Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.
Retiring
Nowadays, many elderly people choose to continue working despite their age. They want to stay active and learn new things. That is why some of them choose not to leave their jobs even at the age of 60. This is the minimum retiring age. Elderly people continue to work at such age, and by doing so they can enjoy their career longer.
Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can elderly people enjoy their career longer?
Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Mr. Sato was talking to Ms. Goto about his retirement.
1st picture:
One day, Mr. Sato was talking to Ms. Goto about his retirement.
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2nd picture:
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3rd picture:
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Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that all employees should save enough money before they retire. What do you think about that?
I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
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Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some people like keeping wild animals as pets.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
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