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Growing older is a natural (0) ... that we cannot avoid. However, some people manage to keep their looksfor longer than others, and live to a (1) ... old age. So, what exactly is their secret?Age is (2) ..... by many to be a mental attitude. As our minds and bodies are not (3) ..... from each other, ifyou feel content, you are more likely to be healthy and therefore to live a long life. Others stress the (4)...of having an interesting occupation. Having a deep interest in whatever you do (5) ..... to a more fulfilledand active life!Many also recommend yoga or other types of physical exercise. Everybody, young or old, can (6)...fromregular exercise and spending time with others.Some, on the other hand, (7) .... old age without taking special care of their health. But research has shownthat people who (8) .... to a low-caloria diet have a greater chance of living longer. Of course, having accessto good medical care (9) ..... a difference too.Recent studies suggest that people with more high-powered jobs are healthier, as are people who have(10) ..... a good education. But scientific opinion (11) ... changing. Maybe longevity just depends on genesor perhaps it's (12) .... down to good luck.1. A ripe B ready C plump D prime2. A valued B considered C suggested D mentioned 3. A different B individual C separate D divided 4. A greatness B strength C importance D power 5. A runs B results C directs D leads 6. A take B advance C win D benefit 7. A get B reach C touch D grab8. A stick B stay C hold D remain9. A shows B has C makes D is10. A received B made C taken D ownet 11. A maintains B keeps C stays D continues 12. A usually B hardly C simply D only