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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?

  • 110
  • 115
  • 125
  • 119 (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>How to live to 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the United Nations Population Division estimate in 2021?

    <p>Over half a million centenarians worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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!

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