UNIT 7 THE VIRTUES OF GROWING OLDER - ==欢迎访问苏州大学网站==.ppt

The Virtues of Growing Older Carol Siskin Lesson 1: Overview Pre-reading questions Background information New words and expressions A global picture Pre-reading Questions What are the virtues of being old? What are the virtues of being young? What are the vices of being old? What are the vices of being young? Wise Experienced Independent Mature Philosophical Contented Confident Thrifty Slow Weak Forgetful Chatter Untidy Prone to hoard Miserly Sceptical Superstitious Background Information What is an “Ageing Society”? According to the definition of the UNESCO, a country or region becomes an aging society once: people 60 years old and older make up 10% of its population a group of 65-year-olds and above account for 7% of the populace Background Information Is China an aging society now? Yes. China has crossed the threshold of aging society by the United Nations’ criteria. The 2009 demographic census statistics showed that people aged 60 and older (167 million) already accounted for 12.5% of the general population this number is increasing by 3 million every year. Experts predict that the group of people aged 65 and above would make up 20% by 2035. Background Information What are the problems of an aging society? Demand for the infrastructure（基础设施） and social services Demand for effective pension and healthcare system A labor resource shortage The high preventive bank saving rate A dilemma of family planning policy Empty Nesters As I sit here alone I see nothing but people passing me by I try to smile and to say Hi But no one notices someone who is being kind They look to me like I am nothing Then they turn their heads Seeming to be afraid to be seen saying Hi to an old man like me …? — 2001 by Michelle Korgis-Fitzpatrick New Words Expressions Reading aloud (page 91) Meaning and use Word derivation Word association Word differentiation Understanding the Meaning Grecian Formula a popular men’s hair product in the US. Understanding the Meaning Oil of Olay