Unit 10 Healthy lifestyle and longevity A PHONETICS I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A studies B business C functions D numbers 2 A nurse B films C stops D coughs 3[.]
Trang 1Unit 10: Healthy lifestyle and longevity
A PHONETICS
I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1 A studies B business C functions D numbers
2 A nurse B films C stops D coughs
3 A language B program C England D applicant
4 A English B French C American D Celtic
5 A China B Latin C skin D pronunciation
II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
1 A happen B visit C travel D develop
2 A offer B listen C precede D follow
3 A interview B appropriate C employ D describe
4 A support B fascinate C accept D believe
5 A inform B appeal C attempt D hesitate
B VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR
I Use the words given in the box to complete the sentences
anti-ageing anti-acne prescription immune nutritious expectancy meditation healthy sugar - free stress - free
1 My doctor said that these natural remedies can boost my system
2 One of the main responsibilities of a dietitian is to promote and balanced diets
3 drinks are better for your teeth and general health
4 In addition to a nutritious diet, a _ lifestyle can boost your health and increase your life expectancy
5 The development of effective medicines has contributed to the increase in the average life _ in some countries
6 An hour of can help you to relieve your stress
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8 Home-made _ masks based on fruits are completely natural and
inexpensive
9 Doctors should use more legible handwriting when giving _
10 Some people believe that keeping a diary of daily activities is one simple way
to help you to stay _
II Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences
1 Antibacterial / Meditation takes many forms, but its core is the ability to
control the mind and quieten it down
2 Learning is the most fundamental brain workout / cholesterol-free - and the
more you do it, the more you'll benefit
3 Research for more recent periods shows a surprising and continuing
improvement in life expectancy / oil-free among those aged 80 or above
4 Many individuals through the ages realised there was a very important link
between health, exercise, fitness, meditation, intelligence and longevity / anti-glare
5 A research suggests that Tai Chi may also slow ageing / fat-free by boosting a
certain type of stem cell
6 Bird's nest soup brings overall benefit to the immune system / alcohol-free and
it gives you glowing skin
7 Widespread gardening provides an opportunity for exercise, sunlight and
nutritious / consumption food for people in Okinawa, Japan
8 The first step in boosting / continuing Nagano's life span was a campaign to
reduce salt consumption and promote a healthier diet and lifestyle
III Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form the word
that fits in the gap in the same line
1 In the United States, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of fat in a _, it can be labeled fat-free (SERVE)
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3 It's all about their diet and that people in the Longevity Hot Spots have already found the secrets of the anti-ageing process (LIFE)
4 Men should drink no more than four units in any one day and have at _ two alcohol-free days a week (LESS)
5 Studies have shown that our overuse of _ ingredients has helped to create new resistant bacteria (BACTERIAL)
6 Although it's impossible to control all the factors involving your skin, you can take measures to reduce the problem with the anti-glare at home (TREAT)
7 After rinsing your face, if your face feels dry, apply a(n) oil-free (MOISTURE)
8 Perhaps the key to a stress-free is not to remove the cause of the stress, but rather to improve one's response to stress (EXIST)
9 Kidney beans, almonds, sunflower seeds and walnuts are all ,
cholesterol-free sources of protein, fiber and magnesium (EXCELLENTLY)
10 Sugar-free foods can be helpful if you have diabetes and it is best to support overall wellness and blood sugar (REGULAR)
IV Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
1 She's going to the photographer's
A that her photograph be taken B to have her photograph taking
C to have her photograph taken D to have taken her photograph
2 The director has promised that finds a solution to this particular problem will be well awarded
A who B the one C whoever D anyone
3 In order to avoid bad eating habits, you'll have to replace unhealthy fat with more food
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4 If you're tired, even if you feel that you need to get more done, give yourself to sleep
A request B requirement C permission D permit
5 Bahrain's closed up 10.09 points today at 2160.09
A stockbroker B stock index
C stock exchange D stock option
6 The student failed to meet the necessary for admission to the course
A fulfillments B qualities C aptitudes D requirements
7 cholesterol is a byproduct of the fat that are found in animal-based foods like eggs, dairy products and meat
8 After , people feel more refreshed and alert
A meditation B attention C determination D prescription
9 Come and see me when you your report
A finish B finished C will finish D had finished
10 my great surprise, almost everyone agreed him
A For - to B At - from C To - with D In - of
11 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
12 Make sure the for your glasses or contact lens is up-to-date and adequate for computer use
A medicine B prescription C size D introduction
13 By cutting down trees we the natural habitat of birds and animals
14 The doctor has advised less coffee
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15 Whole grains are high in fiber and contain a variety of that support
healthy blood sugar levels
A nutrition B nutrients C nutritionists D nutritious
16 Good , controlling calorie intake and physical activity are the only way to maintain a healthy weight
A nutrient B nutrition C malnutrition D nutritionists
17 The High Street is so narrow that the council have decided to it
A extend B widen C increase D lengthen
18 I'm very glad to hear that you share my in Spanish music
A enjoyment B listening C interest D liking
19 My own for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot through the grass
A routine B treatment C medicine D prescription
20 The university graduates one of the highest percentages of registered dieticians and in the world
A nutrition B nutritious C nutrients D nutritionists
C READING
I Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space
reach emphasis fraction traits adding
purpose active socializing almost lifestyle
HIGHEST LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE WORLD
Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1) _ lives past the age of 100 A blue zone is
considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth
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of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007 Only one of the blue zone is located in the United States It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California
discovered they suffered from a (3) of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) zero dementia - loss of memory
What's their secret formula for (5) _ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation If you adopt the right (6) _, they concluded the other 70% can be up to us
Other (7) _ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8) , strong (9) _ on family, a fresh natural plant based diet, very little red meat and daily exercise Leading their lives with a sense
of (10) _ was a big factor It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning,
II Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage
In China, it is believed that tai chi can delay ageing and prolong life,
increase flexibility, strengthen muscles and tendons, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, high blood (1) , arthritis, skin diseases, depression, cancer, and many other (2)
(3) of the research on tai chi has been done in older individuals in the area of balance and fall prevention This area of (4) is important because
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In a similar tai chi study of older adults, 54% of the subjects who practised tai chi attributed their improved (7) of confidence to improved balance One study looked at adults in their 60s and 70s who practised tai chi three times a week for 12 weeks (60-minute classes) After (8) six weeks, statistically significant improvements were observed in balance, muscular strength, endurance, and
flexibility measures Improvements in each of these areas increased (9) after another 12 weeks
The demands of living are stressful for adults of all ages Although one cannot directly point to studies showing a reduction in stress from practising tai chi, the breathing, movement, and mental concentration required of individuals who practise tai chi may be just the distraction you need from your hectic (10)
1 A pressure B ceremony C request D telling
2 A bride B regulations C diseases D notes
3 A Almost B Most C The most D Mostly
4 A research B boxe C present D war
6 A respect B coordination C stopping D refusal
7 A sense B common C marriage D divorce
9 A father B further C farthest D more
10 A troubles B problems C lifestyle D rounds
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Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to
develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others,
however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's ability to do well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child's intelligence and ability are developed
However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child's family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is,
as this does not affect intelligence
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be
developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years'
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- Marry an intelligent person
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents
- Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard
- Encourage children to play, for example, playing with musical instruments
is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician
Question 1: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires
A an expensive education B good musical instruments
C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents
Question 2: The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A other people B other scientists C other children D other geniuses
Question 3: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found
that
A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D different twins generally have different levels of ability
Question 4: Scientists chose twins for their study because
A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C they have the same economic background and hence the same
opportunities
D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 5: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their
development?
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B They practice playing their instruments for many years
C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
Question 6: The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and
fuel." in the passage means that in order to become a genius
A you need to have good health and good nourishment
B you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 7: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/her parents
B to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and
development
C studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
D educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D WRITING
I Change the following sentences to Indirect speech
1 Mark said, "I went camping 5 days ago."
2 "If Brain doesn't train harder, I won't select him for the team" said the manager
3 "Our correspondent in Paris sent this report some days ago" said the editor in-chief
4 "How long have you been waiting here?" the girl asked me
5 "Do not write on the wall" said the teacher to the boys
6 “Take your place in the queue" the nurse said to the old man
7 "How many jobs have you had since you left school?" the interviewer asked Jack