Exercise 3: Read the passage and answer the questions Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the rules of a good diet and regular exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is no longer able to perform well. Yet example after example shows us that older people can – and should – be active. Many men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than sixty – six miles. For most people, they need simple activities like walking and swimming to stay in shape. It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine. In the winter, do push- ups, sit – ups, and other indoor exercise. 1. Who are health and fitness for? ⇒ Health and fitness are for anyone 2. Can older people be active? ⇒ 3. What is a marathon? ⇒……………………………………………………………… 4. What type of exercise can we do in the winter? ⇒…………………………………………………………….. 5. Do you think sports is important for your health? ⇒……………………………………………………………..

VII. Read the text then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in the blanks. (5 pts)

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 becomes 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, race of more than twenty six miles. Some professional atheltes 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’s important to include excercises in your daily routine. In the winter, you should (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. disciplines                       B. ruling                      C. strictness                 D. regulation

2. A. regualar                           B. useful                      C. much                       D. little

3. A. run                                  B. malfunction             C. operate                    D. perform

4. A. believed                          B. thought                   C. made                       D. considered

5. A. weaker                            B. more                       C. greater                     D. faster

6. A. eager                               B. passive                    C. active                      D. bold

7. A. passive                            B. competitive             C. equal                       D. comperative

8. A. need                                B. contact                    C. form                        D. shape

9. A. make                               B. get                           C. work                        D. do

10. A. although                        B. unless                      C. if                             D. otherwise

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

  When we talk about living a healthy life, there is a famous old saying, you are what you eat. In fact, it is not just what people eat, but their whole lifestyle, which is important. The best way to stay healthy is to live a balanced lifestyle. Are you living a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally?

Physical Balance

  The human body needs physical exercise at least once a day. In today’s world, many working people spend most of their day sitting at a desk. To add more exercise to your daily life, try to stop what you are doing about once an hour and stretch or take a short walk. After work, take a brisk walk or go to the gym. Your body will thank you for it.

  For good health, nutritionists say we should eat at least four servings of raw food a day. By eating many colorful fruits and vegetables, you can be sure you are getting the correct nutrients. Have a red apple with your breakfast, a green salad at lunch, some carrots for your afternoon snack, and grapes for dessert instead of cake or cookies. Of course, for a healthy balance, your body also needs other foods.

Mental Balance

  Mentally balanced people are usually emotionally balanced. They are generally happy with the things they have. They do not need to have more and more things. A mentally balanced person also feels good about who they are. They don’t worry about the past, and generally have good relationships with the people around them. That doesn’t mean that mentally healthy people never have negative feelings, but they don’t let these types of feelings control them or their behavior. It’s normal for people to feel their emotions-life always has its challenges and tragedies. But mentally healthy people face those challenges and resolve them quickly instead of allowing them to take control of their lives. By taking a little time each day to eat well, exercise, and clear your mind, anyone can live a more balanced and healthier lifestyle.

The following statements are recommended as ways to get physical exercise EXCEPT _____________.

A. stretching

B. taking a walk

C. going to a gym

D. playing sports

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

  When we talk about living a healthy life, there is a famous old saying, you are what you eat. In fact, it is not just what people eat, but their whole lifestyle, which is important. The best way to stay healthy is to live a balanced lifestyle. Are you living a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally?

Physical Balance

  The human body needs physical exercise at least once a day. In today’s world, many working people spend most of their day sitting at a desk. To add more exercise to your daily life, try to stop what you are doing about once an hour and stretch or take a short walk. After work, take a brisk walk or go to the gym. Your body will thank you for it.

  For good health, nutritionists say we should eat at least four servings of raw food a day. By eating many colorful fruits and vegetables, you can be sure you are getting the correct nutrients. Have a red apple with your breakfast, a green salad at lunch, some carrots for your afternoon snack, and grapes for dessert instead of cake or cookies. Of course, for a healthy balance, your body also needs other foods.

Mental Balance

  Mentally balanced people are usually emotionally balanced. They are generally happy with the things they have. They do not need to have more and more things. A mentally balanced person also feels good about who they are. They don’t worry about the past, and generally have good relationships with the people around them. That doesn’t mean that mentally healthy people never have negative feelings, but they don’t let these types of feelings control them or their behavior. It’s normal for people to feel their emotions-life always has its challenges and tragedies. But mentally healthy people face those challenges and resolve them quickly instead of allowing them to take control of their lives. By taking a little time each day to eat well, exercise, and clear your mind, anyone can live a more balanced and healthier lifestyle.

According to the article, people need to exercise _____________.

A. once an hour

B. once a day 

C. for one hour at a time

D. in the evenings, after work

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27

      Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (26)______. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.

      If there are (27) ______ to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the decision of important matter.

      Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) ______ family members. Parents are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.

      Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29) ______ they should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30) ______ conflicts.

A. decisions

B. problems

C. changes

D. calls

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30. Fill in the appropriate word in question 30

      Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (26)______. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.

      If there are (27) ______ to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the decision of important matter.

      Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) ______ family members. Parents are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.

      Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29) ______ they should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30) ______ conflicts.

A. less

B. more

C. little 

D. fewer

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26

      Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (26)______. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.

      If there are (27) ______ to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the decision of important matter.

      Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) ______ family members. Parents are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.

      Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29) ______ they should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30) ______ conflicts.

A. need

B. time 

C. order 

D. shape

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28

      Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (26)______. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.

      If there are (27) ______ to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the decision of important matter.

      Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) ______ family members. Parents are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.

      Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29) ______ they should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30) ______ conflicts.

A. in

B. between

C. inside 

D. among

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29

      Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things in (26)______. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and listen to their parents.

      If there are (27) ______ to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in making the decision of important matter.

      Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) ______ family members. Parents are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.

      Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29) ______ they should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be (30) ______ conflicts.

A. which

B. that

C. how

D. what