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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we all know, Japan is one of the countries with the longest life expectancy among its people. It could be because not only do they have a very healthy diet, but they also love walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJapanese Walking\u201d has become a fitness trend on Tiktok. Basically, you walk quickly for three minutes then gradually slow down for three minutes and then repeat it five times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article about the health benefits of Japanese walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2508\/250807-japanese-walking.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define \u201clife expectancy<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cJapan is often reported as having the longest <\/em>life expectancy<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto come up (with something)<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cResearchers at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Japan <\/em>came up with the name<\/em><\/strong> in 2007.<\/em>\u201d Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cjargon<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cHe said he wanted “to make fitness advice and scientific <\/em>jargon<\/em><\/strong> a lot more accessible.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on Japanese Walking?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you and people in your country enjoy walking? Why or why not? How is walking beneficial for you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Talk about a fitness trend that is very popular in your country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Describe your fitness routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you follow and listen to fitness experts on social media? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. What are other things we should do to increase our life span?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B1 – Intermediate  As we all know, Japan is one of the countries with the longest life expectancy among its people. It could be because not only do they have a very healthy diet, but they also love walking. \u201cJapanese Walking\u201d has become a fitness trend on Tiktok. 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