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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #52503 Medium Japanese life expectancy
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You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Japanese  life  expectancy  is  one  of  the  highest  in  the  world,  with  women  living  an    of  87  years  and  men  living  an  average  of  81  years.  This  is  due  to  a  number  of  factors,  including  a  healthy  diet,  low  rates  of  obesity  and  smoking,  and  a  strong  emphasis  on  preventive  healthcare.  Japanese  people    eat  a  diet  that  is  rich  in  fruits,  vegetables,  and  whole  grains.  They  also  consume  a  relatively  small  amount  of  red  meat  and  processed  foods.  This  diet  is  low  in  calories  and    fat,  which  helps  to  reduce  the  risk  of  heart  disease,  stroke,  and  cancer.  Japanese  people  also  have  low  rates  of  obesity  and  smoking.  Obesity  is  a  major  risk  factor  for  many    diseases,  including  heart  disease,  stroke,  type  2  diabetes,  and  some  types  of  cancer.  Smoking  is  another  major  risk  factor  for  heart  disease,  stroke,  and  cancer.  Finally,  the  Japanese  have  a  strong  emphasis  on  preventive  healthcare.  They  typically  see  their  doctor  for  regular  check-ups  and  are  more  likely  to  participate  in  cancer    programs.  This  helps  to  detect  and  treat  diseases  early,  which  can  improve  the  chances  of  survival.

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Correct answer: average

Explanation: Listen again to "women living an average of". Pick a single word for a thing that follows "an".

Meaning: "average" means the usual amount or number.

Wrong options:

  • avarage: It has "a" where the word has "e". The right spelling is "average". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • averages: "averages" has an extra "s" at the end. The speaker says "average", with no "s".
Correct answer: typically

Explanation: Here you hear "Japanese people typically eat a". The sentence wants a word that tells how often, so it ends in ly.

Meaning: "typically" means usually or in most cases.

Wrong options:

  • tipically: It has "i" where the word has "y". Check the letters: "typically". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • typical: "typical" is missing the ending. The speaker says "typically", with "ly" at the end.
Correct answer: saturated

Explanation: The speaker says "low in calories and saturated fat". The word describes a kind of fat, so it ends in ed.

Meaning: "saturated" means full of a kind of fat that is not healthy in large amounts.

Wrong options:

  • satured: It leaves out the "at". The right spelling is "saturated". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • unsaturated: This is the opposite kind of fat, so it gives the wrong meaning here.
Correct answer: chronic

Explanation: You hear "major risk factor for many chronic diseases". This place needs a describing word for long lasting health problems.

Meaning: "chronic" means long lasting or continuing for a long time.

Wrong options:

  • chronis: It has "s" where the word has "c". Check the letters: "chronic". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: screening

Explanation: Listen for "participate in cancer screening programs". Choose a word for checks that find disease early, it ends in ing.

Meaning: "screening" means tests or checks to find disease early.

Wrong options:

  • screenning: It adds an extra "n". Write "screening". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • scanning: This is a different kind of medical check, not the usual word for testing many people.

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