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Text Three Questions 88-100

· Read the texts A, B, C, D.

· For questions 88-100 choose the correct answer.

· Some of the organizations may be chosen more than once, e.g. in questions 89, 90 and 94, 95.

· When more that one answer is required, these may be given in any order.

· There is an example at the beginning (0).

WE’RE YOUNGER THAN WE EVER WERE

Today’s mature adults are participating in all kinds of activities, both physical and intellectual. Old people have never been so young.

  1. A Helping Hand

If you belong to the older generation, Singapore is a good place to live! On this island, the Ministry for Community Development and Sport is working hard to encourage sporting activities among all age groups, including the older citizens. The Ministry believes that physical activity helps people to keep a positive self-image and contributes to their sense of well-being: mental as well as physical. There are two main programmes which aim to promote and encourage different activities among the older generation. The first of these is a Mutual Help programme, where older people meet for various activities including sports. Here, the emphasis is on helping and thinking of other people. The second programme is a programme of activities organized by the Senior Citizens’ Clubs. Many of these clubs have keep-fit equipment, and a large number of social and cultural events take place there, as well as sporting activities. Both programmes aim to encourage older people to lead an active, healthy and meaningful life.

 

 

  1. Healthy Exercise

In Ireland, there is a national programme for sport and physical activity for older people. It is called ”Go for Life”. The physical fitness professionals on this programme work exclusively with older people. We know that regular physical activity is good for our health. Research also proves that it can prevent many common illnesses, such as high blood pressure and asthma. Physical exercise will also help people who already have such illnesses. However, people often become less active as they get older. This is probably because they feel that they are “too old” to participate in sports. Nothing could be less true. Older people can take part in the programme on their own, with activities such as walking, gardening or swimming, or they can bring their friends to organized events in their own area, such as bowling, tennis or dancing. There is a free book called Opportunities in Retirement which suggests different kinds of activities and gives contact details of different organizations.

 

  1. Lifelong Learning

Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest educational and travel organization for older adults. Its aim is to excite people’s minds and enrich people’s lives. There are no examinations or marks. All that you need, in order to enroll on a programme, is an enquiring mind and an adventurous spirit. Also, of course, you need to believe that leaning and discovery continue all your life. There are expert instructors and cultural excursions. Elderhostel offers a large number of programmes in a huge variety of areas. First of all, there are traditional programmes. Here, people study ancient histories, literature and art, and can learn about different cultures, modern peoples and issues. Then there is a group of adventures programmes involving activities like hiking, kayaking, biking and studying whales. There are also programmes which give people the chance to help communities in different ways, such as protecting endangered species, tutoring school children and building affordable housing. Finally, there are programmes which take place aboard a boat, anywhere from the Antarctic waters to the Mississippi River.



 

 

  1. The Spice of Life

Port Lincoln, a city in Australia, is a place which is particularly geared to older people. This is because of an organization called OPINACT’s motto is: “ Promoting the lifestyle of the over 50’s in Port Lincoln”. Amongst other things, it provides simple, on-line information on activities and services. For example, under the heading “Lifestyle”, it lists 28 different options, ranging from “Boating & Fishing” to “Yoga”, from “Family History” to “Tai-Chi”. There is no shortage of activities, here! In the “Sport” section, there are 33 different possibilities. Alongside the usual sports like swimming, hockey and cricket, you will find “Dog Clubs”, “Flying Dogs” and “Aussie Sports”. The “seniors” page shows fascinating headings, such as “Age of Reason”, “Year of Older Persons” and “Seniors in Cyberspace”. Clearly, they believe in the connection between physical health and mental health. The word “old” has a very different and very positive meaning in Port Lincoln!

 

Which organization(s):

 

* has professionals to help older people with sporting activities? 0 C example

* has a programme which enables you to find out about your ancestors? 88…….

* have programmes involving animals? 89…….90…..

* gives students the chance to construct low-price accommodation? 91……..

* is organized by a government department? 92……..

* is appropriate for people who like excitement? 93……..

* believe in exercising the mind as well as the body? 9495….

* encourages activities for one person and for groups? 96……..

* enables students to help animals that are in danger of becoming extinct? 97…….

* has a big website? 98……..

* organizes sporting activities, and nothing else, for older adults? 99…….

* has two programmes of activities? 100….

 

 

Key # A 05

 

C B C E
A B B B
C C D C
D C B D
C C C A
B B D D
C A D C
C   B D
B D C B
A A D A
A C D D
C A B D
D D A D
D C C C
C C D D
B C C C
D A B A
C B D C
C C A A
C B B D
C A C B
A A A C
D B B D
C D D B
B C C A

 


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