English Test-

Reading and comprehension

Good Health
Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a
state where you are free from sickness. Despite this, there are many
different opinions about how a person can actually have good health.
People used to worry about their health when they were sick. But
these days more and more people are taking measures to make sure
that they don't get sick in the first place. In this article I will describe
a few of the most common things that you can do to stay healthy.

One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But how much is enough? Not everyone
agrees on exactly how much people should exercise each day. Some people think that doing simple
things like cleaning the house are helpful. Other people do heavy exercise everyday such as running
or swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that any kind of exercise is good for you.

Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like vegetables and
fruits should be eaten several times each day. It is also important to eat foods high in fiber such as
beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body to digest the food you eat. It also helps
your body in other ways such as decreasing the chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and
diabetes. Avoiding foods with a lot of sugar, salt and fat is a good idea. Eating these kinds of foods
can lead to a variety of health problems. The main one being obesity. Obesity means having so much
fat on your body that you are risking your health.

In today’s modern world, we all have some level of stress in our life. Different things cause stress for
different people. Money problems, work and relationships can all cause stress. It can also be caused
by good things like falling in love or moving into a new house. The important thing to remember is
that you can never completely remove stress from your life. It will always be with you. Instead of
trying to remove stress, people need to be aware of what causes them stress and find ways to
reduce its impact on their lives.

There are several ways to fight against stress in your life. Exercise and sports are a great way to
reduce stress. Other activities like Tai Chi, yoga or taking a walk also help reduce stress. Changing
the way you think can also reduce stress. Try living for now, and don't worry about the future.

The things I've just mentioned are only some of the ways that people can have good health. Doing
these simple things can help you to have a better life now and will lead to a longer and happier life in
the future
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A. Circle the best answer (2x6 marks)

1. What is the main idea of the text?
a) Exercising, a healthy diet and reducing stress lead to a healthy life.
b) People all over the world have different ideas of what “good health” means.
c) Knowing the difference between good health and bad health is important.

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 2. Tai Chi, Yoga and taking a walk are examples of…
a) changing how you think.
b) how we live now.
c) ways to reduce stress

3. Beans, grains, fruit and vegetables are examples of …

a) foods you should eat several times a day.
b) foods with fiber.
c) foods that can cause obesity.

4. What is one cause of obesity?

a) Unhealthy foods.
b) A lot of exercise.
c) Foods high in fiber.

5. The word It refers to:

a) Work
b) Stress
c) World

6. In which order were these presented?

a) Exercise, diet, stress.
b) Diet, stress, exercise.
c) Stress, diet, exercise.

B. Are these sentences TRUE or FALSE. (2x4 marks)

1. Everyone agrees on how to have good health.____

2. You must do difficult exercise for a long time everyday to be healthy.____
3. To be healthy people have to stop all stress in their life.____
4. Stress can be caused by good things.____

C. Which underlined word in the text means... (2x10 marks)

1. to take away or cancel? ______________
2. people who know a lot about something? __________________
3. a problem with the body or mind? ___________________
4. to do something dangerous that might cause harm or damage? __________________
5. to know about a situation or a fact? __________________
6. to help make something happen? ___________________
7. to change food so that it can be used by the body? ___________________
8. a worried or nervous feeling that stops you relaxingsaying what a word means? ___________
9. not having any problem or disease in your body? ___________________
10. to make something smaller or less in size, amount, importance? ______________________

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 D. Teenagers are getting more and more stressed both at school and in their private lives. Do you agree?
State your reasons or assumptions in a short paragraph. (12 marks)

Language use: Vocabulary

E. Complete the text with the words in the box. (2x6 marks)
alcohol avoid balanced exercise sleep smoke water

I try to stay healthy. I go to bed early so that I get enough sleep. I also try to eat a
(1) ________________ diet and (2) ______________ junk food. That isn’t easy because I love chocolate!
I make sure I drink plenty of (3) _______________ . Some of my friends drink beer, but I never drink
(4) _______________ . I don’t (5) _______________ cigarettes, and I try to do (6) ______________ every
day, like riding my bike or walking to school.

F. Write the physical activity verbs. (2x8 marks)

1 enter water head-first __________
2 use your foot to move a ball __________
3 move a ball using an object such as a tennis racquet __________
4 move through water by pushing back, for example in a kayak __________
5 take something from the ground and make it higher __________
6 make something longer by pulling (e.g. your arms and legs, before exercising) __________
7 what happens when a rubber ball hits the ground and comes back up __________
8 use your legs to come up off the ground __________

Language use: Grammar

G. Complete the email. Use the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in the box.

(2x8 marks)
do do feel get love play study visit want

Hi James,
How are you?
I ’m feeling a bit unhappy at the moment. All my friends (1) ___________________ exciting things
today. Sue (2) ___________________ in a basketball competition at school. She (3) _______________
sport! Dale (4) _________________ his uncle in London. They (5) __________________ on really well
together. And I’m just at home! I (6) _________________ for my exams at the moment. Boring!
What (7) __________ you ______________ tomorrow? (8) __________ you _______________ to
meet in town? We can go and watch a film if you like.
Let me know,
Emma

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 Writing

An Interview.
Answer the following questions for a school report on healthy lifestyles. (20 marks)

Reporter: What healthy foods do you like?

Student: ________________________________________________________________________

Reporter: What healthy foods can´t you stand and why?

Student: ________________________________________________________________________

Reporter: Do you have a healthy diet?

Student:_______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Reporter: Do you think there is a connection between good, healthy habits and school grades?
Student: _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Reporter: Are teens involved in physical activities as they should?

Student: _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________