Future Literacy 250-1 영영 Unit 09

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세트공유

drive

n. urge; strong wish
Humans have a natural drive to survive.

medical

adj. relating to the treatment of diseases
Over the past century, medical advances have improved children’s health.

advance

n. a new development or improvement
Over the past century, medical advances have improved children’s health.

increase

v. to grow larger in size, number, or value
Lifespans in most countries are still increasing.

rise

v. to go upward
But they cannot keep rising forever.

adj. near in position, time or condition
Most scientists say that 123 is close to the maximum lifespan for humans.

maximum

adj. being the largest possible number or amount
Most scientists say that 123 is close to the maximum lifespan for humans.

survive

v. to remain alive
Humans have a natural drive to survive.

learn

v. to gain knowledge or skill by studying
They have learned many things about what we should do in order to live long, healthy lives.

healthy

adj. having good health, not sick
They have learned many things about what we should do in order to live long, healthy lives.

average

adj. ordinary or usual
Average lifespan means how long the average person will live.

lifespan

n. the number of years a person may live
Average lifespan means how long the average person will live.

worldwide

adv. everywhere in the world
A hundred years ago, the average lifespan worldwide was only about 34 years!

disease

n. an illness that affects someone or something
Because of disease, almost half of children did not survive to age 10.

century

n. a period of 100 years
Over the past century, medical advances have improved children’s health.