UNIT 10 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND LONGEVITY I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A obesity 1 A yoga 1 A vision B overweight B expectancy B boost C consume C dramatic C cholesterol D focus D massage D support II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others 4 A meditation B longevity C expectancy D cholesterol 5 A essential B survival C nutrition D vegetable III Chocise the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences 6 A makes the body mor.
Trang 1UNIT 10- HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND LONGEVITY I.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1.A o besity
2.A yoga
3.A vis ion
B.overweight B.expectancy B.boost
C consume
C dramatic
C cholesterol
D focus
D massage
D support
II.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4.A meditation B longevity C expectancy D cholesterol
5.A essential B survival C nutrition D vegetable
III.Chocise the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6.A……makes the body more efficient and enhances the body's ability to respond to stress
A fitness B morning exercise C training
7.Many doctors recommend _as a way to reduce stress
A meditation B thinking C silence
D workout
D calmness 8.The acid in nonstick pans is associated with birth and developmental defects,…… system problems, and cancer
A immune B immunity C immunization D immunized
9.By paying attention to your hunger signals and switching to healthy snacks, you can…… nutrition, control cravings, and lose weight
A succeed B boost C stimulate D request
10.Baking soda is considered the best home ……… for acne as it sooths itching and inflammation around spots
A dealing B medicine C remedy D substance
11.My own………… for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot through the grass
A routine B treatment C medicine D prescription
12.Whole grains are high in fiber and contain a variety of…… that support healthy blood
A nutrition B nutrients C nutritionists D nutritious
13 Living to an average of 83 years old, Japan is the nation with the highest…… in the world
A lifetime B lifework C life force, D life expectancy
14…… cholesterol is a byproduct of the fats that are found in animal-based foods like eggs, dairy products and meat
A.Diet B Dietary C Meal D Food
15 In order to avoid bad eating habits, you'll have to replace unhealthy fat with more……… Food
A nutrition B B nutritional C nutritious D nutritive
IV.Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word/phrase from the box There are some extra words.
treatment life expectancy childbirth lifestyle
Why do women live longer than men?
Women generally live about six years longer than men Evidence suggests that boys are
the (16)……… at birth, which means that more die in infancy Also women do not have as much
heart disease as men In terms of (17)……… ……, men smoke more than women, and thus
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… … … , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n d r i v i n g c a r s , s o t h e y a r e m o r e likely to die in
accidents Also, they generally have more dangerous occupations, such as building work
Historically, women died in (19)………and men in wars Now, childbearing is less risky and there are fewer wars The country with the highest (20)………… ….is Japan, where the average age for
men is 76 and for women 82
V Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct adjective from the box.
Oil-free antibacterial Alcohol-free Stress-free Anti-ageing
1 In the USA, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of fat in a serving, it can be
labeled
2 Try to avoid glare on your computer from windows and lights, and use an _screen if needed
3 It’s all about their diet and lifestyle that people in the Longevity Hot Spots have already found the secrets
of the process
4 Men should drink no more than units in any one day and have at least two days a week
5 Studies have shown that our overuse of ingredients has helped to create new resistant bacteria
6 Although it’s impossible to control all the factors involving your skin , you can take measures to reduce the problem with the _treatment at home
7 After rinsing your face , if your face feels dry, apply a(n) moisturizer
8 Perhaps the key to a _existence is not to remove the cause of the stress, but rather
to improve one’s response to stress
9 Kidney beans , almonds, sunflower seeds and walnuts are all excellent, sources of protein, fiber and magnesium
10 foods can be helpful if you have diabetes and it is best to support overall
wellness and blood sugar regulation
VI Report each statement Make changes, if necessary.
1 “If you go to bed on an empty stomach, you won’t be able to sleep well.”
Tom’s father told him
2 “If you work too much and don’t rest, you will weaken your immune system.”
My mother warned me
that
3 “If you follow my advice, your health will be much better.”
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that
4 “If children don’t get enough calcium, they won’t grow strong and healthy bones.”
My grandmother explained
that _
5 “If I consumed a lot of fast food, I could become overweight.”
Alice said
that _
6 “You can break your bad habits if you follow the right action plan.”
Phong’s father told him
_
7 “If television is replacing time you’d spend on visiting friends, or exercising your mind, it can also speed up memory loss.”
My mother warned me that
_
8 “You’ll save money if you prepare your own meals instead of buying fast food.”
My parents advised my
sister _
9 “If you love sunbathing , you’ve unwittingly contributed to the aging of your skin.”
Ann’s doctor told her that
_
10 “Acupuncture is dangerous if the patient has a bleeding disorder.”
The doctor said
that _
11 “If I had any money I'd buy you a drink,” she said to me
She told me _
12 “If I catch the plane I'll be home by five,” he said
He said if _
13 “You should stay in bed if you feel unwell.” my mother said
My mother said that if _
14 “What would you do if you were having a problem with grammar, Jane?” Anne asked
Anne asked Jane what she
15 “If I'd had my mobile yesterday, I could have contacted you,” Matthew said
Matthew said if he
16 “If I were you, I'd stop smoking,” she said to her brother
She advised _
17 “If the baby is a girl what will they call her?” he wondered
He wondered what _
18 “If I don't practise my English I won't get any better,” she said
She said if she _
19 “I'd have been in bad trouble if Jane hadn't helped me,” he said
He said he
20 “If the door is clocked what shall I do?” she asked
She asked what she _
VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA
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is suitable for your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, etc If you are a yoga beginner, Hatha Yoga, which focuses on basic postures at a comfortable pace, would be great for you If you want to increase strength through using more of your own body’s resistance, Power Yoga may be right for you Whether you prefer you’re at home, in a private session, watching a DVD or at a studio or gym, there are a huge variety of options available to suit your goals and needs
Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga During your first class, you probably won’t be able to notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly
impossible poses is built to reinforce the muscles around the spine , the very center of your body, which is the core from which everything else operates When the core is working properly, posture
is improved, thus alleviating back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Strong muscles do more than look good They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at the expense of flexibility
Yoga gets your blood flowing More specifically, the relaxation exercises you learn in yoga can help your circulation, especially in your hands and feet Yoga also gets more oxygen to your cells, which function better as a result Twisting poses are thought to wring out venous blood from internal organs and allow oxygenated blood to flow in once the twist is released
Many studies found that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to greater levels of happiness and better immune function
1 Yoga is a very convenient type of exercise because _
A we can watch a DVD at a studio or gym and follow it
B we can choose a yoga style that is suitable for our lifestyle
C we can choose Hatha Yoga to focus on basic postures or to increase strength
D there are a huge variety of options available for our private session
2 According to yoga’s principles, the spine is of great importance because
A when the spine is working properly, postures will become possible
B seemingly impossible poses will become possible
C it is the center of your body , from which other muscles operate
D we can avoid back, shoulder, and neck pain
3 In order to build strong muscles,
A we build strength with high expenses at the gym
B we don’t pay any attention to our appearance
C we should reinforce the muscles around the spine
D we can have strength with flexibility through yoga
4 Yoga can improve our circulation because _
A it helps to provide more oxygen to cells or internal organs
B it helps us to perform twisting poses more easily
C we can have more relaxation exercises
D it helps to provide more blood to internal organs than others
5 The word “ alleviating” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
VIII Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Foot massage has been (1) _in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (2)
Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (3) and glands These points are located
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Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (5) good health
Due to urban (6) , most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage This in turn will help (7) _oxygen
to the body’s cells, which is (8) for overall health
Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (9) and mental health
One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even
(10) pain in the ankles or the heels
6 A lifetime B lifestyles C life expectancy D life story
7 A transform B transfer C transport D transmit
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Unit 10 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND LONGEVITY- PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A sugar B consume C trans-fat D obesity
2 A vitamin B mineral C diet D fitness
3 A medicine B remedy C exercise D obesity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions
4 A prevent B injure C sugar D fitness
5 A healthy B consume C diet D headache
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
6 Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal diseases.
A susceptible B vulnerable C allowed D resistant
7 This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system
A decrease B reduce C increase D maintain
8 Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.
Trang 6A Living standard B Longevity C Life skills D Lifeline
9 Here are some principles for people to stick to if they want to stay healthy
A rules B principals C laws D duties
10 We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly
A store B purchase C buy D eat
11 There are several ways to exercise and stay healthy
A apply B exploit C keep fit D operate
12 We should take prescription medicine only when other methods fail.
A decline B not succeed C break D fall
13 If you take this medicine, you will recover quickly.
A get well B get on C get up D get in
14 The doctor warned his patient not to take too much sugar.
A shouted B threatened C punished D cautioned
15 In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals.
A take-off B take-away C consumption D digestion
16 Too much fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease
A being underweight B being overweight C malnutrition D fitness
17 A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is practising meditation
A reduce B relax C repeat D require
18 People can fight infection more easily if they have an adequate diet.
A injection B disease C hygiene D each other
19 We should drink a lot of water to prevent water loss
A boost B stimulate C avoid D trigger
20 In order to avoid sunburn, many people wear protecting clothes when they go out.
A continue B encourage C facilitate D block
21 Remember to wash your face twice a day with warm water and mild soap to remove dirt.
A light B destructive C strong D protective
22 Squeezing pimples can lead to swelling, redness, and infection.
A falling B declining C shrinking D becoming bigger
23 Eating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables provides you with vitamins and nutrients
A broad B narrow C limited D certain
24 She gave us some tips for keeping our skin healthy and preventing common skin problems.
A particular B normal C infrequent D accepted
25 Having healthy skin is especially essential to women to maintain their beauty.
A trivial B meaningless C vital D contributory
26 If you stare at a computer screen for too long, it may damage your eyesight.
peep
А B look C glance D gaze
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
27 You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice.
A remaining B declining C developing D shrinking
28 Stretching will relax your muscles and prevent any damage to your joints.
A allow B avoid C limit D protest
29 When you walk, don't look at your feet This will slow you down and cause back pain
A result in B result from C lead to D activate
30 After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my
obesity A denial B approval C refusal D rebuttal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
31 Peter explained to us that if Ann called him back, he'll arrange an appointment for her
A B C D
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33 My grandmother keeps to tell us that if we catch a cold, we should try natural remedies before taking
any medicine
D
34 John told me that if he were rich, he'd donate money for charity
A B C D
35 Mira's father said that she would recover quickly if she follows the doctor's advice
36 Khanh's father promised buying her a pair of Nike shoes if she passed her English test
37 Lan's mother reminded her to turn off the lights before leaving a house
38 The doctor advise him not to exercise too hard because it was not good for his heart
A B C D
39 Mai invited me spend my summer holidays on her grandparents' farm
A B C D
40 Jack's father advised him not eating fast food every day
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
41 Hoa reminded Lan some groceries on the way home
A buying B to buying C buy D to buy
42 My friend suggested on a yoga course to lose weight
A enrolled B enroll C enrolling D to enroll
43 Tom and Ken admitted to submit the assignments the day before
A to forget B to forgetting C forget D forgot
44 The mother told her two daughters too much fast food
A not to eat B to not eat C to eat not D not eat
45 The doctor said to Mr Black that if he ate lots of fatty food, he increase his chance of developing heart disease
A will be B will C would be D would
46 My yoga instructor asked me to close my eyes, breathe slowly and deeply, and about my problems A not thinking B to think not C not to think D not think
47 The patient admitted his doctor's advice
A to not follow B not to following C to follow not D to following not
48 Le's friend suggested some games to relax because they had studied for three hours
A playing B play C to play D played
49 Nam's mother advised some ginger tea if he wants to feel better
A to him drink B to drink him C him drink D him to drink
50 Lan said that if I wanted to try natural remedies, I find useful information on the Internet
A will B can C could D am able to
51 Huong told me that if she strong tea, she usually starts feeling dizzy
A drank B drinks C will drink D has drunk
52 Lan's doctor advised a yoga class to relieve stress
A her taking B her take C to take her D her to take
53 Kim's father reminded to his fitness class
A to him going B him go C him to go D he goes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of healthy lifestyle and longevity
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A I think keeping fit is necessary for everyone
B As far as I know, more and more people exercise to keep fit
C Fitness centres are mushrooming
D I just do morning exercise and maintain a balanced diet
55 Lan: Do you think it's important for young people to keep fit? Nam:
A Why do they need to keep fit?
B It's very important for old-aged people to have a healthy lifestyle
C I do think so As the main labour force of the country, they must be strong
D It doesn't cost much to work out in the gym these days
56 Nam: Do you do any sports ? Lan:
A More and more people are talking about sports events these days
B I used to, but now I don't I'm too busy
C There are different types of sports
D Sportsmen should be highly paid
57 Lan: What do people do to keep fit? Nam:
A Everyone wants to keep fit these days
B So many people do harm to their health by smoking or drinking
C They combine exercising and having a balanced diet
D Not many people can afford to eat healthily
58 Nam: Do young people you know get enough exercise? Lan:
A Not really They are a little bit lazy B Getting enough exercise is very important
C They tend to eat too much junk food D Fast food is the young people's favourite food
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape This is due in part (59) their diet, which is often high in sugars and fats Another (60) is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing (61) the television, instead of doing something to keep (62) fit Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us( 63) spending as much time as we should on staying in shape
Long hours at school and work don't (64) much time for healthy eating Convenience food, such as (65) meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often (66) Fast food and takeaways are also (67) for many health problems
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of (68) is essential This can be anything from gentle forms of yoga (69) body building Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop (70) problems is something that all of us should consider, young and old If you don't practise any form of exercise now, it is for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
59 A of B to C in D at
60 A reason B effect C result D consequence
62 A them B themselves C us D ourselves
63 A from B against C about D with
64 A take B leave C spend D waste
65 A freeze B freezing C frozen D unfrozen
66 A health care B healthful C healthy D unhealthy
67 A responsive B reacted C responsible D irresponsible
68 A exercises B exercise C homework D housework
69 A to B but C and D with
70 A healthy B unhealthy C health care D health
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Trang 9Super Size Me is a 2004 film by Morgan Spurlock, in which he documents his experiment to eat only McDonald's fast food three times a day, every day, for thirty days
Spurlock made himself a short list of rules for the experiment, including an obligation to eat
all of the three meals he ordered He also had to ‘Super Size’, which means accepting a giant portion
every time the option was offered to him He ended up vomiting after the first Super Size meal he finished, after taking nearly twenty minutes to consume it
After five days Spurlock put on almost 5kg, and he soon found himself feeling depressed, with
no energy The only thing that got rid of his headaches and made him feel better was another McDonald's meal, so his doctors told him he was addicted More seriously, around day twenty, he started experiencing heart palpitations and one of the doctors detected liver problems However, in spite of his doctor's advice, Spurlock continued to the end of the month and achieved a total weight gain of 11kg His body mass index also increased from a healthy 23.2 to an overweight 27
It took Spurlock fifteen months to recover from his experiment and return to his original
weight, but the film also had a wider impact Just after its showing in 2004, McDonald's phased out
the Super Size option and healthier options like salads appeared on the menu Unfortunately, McDonald's denied the connection between the film and the changes, but it is interesting to note how closely they coincided with the release of the film
71 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A An experiment with McDonald's fast food B Putting on weight due to eating fast food
C Connection between fast food and heart diseases D How fast food trigger liver damage
72 Which of the following is TRUE about Morgan Spurlock?
A He had to eat Super Size meal once a week
B He had to eat Super Size meal twice a day
C He had to eat Super Size meal three times a week
D He had to consume Super Size for three meals a day
73 In paragraph 2, the word "giant” is closest in meaning to _.
A light B balanced C big D healthy
74 Which of the following could get rid of Spurlock's headaches?
A salad B a McDonald's meal C a pain killer D nothing
75 According to the passage, all of the following are the results of the experiment EXCEPT _
A Spurlock put on weight B the experiment affected his heart
C the experiment affected his liver D he became fairly relaxed and energetic
76 The word “its” in paragraph 4 refers to _.
A McDonald's B the experiment C the film Super Size Me D the menu
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
77 ‘I'll buy you a new bicycle if you stop eating junk food,' said Lam's mother.
A Lam's mother promised to buy him a new bicycle if he stopped eating junk food
B Lam's mother promises to buy him a new bicycle if he stops eating junk food
C Lam's mother will promise to buy him a new bicycle if he stops eating junk food
D Lam's mother had promised to buy him a new bicycle if he stopped eating junk food
78 'You will boost your immune system if you exercise regularly,' said Tam.
A Tam says that we'll boost our immune system if we exercised regularly
B Tam said that we'd boost our immune system if we exercised regularly
C Tam said that we'll boost our immune system if we exercised regularly
D Tam said that we boost our immune system if we exercised regularly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
79 People want to keep fit Many people take up sports.
A Many people take up sports so as to keep fit B Many people want to keep fit so as to take up sports
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D Although people want to keep fit, they take up sports
80 I want to stay healthy I try to eat lots of fruit.
A Although I try to eat lots of fruit, I stay healthy B I stay healthy though I eat lots of fruit
C I try to eat lots of fruit in order to stay healthy D I eat lots of fruit, but I stay healthy
81 I didn't want to catch a cold I wore a warm coat and a scarf.
A I wore a warm coat and a scarf though I didn't want to catch a cold
B I wore a warm coat and a scarf, so I didn't want to catch a cold
C I wore a warm coat and a scarf, but I didn't want to catch a cold
D I wore a warm coat and a scarf in order not to catch a cold
Unit 10 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND LONGEVITY- PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
4 A infectious B essential C precaution D properly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
6 The increase in life expectancy can be attributed to health lifestyle, better nutrition, and
advances in medical science and technology
7 Mass media have helped to raise people's awareness of lifestyle choices
8 John Keith has been a fitness instructor for more than ten years
A practitioner B trainer C learner D intern
9 Here are some precautions for us to take when doing different types of physical activities
A safety measures B safety levels C safety rules D safety factors
10 If you do workout outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a
lot of fluid.
A liquid B vitamins C minerals D nutrients
11 Losing a lot of fluid can lead to heat stroke.
A result from B result in C originate D be due to
12 You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pause regularly to drink more.
A break up B break down C break off D break in
13 You should also exercise early in the morning when it's not too hot.
A have a rest B do housework C do homework D work out
14 Make sure you have warmed up your body by stretching or jumping before swimming
A exercised B put on warm clothes C had a warm bath D rested
15 If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious injury or death
16 If yoga is not done properly, it can do more harm than good.
A socially accepted B morally accepted C correctly D easily
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
17 I found a website advertising an effective way to lose weight in one month