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What is a centenarian?
What is a centenarian?
- A person who looks a hundred years old
- A person who is a hundred years old
- A person who lives in the 100th year of their life
- A person who is over a hundred years old (correct)
What age did the world's oldest certified person reach before passing away in 2022?
What age did the world's oldest certified person reach before passing away in 2022?
- 110
- 115
- 125
- 119 (correct)
What does 'twilight years' refer to?
What does 'twilight years' refer to?
- The middle years of life
- The last years of life (correct)
- The early years of life
- The years after turning 50
What did the hosts discuss in the programme?
What did the hosts discuss in the programme?
What did the United Nations Population Division estimate in 2021?
What did the United Nations Population Division estimate in 2021?
Flashcards
Centenarian
Centenarian
A person who has lived for 100 years or more.
Twilight years
Twilight years
The final stage of life, often associated with older age.
World's oldest person (2022)
World's oldest person (2022)
The age of the oldest verified person who passed away in 2022.
Centenarians worldwide (2021)
Centenarians worldwide (2021)
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Study Notes
Centenarians and Aging
- A centenarian is a person who has reached the age of 100 or more.
Oldest Certified Person
- The world's oldest certified person reached the age of 119 before passing away in 2022.
Twilight Years
- The term "twilight years" refers to the later years of a person's life, typically characterized by declining physical and mental abilities.
Programme Discussion
- The hosts discussed aging and related topics in the programme.
UN Population Division Estimate
- In 2021, the United Nations Population Division estimated the global population's demographic trends and aging patterns.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary related to age and longevity with this quiz inspired by a conversation on BBC Learning English. See how many words and expressions related to age and lifespan you can identify!
