雅思作文题目：人口老龄化

雅思作文题目：人口老龄化

　　It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

　　据预测，将来很多国家的老龄化人口的比重将会超过年轻人。你认为这是一种积极还是消极的变化?

　　关键词分析

　　older people

　　“老年人”有很多说法，这个词在文章中肯定会多次出现，因此一定要做好同义替换准备。elderly people, the elderly, pensioners, senior citizens都可以，但要少用old people. 　　ageing society (Br.E.) / aging society (Am.E.)

　　老龄化社会，这个词是必备的社会学术语。这个词虽然没有在题目中出现，但是考生一定会在正文中用到这个词。

　　关于ageing society的相关知识，请阅读维基百科。

　　话题评价

　　社会类话题共有两大分支：男女平等，人口结构与老龄化。本题在“十大话题万能分类题库”中属于母题，因此只要做好充足的复习准备，难度不大。

　　类似话题

　　1. Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? 

　　2. Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to the new generation, companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? 

　　5. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?