Listening 2.10

According to the presenter, what is happening to society today?

• It's becoming more tolerant.

• It's becoming much older.

• It's becoming less caring.

What is the attitude to young people in countries like America?

• They don't have much to say about important issues.

• They come up with new ideas.

• They gain experience quickly.

According to the speakers, why do old people lose respect?

• Because they retire too early.

• Because they don't value young people.

• Because they lose their independence.

In the East, young people

• send the elderly to nursing homes.

• take care of the elderly.

• are looked after by the elderly.

How is the way that old people are treated in Japanise culture explained?

• It forms part of their upbringing and customs.

• They don't value young people as much.

• Children rely on their parents to support them.

Tribal societies are helped by

• the resilience of old people during famine and hardship.

• old people's knowledge of tribal history.

• old people's ability to fight in battles.