Could we live to 140?: BBC News Review

(Images: Getty)
????The story
Humans alive today could live to 140.
That's according to a new study into life expectancy by the University of Georgia.
The researchers say people are living longer because of modern medicine, better public health and a safer world.
But many are concerned about the effects of an ageing population.

????Key words and phrases

????50/50
50% chance
-There's a 50/50 chance I'll be at the party. I want to come, but I still have a headache.
-I think I have a 50/50 chance of passing the exam. It was difficult, but I studied hard.

????golden oldies
old and respected
-I haven't heard this song in years. It's such a golden oldie.
-My grandpa is a golden oldie. He still plays football at 85.

????groans
makes an unhappy sound
-The dining table groaned with the amount of food we put on it.
-I groan every time my alarm goes off. I hate waking up early!

Download the audio and pdf document ???? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2023/unit-1/session-24

???????????? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English ???? https://www.youtube.com/bbclearningenglish

Visit our website ???? https://www.bbclearningenglish.com
Follow us on Instagram ???? https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish
Follow us on Twitter ???? https://www.twitter.com/bbcle
Find us on Facebook ???? https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia
Join us on TikTok ???? https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish

Get our app:
Android ???? https://bit.ly/2PeLcf6
iPhone ???? https://apple.co/2wmG2GU

We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment ????

#learnenglish #bbclearningenglish