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2.8 Generalisations 91
5. Study the table below and complete the generalisations.
Regional population in 2000 and forecasts for 2100, with % over 60 years old
Region 2000 % over 60 2100 % over 60
N. America 314 16 454 40
W. Europe 456 20 392 45
S. Asia 1,367 7 1,958 35
S. America 515 8 934 33
N. Africa 173 6 333 32
a) By 2100, nearly half the population of W. Europe may
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b) The population of N. Africa may . .....................
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c) S. Asia and S. America both have ......................
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d) W. Europe is likely to experience a .....................
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e) By 2100, all these regions may ........................
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6. Read the text on ‘Dreams’ and write five generalisations using
the data.
A recent survey on dreams, completed by over 10,000
people, found that 68% of all dreams came into the
‘anxiety’ category. Being chased was the most common
dream, recorded by 72%. Dreams about falling (which
signify insecurity) are also very common, being recorded
by 70%.
55% have dreamed about relatives and friends who have
died. Many people believe that dreams can foretell the
future, but only 42% have experienced this type. 28% of
those surveyed have dreams about food, which seem to
occur during periods of weight watching, but 23% have
been pleased by dreams of finding money.
Example: Anxiety seems to be the cause of most dreams.
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