UNIT 3.

HEALTHY LIVING
FOR TEENS
A. PHONETICS
I. Say the words in brackets. Then choose the correct word to complete
the sentence.
1. (head / red) She nodded her _____________ in agreement.
2. (habit / I saw a wild _____________ in my garden two days ago.
rabbit)
3. (heel / real) Pinocchio wanted to be a _____________ live boy.
4. (heat / read) If you _____________ water to 100°C it turns to steam.
5. (hat/rat) A _____________ looks like a large mouse.
6. (hide / ride) Children can easily _____________ in small spaces.
7. (height / ‘It’s not easy.’ - ‘Yeah, you’re _____________.’
right)
8. (healthy / Stay _____________ by eating well and exercising regularly.
ready)
9. (rope / hope) The police tied a _____________ around his waist and pulled
him up.
10. (haze / She finds it quite hard to _____________ the children on her
raise) own.
II. Read the sentences aloud. Then underline the words that have the
sounds /h/ and /r/.
1. They kidnapped that handsome actor and asked for a huge ransom.
2. My daughter has the habit of hugging her stuffed rabbit when sleeping.
3. I really hope the hail doesn’t affect the rail system.
4. The artist captured pictures of the rare white hare in Yorkshire.
5. Racking and hacking are two distinct terms with different meanings.
6. Do rooks really make the best hooks?
7. She watched him steadily over the rim of her cup.
8. Get your garden ready for the heady days of the summer season.

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

I. Match the adjectives with their definitions.
1. physical a. so worried and tired that you cannot relax
2. mental b. likely to make you fat
3. well-balanced c. connected with a person’s body rather than their mind
4. optimistic d. more than what was agreed or expected
5. stressed out e. having good health and not likely to become ill
6. healthy f. always believing that good things will happen
7. additional g. having the right amounts of all the different parts that
make up something
8. fattening h. relating to the health or state of someone’s mind
Your answers:
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____
II. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in part I.
1. If you feel _____________, you should take a break in the sun.
2. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a _____________ diet because
they are rich in vitamins and minerals.
3. I'm feeling _____________ about my chances of getting this job.
4. Although I prefer outdoor _____________ activity, exercising indoors on the
elliptical machine is fine.
5. A(n) _____________ charge is made on baggage exceeding the weight allowance.
6. It’s important to have a(n) _____________ meal that includes all the food groups
in the right proportions.
7. Chicken fried steak is one of the most _____________ foods on earth.
8. Stress can cause _____________ health problems such as anxiety and
depression.
III. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from the box.
counsellors priority balance due date distractions
 anxiety celebrities deadline assignments mood
1. If payment is not made by the _____________, 10% will be added to the bill.
2. A relaxing break can help to reset your _____________, thereby reducing stress.
3. Many online students find it hard to concentrate on coursework due to too
many ____________.
4. High school _____________ will help students create academic and career plans.
5. Students should keep a _____________ between study and breaks.
6. Do you think we’ll be able to meet the _____________ this Saturday?
7. Should schoolwork always be a student’s first _____________?
8. It’s true that exams can cause stress and _____________ among students.
9. Students have to complete their _____________ within the given time frame.
10. Teenagers love chatting about their favourite _____________ with friends.
IV. Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in
the box.
maintain balance delay distract manage
prioritise accomplish overcome concentrate keep away
1. Students keep _____________ their homework and ultimately fail to complete
them on time.
2. If you _____________ your time well, you can improve your work life and lower
your stress.
3. Task lists help you keep track of what you need to do and _____________ the
most important tasks.
4. Healthy eating and regular physical activities will help you _____________ good
health.
5. I hope I _____________ the task in two days, but I’m not sure.
6. Can you turn off the TV please? It _____________ me from my homework.
7. If you want _____________ from stress, you should practice yoga or meditation.
8. She _____________ all of the obstacles in her way and became an Olympic
champion.
9. Matt _____________ on reading his book, so he didn't notice me come in.
10. Creating a schedule is essential _____________ school and social life.
V. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. If the restaurant is fully booked, we _____________ order a takeaway. (can/ must/
may)
2. You _____________ catch a cold if you don’t put on a jacket. (should/ might/
couldn’t)
3. If you are trying to lose weight, you _____________ drink artificially sweetened
drinks. (won’t/ can’t/ shouldn’t)
4. You _____________ cross a road if you are facing a red pedestrian light. (mustn’t/
can’t/ won’t)
5. If teens spend too much time on social media, they _____________ put their
health and education at risk. (should/ must/ may)
6. If you exercise regularly, you _____________ feel healthier. (may/ can/ will)
7. You _____________ improve your spoken English if you practise regularly. (must/
can/ should)
8. If you want to have good health, you _____________ try to eat a healthy,
balanced diet. (can/ will/ should)
9. If you want to lose weight, you _____________ reduce carbs in small, simple
ways. (can/ have to/ might)
10. If he wants to be healthier, he _____________ stop smoking and drinking
alcohol. (ought to/ could/ will)
VI. Match the first half of the sentence in A with the second half in B.
A B
1. If he doesn’t come soon, a. we are going to stay in and watch TV.
2. You may leave the room b. if you want to have a good-looking body
shape.
3. If you don’t want to be c. you will get a discount of 15%.
overweight,
4. If you learn texting shortcuts, d. we will have to leave without him.
5. You must exercise regularly e. if you run a bit faster.
6. If you register for the course f. you shouldn’t eat too much sugar.
soon,
7. You might win the race g. if you’ve finished the test.
8. If it rains this afternoon, h. if he revises every day.
9. Juan could pass his exams i. can you put the chicken in the oven?
10. If you get home before me j. you can save a lot of time.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___
VII. Complete the conditional sentences with the correct tense or form of
the verbs in brackets. Add will or other modal verbs if necessary.
1. You might catch a cold if you __________________ (take) a shower late at night.
2. My sister __________________ (not make) a cake if she doesn’t have enough
ingredients.
3. If you want to improve your English, you __________________ (read) more books.
4. If you __________________ (not follow) the road rules, you may be fined.
5. You __________________ (take) a break from work if you feel stressed.
6. If Beth __________________ (not stop) eating so much junk food, she won’t be
slim.
7. If it isn’t hot tomorrow, we __________________ (not go) to the beach.
8. How __________________ (you / study) online if you don’t have a computer?
9. If you don’t sleep enough, you __________________ (feel) tired and irritable the
next day.
10. She’s going to take a vacation next week if she __________________ (get) time
off work.
11. She __________________ (leave) early if she’s finished her work.
12. If you want to pass the Entrance Test overall, you __________________ (pass)
every part of the test.
VIII. Complete the sentences using the conditional type 1.
1. You should check your writing carefully or you may make mistakes.
 If
2. We should leave right now or we won’t get there in time.
 If
3. Dave shouldn’t ride his bike on the pavement or he can be fined.
 If
4. Katie should eat enough fruits and veggies or she could become deficient in
vitamins and minerals.
 If
5. You shouldn’t spend too much time in front of a screen or you won’t have time
to study.
 If
6. You should fix your computer or you won’t be able to attend your online class.
 If
7. He should practice speaking English frequently or he can’t improve his
speaking skills.
 If
8. You should study hard or you won’t pass the entrance exam.
 If
IX. Choose the correct answers.
1. You will be fined heavily if you ____________ the speed limit.
a. exceeded b. are exceeding c. will exceed d. exceed
2. If you don’t understand the lesson, you ____________ your teacher for help.
a. would ask b. should ask c. will ask d. mustn’t ask
3. She ____________ her cooking skills a lot if she joins the cooking class.
a. improves b. is improving c. can improve d. should improve
4. If the weather ____________ fine tomorrow, we may go for a swim.
a. is b. were c. will be d. would be
5. Matt will fail his exams if he ____________ working harder.
a. starts b. will start c. doesn’t start d. didn’t start
6. I usually get nervous if I ____________ in front of a group.
a. can speak b. will speak c. should speak d. have to speak
7. If they ____________ the technical issues, their website might lose visitors.
a. fix b. don’t fix c. won’t fix d. fixed
8. If you ____________ a bike on the roads, you ____________ the road rules.
a. ride – obey b. are riding - can obey
c. are riding - must obey d. ride - will obey
9. If temperatures, forest fires ____________ more frequent.
a. rise - will become b. will rise – become
c. are rising - might become d. don’t rise - can become
10. If you ____________ enough sleep each night, your heal ____________ that risk.
a. get - may be b. don’t get - could be
c. are getting - will be d. don’t get - must be
X. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Many people enjoy the pleasures and ____________ of living in a city center.
(convenient)
2. Try to lose weight ____________, by exercising more and eating better foods.
(health)
3. We’d better get an ____________ to check the wiring before we start decorating.
(electric)
4. The government can provide funding for the ____________ of traditional arts.
(preserve)
5. Keeping yourself physically healthy will allow you to feel better and more
____________ every day. (energy)
6. What makes cities so ____________ to countryside people? (attract)
7. Please turn the TV down. It is ____________ me from my homework. (distraction)
8. After the final exams, we ____________ waited for our results. (anxiety)
9. Road traffic ____________ is a major urban transport problem. (congest)
10. Houses in the city are now too ____________ for young people to afford. (price)
XI. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. We’re trying to strike a balance ____________ fun and learning.
2. Exams can bring ____________ stress and anxiety among students.
3. It’s important to look ____________ your metal health and wellbeing.
4. You should praise the children ____________ their effort rather than their
achievement.
5. Students usually feel nervous and anxious ____________ an examination.
6. One of the best ways to take care ____________ yourself is by doing exercise
regularly.
7. We finished our project several days ____________ of the deadline.
8. Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate ____________ all school
subjects.
9. It was a very tough time for me but my family helped me get ____________.
10. Teenagers are more optimistic ____________ the future than adolescents.

c. SPEAKING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the conversations.
1. A: How many hours of sleep do teens need?
B: Sorry, could you repeat the question? ___________________
a. I didn’t catch what you said. b. I beg you pardon?
c. I didn’t know anything about you. d. I understand what you mean.
2. A: ___________________ a healthy lifestyle?
B: Sure. You should have a balanced diet and do exercise regularly.
a. Could you tell me how to lead b. Why don’t you lead
c. How can I help you lead d. Would you mind leading
3. A: To cope with exam stress, you should prepare in advance, get organized,
take breaks, eat well and exercise.
B: ___________________
a. I don’t know what to do. b. Sorry about that.
c. Can you say that again, please? d. Pardon my asking you.
4. A: Can I help you with anything?
B: ___________________
a. No, thank you. Let’s look for my book.
b. Yes, please. I’m looking for a cookbook.
c. I beg your pardon? I’m busy.
d. I quite followed what you asked me.
5. A: Excuse me. Would you mind showing me the way to the station?
B: ___________________ I wasn’t paying attention.
a. Do you understand what I said? b. No, thank you so much.
c. Can you do that again? d. I beg your pardon?
II. Put the conversation into the correct order.
___ Yeah, me too but we shouldn’t eat too much of it. It’s not good for our
health
___ Well... can you suggest some healthy snacks I can try?
___ Hmm, that sounds like a good replacement! I think I’ll give it a try. Thanks
for the suggestion Sally!
___ Maybe... But it’s so yummy! How can we say no to something that tastes so
good?
_1_ Hey Sally, what’s up?
___ No problem! What is your plan for the day?
___ We don’t have to say no - there are healthy options out there as well!
___ Nothing much. What about you?
___ I’m going to go jogging in the park and then go to buy some healthy snacks.
___ Bye! Have a good day.
___ I was just thinking about snacks. You know, I love junk food!
___ You should try some popcorn with a bit of butter and sugar or some yummy
snacks, like trail mix, granola bars, dried fruit or roasted chickpeas. They’re
all delicious, and much healthier than a bag of chips or sugary sweets.
___ Sounds like a great plan. See you later!

d. READING
I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
concentrate best active stressful
balance diet overextending low-fat
There are things any person can do to stay healthy. As a teenager, there are
some things you should pay special attention to.
 Physical health: Taking care of your body
Exercise regularly. Teens should be physically (1) ___________ at least 60 minutes
of every day.
Eat a healthy (2) ___________. Healthy eating is an important part of your growth
and development. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, a variety of
protein foods, and (3) ___________ dairy products. Avoid junk foods such as soda
pop, fast food, and chips.
Get enough sleep. Most teens need between 9 and 9 /2 hours of sleep every
night. Many average only 7 hours. Sleep has a strong effect on your ability to (4)
___________ and do well at school.
 Mental health: Taking care of your mind
Learn ways to manage stress. You can’t avoid stress, so you need to learn healthy
coping skills. This will help you stay calm and be able to function in (5) ___________
situations.
Study and do your (6) ___________ in school. There is a strong link between health
and academic success.
Develop a good (7) ___________ between school, work, and social life.
Don’t try to take on too much. Limit your activities to the most important ones
and give those 100%. (8) ___________ yourself can lead to stress, frustration, or
exhaustion.
II. Read the text carefully. Then do the tasks.
Some experts worry that teens are more anxious and have lower self-esteem
because of social media and texting. There are key differences to socializing
online. Teens miss out on things like body language and facial expressions. This
can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. It can also make talking in
person feel more intimidating.
It is also common for teens to feel bad about themselves when they see everyone
online looking perfect. Teens often try to compensate by sharing pictures that
make them look perfect, too. Then, when their social media identity doesn’t
match how they actually feel, they can end up feeling worse.
Parents can help by setting a good example of how to use tech. Try to give kids
your full attention when you are with them, and establish tech-free zones in the
house and tech-free hours when no one is on their phones. To help build self-
esteem, get kids involved in something they’re interested in. When kids learn to
feel good about what they can do instead of how they look and what they own,
they’re happier.
A. Find the word or phrase in bold in the passage that means:
1. provide something good or useful in place of something
__________________
2. become eventually __________________
3. belief and confidence in your own ability and value
__________________
4. taking part in __________________
5. fail to benefit from something useful or fun
__________________
6. frightening in a way that makes a person feel less confident
__________________
B. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. ____ Experts worry that the social media and text messages are promoting
teens’ anxiety and lowering their self-esteem.
2. ____ Body language and facial expressions can cause misunderstandings and
hurt feelings.
3. ____ Social media has positive impacts on face-to-face communication skills.
4. ____ Teenagers tend to compare themselves to the people they see online.
5. ____ Parents can help by setting limits on where and when devices are allowed
in the home.
6. ____ Teenagers are happier when they feel confident about their physical
appearance.
C. Answer the questions.
1. According to the passage, what causes anxiety and low self-esteem in
teenagers?
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
2. Can social media be harmful to teens’ mental health?
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
3. What can parents do to help boost their teens’ self-esteem?
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________

e. WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the clues given.
1. it/ be/ important/ teens/ eat/ well-balanced diet.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
2. the counsellor/ give/ advice/ how to maintain/ healthy lifestyle/ at present.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
3. health experts/ recommend/ teens/ get/ at least/ 60 minutes/ exercise/ a day.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
4. If/ students/ not get/ enough sleep/ they/ can find/ it/ difficult/ concentrate/
their tasks.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
5. When/I/ be/ at school/I/ try/ manage/ my time/ effectively/ by/ create/ daily
schedule.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
6. If/ you/ keep/ eat/ restricted diet/ it/ could lead/ nutritional deficiencies/ other
health problems.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
7. you/ should keep/ your phone and electronic devices/ out/ the bedroom/ if/ you/
want/ get/ healthy sleep.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
8. Teens/ should/ avoid/ eat/ junk food/ because/ it/ can/ harm/ mental or physical
health.
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
II. Complete the sentence using the word in capitals.
1. Run a bit faster! Maybe you will win the race! (MIGHT)
 If you
2. It’s a good idea to strike a balance between study and breaks. (SHOULD)
 You
3. Don’t stand on the edge of the cliff. You’ll fall. (COULD)
 If you
4. Could you please show me the way to the nearest bus stop? (MIND)
 Would
5. It’s not easy for Jim to concentrate on schoolwork. (DIFFICULTY)
 Jim
6. Exercise is a great way to look after your mind and body. (CARE)
 Exercise
7. Teens are now interested in watching and making videos on TikTok. (KEEN)
 Teens are now
8. “I am going to travel to Ireland for vacation next month,” John said.
(FOLLOWING)
 John said
TEST FOR UNIT 3
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
the others.
1. a. health b. homework c. hour d. happiness
2. a. healthy b. deadline c. ready d. break
3. a. celebrity b. schedule c. counsellor d. accomplish
4. a. well- b. accomplished c. stressed d. managed
balanced
5. a. priority b. optimistic c. anxiety d. assignment
II. Choose the odd one out.
1. a. counsellor b. encourage c. physical d. minimise
2. a. optimistic b. priority c. assignment d. distraction
3. a. balance b. maintain c. mental d. effort
4. a. recognize b. concentrate c. communicate d. fattening
5. a. accomplish b. anxiety c. well-balanced d. management
III. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
distractions balanced diet speciality fragrance mental
suburbs handicrafts amenities concrete congestion
jungle
1. Depression is a ____________ health condition that causes you to feel sad.
2. Power, water, telecommunications and other ____________ are not the same as
those in cities.
3. If we want students to learn and perform at their best, smart phones and other
online ____________ must be managed.
4. My family finally got out of the ____________ and moved to the country.
5. If you have a ____________, you are getting all the vitamins you need.
6. Generally speaking, living in the ____________ often means leading a less
stressful life.
7. Another local ____________ is tamales with goat meat wrapped in banana leaves.
8. The city tried to reduce ____________ by adding new freeway lanes and
expanding rail transit systems.
9. The ____________ of tuberoses is very sweet, floral, and honey-like and can
help give emotional strength.
10. Foreign tourists are very interested in traditional ____________ made from
bamboo and rattan leaves.
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. It’s hard to focus when there are so many things that can distract us
____________ our studies.
a. from b. with c. on d. for
2. Schools and parents must give priority ____________ students’ well-being.
a. for b. on c. to d. of
3. Poor diet and lack of exercise can ____________ many illnesses, such as heart
disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
a. look after b. get through c. bring about d. keep away
4. Although I studied very hard, I was really ____________ before final exams.
a. anxiety b. stressed out c. optimistic d. well-balanced
5. Some students find it hard to ____________ school and social life.
a. reduce b. maintain c. compete d. balance
6. If you want to stay slim and keep fit, you ____________ eat less and do gentle
exercise such as walking or cycling.
a. can b. must c. will d. might
7. Taking regular ____________ can help students reduce stress levels and stay
focused.
a. schedules b. distraction c. exercise d. breaks
8. I really don’t know ____________ to manage my time effectively. Can you give
me some tips?
a. when b. what c. how d. who
9. “____________ taking care of the dog while I was away from home?” “Of course
not.”
a. What about b. Should we
c. Would you mind d. Could you please
10. “Hurry up, Sahra! We just have a very little time left.” “____________ I couldn’t
quite hear you.”
a. I beg your pardon. b. Wait a minute!
c. Right, I’m ready to go. d. Never mind.
V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. When my sister was a kid, she ________________ (not eat) any fruits or veggies.
2. A healthy lifestyle ________________ (have) many benefits not only for the body
but for the mind too.
3. If you ________________ (follow) a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of
many illnesses.
4. Although junk food is bad for health, teens keep ________________ (eat) it.
5. I ________________ (drive) John to the airport tomorrow. His own car is being
repaired.
6. What ________________ (you/ do) at 8 o’clock last night? – I ________________
(text) my best friend Joana.
7. The new teaching methods encourage children ________________ (think) for
themselves.
8. Twenty years ago, young people ________________ (spend) more time on outdoor
activities than they do today.
9. We have to cancel our picnic lunch because it ________________ (rain) cats and
dogs.
10. If the weather ________________ (be) fine this weekend, we ________________
(go) hiking.
VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Homework can be ________________ not only for kids but for parents as well.
(stress)
2. A good night’s sleep will improve your ________________. (concentrate)
3. If you want to lose weight, try to avoid ________________ desserts like cakes or
ice-cream - eat a piece of fruit instead. (fat)
4. You should make lists of what to do and ________________ your tasks. (priority)
5. A lot of people eat too much when they’re ________________. (depress)
6. An ________________ attitude helps us be happier, more successful, and
healthier. (optimism)
7. Doctors say too many teenagers adopt an ________________ lifestyle. (health)
8. Students can’t study or do their homework ________________ while watching TV,
texting or checking social media. (effect)
9. Have you thought of talking to a marriage guidance ________________? (counsel)
10. Students with ________________ may find it difficult to concentrate at times.
(anxious)
VII. Choose the underlined word or phrase, A, B, C or D that needs
correcting.
1. Eating a healthy breakfast provides children for more energy to concentrate on
learning in class.
A. a healthy B. for more C. on learning D. in class
2. Engaging in regular exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle can have
numerous benefits for teenagers.
A. Engaging B. maintain C. have numerous D. for teenagers
3. Child’s diet directly affects their capacity for cognitive function and academic
performance.
A. Child’s diet B. directly affects C. capacity for D. academic performance
4. Regular physical activity is crucial for teenagers though it helps them develop
strong bones and muscles.
A. Regular physical B. crucial for
C. though D. bones and muscles
5. Compared to their well-rested classmates, teenagers who sleep less than 8
hours a night are much likely to receive lower grades.
A. Compared B. well-rested C. less than D. much likely
6. If you keep eating junk food regularly, you are putting yourself at risk for heart
disease, diabetes, and being obesity.
A. keep eating B. are putting C. at risk for D. being obesity
7. If teens spend a lot of time on their phones, they should have less time for
activities that can build confidence, a sense of achievement and connectedness.
A. spend B. should have C. can build D. connectedless
8. Parents should encourage teenagers participating in physical activities they
enjoy.
A. should B. participating C. in D. they enjoy
9. Although many of the stones have fallen out, the monument remains very well
preservation.
A. Although B. fallen out C. remains D. well preservation
10. More teens believe smartphones make it easier, rather than harder, to
creative, pursue hobbies and do well in school.
A. More teens B. rather than C. to creative D. do well
VIII. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box (A - G).

A. Are you worried about the upcoming exam?

B. Well, have you thought of solving this problem?
C. So, what makes you stressed out?
D. It will. After starting the conversation, remember to apologize to
her for the argument and present your ideas once more with calmness
if you want.
E. What's wrong with you?
F. Seriously?
G. If I were you, I would smile at her, then choose a common topic to
talk about.
Mom: (1) ______________________________
Hoa: I’m not sure but I think I am stressed.
Mom: (2) ______________________________
Hoa: No, I’m not. I have prepared for it, so I can tackle it easily.
Mom: (3) ______________________________
Hoa: Well, I argued with my best friend yesterday.
Mom: (4) ______________________________
Hoa: Yes. We discussed how to set up a camp for our group and we couldn’t
agree on any plans.
Mom: (5) ______________________________

Hoa: Yes, I have. However, I don’t know how to start a conversation with her.
Mom: (6) ______________________________
Hoa: Will it work?
Mom: (7) ______________________________
Hoa: Oh, great! Thank you, mom! I will try.
IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
A good diet and regular exercise should keep you healthy. Your body needs the
vitamins and (1) ______________ found in vegetables and fruit. It also needs enough
exercise to (2) ______________ muscles and bones and reduce your chances of
getting sick.
What kind of a diet is best? At the top of anyone’s list should be fresh fruit and
vegetables. You also need to eat (3) ______________ such as rice, wheat, oats, or
corn. Dairy products in the form of milk and cheese provide your body with
necessary calcium. Protein comes (4) ______________ meat and nuts. Don’t eat too
much meat, (5) ______________. Eating too much red meat, in particular, is not
good for your heart, and it might increase your chances of getting cancer. Try not
to eat junk food. (6) ______________ junk food? Potato chips, donuts, candy, and
cookies are junk food. Many people who eat junk food fail to eat healthy food
because they like the taste of junk food (7) ______________. If kids eat a lot of junk
food, they will develop bad eating habits.
Being healthy is not that hard. If you eat right, get regular exercise, and avoid (8)
______________ habits, you will thank yourself in the future.
1. a. substances b. elements c. components d. nutrients
2. a. strengthen b. improve c. relax d. tighten
3. a. plants b. grains c. seeds d. veggies
4. a. by b. for c. from d. of
5. a. moreover b. therefore c. however d. meanwhile
6. a. Which b. What c. How’s d. What’s
7. a. better b. best c. worse d. worst
8. a. annoying b. unhealthy c. nasty d. irritating
X. Read the text then choose the correct answers.
Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and
become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be
able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work
and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy
lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time
to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in
academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized,
turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be
reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely.
Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately
feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do
something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something
you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about
time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all
the stress.
1. Practical stress management can help students ______________.
a. deal with stress b. have more time
c. face up to the worst situation d. think critically
2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?
a. They have to arrange time to breathe.
b. They need to set time for relaxation.
c. They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks. D
. They should stop working and studying.
3. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?
a. Visit their doctor as scheduled.
b. Not to put much pressure on time management.
c. Follow the timetable strictly.
d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercise and drink more water.
4. Why is organization important in academic life?
a. Because it can help students get good grades.
b. Because it is a must for all students.
c. Because it can help students reduce stress.
d. Because it leads to better results.
5. Which of the following sentences is true?
a. You should stay alone when being under pressure.
b. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.
c. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.
d. It is believed that stress can control itself.
6. What should you do when you are feeling stressed?
a. Take time for reflection on your progress.
b. Ease your soul and your mind.
c. Stay away from other people.
d. Take a break and do what you enjoy.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word in capitals.
1. My sister really likes milk tea and she drinks it almost every day. (CRAZY)
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2. He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying. (GET)
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3. We didn’t go trekking yesterday because the weather was terrible.
(PREVENTED)
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4. I have never read such an interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)
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5. Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)
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6. They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
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7. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)
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8. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)
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9. I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight.
(WENT)
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10. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
(BECAUSE)
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