7. Global Challanges

Question 1

Challange

Answer 1

Problem or difficulty to be faces

The west faces many challenges due to its ageing population

Question 2

Economic or political instability

Answer 2

A rapid , unmanaged change in a country’s economy or political situation

Question 3

Social unrest

Answer 3

Riots, protests or dighting by the public against each other or the government

Question 4

An issue

Answer 4

Problema

The issue of petrol price inflation is not often discussed in the media

Question 5

Pressing matters

Answer 5

Urgent, important issues

.. because of more pressing matters at home.

To say that it is a largest issue is to overlook a range of equally pressing matters

Question 6

Joblessness

Answer 6

Unemployment

Question 7

Economic prospects

Answer 7

The future possibilities for a national economy

Question 8

Social mobility

Answer 8

The ability of people to progress in terms of salary, lifestyle and social status
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The greatest aid of social mobility is good education and training

Question 9

The private sector

Answer 9

EPrivate business, as opposed to the public sector meaning state owned or controlled services

Has a more stimulating environment

Question 10

Demographics

Answer 10

The changes in society in terms of age, income, numbers, origins and location in a country

Demographic changes in au have been dramatic , with Substantial immigration and an ageing indigenous population

Issue of age demographics

Question 11

Longevity

Answer 11

The tendency to have a long life expectancy

Japanese people have a highest longevity in the world

Question 12

To migrate

Answer 12

To move permanently between countries

Migration within the eurozone is a highly controversial issue at present

Question 13

Brain drain

Answer 13

The tendency for intelligent or successful workers to migrate out of the country

Experiencing a hight ‘brain drain’ these days, because of the lack of economic prospects

The effect of this is the ‘ brain drain’ when young, ambitious people prefer to leave their countries altogether, exacerbating the problem for those remaining

Question 14

Existential threats

Answer 14

The a threat to existence or life

The economy faces an existential threat from collapsing oil revenues

Globally face existential treats such as famine, drought, or outbreak of disease

Question 15

An outbreak

Answer 15

The start of a widespread problem such as disease or conflict

Question 16

Civil war

Answer 16

Was between people inside the country

Question 17

Livelihood

Answer 17

The way a person makes a living

Many villagers sells handicrafts, as this is the only livelihood they can find

Question 18

Developed countries

Answer 18

The countries considered to have advanced economies, industries and social infrastructures

Developed countries contribute aid to those nations affected by famine

Question 19

Developing countries

Answer 19

Illiteracy is huge challenge for developing countries to overcome

Question 20

Certainly

Answer 20

Tikrai neabejotinai, zinoma

Question 21

Undermine

Answer 21

Pakirsti, pakenkti, griauti

Joblessness can undermine a young person’s economic prospects and consequent social mobility

Question 22

Ameliorated

Answer 22

Pagerinti

This issue can be ameliorated by coordinated action between the stare and private sector, as we can see, for instance, in canada recently

Question 23

Exacerbating

Answer 23

Bloginti gilinti

Exacerbating the problem for those remaining

Question 24

Substantial

Answer 24

Esminis

Question 25

Persistent

Answer 25

Nuolatinis

However, persistent trends in demographics among developed countries and the presence of physical dangers in developing countries should be regarded as at least as severe

Question 26

Severe

Answer 26

Sunkus, atsiaurus

Question 27

Regarded

Answer 27

Laikomas