Lesson 67 Live longer
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Consider the various factors that contribute to the longevity of Japanese people, such as diet, healthcare system, lifestyle, and social cohesion.
▮ Sample Answer
“Japanese people live longer due to a combination of factors including a healthy diet rich in fish and vegetables, a robust healthcare system, regular physical activity, and strong community ties that contribute to lower stress levels.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
- Longevity (長寿): A long duration of life.
- Diet (食生活): The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Healthcare system (医療制度): The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Physical activity (身体活動): Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Community ties (地域社会との結びつき): The relationships and connections among individuals in a community.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- How does diet contribute to the longevity of Japanese people?
- In what ways does the healthcare system in Japan support longer life spans?
- Why are community ties important for reducing stress and promoting longevity?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
the people we met
the hotel you stayed at (relative clauses)
You can say:
● The bag that he is carrying … or The bag he is carrying… (with or without that)
● …the money that Kate won? or … the money Kate won?
You do not need that/who/which when it is the object:
● Did you find the books you wanted'(or . .. the books that you wanted?)
● The people we met were very friendly. (or The people who we met. ..)
● Everything I said was true. (or Everything that I said …)
We say
● The movie we saw was very good. (110/ The movie we saw it was . . .)
Sometimes there is a preposition (to/in/at, etc.) after the verb:
We say:
. .. the books I told you about. (not the books I told you about them)
You can say (a place) where
● The hotel where we stayed was near the station. (= The hotel we stayed at…)
You must use who/that/which when it is the subject
● l met a woman who can speak six languages. (who is the subject)
● Jack was wearing a hat that was too big for him. (that is the subject)
Example Sentences Based on the Sample Answer and Grammar Practice:
- The exercises they regularly engage in, which include walking and biking, contribute to their physical well-being.
- The traditions they practice, which focus on mindfulness and gratitude, have a positive impact on their mental health.
- The social support networks they have, which provide emotional and practical support, are vital for their overall happiness and longevity.
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
