The ingredients for a longer life

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

According to (someone/ something)

Such as

A clue

Unique

To contribute (to something)

In addition (to something)

When it comes to

At first glance

For the time being

A coincidence

Intriguing 

A steep slope

Breathtaking

Puzzling

Enticing 

Like-minded

Scattered

A hint

Nevertheless

Rugged

A quirk

To mop up

To stave off (something)

Tantalising 

A precursor to (something)

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1. What is a blue zone?

2. What does the article say about spiritual connection?

3. What does the article say about tea and coffee?

4. What does the article say about different landscapes?

5. What does the article say about the moderation principle?

6. ‘I’ve decided that I’m going to move to a blue zone.’ Is this true for you?

7. ‘Just because you have a long life, it doesn’t mean that you have a good life.’ Do you agree?

8. ‘My hometown is a blue zone.’ Is this true for you?

9. ‘Low life expectancy is caused by bad choices rather than bad luck.’ Do you agree?

10. ‘There is nothing I could do in my life to make myself healthier.’ Is this true for you?

11. ‘Nowadays, you can’t trust anyone to give you reliable health advice.’ Do you agree?

12. ‘My job is so stressful that it is taking years off my life expectancy.’ Is this true for you?

13. ‘Being unhealthy is cheaper than being healthy.’ Do you agree?

14. ‘The government should pay people to do healthy things.’ Do you agree?

15. ‘Humans have never been healthier.’ Do you agree?