Author Question: According to the reading, how does Japan's high literacy rate contribute to long life expectancy? ... (Read 54 times)

Diane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library