第53至56題爲題組
The 20th century was a time of extremes，a time of violent world war and of lasting peace and affluence. One of the greatest extremes occurred in the 1960's. If we lookback at that time and compare it with the society today, we can easily see how the influence of the sixties generation changed the way people think.
There are some reasons why the sixties were unique. Perhaps the main reason was that it occurred one generation after the bloodiest war in history, the Second World War. Wlien peace was declared in 1945，the soldiers fighting in the war returned home and people were able to make a fresh start to life. The result was the greatest baby boom the world had ever seen. From 1945 to 1952, hundreds of millions of babies were bom. In the mid-sixties, these people, often called the "baby boomers," were at college and learning about the violence of their parents' generation. The huge numbers of people reacting to the horror of war created the peaceful mood of the sixties.
The sixties was a time of experimentation and open-mindedness. In the US as well as in the UK and Europe, pop music was expressive. The English band "the Beatles," for example, led the way with a long list of hit songs about love. Meanwhile in Paris, college students brought the French city to a standstill with protests against the policies of the French Government. Similar protests occurred in Germany, the US and Australia.
Most importantly, people just wanted a peaceful world. The symbols of peace were flowers and living naturally. Many men grew beards, and long hair for both men and women was the trend. Besides, women wore bright colorful dresses. And many people became vegetarians.
Reflecting on the sixties, we see that many of the ideas that were initiated back then are of vital concern today. Environmental consciousness, for instance，got its start during the sixties and today it remains a major issue for governments and protest groups. Gender and racial equality were also debated frequently. Certainly these issues wouldn't be as important as they are now if these movements hadn't been started in the sixties.
【題組】55. Which of the following is NOT what many people in the sixties were concerned about?
(A)Animal rights (B) Equality between the two sexes
(C) Peace and love (D) Environmental protection
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