請依下文回答第 17 題至第 20 題 After losing his law-firm job, Michael Bliss, 40, gave the bank the keys to the house he was unable to afford and
moved back in with his parents. His mother thought her “son” was back, but Michael thought he was living with a
“roommate.” She felt bad because he wouldn’t say hello when he walked in the door. At the same time, he felt she was
checking up on him and lurking around. Michael Bliss is an example of “boomeranger.” The term boomerang children used to refer to young adults
moving back in with their parents, and now the economic recession is forcing people in their 30s and 40s to bunk in
with their parents until they regain their financial footing. Since the recession began in December 2007, 3.6 million
Americans have lost their jobs. In 2008 a third of retirees have had to help their children pay bills. And the number of
multigenerational households has increased from 5 million in 2000 to 6.2 million in 2008. Wounded pride and general
anxiety about the global economic crisis are inevitable, but there are ways to ease the situation. Brian Carpenter, a psychology professor, suggests that parents and children should have their own space in a
house to build in privacy. He also suggests that children should share household expenses and take over chores like
mowing the lawn. In this way, no one feels taken advantage of. Also, it is important to discuss one another’s needs.
Failure to do so can lead to a lot of friction. Most importantly, there needs to be a bit of give and take from both sides
to create a warm and cozy family. 【題組】18 Why did Michael’s mother feel upset?
(A) Her son invaded her privacy. (B) Her son treated her as a stranger. (C) Her son brought a roommate. (D) Her son asked her for money.
His mother thought her “son” was back, but Michael thought he was living with a “roommate.” She felt bad because he wouldn’t say hello when he walked in the door.
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