1. Page 1 Living to 100 and Beyond Chapter 5

2. Page 2 Pre- reading: How many years do you want to live?

3. Page 3 Pre- reading: Do you want to live forever?

4. Page 4 Pre-reading: Do you know the average life expectancy in your country? For woman 76, for men 72

5. Page 5 Before Fast Reading: legend : a well known story from an earlier time in history spring: a place where water comes up naturally from the ground explorer: someone who travels to learn about unknown places fountain: life expectancy: how many years people can expect to live genes: the part of cells in your body that control qualities you get from your parents

6. Page 6 Time for Fast Reading

7. Page 7 What is the main idea? If you want to __________________, then you should _____________ and _____________, but a lot depends on your ____________________, and these you cannot control.

8. Page 8 What is the main idea? If you want to live a long time, then you should live a healthy life style and avoid risks but a lot depends on your genes, and these you cannot control.

9. Page 9 Time to Learn the Vocabulary

10. Page 10 I wanted that moment to last forever. forever: for all time in the future, or for as long as you can imagine (adverb)for all time in the future, or for as long as you can imagine (adverb)

11. Page 11 Children who live in the country's rural areas are very likely to be poor. likely: probably going to happen, or probably true (adverb)

12. Page 12 These two look similar. Similar : (adjective) things that are similar share some qualities but are not exactly the same

13. Page 13 My students think that I like checking homework, but actually I hate it. actually: used for emphasizing that something is surprising (adverb)

14. Page 14 generally: by most people, or in most instances (adverb) Einstein is generally accepted as the world’s greatest physicist.

15. Page 15 possibly: used to emphasize that someone will do or has done everything they can to help or to achieve something (adverb) Doctors did everything they possibly could to save his life.

16. Page 16 limit: the greatest or least amount, number, speed etc. that is allowed (noun) The speed limit is 60, so you mustn’t driver faster than 60.

17. Page 17 beyond: more or greater than a particular amount, level, or limit: (noun) More people are choosing to work beyond retirement age.

18. Page 18 make it : to succeed in a particular activity (verb) After so many difficulties, the young singer made it to the top of the world music list.

19. Page 19 make a big difference: something that makes a lot of difference has a good effect on a person or situation (phrase) Organizing my own time makes a big difference in my life.

20. Page 20 as well: in addition to something or someone else, also (adverb) All my family came to my wedding and my husband’s family came as well.

21. Page 21 treat: to try to cure an illness or injury by using drugs, hospital care, operations etc (verb) A doctor’s job is to treat the patients.

22. Page 22 process: a series of things that happen and have a particular result (noun) Writing a book is a long process, so you have to be patient.

23. Page 23 lifestyle: the way people live (noun) Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.

24. Page 24 injury: physical damage done to a person or a part of their body (noun) She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

25. Page 25 READ CAREFULLY !

26. Page 26 1.Many cultures have stories from the past about ways to stay young. TRUE 2. Scientists all agree: Nobody can live past 120. FALSE 3. The reading gives “three simple rules” for living longer. TRUE 4. The way you live can add years to your life. TRUE Quick Comprehension Check Are these sentences True or False?

27. Page 27 5. People in certain countries often live longer than the average. TRUE 6. How long your family members live has no relationship to how long you will. FALSE Quick Comprehension Check

28. Page 28 1.People have told many stories about ways to avoid growing old. For example, people used to talk about drinking from “a Fountain of Youth” 2.Some people have already lived to be more than 120 years old. For example, a woman in France lived to be over 122. Understanding and Using Supporting Details Find a detail about the sentence from the reading.

29. Page 29 3. There are several reasons why people in many countries live longer lives now. These reasons include better medical knowledge and cleaner drinking water. 4. Some things beyond our control affect our life expectancy. One of the things that we cannot control is who our parents are. Understanding and Using Supporting Details

30. Page 30 1.Look at the three rules in the reading. Which one is difficult and which one is difficult for you? Why? 2. Do you think that relationships are important in living a long life? Explain your ideas. 3.What can be the secrets of a long life? Share your ideas with your friends!

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