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UK Health Decline and Marathon Breakthrough
This podcast discusses the decline in health in the UK, the science behind a sub-two-hour marathon, and why old houses can feel spooky.
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Test your understanding
Test your understanding
01What has declined in the UK over the past decade?
02What event are two runners attempting to break the two-hour mark in?
03What might cause old houses to feel spooky?
Discussion
Discussion
What do you think are the main factors contributing to the decline in health in the UK?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
decline word
a decrease or reduction
“There has been a decline in health in the UK.”
threshold word
the level or point at which something begins
“The runners are trying to break the two-hour threshold.”
spooky word
strange and frightening
“Some old houses can feel spooky.”
study word
a detailed examination or analysis
“A study found that health has declined.”
science word
the study of the natural world
“The podcast discusses the science behind the marathon.”