independence. "For example, you learn to become an adult in university, " says Hipplewith. "You have friends. You can do what you want to do. But now you're coming back under someone else's rule. " This can come with anxiety. Still, there are benefits to the boomerangers, say experts. Many of these adults are finding the increased ability to do work they find meaningful, rather than take a job that simply pays the bills. Socially, boomerang kids also have a good opportunity to strengthen relationships with their parents. In many cultures, moving away from home has traditionally been considered a crucial step in becoming an adult. Now it's time to change the idea. Adulthood is really just being old enough to take responsibilities; that doesn't go away if you move in with parents again. Hipplewith hopes that as being a boomeranger becomes more common, young adults will feel less pressure to follow traditional expectations of moving out. He encourages young people to view a return to home as "sane decision-making".
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How does the author lead in the topic of the text?
A . By analyzing reasons.
B . By raising a viewpoint.
C . By telling the difference.
D . By presenting a phenomenon.
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What is the basic cause of young adults' living at home?
A . To buy something expensive.
B . To look after family members.
C . To hunt for the right career easily.
D . To reduce economic pressure.
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Why do young people probably feel anxious about returning home?
A . Because of the limit of keeping in with friends.
B . Because of the loss of independence.
C . Because of many years of staying at home.
D . Because of the anxiety about the future life.
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What does the underlined word "sane" mean in the last paragraph?
A . Stupid.
B . Rapid.
C . Reasonable.
D . Independent.
答案: D
D
B
C