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Global life expectancy averages out to 71.4 years. That means, of course, that some parts of the world see much shorter life spa

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问题 Global life expectancy averages out to 71.4 years. That means, of course, that some parts of the world see much shorter life spans, while others enjoy far greater longevity. Five places, in particular, fall into the latter category. They’re known as Blue Zones—named for the blue circles researchers drew to identify the first one on a map—and they’re home to some of the oldest and healthiest people in the world. Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones and The Blue Zones Solution, told TIME why residents of these places live so long—and how you can steal their habits.
SARDINIA, ITALY
A largely plant-based diet, daily physical activity and familial closeness have given this Blue Zone the highest concentration of male centenarians in the world. (Sheep herders, who tend to walk at least five miles a day, and men with daughters, who may get especially tender care as they age, live even longer than most in this area.) It also doesn’t hurt that the M26 marker, a genetic variant linked to extreme longevity, has been passed down through generations in this secluded community.
OKINAWA, JAPAN
Many Blue Zones emphasize family and community, but bonding reaches its peak in this Japanese culture. Okinawans are supported by their moai, a small but tight-knit social circle meant to be there through all of life’ s ups and downs, which provides social support strong enough to dull mental stressors and reinforce shared healthy behaviors. The result? A culture that boasts the longest-living women in the world, with many surpassing 100.
NICOYA, COSTA RICA
Most Blue Zone residents avoid processed food, but Nicoyans take it to another level. The Costa Rican people traditionally get the majority of their caloric intake from beans, squash and corn, plus tropical fruits. This plant-forward, nutrient-dense diet—and plenty of time outdoors—makes for strong, well-nourished bodies. Meanwhile, a plan devida, or guiding life purpose, helps Nicoyans stay mentally and spiritually fulfilled to age 90 and beyond.
LOMA LINDA, CALIF., USA
The U.S. ’s only Blue Zone is a haven for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a Protestant denomination. A shared set of principles, emphasis on community and adherence to the Sabbath—a day of rest, reflection and recharging—Many avoid meat and eat plenty of plants, whole grains and nuts help Loma Linda Adventists live 10 years longer than their fellow Americans.
IKARIA, GREECE
A fierce sense of island pride keeps Ikarians invested in their community. That, combined with late bedtimes offset by daily naps and a strict adherence to the Mediterranean diet—eating lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, potatoes and olive oil—propels 1 in 3 Ikarians to live into their 90s, often free of dementia and chronic disease.
Which is true about the following statement?
选项 A、People get their main caloric intake from beans, squash and corn, fruits in Okinawa.
B、Loma Linda Adventists live 20 years longer than their fellow Americans.
C、Sardinia the highest concentration of male centenarians in the world.
D、Moai is a largeand tight-knit social circle in Greece.
答案C
解析 细节题。A项意为“在冲绳，人们摄取的热量大部分都来自豆类、南瓜、玉米以及水果”。这句的关键词是Okinawa，可定位到第三段，其并未提到人们摄取的能量。从第四段可知，人们摄取能量这件事发生在哥斯达黎加，故A项属于张冠李戴。B项意为“罗马琳达复临信徒比他们的美国同胞长寿了20年”，根据地名定位到第五段，由此可知罗马长寿时间是10年而不是选项中的20年。C项意为“撒丁岛是世界上男性百岁老人最集中的地方”。根据地名定位到第二段可知C项正确。D项意为“在希腊，moai是一种规模庞大但十分团结的社会圈子”，这里的关键词moai出现在文章的第三段，由此可知moai是在日本而非希腊，故D项错误。故选C。
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