| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Difficult | Senior Citizens | Man | 02:48 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are the greatest issues facing senior citizens in the future in your country?
- Seniors are happier living near family than in assisted living communities.
- Assisted living homes offer better care than family members can provide.
- People should start planning for senior care in their 40s or 50s.
- Living alone in old age is dangerous.
- Seniors who stay socially active live longer and healthier lives.
- Technology is making life easier for many older adults.
- Exercise is just as important for seniors as it is for young people.
- Many seniors feel more independent in assisted living than living with family.
- Growing old in your own home is the best option for everyone.
- Senior citizens are often forgotten or ignored by society.
Idioms
“touch and go” = critical situation where something bad might happen
“It was touch and go for a few days after the accident, but I think my grandfather is going to be okay.”
“hand to mouth” = with barely enough money to live and buy food
“Some seniors live hand to mouth every month because they lack a steady source of income.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
One of the growing concerns around the world is the aging population of seniors and how to care for them in the future. At the same time, many seniors want control over their own futures and want to live comfortably during their golden years. Now, there are a growing number of assisted living centers for seniors in some areas of the world. However, do most people rather live with family in their latter years or take care of themselves in a senior citizen center? How does your culture view the care of the elderly?