R3-2 The Golden Age Reading Comprehension Questions Part 2

How many people around the world are aged 60 and over?

• Half a billion

• Almost a billion

• Two billion

• 500 million

What is expected to happen to the population aged 60 and over by 2050?

• It could decrease by half

• It could double

• It will remain the same

• It will slightly increase

Which country has the largest population of seniors?

• China

• United States

• Japan

• Germany

How much of Japan’s population was over 60 in 2019?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

What is happening to the younger population in Japan?

• It is growing rapidly

• It is shrinking

• It is staying the same

• It is becoming more diverse

Why is Japan’s younger population shrinking?

• Because people are migrating to other countries

• Because people are having fewer children

• Because of higher education rates

• Because of increased healthcare costs

What could other countries expect to see in a few decades?

• Aging populations like Japan

• A decrease in life expectancy

• A rapid increase in young populations

• No significant changes in population trends

What is the main problem of the aging population mentioned in this paragraph?

• A large number of older people with health problems who need care, but fewer younger people are available to help.

• Older people refusing to accept medical treatment.

• Younger people refusing to help the elderly.

• Lack of technology to support the elderly.

Which of the following is NOT a reason there are fewer households able to help older people today compared to decades ago?

• They don’t have time.

• They find caregiving too difficult.

• It is financially impossible due to the increased cost of living.

• They don’t like taking care of the elderly.

• They live far away

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a reason why people live far away from their relatives?

• Industrialization caused many people to start new lives far away for work.

• The younger generation is not willing to visit their elderly relatives.

• Their new lifestyle might not be suitable for the older relatives' needs.

• Older relatives may face difficulty relocating to new places.