X.  Read the text, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

     These are some easy habits that help you stay healthy and live longer.

     Go for a jog

     Exercise is key to good health. Aerobic activity, like running, is crucial for getting your blood pumping and your heart working. A recent study showed that people who run have 25 to 40 per cent reduced risk of early death, and live about three years longer.

     Get more sun - but not too much

     The “sunshine vitamin” – vitamin D, that is – has been shown to fight to disease, improve bone health, and prevent depression. Concerns over skin cancer are well-founded, and sunblock is generally a good idea. But getting 15 to 30 minutes of sun exposure a day should be adequate for vitamin D production.

     Stress less

     The impact of stress on our overall health is huge, so reducing stress is one way to lower our risk of many deadly diseases.

     Eat more fruits and veggies

     If you want to live longer, eat more fruits and vegetables. The vitamins, minerals, and most importantly, the fibre help control satiety so you do not need to eat much of the animal foods. High fibre diets promote lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancers such as colon cancer.

1.  One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy is to exercise.

2.  Vitamin D comes from the sun.

3.  Getting too much sun can be harmful.

4.  Stress doesn’t impact on your health.

5.  Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and fibre.

6.  A high fibre diet can cause heart disease and colon cancer.

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TEST YOURSELVES

I.                Choose the word which best fits each gap.

     Breakfast is the (1) ______ important meal of the day. It provides the nutrients your body needs for good health, the calories it needs for (2) ______ and helps to maintain your blood sugar level. Studies have shown that people who don’t have breakfast have a low blood sugar level and are often slow, tired, hungry and (3) ______ to concentrate. Surprisingly, breakfast actually plays a part in weight control. It's easier to (4) ______ weight if you eat in the morning rather than later in the day. Dividing the day’s calories (5) ______ three meals helps take off weight more efficiently than (6) ______ breakfast and having two larger meals a day does.

1.  a. healthy               b. tasty                   c. main                   d. most

2.  a. strenght              b. power                c. energy                d. effort

3.  a. able                    b. enable                c. unable                d. capable

4.  a. lose                    b. put                     c. gain                    d. drop

5.  a. in                       b. into                    c. up                      d. for

6.  a. skipping             b. making               c. buying               d. serving

II.  Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

     The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

     ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

     ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

     ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

     ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

     ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

     ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.  According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for .

     a. its beauty           b. its centenarians  c. its subtropical climate        d. its cuisine

2.  The people of Okinawa _______.

     a. cook very well                                  b. eat a lot of meat

     c. have an unhealthy diet                     d. have the longest lifespan

3.  Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

     a. They eat what they fish and grow.    b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

     c. They do exercise regularly.              d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.  A centenarian is a person who _______.

     a. is 100 years old                                b. is almost 100 years old

     c. is 100 years old or more                   d. is 100 years old or less

5.  The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

     a. they have healthy diets and living habits.        b. they walk as much as they can.

     c. they love gardening and going fishing. d. they only eat fruit and vegetables.