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    In the twenty-first century, many people aged over 65 are perfectly capable of working, and also are likely to live longer than individuals did in previous times. If people work after age 65, there is more chance that they will be financially self-sufficient when they do retire. Compulsory retirement ages have long been banned in the USA, and we should get rid of them in the UK also. This would be good for individuals and for the country. We should ignore those employers who complain that they would be unable to get rid of older and inefficient employees. After all, those who are really incompetent to do a job can be dismissed on the grounds of merit, rather than of age.

    1. Which of the following expresses the main conclusion of the above argument?
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    The correct answer is D.

    The passage explores arguments to abolish compulsory retirements ages, giving examples as to why it is beneficial to both the individual, and the country, as well as giving the example of the USA who banned this long ago. The argument also discredits employers arguments that older employees are inefficient, as if they are incompetent at their job, they can be dismissed on these grounds alone, not age. Looking at the answer options, while answer A is valid, it is not supported by the information in the passage. While options B, C, and E demonstrate points raised in the text, none of these are valid conclusions, as they are all supporting evidentiary factors to support answer option D, that the UK should abolish compulsory retirement ages.

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