September 26 - October 02, 2005

It's ageism, more than sexism or racism, that typifies Britain
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1. Which of the following people are most likely at a disadvantage in England?
A. a woman
B. an African
C. a senior citizen
D. a football player

2. Out of 100 people, how many experience ageism?
A. 25
B. 29
C. 30
D. 65

3. On average, when do people believe does old age begin?
A. 40
B. 49
C.60
D. 65

4. What positive characteristic do people believe old people have?
A. dear
B. clever
C. callous
D. doddery

5. What minimum age should an executive be?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 49
D. 65


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. gender
A. sex
B. hair
C. height
D. weight

7. prejudice
  A. support
B. hierarchy
C. predilection
D. discrimination

8. pervasive
A. violent
B. hidden
C. convincing
D. widespread

9. poll
A. case
B. crime
C. report
D. survey

10. callous
A. heartless
B. desperate
C. hard-working
D. inexperienced

 

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