Unit 2 The virtues of growing older.ppt

The Virtues of Growing Older By Carol Siskin Pre-reading questions 1 Suppose you are making a deal with the devil, trading your youth for whatever you want. What would you trade your youth for? Why? 2 What would you like your life to be when you are retired The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter We are not alone in our worry about both the physical aspect of aging and the prejudice that exists toward the elderly, which is similar to racism or sexism. What makes it different is that the prejudice also exists among those of us who are either within this group or rapidly approaching it. When I have mentioned the title of this book to a few people, most of them responded, Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old? The most obvious answer, of course, is to consider the alternative to aging. But there are plenty of other good answers--many based on our personal experiences and observations. What, in your opinion, are the advantages and disadvantages of growing older? What do you think are the virtues of being young? Describe some of the occasions that people show their concern to the old. poor memory Will You Marry Me? A widower and widow had known one another for a number of years. One evening there was a community supper in the big activity center. These two were at the same table, across from one another. As the meal went on, he made a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered up his courage to ask her, Will you marry me? After about six seconds of careful consideration, she answered. Yes. Yes, I will.The meal ended and with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective homes. Next morning, he was troubled. Did she say yes or did she say no? He couldnt remember. Try as he would, he just could not recall. Not even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her. First, he explained to her that he didnt remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more