Questions 1-5
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer?
Write
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
1 The possible impact of a sedentary lifestyle on the way children perform in the
classroom is very worrying.
2 It is only recently that people have discovered exercise is more beneficial for you
when you put more effort into it.
3 It is unclear what Dr Aric Sigman thinks schools and parents should do.
4 There are probably a lot of people who disbelieve Dr Sigman’s theory.
5 Researchers were surprised to discover a link between levels of fitness in Swedish
teenagers and their IQ
Questions 6-10
Complete the summary using the list of words, A–I, below.
Dr Sigman believes that when children do physical exercise, they experience less
6……………………... as a result of a chemical change caused by increased blood and
oxygen flow to the brain. Other researchers, such as Professor Art Kramer, think there
is 7……………………... that some parts of the brain become bigger, and fit children are
better than unfit children at doing complicated 8……………………... that require mental
thought. Among other things, these scientific 9……………………... could be used to
benefit the 10……………………... when it comes to fighting memory loss and keeping
the skills that allow them to solve problems.
A ancients D elderly G performances
B anxiety E exercises H possibility
C discoveries F anger I proof
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
11 Which of the following is true, according to Professor Art Kramer?
A People become less active as they grow older.
B Exercising is an effective way of preventing diseases like diabetes.
C One particular type of exercise is more effective than others.
D When exercising, you should take short breaks during the exercise period.
12 What did Professor Kramer’s neuroimaging work show?
A Exercising physically alters the brain.
B Unfit people have poor memories.
C A particular part of the brain becomes more active during exercise
D Exercise can reduce ageing of the brain for up to two years.
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13 What does doing this refer to in the final paragraph?
A changing the kinds of wood we eat
B eating no more than 500 calories a day
C eating foods that are high in protein
D eating less on certain days
