Beata:Surelyhavingagrannyabouttheplacetogiveahandwithth...

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Beata: Surely having a granny about the place to give a hand with the housework can take a lot of pressure off a young wife, can't it?

Hunk: Yes, I think that is true. But remember old people __11__ are often against the idea of going to live with a young family. You see, modern houses and flats are very small, much __12__ (small) than the sort of homes people used to live in.

Beata: And when granny gets very old, then, the situation becomes even worse, __13__ it?

Hunk: Yes. As long as old people are able to look after themselves, the system works quite well. But as soon as they need any care and attention, __14__ situation becomes very difficult indeed. It's likely __15__ old people may go into a nursing home, but it's not as simple as that. Because of __16__ (improve) in medical science, people live longer than ever before. The birth rate __17__ (fall). This means that a smaller working population is providing for a larger number of old people, in need of care and attention. The number of old people's homes __18__ (provide) by the State is strictly limited. There are private nursing homes, but the cost is out of reach of the average family.

Beata: And how do you see the situation developing in the future?

Hunk: Well, __19__ (obvious) a lot of money is going to have to be spent. But it's difficult __20__ (persuade) people to do this. There aren't many votes for politicians in providing nursing homes for the elderly.

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selves　ler　n't　　　ovements　 fallen

18．provided　ously　 persuade

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