Question

1. It happens to us al1, however hard we may try to delay the process. We grow old. Cosmetic surgery may remove wrinkles, skin which has suggested may be tightened by means of a facelift and a hair dresser may dye grey hair a more youthful colour, but we cannot remain young forever. Advances in medicine have made

it possible for more people to stay alive longer. 2. Age brings intelligence, experience, wisdom and beauty. So why are we so scared of it? The trouble is that

many of us find it impossible to relate to these worrying facts, unable to face the reality that everyday we

reach ever closer to our own dotage. Our older generations experienced the majority of the most tumultuous

century in human history and yet at best we infantilize , at worst outright ignore them.

3. However, what is important is the quality of life. Some people are lucky to be taken care of at home whereas others may have to move to residential homes. The worst part of ageing that often the mind becomes less alert.As people grow older they experience short-term memory. Later, some may suffer from dementia, often in the form of Alzheimer's disease. 4. By no means are all people in this category. Many senior citizens are in the possession of all their faculties and see retirement as a time of freedom. Not only that if they have agenerous retirement pension, they are likely to be quite well-off with money to be spent on a holiday anda

other luxuries. Because of this, both businesses and government have a new respect and government have a

new respect for what is known as grey power. By no means, hovwever, does everyone

treat the elderly with

great respect.

. There are some cultures which are noted for the great respect with which they treat old people, but many

people regard the old as having a very low status in society and treat them accordingiy.

2. 1. Based upon your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions

a. What does the writer imply by saying 'some people are lucky'?

b. Why do we have such an aversion to ageing?

c. What is meant by "Grey Power' ?

d. Why is retirement considered a time of freedom?

2. 2. Answer the following questions:

a. Which word in para 4 means 'liberal?

b. Which word in para 4 means the same as 'wealthy'"?

C. Find a word in para 4 which means similar to 'income'.

d. Find the word opposite to peaceful'. (para 2)

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Answer 1

a) some people are lucky to be taken care at home.

c) the businesses and government Have a new respect it is known as grey power.

d) retirement as time of freedom. not only that if they have agenerous retirement pension.