Unlock 4 Reading and Writing Reading 1 pp. 173-175

Please read the interview on p. 173 of your book and mark the statment below as true, false, or does not say.

Robert Huffenheimer teaches at Columbia University.

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Please read the interview on p. 173 of your book and mark the statment below as true, false, or does not say.

Most older people have relatives nearby.

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Please read the interview on p. 173 of your book and mark the statment below as true, false, or does not say.

The average age of the world's population has increased significantly over the last 50 years.

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Please read the interview on p. 173 of your book and mark the statment below as true, false, or does not say.

There are both benefits and disadvantages for societies with ageing populations.

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So far, most private companies have ignored the changing demographic situation.

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Most countries with an older population have much higher education costs.

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On average, older people spend four hours per day online.

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Please read the interview on p. 173 of your book and mark the statment below as true, false, or does not say.

Countries can benefit from the skills of retired people.

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Complete the sentence below using words from the interview.

Specially adapted houses help elderly people who can't (a)   .

Complete the sentence below using words from the interview.

Older people require (a)   as well as professional help with shopping and washing.