A: Hey there! Heard something interesting about Tokyo, huh?
B: Oh, really? What's up?

A: Well, it seems that quite a few people have died from heatstroke recently in the main parts of Tokyo!
B: Whoa, that's terrible! How many are we talking about?

A: The authorities say around 56 people, between June 16 and the end of July. Most of them didn't use air conditioning even though they had it installed.
B: That's sad... Especially those in their 70s, 80s, and 60s, right?

A: Exactly! People in their 70s topped the list with 26 deaths, followed by those in their 80s with 16, and 10 in their 60s.
B: Wow, that's a lot... And most of them died indoors?

A: Yup! More than two-thirds of them died inside their homes. Out of those who died, about 38 didn't use air conditioning at all.
B: That means only 17 used air conditioning or didn't have it?

A: Yes, 11 died despite using air conditioning, while 5 didn't have it. A hospital expert suggests that people should keep their air conditioners running to stay cool, especially during hot nights like these.
B: So, the elderly often don't use air conditioning because they think they're fine without it or believe it's bad for health?

A: Right! The hospital expert says that those who find air conditioning uncomfortable should take steps to avoid direct cold air and wear light clothing when using it daily.
B: That sounds like a good idea... Let's make sure we stay cool, okay?

A: Definitely! Stay safe and healthy, friend!
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Authorities have confirmed that dozens of people who died during June and July in the main 23 wards of Tokyo are suspected to have died from heatstroke.



The Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner's Office released preliminary figures on Monday. Officials say 56 people are believed to have died from heat-related causes between June 16 and end of July. More than two-thirds of them were found to have refrained from using air conditioning, despite having such systems installed.



By age group, those in their 70s topped the list, at 26; followed by those in their 80s, with 16; and those in their 60s, at 10.



Also, 54 people among the 56 who died, expired indoors. Of them, 38 had not been using air conditioning.



Meanwhile, 11 died despite using air conditioning, while 5 didn't have air conditioning.



The deputy director of Saitama Jikei Hospital, Fujinaga Tsuyoshi, an expert on heatstroke, told NHK that there are numerous cases in which people develop heatstroke because they don't air condition their homes.



He noted that in particular, the elderly tend to believe that they will be fine without using air conditioning, because they didn't need to in the past, or that they mistakenly assume air conditioning is bad for their health.



Fujinaga says air conditioners should be turned on around the clock for the sake of protecting lives especially at this time of year, when indoor temperatures can top 30 degrees Celsius at night.



He added people who find air conditioning uncomfortable should see to it that they don't have direct exposure to cold air, or wear an extra layer of light fabric when using air conditioning on a daily basis.
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Quiz 1:
According to the article, what percentage of the people who died from heat-related causes in Tokyo between June 16 and end of July refrained from using air conditioning?
A. 33%
B. 50%
C. 67%
D. 83%

Quiz 2:
How many people who died in Tokyo during the given period were found indoors?
A. 45
B. 54
C. 56
D. 60

Quiz 3:
Among the people who expired indoors, how many of them were using air conditioning at the time of their death?
A. 11
B. 38
C. 47
D. 56

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Answers:
Quiz 1: C
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: B