Wealthy, educated, single men most likely to drink heavily in later life

KEY

Question 1

a.     True. “Contrary to stereotypes, women who split from their partners reduced their drinking levels by more than 16 per cent.”

b.    False. “… and women with poor health and lower levels of education are least likely to be heavy or frequent consumers.”

c.     False. “Our findings suggest that the group most at risk of heavy drinking in later life is older single men.”

d.    True.  “The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing found that at the beginning of the decade long study men consumed on average 19 units a week and women 14. In 2010 this had fallen to 14 and 7 respectively.”

Question 2

a.     According to the study, we can find the heaviest drinkers among unmarried men with university studies and a good financial situation.

b.    Some people reduce the amount of alcohol they drink because their doctors advise them to do it. Older people also go out less frequently, which helps to cut down on drinks. Women who change their status and break up with their couple also tend to drink less.

Question 3

a.     Split / to split

b.    Gave up / to give up

c.     At risk

d.    Demonstrates / to demonstrate

e.     Fallen / to fall