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A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of
Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought
of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the survey among 12,262 people from 12 countries over 2 months, starting in June
2010. The survey shows that 72 percent of international participants (参加者) aged over 65 don't feel
old and that 67 percent still feel healthy. On the other hand, 65 percent of Chinese feel old even before
reaching 60. About one third of those surveyed in China said they have enough savings (存款), and 46
percent are insured (参加保险). Around 60 percent of the Chinese participants hope they will be taken
care of by family members.
According to the survey, the French hold the most positive attitude towards getting old, with 32
percent of them considering age 80 and up old. 17 percent of Brazilians look forward to old age,
compared with 3 percent globally. Indians are not bothered by old age, as 70 percent said that they don't
feel that they will be affected by old age and 71 percent say they have already made preparations for this
stage of life. The illnesses that most people around the world are worried about are cancer and
Alzheimer's disease.
1. According to the survey, many Chinese people surveyed feel old before they are ______.
A. 50 year old
B. 60 years old
C. 70 years old
D. 80 years old
2. Most of Chinese people surveyed expect help from _________.
A. the government
B. family members
C. insurance companies
D. healthcare providers
3. Who are the youngest at heart according to the survey?
A. The Indians.
B. The Brazilians
C. The French
D. The Chinese
4. Why are the Indians not afraid of getting old?
A. Because they have got ready for old age.
B. Because old people are respected in India.
C. Because getting old means enjoying life.
D. Because they will get more help from society.
