Three Australians celebrate their hundreth birthday together

A ‘centenarian’ is someone who is 100 years old. Becoming 100 years old is quite an achievement, but these three men have something else that makes them quite special. Let’s find out more.

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1. Why were these men invited to celebrate their birthday together?

2. What do these men have in common?

3. How many centenarians were invited originally? Why were there only three there?

4. What did Max Llewelyn used to do when he was younger?

5. What happened to his brother?

6. What is Tom Pritchard’s tip for longevity?

7. What age does Brian Colman think he will reach? Why?

8. Discuss in pairs: what are the oldest people you know and what’s their age?

9. Discuss in class: What can we do to make sure the elderly in care homes are not forgotten?

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