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Diane

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on: Jun 19, 2018
According to the reading, how does Japan's high literacy rate contribute to long life expectancy?
 
  a. A high literacy rate means that Japanese people are able to read health and lifestyle advice in the media, thus
  keeping up with trends and new information that can help them live healthier lives.
  b. A high literacy rate means that the Japanese population can avoid accidental injury and exposure to dangerous
  chemicals by being able to read warning signs and safety precautions.
  c. Literacy contributes to higher wages, which means that the Japanese can spend more on health care and
  medications.
  d. The relaxation and enjoyment that the Japanese gain from reading for pleasure relieves harmful stress before it
  can impact their health and longevity.

Question 2

If reading is a form of thinking, where does the meaning of what you are reading reside?
 
  a. In the words on the page
  b. In the mind of the author
  c. In the reader's mind
  d. In the reader's eyes


olderstudent

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. A high literacy rate means that Japanese people are able to read health and lifestyle advice in the media, thus
keeping up with trends and new information that can help them live healthier lives.

Answer to Question 2

c. In the reader's mind


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