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“If you are born in one of the 5 places of the world called Blue Zones, your chances of living to 100 are many times higher than anywhere else. People there have a remarkable longevity and today we will discover what is so special about the lifestyle that makes it possible to become a centenarian.”
The word “longevity” could be best replaced by…
“If you are born in one of the 5 places of the world called Blue Zones, your chances of living to 100 are many times higher than anywhere else. People there have a remarkable longevity and today we will discover what is so special about the lifestyle that makes it possible to become a centenarian.“
Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
“The name “Blue Zone” came from Italian epidemiologist Gianni Pes and the Belgian demographer Michel Poulain, who discovered the regions of high longevity in Sardinia in the early 2000s and they marked them on the map in blue. It is still unclear why people live longer in those areas, but there are some things that these places have in common.”
Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
“The first factor is environment and diet which includes seasonal vegetables and fruit. People there tend to eat in moderation. According to scientists, calorie restriction helps to reduce the risk of diseases and cleans out the body of toxins. Also, the warm, mild climates of the Blue Zones, with lots of sunny days throughout the year, are very beneficial for health.”
The word “moderation” could be best replaced by…
“The second factor is avoiding stress. An Okinawan centenarian says “A secret of longevity is not to worry and move on”. It’s impossible to exclude stress completely, but those people seem to have learnt to reframe their attitude to stressful factors and consider them as a challenge to overcome, something important for growth. As a result, they might have an absolutely different hormonal response to it.”
It is NOT stated in the passage that
“These areas in the past remained isolated from the mainland for a long time and that might have given them a unique genetic profile, which is the third factor. However, according to scientists, the DNA sequence isn’t as important as we might think, and genetic impact is not so strong. On average, only about 20 percent of people’s lifespan depends on genes.”
The word “profile” could be best replaced by…
“Active social life and a sense of purpose are vital for longevity, whereas social isolation is extremely harmful and damaging to human cells. Do you know that loneliness is as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? It is important for people to know that they are needed and that they play a significant role in the lives of others. What scientists have observed is that the opinions of the elderly living in Blue Zones are valued and they are well-integrated in the community.”
It can be inferred from the passage that…
“Centenarians from the Blue Zones maintain good physical shape and life quality despite their old age. They are far from being helpless or unable to take care of themselves. In Ikaria, for example, it is absolutely normal for the elderly to do some work in the first part of the day and in the evening to hang out with friends and family often late into the night!”
The word “maintain” could be best replaced by…
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