Growing older is a natural (0) ... that we cannot avoid. However, some people manage to keep their looks
for longer than others, and live to a (1) ... old age. So, what exactly is their secret?
Age is (2) ..... by many to be a mental attitude. As our minds and bodies are not (3) ..... from each other, if
you feel content, you are more likely to be healthy and therefore to live a long life. Others stress the (4)...
of having an interesting occupation. Having a deep interest in whatever you do (5) ..... to a more fulfilled
and active life!
Many also recommend yoga or other types of physical exercise. Everybody, young or old, can (6)...
from
regular exercise and spending time with others.
Some, on the other hand, (7) .... old age without taking special care of their health. But research has shown
that people who (8) .... to a low-caloria diet have a greater chance of living longer. Of course, having access
to good medical care (9) ..... a difference too.
Recent studies suggest that people with more high-powered jobs are healthier, as are people who have
(10) ..... a good education. But scientific opinion (11) ... changing. Maybe longevity just depends on genes
or perhaps it's (12) .... down to good luck.
1. A ripe B ready C plump D prime
2. A valued B considered C suggested D mentioned
3. A different B individual C separate D divided
4. A greatness B strength C importance D power
5. A runs B results C directs D leads
6. A take B advance C win D benefit
7. A get B reach C touch D grab
8. A stick B stay C hold D remain
9. A shows B has C makes D is
10. A received B made C taken D ownet
11. A maintains B keeps C stays D continues
12. A usually B hardly C simply D only​