年龄[1]

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A: how old is Keith?

B: he’s 21. how old is James？

A: he’s a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.

B: how’s your father?

A: he’s fine. He retired last week. It’s turning poing in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.

B: he can spend more time with his grandchilder.

A: oh, I don’t think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.

B: so, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!

A: how do you want to spend your old age?

B: in the same way, probably.

Intermediate

A: what’s the life expectancy in your country?

B: I’m not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?

A: about 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It’s a problem that will soon affect most of the world.

B: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.

A: perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.

B: did she? That’s great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.

A: how’s your son these days?

B: oh, he’s fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.

A: he’ll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you mine it is a good age to have a child?

B: I had mine when I was 24. that’s a little young. I’d suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties., or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.

A: yes, I think you’re right. I’m thinking about having a child, but not just yet.

B: is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?

A; Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditonal lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop t their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don’t often succeed.

B:parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.

A: it’s almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild.

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