IV. DECIDE WHICH ANSWER (A, B, C OR D) BEST FITS EACH SPACE.

Passage 1
Healthy Habits for a Better Life
Developing healthy habits can have a big (1) _______ on your life. Small daily actions,
such as brushing your teeth or drinking enough water, may seem simple but they help (2)
_______ your body and mind. One of the most important habits is eating breakfast. A
healthy breakfast gives you energy and improves your ability to (3) _______ during the
day. Skipping breakfast can make you feel tired and less focused. Another good habit is
drinking enough water. Staying (4) _______ helps your organs work well and keeps your
skin looking fresh. People who take the time to prepare home-cooked meals tend to have
better diets. Cooking at home lets you (5) _______ what ingredients you use and avoid
too much salt or sugar. It’s also important to take breaks when you're working or
studying. Regular breaks help your brain rest and can improve your (6) _______ when
you return to work. In addition, spending time outdoors and getting sunlight can boost
your mood and increase your vitamin D (7) _______. Good hygiene is another healthy
habit. Washing your hands often and keeping your living space clean can (8) _______ the
spread of illness. Don’t forget the importance of social connections. Talking with friends
or family helps reduce stress and gives you a sense of (9) _______. If you build healthy
habits step by step, they will become part of your daily (10) _______.
1. A. influence
B. activity
C. schedule
D. reason
2. A. protect
B. damage
C. stop
D. clean
3. A. imagine
B. perform
C. concentrate
D. listen
4. A. active
B. hydrated
C. rested
D. busy
5. A. add
B. change
C. avoid
D. control
6. A. memory
B. health
C. focus
D. progress
7. A. pressure
B. vision
C. limit
D. levels
8. A. elevate
B. reduce
C. allow
D. increase
9. A. control
B. purpose
C. value
D. kindness
10. A. habit
B. lifestyle
C. routine
D. result
Passage 2
Visiting the Doctor
When visiting the doctor, the first step is to describe your (1) ________, which helps the
doctor understand your condition. During the check-up, the doctor may use a (2) _______
to listen to your heart and lungs. If they suspect a fever, they will check your (3)
_______. If there is a concern about broken bones, the doctor might order an (4) _______
to get a clear image. If the illness is caused by bacteria, the doctor will prescribe (5)
______ to fight the infection. Patients with a cold are often advised to drink plenty of (6)
_______ to stay hydrated. If the condition is serious, the patient may be referred to a (7)
_______ for further examination. In some cases, a (8) _______ is given to prevent
diseases such as the flu. If medication is needed, the doctor writes a (9) _______ so the
patient can buy it from a pharmacy. To recover quickly, patients should follow the
doctor’s (10) ______ carefully.
1. A. treatment
B. symptom
C. medicine
D. blood
2. A. thermometer
B. stethoscope
C. syringe
D. scalpel
3. A. temperature
B. weight
C. blood pressure
D. sugar level
4. A. injection
B. X-ray
C. bandage
D. surgery
5. A. vitamins
B. antibiotics
C. aspirin
D. insulin
6. A. medicine
B. fluid
 C. calcium
D. alcohol
7. A. GP
B. pharmacist
C. specialist
D. nurse
8. A. vaccine
B. painkiller
C. bandage
D. prescription
9. A. diagnosis
B. prescription
C. letter
D. case note
10. A. symptoms
B. advice
C. illness
D. examination
Passage 3
First Aid for Minor Injuries
Knowing basic first aid can help in an emergency. The first step in treating a wound is to
clean it with (1) ______ and soap to remove dirt and bacteria. After that, applying an (2)
______ helps prevent infection. If the wound is small, a (3) _______ can be used to cover
it. For deeper cuts, a doctor may need to use (4) ______ to close the wound properly. In
case of minor burns, running cold (5) _______ over the area helps reduce pain. If
someone twists their (6) _______, they should rest and apply ice to reduce swelling.
Keeping an injured limb elevated can also reduce (7) _______. If someone faints, they
should be placed in a (8) _______ position to help blood circulation. In the case of a
nosebleed, the person should pinch their (9) _______ and lean forward. Learning first aid
is important because it helps people react (10) ______ in emergencies and potentially
save lives.
1. A. milk
B. water
C. alcohol
D. oil
2. A. antibiotic
B. antiseptic
C. aspirin
D. vaccine
3. A. thermometer
B. bandage
C. injection
D. gauze
4. A. stitches
B. vitamins
C. injections
D. X-rays
5. A. water
B. oil
C. soap
D. alcohol
6. A. head
B. arm
 C. ankle
D. finger
7. A. swelling
B. infection
C. fever
D. weight
8. A. sitting
B. lying
C. running
D. standing
9. A. fingers
B. nose
C. lips
D. ear
10. A. quickly
B. rarely
C. dangerously
D. slowly
Passage 4
THE ESCALATOR
An American, Charles D. Seeberger, invented moving stairs to transport people in the
1890s.
He (1) _______ this invention an ‘escalator’ (2) _______ the name from the Latin word
‘scala’ (3) _______ means ‘ladder’. Escalators move people up and down short (4)
_______. Lifts do the same, but only move (5) _______ small number of people. If an
escalator breaks down. It can still be (6) _______ as ordinary stairs. An escalator can
move (7) _______ 8,000 and 9,600 people an hour, and it (8) _______ not need a person
to operate it.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, cities were (9) _______ more crowded and the
first escalators were built at railway station and in big departments (10) _______ so that
people could move about more quickly. Today we see escalators everywhere.
1. A. announced
B. called
C. translated
D. explained
2. A. fetching
B. moving
C. taking
D. carrying
3. A. that
B. whose
C. who
D. which
4. A. distances
B. directions
C. measurements
D. lengths
5. A. the
B. a
C. some
D. any
6. A. walked
B. made
 C. used
D. changed
7. A. from
B. between
C. to
D. above
8. A. is
B. has
C. did
D. does
9. A. coming
B. becoming
C. continuing
D. developing
10. A. stores
B. shops
C. places
D. houses
Passage 5
WILLIAM THE HERO!
Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she
fell downstairs. William quickly rang (1) _______ an ambulance when he discovered his
mother had broken her leg. In spite of being frightened, he (2) _______ the emergency
services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him. He also
telephoned his father (3) _______ work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he
had (4) _______. While waiting for (5) _______ people to come, William looked after his
18-month older sister.
When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed: “It is (6) _______
that a young boy of six knew the right number to (7) _______ and was able to give us the
correct information (8) _______ of William’s quick thinking, we were able to (9)
_______ there immediately.”
Mrs Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (10) _______ to both William and the
ambulance service.
1. A. to
B. off
C. for
D. with
2. A. said
B. talked
C. spoke
D. told
3. A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
4. A. done
B. made
C. acted
D. worked
5. A. these
B. every
C. each
D. this
6. A. pleased
B. fine
C. clever
D. great
7. A. put
B. set
C. dial
D. hit
8. A. Since
B. Because
C. As
D. Although
9. A. manage
B. find
C. get
D. reach
10. A. agreeable
B. happy
C. grateful
D. approving
Passage 6
HONEY
Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees. It (1) _______ of water and sugars. Bees may
travel as (2) _______ as seventy-five thousand kilometers and visit over two million
flowers to produce just half a kilo of honey. The color and flavor of honey depend (3)
_______ the type of flower visited. In (4) _______, there are more than three hundred (5)
_______ of honey.
The lighter-colored ones are generally milder in flavor than darker honey.
In ancient (6) _______, honey was the main sweet food, as sugar was very (7) _______.
Honey was of great (8) _______ to the ancient Egyptians, who used it as payment.
Today, honey is produced and eaten in (9) _______ part of the world. Research suggests
that it prevents tiredness and improves athletic performance. However, honey is not just
food—it (10) _______ be taken for sore throats and is used in many skin and hair-care
products.
1. A. involves B. contains C. includes D. consists
2. A. well B. long C. soon D. far
3. A. to B. on C. for D. with
4. A. case B. order C. fact D. place
5. A. varieties B. collections C. sets D. differences
6. A. seasons B. times C. years D. dates
7. A. distant B. rare C. small D. slim
8. A. cost B. price C. value D. charge
9. A. all B. some C. most D. every
10. A. shall B. need C. can D. ought
Passage 7
Heart disease typically strikes people in their forties or fifties. But there is now evidence
that the (1) _______ can sometimes be traced to the early habits of (2) _______. The
American Heart Association states that the arteries of American infant and children can
accumulate fatty plaque, the principal (3) _______ of heart disease. For that reason they
have recently recommended dietary (4) _______ for children two years or older.
Restrictions include limiting the (5) _______ of fat, salt, and most important, cholesterol.
The new (6) _______ on children’s diets started when the American Heart Association
considered (7) _______ studies showing that U.S. children have higher blood cholesterol
concentrations than do (8) _______ of other populations. A (9) _______ diet during
childhood, the Association concludes, will (10) _______ the risk of heart attack
throughout life.
1. A. malady B. melody C. society D. death
2. A. generation B. adults C. childhood D. children
3. A. leader B. promoter C. emotion D. promotion
4. A. instruction B. restrictions C. sirens D. construction
5. A. output B. injection C. inner D. intake
6. A. focus B. project C. plan D. disease
7. A. geological B. late C. statistical D. account
8. A. children B. adults C. maladies D. animals
9. A. vegetarian B. irregular C. rude D. prudent
10. A. increase B. reduce C. produce D. receive
Passage 8
"Ask your pharmacist first"
Minor illnesses have a nasty habit of striking (1) _______ the wrong time, don’t they? (2)
_______ you have a pile of things to do at work and even more on your plate at home, the
last thing you want is a (3) _______ throat or a tension headache to drag you down. (4)
_______ this summer, when you’re feeling (5) _______ the weather, remember that a
visit to your (6) _______ pharmacy (7) _______ be a real bonus in helping you get the
right remedy to ease your symptoms.
But it’s not (8) _______ the medication that assists the cure—only at a pharmacy will you
find expert (9) _______ from a highly trained health professional. Just try asking a
supermarket shelf what it (10) _______ for family health problems!
1. A. for B. at C. in D. to
2. A. However B. Although C. Despite D. When
3. A. cut B. sore C. hurt D. injured
4. A. so B. Then C. as D. On
5. A. over B. under C. beneath D. below
6. A. native B. national C. local D. domestic
7. A. must B. ought C. can D. did
8. A. just B. then C. since D. as
9. A. messages B. preparation C. therapy D. advice
10. A. recommends B. commands C. orders D. wants
Passage 9
Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the
(1) _______ for a good diet and (2) _______ exercise. With age, there is a tendency to
feel that the body is no longer able to (3) _______. Aches and pains are (4) _______
normal. Instead of pushing the body to do (5) _______, activities become limited. Yet
examples after examples have shown us that older people can—and should—be (6)
_______. Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than
twenty-six miles. Some professional athletes stay (7) _______ into their forties and
fifties.
For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to
stay in (8) _______. It is important to include exercise in your daily routine. In the winter,
(9) _______ push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises. Of course, such exercises will
be of little use (10) _______ you follow them with soda and chips.
1. A. strictness B. discipline C. regulation D. ruling
2. A. little B. regular C. useful D. much
3. A. operate B. perform C. run D. malfunction
4. A. considered B. made C. believed D. thought
5. A. weaker B. faster C. greater D. more
6. A. active B. passive C. eager D. bold
7. A. equal B. passive C. comparative D. competitive
8. A. shape B. need C. contact D. form
9. A. get B. do C. make D. work
10. A. unless B. although C. if D. otherwise
Passage 10
Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation,
industry, and for plant and animal (1) _______. Unfortunately, the global supply of
freshwater is (2) _______ unevenly. Chronic water shortages (3) _______ in most of
Africa and drought is common over much of the globe. The (4) _______ of most
freshwater supplies—groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and
rivers—are under severe and (5) _______ environmental stress because of overuse, water
pollution, and ecosystem degradation. Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (6) _______
countries is (7) _______ untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors. About
65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (8) _______ and 25 percent is used
in industry.
Freshwater (9) _______ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (10)
_______ irrigation, reforms in agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls
worldwide.
1. A. survive B. surviving C. survival D. given
2. A. delivered B. distributed C. provided D. given
3. A. exist B. lie C. show D. stay
4. A. resources B. springs C. sources D. starting
5. A. increasing B. growing C. climbing D. ascending
6. A. growing B. miserable C. poverty D. developing
7. A. recharged B. discharged C. charged D. discharging
8. A. farming B. planting C. agriculture D. growing
9. A. reservation B. conservation C. preservation D. retention
10. A. ineffective B. illogical C. irrational D. inefficient