Unit 10:
SKILLS: Reading
LIFE EXPECTANCY FACTORS
1.The machines described in the pictures above help doctors to diagnose and treat diseases. Discuss with a partner.
-have you ever seen them?
-What are they used for?
2.Choose a sentence (a-d) to complete each gap (1-4).
1.c
2.b
3.d
4.a
3.Find the words in the text which have the meanings.
1.be attributed (to)
2.obesity
3.antibiotics
4.vaccine
5.dietary
4.Answer the questions.
1.The three factors are healthier lifestyles, better nutrition and advances in medical science and technology.
2.Smoking, alcohol intake and fast food consumption can increase the risk of heart disease.
3.Doing regular physical activity and spending more time outdoors can improve the ability of the human body to function well.
4.Because they want to relieve stress.
5.Because the food we eat can affect longevity and dietary changes can boost our immune system.
6.They are the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines , and the development of medical imaging.
5.Which of the factors mentioned in the article do you think is the most important? Discuss with a partner.