It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

　　據預測，將來很多國家的老齡化人口的比重將會超過年輕人。你認為這是一種積極還是消極的變化?

　　關鍵詞分析

　　older people

　　“老年人”有很多說法，這個詞在文章中肯定會多次出現，因此一定要做好同義替換準備。elderly people, the elderly, pensioners, senior citizens都可以，但要少用old people. 　　ageing society (Br.E.) / aging society (Am.E.)

　　老齡化社會，這個詞是必備的社會學術語。這個詞雖然沒有在題目中出現，但是考生一定會在正文中用到這個詞。

　　關于ageing society的相關知識，請閱讀維基百科。

　　話題評價

　　社會類話題共有兩大分支：男女平等，人口結構與老齡化。本題在“十大話題萬能分類題庫”中屬于母題，因此只要做好充足的復習準備，難度不大。

　　類似話題

　　1. Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? 

　　2. Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to the new generation, companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? 

　　5. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?