4. Compare the ways that young people and old people look at life. Well, elderly people are usually wiser, and less worried about the future
．
I guess old people
have accumulated
（＝
gained) so much experience throughout their lives that they know what is
really important, whereas young people sometimes might not have their priorities
（ ＝
the most
important things) straight. Young people might be a little careless and quick-minded. On the other
hand, senior citizens are mature and calm. They never make decisions impulsively (= too quickly).
I think it's easier for older people to sound optimistic, while it can be more difficult for the young
generations to look at the bright side of things. Young people always want more these days, and
this is why they might worry about morrow.
5. What activities do old people take part in where you live? Most elderly people don't do much in my hometown. They have a fixed routine
：
they go to
the supermarket to buy food, go back home and cook. In the afternoon, they take a nap sleep) and
go for a walk. They enjoy reading the newspaper and watching TV However, some of them get
together with their neighbors to play cards or mahjong. A lot of older women also exercise in the
evening. They meet on the public square, and one teacher shows them how to dance. It's a great
chance for them to socialize while keeping fit.
6. Do you think that the age of retirement should be flexible? Yes, I definitely think so. Some jobs are more difficult than others. People who have a
physically tiring job or a stressful position should be able to retire earlier than someone who works
in an office. For example, in my opinion, farmers and truck drivers deserve to receive a pension
earlier because they have endured (endure = undergo) years of hand work for a low salary. Right
now, in China, men can retire at 60 and women when they are 55. Since we have so many people
here in China, I strongly believe that everyone should be encouraged to retire around 55. It would
give young people more chances to find a job. But of course it would also cost the government
more money...
