Vocabulary Answers

For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:

A large proportion of many of

healthcare professionals doctors

advice suggestions

elderly people older citizens

concerning exercise have to do with staying in shape

not heeded not listened to

due to because of

practical concerns problems that are real

best encouragement ideal way to inspire

government initiatives reforms

senior citizens the elderly

have difficulty staying fit can’t stay in shape

physical related to the body

economic related to finance

naturally of course

suffer from have

a range of many types of

minor small

major big

debilitating conditions issues that really impact them

poor cardiovascular health bad heart health

arthritis bones hurting

dementia Alzheimer’s

presents unique challenges creates new difficulties

regular exercise regular routine normal time to go exercise

unable can’t

afford pay for

costs associated with learning a new sport expenses of taking up a new game

joining a gym going to a sports facility

survive live on

fixed income unchanging amount of money every month

set aside money save funds

medical bills hospital costs

sports equipment items for doing sports

simply merely

priority of great importance

deter discourage

natural ageing process normal getting old

financial impediments money barriers

effectively tackled well handled

building more public parks and facilities constructing more public places for everyone

urban area city

lack easy access can’t get to

transportation how you travel

far away not near

within walking distance near

encouraged inspired to

exercise habitually go walk, play sports often

reinforced supported

social interactions talking to people

lonely isolated

seek companions look for friends

generation people of the same age

regularly meeting normal getting together

as is common in many East Asian nations happens a lot in China, Japan, Vietnam, etc.

create lasting bonds form meaningful relationships

encourage inspire

stay fit keep in shape

economically relating to money

partly remedied fixed a little

greater investment more money for

public spaces places everyone can go

benefits advantages

reform changes

impact effect

segments of the population other age groups