6. How many people were interviewed for the article? Five people.
What are the reason each person below has for moving? Fill in the table with the correct information from the article.
Name Age Sex Move to
Reason
to meet people;
to find
a
entertainment;
Daniel 27 Male
big city
to go to the theaters,
museums and
big sporting
events; to have
an exciting life
article?
American Living.
People over 60 years old and young adults.
Careful reading
How well do you understand the magazine article? Read it again and answer the following questions.
have a chance to live in the USA? Big city or small town? Why?
USA
We prefer to live in a big city like New York.
We want to move to a small town.
Do you know why they have different choice? Read the text on page 18 and answer.
Words Pension
slip
ambulance
Meaning money paid by governments or companies to old people who don’t work any more
fall over by accident, usually because the ground is wet or covered in ice
Name Age Sex
Edna
78
Female
Move to Reason
Florida
afraid of falling on ice and getting hurt
Name Age Sex Move to
Reason
to live in a community that understands the needs of older David 68 Male Florida people; to play bingo; to plant his herb garden; to watch seagulls …
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1 Lead-in
2 Fast Reading
3 Careful Reading
4 Post Reading
5 Discussion
1. What do you know about USA? 2. Which city would you like to stay if you
Fast Reading
1. What is the topic of the article?
2. WhPatoispthue nlaamteioof tnhe mmagoazvinee?ment of different 3. Whgatrtowougrpouspsoarfe dpisecuosspedlien thien the USA.
More changes have been made to cater to them. For example, ambulances respond faster, and many houses have bathrooms designed for older owners, with things like easy-to-use bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.
2. Why is Florida a popular choice for older people? Because the climate there is pleasant and the cost of living is low.
3. What has been done in Florida for older people?
4. What is the percentage of American people who move each year according to a recent survey?
12.5%. 5. Why are young people moving to cities?
Because cities are more exciting and have more good jobs.
Name Age Sex Move to Reason
Angela
Los
21 Female Ang -
eles
to work in a big company; to become a successful accountant
Match these new words from the article with their meanings. Write the correct letters in the blanks.
1. Why is Florida ‘the oldest place’ in the USA?
Because it is home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. This group accounts for over 17 percent of the state’s population.