R3-2 The Golden Age Reading Comprehension Questions Part 1

What is the current average life expectancy?

• 80 years old

• 100 years old

• 60 years old

• 72 years old

How does the current average life expectancy compare to that of a hundred years ago?

• It is triple what it was.

• It is double what it was.

• It is half what it was.

• It is unchanged from a hundred years ago.

What are some activities that people over the age of 70 are still engaging in according to the text?

• Most of them stay in the hospital for care.

• They mostly spend their time resting and watching TV.

• They often require assistance for daily tasks and rarely go outside.

• They surfing, run marathons, and work.

Who was the oldest person ever lived, and what were her lifespan details?

• Sarah Knauss

• Jeanne Louise Calment

• Misao Okawa

• Emma Morano

What was her nationality and age?

• She was American and lived to the age of 119.

• She was Japanese and lived to the age of 117.

• She was French and lived to the age of 122.

• She was Italian and lived to the age of 120.

What aspects of daily life do scientists find important in the aging process?

• Housing and transportation

• Diet and lifestyle

• Education and income

• Work and hobbies

Which innate factor influences the length of our lifespan?

• Environment

• Exercise

• Genes

• Social connections

What advancements in low- and middle-income countries have NOT contributed to increased life expectancy?

• Access to cleaner drinking water and better nutrition

• Improved healthcare systems

• Increased access to luxury goods

Which of the following is NOT a reason improved healthcare systems help people live longer?

• Fewer mothers and babies die during childbirth

• More children survive their early years

• It’s easier to treat infections or diseases

• People retire at a younger age

What improvements in high-income countries contribute to longer life spans?

• Better infrastructure

• Advances in education

• Advances in medicine and technology

• Access to cleaner drinking water and better nutrition