Question

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Somewhere a newborn baby ____I____ global population past seven billion, according to the United Nations Population Fund. If the birth occurred in Japan, France, the United States, or a handful of ____II____ wealthy nations, that landmark child will likely reach _____III_____ milestone: a 100th birthday. Today, says Danish epidemiologist Kaare Christensen, more than half the babies in such well-off places are expected to become centenarians.

A typical life in an industrialized country is now about 80 years long – three decades longer than it was a century ago. In contrast, life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa is a mere 53 years. Infant health worldwide has generally improved; the global gap persists largely due to gains in seniors’ health in developed countries. Earlier diagnosis of illnesses, especially heart diseases, and more accessible buildings have helped improve late-life comfort and mobility. As a result, says Christensen, most of those lucky enough to reach 100 “would like to have another birthday”.

How best to join the hundred-plus club? There’s no single answer. But most studies of centenarians show that if you’re a woman, a nonsmoker, wealthy or slim, you’re off to a good start.

SCRIBER, Brad. National Geographic. Adapted.

glossary

handful: punhado

landmark: marco; ponto de referência

milestone: marco; fato histórico importante

well-off: ricos

slim: esguia; esbelta

to be off to a good start: começar bem

A expressão verbal que preenche correta e adequadamente a lacuna I no texto é:

A)just push

B)have just pushed

C)has just pushed

D)had just push

E)ever push

Answer 1

Resposta:

Has just pushed

Explicação:

confia no pai rs