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A11-4 Unlock 4 U10 RW Reading 1

Quiz by Jacqueline Ann Collins

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  • Q1
    On feast days, we eat venison. What does venison mean?
    leather from crocodiles
    meat from young reindeer
    30s
  • Q2
    Has healthcare throughout the world improved or deteriorated over the last 50 years?
    improved as advances in medical technology are better
    deteriorated as drugs & surgeries do not deal with the causes of illnesses
    30s
  • Q3
    What kinds of problems do elderly people face?
    They don't face any problems.
    They may be unable to care for themselves for health reasons.
    30s
  • Q4
    Are people living longer or dying younger?
    They are living on average to the age of 67 in most regions.
    They are dying younger on average at the age of 47 in most countries.
    30s
  • Q5
    What kinds of problems may a society face if it has more elderly people than working adults?
    There may not be enough young people to look after the old people.
    Lots of retirees who do not work or pay taxes but who draw state pensions, get free healthcare & travel would put a strain on the social welfare system.
    120s
  • Q6
    What kinds of benefits can an older population bring to society?
    The elderly may volunteer to look after grandchildren, & if they have savings, they may spend money on themselves and their family.
    Old people are a burden on their family because they need to be looked after.
    120s
  • Q7
    True, False or Does not Say? Robert Huffenheimer teacher at Oxford University.
    DNS
    F
    T
    120s
  • Q8
    True, False or Does not Say? The average age of the world's population has increased significantly over the last 50 years.
    F
    T
    DNS
    120s
  • Q9
    True, False or Does not Say? Most older people have relatives nearby.
    DNS
    F
    T
    120s
  • Q10
    True, False or Does not Say? There are both benefits & drawbacks to an aging population.
    DNS
    T
    F
    120s
  • Q11
    True, False or Does not Say? So far, private companies have ignored the demographic changes of more old people living by themselves & being unable to look after themselves.
    DNS
    F (supermarkets deliver to homes & companies offer services that used to be done by families)
    T
    120s
  • Q12
    Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS from reading 1. Specifically adapted houses help elderly people who can't _____________ _____________ _______________.
    look after themselves
    do social activities
    120s
  • Q13
    Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS from reading 1. Older people require _____________ _________________ as well as professional help with shopping & washing.
    social activities
    savings and free time
    120s
  • Q14
    Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS from reading 1. Home deliveries and ____________ _______________ _______________ are commercial services provided of the elderly.
    private nursing care
    voluntary work
    120s
  • Q15
    Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS from reading 1. Governments are concerned by the ______________ ________________ of a large number of elderly people in the population.
    economic impact
    social activities
    120s

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