26 multiple choice 2 points
learning from blue zones
identified by dan buettner in 2004, the five original blue zones are communities found throughout the world where people are found to live the longest and healthiest lives. these blue zones are sardinia, italy; okinawa, japan; ikaria, greece; nicoya, costa rica; and loma linda, california. globally, we all want to live longer, healthier lives. these five communities provide us with excellent case studies and strategies to achieve this universal goal. focused on fitness, eating habits, and overall mindset, all blue zones share several common practices that contribute to a long, well - lived life. although the five blue zones are found in very different cultures, the norm in each is a plant - based diet. members of these communities eat little meat, with an emphasis
on beans. other tenets of the diet include whole grains, tubers, greens, and nuts. experts say any beans will provide benefits, but you should mix up the types when possible. further, residents of blue zones eat small amounts of dairy, including eggs. the drinking habits of these five groups place an emphasis on water and tea, consumed throughout the day, and no more than two
glasses of (red) wine daily. frequent walking is a central component of life in blue zones. three of the five, okinawa, sardinia, and ikaria, are located in hilly geographic regions with narrow roads. walking is a necessary part of daily tasks, and often leads to sociable interaction. these communities are full of people who form close bonds through their daily activities. humans are sociable creatures, and these relationships contribute to an overall sense of well - being.
further study will only provide more insight into the lessons to be gleaned from the places where people live the longest and are happiest.
which of the following is an inference that could be made about the smoking habits of people
living in blue zones?
blue zone residents are likely avid smokers.
blue zone residents may be smokers, but their healthy diets outweigh the negative effects of smoking.
blue zone residents are not likely to be smokers.
blue zone residents may be smokers, but they prefer vaping over traditional cigarettes.
27 multiple choice 2 points
what is a claim that the author makes in the passage?
okinawa, sardinia, and ikaria are the most
important blue zones.
eating a plant - based diet is crucial to health.
we have much to learn from the five blue zones.
while interesting to study, the standards of blue
zones are unattainable.

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26 multiple choice 2 points
learning from blue zones
identified by dan buettner in 2004, the five original blue zones are communities found throughout the world where people are found to live the longest and healthiest lives. these blue zones are sardinia, italy; okinawa, japan; ikaria, greece; nicoya, costa rica; and loma linda, california. globally, we all want to live longer, healthier lives. these five communities provide us with excellent case studies and strategies to achieve this universal goal. focused on fitness, eating habits, and overall mindset, all blue zones share several common practices that contribute to a long, well - lived life. although the five blue zones are found in very different cultures, the norm in each is a plant - based diet. members of these communities eat little meat, with an emphasis
on beans. other tenets of the diet include whole grains, tubers, greens, and nuts. experts say any beans will provide benefits, but you should mix up the types when possible. further, residents of blue zones eat small amounts of dairy, including eggs. the drinking habits of these five groups place an emphasis on water and tea, consumed throughout the day, and no more than two
 glasses of (red) wine daily. frequent walking is a central component of life in blue zones. three of the five, okinawa, sardinia, and ikaria, are located in hilly geographic regions with narrow roads. walking is a necessary part of daily tasks, and often leads to sociable interaction. these communities are full of people who form close bonds through their daily activities. humans are sociable creatures, and these relationships contribute to an overall sense of well - being.
further study will only provide more insight into the lessons to be gleaned from the places where people live the longest and are happiest.
which of the following is an inference that could be made about the smoking habits of people
living in blue zones?
blue zone residents are likely avid smokers.
blue zone residents may be smokers, but their healthy diets outweigh the negative effects of smoking.
blue zone residents are not likely to be smokers.
blue zone residents may be smokers, but they prefer vaping over traditional cigarettes.
27 multiple choice 2 points
what is a claim that the author makes in the passage?
okinawa, sardinia, and ikaria are the most
important blue zones.
eating a plant - based diet is crucial to health.
we have much to learn from the five blue zones.
while interesting to study, the standards of blue
zones are unattainable.

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# Brief Explanations:
For question 26:
- The passage emphasizes health - related aspects like diet (plant - based, beans, whole grains etc.), drinking habits (water, tea, limited wine), and physical activity (frequent walking). Smoking is a negative health behavior. Since the text focuses on positive health - promoting behaviors, it can be inferred that smoking (a harmful habit) is not likely.
- Option A: Avid smoking is a negative health behavior which contradicts the health - promoting image of Blue Zones.
- Option B: There is no mention in the text about diet outweighing smoking effects. The text focuses on positive behaviors, not on counteracting negative ones like smoking.
- Option D: There is no mention of vaping in the text.

For question 27:
- Option A: The text does not say that Okinawa, Sardinia, and Ikaria are the “most important” Blue Zones. It just mentions them as three of the five.
- Option B: While the text mentions a plant - based diet as a norm, it is not stated as “crucial” in an absolute sense. The text presents it as a common practice.
- Option D: The text says “the Blue Zones illustrate easy - to - implement ways to improve our lives”, so the standards are not unattainable.
- The text concludes with “the five Blue Zones illustrate easy - to - implement ways to improve our lives and increase our chances of longevity... Further study will only provide more insight into the lessons to be gleaned from the places...”, which implies we have much to learn from them.

# Answer:
26. C. Blue Zone residents are not likely to be smokers.
27. C. We have much to learn from the five Blue Zones.

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