Directions: Scan the following passageand find the words which have roughly the same meanings as those given below.The number in the brackets after each word definition refers to the number ofparagraph in which the target word is Write the word you choose on the AnswerSheet The over-60 population is growing fasterthan any other age group. Between 1950 and 2050 it is expected to increase from200 million to 2 billion. As the number of older persons increases, so will theneed to ensure their social inclusion, based on an income from decent work orretirement and a chance to participate in community life through employment,volunteer work or other activities. Decent work treats men and women equally,without discrimination or harassment. Finally, decent work provides socialsecurity and is carried out in conditions of freedom and human dignity. In most developing countries retirementis a luxury few older people can afford. Even in developed countries some hardworking people will not have enough to live on retirement. Many women-paid lessthan men, working more at home than men, and working more informally thanmen-may not be ready or able to rest at 65. By tradition, at least in developedcountries, there is a change in roles as one moves from active middle yearsinto "gentle"and "enjoyable"retirement. This change inroles has been viewed by the public, by government and by business, as a transitionfrom a productive time of life to one that is unproductive and dependent.Buttoday more than ever, this is not true. Most older people do not withdraw from society.Instead, they continue to contribute to their households, to their descendantsand to their communities, although their contribution may not be paid employment.
regarded(Para. 3)
【正确答案】：viewed
