What are the two major changes that happen to our bodies as we age and affect our voices?, Our vocal cords become thinner and less flexible, and the muscles around the voice box can become weaker., What exactly produces the sound of our voice?, The sound is produced when air from our lungs makes the vocal cords vibrate., What happens to our vocal cords as we get older?, They become thinner, weaker and less flexible, which can affect the quality of our voice., Why does a person's voice usually become lower during puberty?, During puberty, the voice box grows and the vocal cords become longer and thicker, which makes the voice lower., Why can an older person's voice become weaker or breathier?, Because the vocal cords can become thinner and weaker, and they may not close as tightly, allowing more air to escape., Does everyone's voice change in exactly the same way? Why / why not?, No. Everyone's voice changes differently because aging affects people's bodies in different ways. Hormones, genetics and lifestyle can also play a role., Have you noticed how people's voices change as they get older?, Yes. Older people often have deeper, weaker or raspier voices. Some people's voices also become more breathy., Do you think you sound different now compared with when you were a teenager? How?, лл, Should people try to change their voice for professional reasons, for example during presentations or job interviews?, лл, Can you think of a celebrity whose voice is particularly distinctive? What makes it memorable?, лл, Imagine that technology could keep your voice exactly the same throughout your entire life. Would you choose that? Why or why not?, л, If you could choose one adjective to describe the voice you would like to have, what would it be — and why?, л

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