Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age in the US, their families place them in nursing homes. They are left there in the hands of strangers for the rest of their lives. Their grown children visit them only occasionally, but more often, they do not have any regular visitors. The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth. In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of the care that elderly people need. Because Americans are living longer than ever, more psychologists (心理学家) and social workers have begun to study care-giving to improve the care of the elderly. They have found that all caregivers (照料者) share a common characteristic: All caregivers believe that they are the best persons for the job, for different reasons. One caregiver said that she had always been close to her mother. Another was the oldest child. Another was the youngest child. In other words, they all felt that they could do the job better than anyone else. When people care for elderly relatives, they often do not use available community services, such as adult daycare centers. If the caregivers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especially because they often have jobs and other responsibilities. In contrast, a spouse, usually the wife, is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home. The main reason for this difference was the fear of poverty. An ill, elderly person may live for years, and medical care and nursing homes are very expensive. An elderly couple's savings can disappear very quickly. The surviving spouse, usually the wife, can be left in poverty. As a result, she often tries to take care of her husband herself for as long as she can. Researchers have found that caring for the elderly can be a very positive experience. The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received. However, even when care-giving is satisfying, it is hard work. Experts on aging suggest that caregivers ask parents what they want before they become sick or dependent. Perhaps they prefer going into a nursing home and can select one in advance. On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children.1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A) Most Americans spend their old lives lonely.B) Most Americans go to a nursing home at old age.C) Most American elders depend on family members for care. D) Most American elders hire strangers to take care of them.2. What characteristic do all caregivers have in common?A) They are always the oldest child in the family.B) They usually live nearest to the one who needs care.C) They are always emotionally closer to the one who needs care.D) They all believe that they are most qualified for care-giving. 3. A wife will most likely choose to take care of her husband herself mainly because ________.A) she considers it as her responsibilityB) she doesn't trust any community servicesC) she can't afford any support servicesD) she has to save money for her old age 4. What suggestion do experts on aging give to caregivers?A) They should prepare themselves to work hard.B) They should know what the elders really want early. C) They should consider caring as a rewarding experience.D) They should let parents choose their preferred nursing home.5. What is the best title for this passage?A) US Aging Problem.B) US Family Relations.C) Choosing a Nursing Home.D) Care-giving for the Elderly.