The findings are based on a telephone survey of 1,863 adults. In addition to keeping up on Facebook and Twitter older adults are aware of the latest technology. Eighty-three percent had heard about the Apple iPad and 11 percent intended to buy one.

　　Despite the popularity of the Internet among the over 50s, they still mostly go to print newspapers and magazines for news. Only one percent said they followed blogs.

　　What is the main idea of the text?

　　Social networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A.

　　American old people’s way of life is quite fashionable.

　　Social networking is becoming popular among older Americans.

　　Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are the most popular websites in the US.

　　64. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　85% of Americans 50 plus choose the Internet over print media.

　　About 460 people in the telephone survey often use Facebook.

　　About 20% of adults aged 50 plus have access to the Internet.

　　Three quarters of the people surveyed got to know the Internet through their family.

　　From the text, it can be concluded that______.

　　many older Americans are open-minded about new developments

　　Kevin Donnellan approves of this change among older Americans

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