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AGING

POPULATION
Ageing population – a population in which the proportion of elderly people is increasing.
Pension – a regular payment made by the government to retired people.
Healthcare system – services provided to maintain or improve people's health.
Life expectancy – the average period that a person is expected to live.
Burden – a heavy responsibility or duty.
Demographics – statistical data relating to the population and groups within it.
Retirement – the action of leaving one's job and ceasing to work after a certain age.
Workforce – the people engaged in or available for work.
Social security – government programs designed to provide financial support to people.
Productivity – the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry.
Exercise 1: Match the words with their definitions.
Pension
Life expectancy
Workforce
Demographics
Burden

a. The average length of time a person is expected to live.


b. Data about the characteristics of a population.
c. The people available for work in a particular industry or country.
d. A financial support provided to elderly individuals after they retire.
e. A responsibility that is difficult to manage or carry.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word.
As the ______ increases, governments must focus on improving the healthcare system.
The ageing population creates a financial ______ on the healthcare and pension systems.
With the increase in ______, more people are expected to live well beyond the retirement age.
Many elderly people rely on ______ to support their daily needs after retirement.
The country’s ______ has been affected by the rising number of elderly citizens.
Reading Passage: The Impact of an Ageing Population

In many countries, people are living longer than ever before due to advances in healthcare and improved living conditions. As a result,
these nations are experiencing a significant rise in the number of elderly people. This demographic shift presents both challenges and
opportunities.

One of the main challenges is the strain on the healthcare system. Older individuals tend to require more medical care, which
increases government spending on healthcare services. Additionally, pension systems may become overwhelmed as more people enter
retirement and depend on social security payments. Governments must balance providing for an ageing population while ensuring that
younger generations are not overly burdened with taxes to support these systems.

However, there are also many advantages to an ageing population. Older individuals bring experience and wisdom to the workforce.
Many retired individuals volunteer or mentor younger people, helping to pass down knowledge and skills. Moreover, in some sectors,
elderly workers continue to contribute to the economy, particularly in areas where their expertise is valuable.

In conclusion, while an ageing population presents economic and healthcare challenges, it also provides opportunities for societal growth
and development. Governments must find ways to support older generations while ensuring sustainable systems for the future.
Comprehension Questions (10 minutes)

Multiple Choice:
What is one of the main challenges of an ageing population mentioned in the article?
a. Lack of housing
b. Increased medical care
c. Decreased life expectancy
d. More job opportunities for the elderly

What is one benefit of an ageing population?


a. They require less healthcare.
b. They can mentor younger workers.
c. They do not need pensions.
d. They increase taxes for younger generations.

Short Answer:
Why do pension systems face challenges with an ageing population?
How can elderly individuals continue to contribute to the economy?
Discussion Questions (10 minutes)
.
Do you think an ageing population is more of a burden or a benefit to society? Why?
What do you think governments can do to manage the challenges of an ageing population?
In your country, how are older people treated? Do they have opportunities to work or volunteer after retirement?
Writing Task (30 minutes)
Now, you are ready for the writing task, using the vocabulary and ideas from the previous exercises.
Prompt: To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Instructions:

Write an essay of 250-300 words.


In your essay, you should:
Introduce the topic and give your opinion.
Discuss the advantages of an ageing population (at least two).
Discuss the disadvantages (at least two).
Conclude by stating whether you think the benefits outweigh the challenges.

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