a personality trait where someone enjoys being with other people and is very social

Sarah’s gregariousness made her popular at every party.

older adults whose memory and thinking skills are much better than others their age

Scientists are studying superagers to understand healthy brain aging.

much better than normal or average

She has exceptional cooking skills.

to become smaller in size

As people age, their brains may slowly shrink.

a clear understanding of something

The teacher’s comment gave me insight into how to improve my essay.

to stop something from happening

Wearing sunscreen helps prevent skin damage.

1. Do you know anyone over 80 who is still mentally sharp? What are they like?

80세가 넘었지만 여전히 정신적으로 명석한 분을 알고 계신가요? 어떤 분인가요?

2. Do you think being social helps people stay healthy? Why or why not?

사교성이 사람들의 건강 유지에 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않다고 생각하시나요?

3. What kind of activities do you think help keep the brain active?

어떤 활동이 두뇌 활동을 유지하는 데 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요?

4. Would you describe yourself as gregarious or more quiet? Why?

스스로를 사교적인 편이라고 생각하시나요, 아니면 조용한 편이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 그런가요?

5. What do you think is more important for brain health—lifestyle or genetics?

두뇌 건강을 위해 생활 습관과 유전 중 무엇이 더 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

6. Would you want to live to 90 or 100 if your brain stayed healthy? Why or why not?

뇌가 건강하다면 90세 또는 100세까지 살기를 원하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 안 될까요?

7. What kind of lifestyle habits do you think are harmful to the brain?

어떤 생활 습관이 뇌에 해롭다고 생각하시나요?

8. Do you think volunteering or helping others keeps people mentally young? Why?

자원봉사를 하거나 다른 사람을 돕는 것이 사람들을 정신적으로 젊게 만든다고 생각하시나요? 왜 그럴까요?

9. How do you stay mentally active in your daily life?

일상 생활에서 어떻게 정신적으로 활동적인 상태를 유지하나요?

10. If scientists could slow down brain aging, should everyone do it? Why or why not?

과학자들이 뇌의 노화를 늦출 수 있다면 모두가 그렇게 해야 할까요? 왜 또는 왜 안 될까요?