Quiz · Time Banking for Elderly Care

Question 1What is the main idea of this listening passage?

A volunteering scheme where retired residents earn credits by helping elderly neighbours A government programme that pays nurses to visit hospitals A charity that repairs houses for wealthy retired residents A report on why Japan's coastal towns are shrinking

Question 2How does the former teacher mentioned in the talk spend her time?

She teaches evening classes at the local school She drives neighbours to medical appointments three mornings a week She organises household repairs for the charity office She collects shopping for the council every day

Question 3Why do organisers believe the time-banking system works well?

Because it pays volunteers generous monthly salaries Because it removes the need for professional doctors Because it treats older people as contributors rather than passive receivers of care Because it attracts many tourists to the town