Which of the following statements about the content of this ...

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Which of the following statements about the content of this reading selection is true?
 
  a. Elderly Japanese people are not influenced by the latest trends in health and well-being.
  b. If older people in Japan continue to live longer, a pension crisis or a labor shortage might result.
  c. Older Japanese women rarely exercise, living an essentially sedentary lifestyle.
  d. Sachiko Yasuhara is healthy and fit at 81 years old, yet she eats McDonald's hamburgers regularly.

Question 2

We can infer from the reading that
 
  a. all Japanese women maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  b. some Japanese are worried about their aging population.
  c. the author appreciates Japan's healthy diet.
  d. the author of the article is Japanese.

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Answer to Question 1

b. If older people in Japan continue to live longer, a pension crisis or a labor shortage might result.

Answer to Question 2

b. some Japanese are worried about their aging population.