TheUK’sfirstplaygroundspecificallyforolderpeoplehasopen...

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The UK’s first playground specifically for older people has opened near Manchester.

The “older people’s play area” in Dam Head Park, Blackley, in north Manchester, features six pieces of equipment—featuring the slogan “Never too old to play”—designed to provide gentle exercise.

The playground, which officially opened yesterday after being tested by locals aged over 70, cost span >15,000 to build.

Established by the Dam Head Residents Association, it includes equipment for upper body exercise, training leg muscles, hip exercise, and stomach and leg training. Some of the equipment is accessible to wheelchair users.

The equipment was installed after Peggy Yuill, treasurer of the residents association, saw a newspaper article about a similar facility in Germany. Funding was provided from Northwards Housing, which runs the local estate.

Gordon Lishman, director general of the charity Age Concern, said the playground could help older people maintain good physical and mental helth.

He said :”A well-designed fitness park could be a great way to encourage older people to exercise and socialize.

“Exercising a few times a week can make a big difference to someone’s health and doesn’t have to be tiring.

“Equally, socializing with others can help to lighten feelings of loneliness and depression.

“Many older people aren’t exercising enough and we are really eager for local authorities to offer a range of accessible and affordable facilities that promote physical activity in later life.”

32. What’s the purpose of the six pieces of equipment designed for the older in Manchester?

A. To encourage older people to exercise and socialise.

B. To lighten feelings of loneliness and depression.

C. To promote physical activity in later life.

D. All of the above.

33. Who can benefit from the equipment in the playground?

A. The older over 70 including the handicapped in north Manchester.

B. Only the older over 70 but the handicapped in north Manchester.

C. The older over 70 from the Dam Head Residents Association.

D. Anyone in Dam Head Park, Blackley, in north Manchester.

34. The playground can give the older in Manchester advantages except ______.

A. gaining weight                   B. gaining physical health

C. reducing depression              C. reducing loneliness

35. From the last paragraph we know ______.

A. many older people don’t have enough exercise

B. local authorities have much to do to improve the facilities for the older

C. local government has tried best to help the older

D. many facilities are cheap and easy to get for the older

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