1.E
根据上一句When my mother picked me up, she asked me how it was.当我妈妈接我的时候，她问我怎么样。和下一句Ethel was an old lady, who shared her first name with my grandmother.埃塞尔是个老妇人，她和我祖母的名字一样。可知，这里应该是提到了埃塞尔，故E选项符合。
2.A
根据上一句During the period，we enjoyed each
other's company（陪伴）.在此期间，我们享受着彼此的陪伴。和下一句And she，I imagine，felt happy that a young person took interest in what it was like for her to be learning somthing new.我想，她一定很高兴有个年轻人对她学习新东西感兴趣。可知，这里说的是我享受这位老太太的陪伴的原因，故A选项符合。
3.F
根据下一句Younger people in the relationship can learn from the view and experience of the older people, who have often "been there, done that". 在这段关系中，年轻人可以从老年人的观点和经验中学习，他们经常“去过那里，做过那种事”。可知，这里说的是和老年人做朋友的好处。故F选项符合。
4.C
根据上一句Feelings of loneliness or sadness are common among older people.孤独或悲伤的感觉在老年人中很常见。和下文Older people might enjoy telling stories that fascinate（迷住）younger people.They might also get the chance to learn and use new skills in technology and communication.老年人可能喜欢讲吸引年轻人的故事。他们也有机会学习和使用技术和沟通方面的新技能。可知，这里说的是老年人结交年轻人会带来不一样的变化。故C选项符合。
