M2 ACE "The Third Age" Vocabulary

Which term is not very polite to describe this lady?

• elderly

• old lady

• older person

• senior citizen

• pensioner

In England we address older people as sir or madam, in Japan they use 'san' at the end of the name, in Thailand they use the word 'Kun' as a polite mode of address before the name. What does 'address' mean here?

• to be thought about

• a more respectful term for describing older people

• to call someone by a particular title when you speak to them

• the place where someone lives

Name 3 terms meaning 'the third age'. (clue: this is a noun, not and adjective)

• old age

• elderly

• twilight years

• golden years

The Japanese hold the elderly in _____ _______.

Which of these terms do not usually collocate with 'wise'?

• wise old man

• wise old lady

• wise fool

• wise one

What does it mean when you ' look up to' someone? Check all that are correct.

• hold in high regard

• hold in high esteem

• respect

• fear

What's NOT another term for 'residential home'?

• old people's home

• retirement home

• assisted housing

• twilight home

If you consider someone you .....

• think about them

• like them

• respect them

• look up to them