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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the possible reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Ageing·Healthcare·Society

As a result of medical sciences, the average life expectancy is increasing for men and women. Do you think most people see it as a positive development? What are disadvantages of the ageing population for individuals and society?

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Task 2 · Problem and solution

Opinion Essay Task 2

Ageing·Healthcare·Society

In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

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Task 2 · Problem and solution

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Ageing·Government·Healthcare

Many developed countries now have large numbers of people over the age of 65. What problems might this cause? How can the problems be solved?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Ageing·Healthcare·Public spending

In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Ageing·Healthcare·Society

With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed?

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the possible reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

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As a result of medical sciences, the average life expectancy is increasing for men and women. Do you think most people see it as a positive development? What are disadvantages of the ageing population for individuals and society?

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