We've all met them, that irritating woman who turns up at a school reunion 20 years later looking almost the same age as the day she left school. Or the middle-aged man who can beat people half his age on the tennis court.
What a lucky group of people! Don't you think? Well, by now we have learnt that several factors play an important role in all that: genes, lifestyle, diet, personality... but it seems that the place where you live in is also important! There are several well known places around the world famous for their longevity rates. If you want to learn a bit more about them, watch the following videos:
Longevity in Andorra:
Longevity in Okinawa:
Now that you have listened to some information about the healthiest places in the world, let's see how unhealthy are some other countries, which one are you thinking about? Yes... me too.
Finally, learn more with the following links which include news articles, listening comprehension, quizzess... Enjoy!
Stories about aging and the elderly (news article, video, quiz)
Language after stroke - BBC Learning English (listening)
The Health Quiz - New York Times
Staying Young Aging Quiz
Longevity in Andorra:
Longevity in Okinawa:
Now that you have listened to some information about the healthiest places in the world, let's see how unhealthy are some other countries, which one are you thinking about? Yes... me too.
Finally, learn more with the following links which include news articles, listening comprehension, quizzess... Enjoy!
Stories about aging and the elderly (news article, video, quiz)
Language after stroke - BBC Learning English (listening)
The Health Quiz - New York Times
Staying Young Aging Quiz
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