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英検1級 二次 予想トピック 16 ・ 💼 働き方・経済 ・ Is ~?

Is it realistic to expect people to keep working into their seventies?

70代まで働き続けることを人々に期待するのは現実的か。

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高齢化や年金の話題に強く、身近な高齢者の働き方を例に出せる人向け。

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賛成（Yes）で話すなら

I believe it is realistic, because people are living longer and healthier lives than ever before.

  1. healthier older peopleMany people in their sixties and seventies today are physically active and mentally sharp. In Japan, it is common to see older people working at supermarkets, on farms, and in offices.
  2. pension systemAs the population ages, there are fewer workers supporting each retiree. Working longer helps keep the pension system sustainable.
  3. sense of purposeWork gives people social connections and a sense of being needed. Many experts believe that staying active helps older people stay healthy.

反対（No）で話すなら

I don't believe it is realistic for everyone, because health and working conditions differ greatly from person to person.

  1. physical limitsPeople in physically demanding jobs, such as construction or nursing care, may not be able to continue into their seventies. Expecting them to do so is unfair.
  2. age discriminationMany companies still hesitate to hire older workers, or pay them much less after retirement age. Without better treatment, working longer is not an attractive option.
  3. family careMany people in their sixties and seventies are already caring for their elderly parents or spouses. They simply do not have time for full-time work.

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QWhat about people whose health doesn't allow them to work?

That's an important point. I'm not saying that everyone should be forced to work into their seventies. My point is that those who are willing and able should have the opportunity. For people with health problems, a strong pension and welfare system is still essential.

Q：健康上の理由で働けない人はどうなるのですか。
A：大切な点です。全員が70代まで働くよう強制されるべきだと言っているのではありません。働く意欲と能力のある人にその機会があるべきだ、ということです。健康に問題のある人には、しっかりした年金と福祉の制度がやはり欠かせません。

QWouldn't older workers take jobs away from young people?

I don't think so, at least in Japan. Because of the labor shortage, there are more jobs than workers in many industries. In fact, older workers can pass on their skills and experience to younger colleagues.

Q：高齢の働き手が、若者の仕事を奪いませんか。
A：少なくとも日本では、そうは思いません。人手不足のため、多くの業界で働き手より仕事の方が多い状態です。むしろ、高齢の働き手は技術や経験を若い同僚に伝えることができます。

QHow should companies change to support older workers?

Companies should offer flexible options, such as shorter hours or part-time roles. They should also pay older workers fairly based on their skills, not just their age. These changes would make working longer a real choice rather than a burden.

Q：高齢の働き手を支えるために、企業はどう変わるべきですか。
A：企業は、短い勤務時間やパートタイムの仕事など、柔軟な選択肢を用意すべきです。また、年齢だけでなく能力に基づいて、高齢の働き手に公正な給料を払うべきです。こうした変化があれば、長く働くことは負担ではなく、本当の意味での選択肢になります。

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