Explain:
Which of the following statements is possible? correct according to the information in paragraph 1?
A. In 2017, older people made up a third of the total population, which raised concerns about health care, welfare and pensions for the elderly.
B. In the next 15-17 years, Vietnam’s economy will need a large workforce to integrate with the global economy.
C. In 2015, the two-child policy will be officially tightened and successful.
D. The government will encourage families with two children to offset the aging population over the next 20 years.
Information:
+ In 2017, more than 10 per cent of the population will be 60 and older, and in 15-20 years the elderly will account for one third of the total population. (In 2017, more than 10% of the population will be over 60 years old, and in 15-20 years the elderly will make up a third of the total population.)
→ A is wrong
+ When the government loosened the two-child policy in 2015 in a trial period, in the first 6 months of 2016 the third child birth rate increased significantly by 7.5 per cent. (When the government eased the two-child policy in 2015 during the trial period, in the first six months of 2016 the third child birth rate increased significantly to 7.5%.)
→ C is wrong
+ By ending the two-child policy the government expects to make up for the aging population within the next 20 years. (By ending the two-child policy, the government expects to offset the aging population over the next 20 years.)
→ D is wrong
+ In 2017, more than 10 per cent of the population will be 60 and older, and in 15-20 years the elderly will account for one third of the total population. This concerns about healthcare, welfare and pensions for the elderly at a time when Vietnam is focusing on economic integration and requires a large labor force. (In 2017, more than 10% of the population will be over 60 years old, and in 15-20 years the elderly will make up a third of the total population. This raises concerns about health care, well-being and health.) benefits and pensions for the elderly at a time when Vietnam is focusing on economic integration and requires a large workforce.)
→ B is correct
→ Choose the answer NO