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Will you live to 140? 

Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.

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Humans alive today could live to 140.

That's according to a new study into life expectancy by the University of Georgia.

The researchers say people are living longer because of modern medicine, better public health and a safer world.

But many are concerned about the effects of an ageing population.

Key words and phrases

50/50
50% chance

• There's a 50/50 chance I'll be at the party. I want to come, but I still have a headache.
• I think I have a 50/50 chance of passing the exam. It was difficult, but I studied hard.

golden oldies
old and respected

• I haven't heard this song in years. It's such a golden oldie.
• My grandpa is a golden oldie. He still plays football at 85. 

groans
makes an unhappy sound

• The dining table groaned with the amount of food we put on it.
• I groan every time my alarm goes off. I hate waking up early!

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