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Review Reading 1: Lifelong Learning

Fluency Practice

Time yourself as you read through the passage. Try to read as fluently as you can. Record your
time in the Reading Rate Chart on page 176. Then answer the questions on the next page.

Lifelong Learning • • • • • • • • • • • • •

When you graduate from high school or
university, is learning finished? The answer is no.
In many countries, people continue learning all
their lives. Why is lifelong learning important?
s How can it help you?

Lifelong learning can be useful in many ways.
People who want to change careers often return
to study at a university. Some professions require
employees to keep learning new ways to do
10 things. For example, doctors and nurses must
always learn about new illnesses and treatments. They must also practice the skills they have
and keep learning new ones.

Lifelong learning can help people stay healthy and independent. Many older people also feel
that lifelong learning helps them stay close to young people. Lots of older people are now
1s learning how to use computers.

"I want to remain active ... for my own health," said Mr. Salinas, a 91-year-old man taking
computer classes. "I see my computer learning as ... part of an active life and something that
I can share ... with my family."

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