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PRACTICE TEST.
Ex 1. Circle 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. healthy B. fitness C. strength D. mental
2. A. health B. enthusiasm C. strength D. without
3. A. muscle B. suffer C. yoghurt D. instruct
4. A. fresh B. diet C. flesh D. exercise
5. A. yoga B. fatty C. balance D. habit
6. A. changed B. stayed C. happened D. stopped
Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following questions.
7. A. healthy B. problem C. mental D. amount
8. A. device B. treatment C. muscle D. movement
9. A. replace B. proper C. instruct D. routine
10. A. accept B. contain C. return D. treadmill
11. A. regular B. energy C. position D. diagram
12. A. infectious B. attention C. position D. demonstrate
Ex 2. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
13. While we were having dinner at a restaurant someone came to the house and __________this note.
A. left B. had left C. was left D. was leaving
14. She said she met you once at the Hilton last year. __________ since then?
A. Have you met her B. Did you meet her C. Were you met her D. Had you met her
15. “How’s Peter doing?” “I don’t know. I __________ from him for months.”
A. have to hear B. haven’t heard C. didn’t hear D. don’t hear
16. Their children __________ lots of new friends since they __________ to that town.
A. have made - moved B. were making - have moved
C. made - are moving D. made - have been moving
17. There __________ great changes in our village in the past few years.
A. have been B. had been C. was D. has been
18. The noise from the trains __________ me terribly last night.
A. was annoyed B. annoyed C. has annoyed D. had annoyed
19. After he had finished his English course, he __________ to England to continue his study.
A. goes B. went C. has gone D. was going
20. When I __________ to visit her last night, she was having a bath.
A. was coming B. came C. has come D. had come
21. John __________ in the same house since he left school.
A. lived B. had lived C. was living D. has lived
22. I had prepared dinner before I __________ to work.
A. went B. was going C. had gone D. is going
23. When she came into the hall, she __________ her arms to the audience, smiled and bowed deeply.
A. opened B. had opened C. was opening D. is opening
24. I have never played badminton before. This is the first time I __________ to play it.
A. try B. tried C. have tried D. am trying
25. When her husband was in the army, Mary __________ to him twice a week
A. was writing B. wrote C. was written D. writes
26. Since Tom __________, I have heard nothing from him.
A. had left B. left C. has left D. was left
27. These are the highest words of praise they __________ from the old man.
A. ever heard B. have ever had C. had ever had D. will have ever heard
Ex 3. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
28. Don't forget to drink lots of water and stay __________ with plenty of exercise.
A. inactive B. active C. awake D. still
29. If you want to have a long, healthy life, you need to exercise to have a good level of ___________
A. intelligence B. activities C. weight D. fitness
30. It's also important to eat a ___________ diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and protein

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A. balanced B. unhealthy C. poor D. strict

31. Early morning sleep helps us prepare our mind which helps us manage our feelings and avoid ________ too
stresseD.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. got
32. I prefer fruits and vegetables ___________ fast food and junk food
A. of B. for C. than D. to
33. Just 15 minutes of daily ___________ can add three more years of life
A. smoking B. reading C. routines D. exercise
34. However, you shouldn't drink coffee and green tea too much ___________ they can make it harder for you to
sleep.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
35. She got enough sleep last night, so today she is full of ___________
A. exercise B. energy C. injuries D. stress
36. We spent a lot of time _________, doing the gardening and walking in the parks
A. cooked B. cook C. cooking D. to cook
37. The office has a gym for those who like to ________ exercise in their lunch hour.
A. take B. put C. make D. give
38. The key __________ a healthy body is diet and exercise
A. for B. with C. to D. by
39. We should __________ healthy by eating well and exercising regularly.
A. sound B. seem C. look D. stay
40. __________ fruit and vegetables form an important part of a healthy diet
A. Raw B. Fresh C. Frozen D. Cooked
41. We ____________ our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence.
A. celebrated B. memorized C. remembered D. organized
42. This exercise is designed to build the shoulder and back ________
A. skin B. bones C. flesh D. muscles
43. Increasing numbers of children are ___________ from mental health problems due to bad habits
A. suffering B. recovering C. harming D. improving
44. _______ attention to your diet, exercise, sleep, and happiness, and you'll find yourself enjoying your 100th
birthday!
A. Put B. Take C. Pay D. Attract
45. Start following these five habits to add years to your life ___________.
A. expect B. expectant C. expectation D. expectancy
46. Put away your electronic ___________, turn off the TV, and chill out on your bed or the sofa for 10-15 minutes
before you try to go to sleep.
A. mails B. books C. devices D. appliances
47. Coffee and green tea can help ___________ your risk of early death by 20 to 30%.
A. promote B. reduce C. examine D. increase
48. I believe you need to decide if you want to focus on ___________ weights or improving your heart health
A. lifting B. putting C. taking D. pulling
49. The doctor have just ___________ the patients and fortunately the treatment is working
A. discharged B. suffered C. examined D. operated
50. 30 minutes is enough time to use social media because the screens of electronic devices _______ blue lights
A. give up B. give off C. take in D. take up
51. I don’t cook well, so I just whip up some easy Vietnamese _______, such as: spring rolls or fried rice
A. minerals B. nutritions C. recipes D. ingredients
52. I usually cook some simple Vietnamese dishes, whose ___________ are meat, onion, pepper, salt and sugar.
A. minerals B. nutritions C. recipes D. ingredients
53. I think we need to eat a balanced diet because junk food has a lot of fat, which is harmful ___________ our
health.
A. for B. with C. to D. by
54. The last century's advances such as the discovery of ____________and vaccines have contributed to longer
life.
A. antibiotics B. natural remedies C. traditional therapies D. acupressure

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55. While smoking and fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity, doing regular ___________
activity can help people have a good shape.
A. mental B. physical C. daily D. extracurricular
56. Sneezing is the most common way of spreading an ________.
A. ignorance B. ache C. injury D. infection
57. All food products should carry a list of ________ on the packet.
A. areas B. parts C. ingredients D. chemicals
58. The supermarket chain has promised to ________ on packaging.
A. cut down B. cut off C. cut into D. cut by
59. The coronavirus is so _______ that all citizens in this city contract it.
A. infection B. infected C. infectious D. infect
60. It’s not easy to give up_________. My uncle has tried_________ it lots of times without success.
A. smoke/ to do B. to smoke/ doing C. smoking/ to do D. smoking/ doing
61. Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight ________ cancer.
A. against B. on C. to D. about
62. You could see he was allergic ________ housework.
A. by B. with C. to D. of
63. She was very pleased ________ her exam results.
A. on B. for C. with D. to
64. A lot of people nowadays have become addicted ________ the internet.
A. to B. at C. for D. on
65. The animals had died ________ starvation.
A. on B. for C. of D. to
66. She spent many weeks in hospital recovering ________ her injuries.
A. from B. on C. to D. with
67. They’re upset that you didn’t call, but they’ll ________ it.
A. get off B. get over C. get up D. get on
68. This bacon smells a bit funny - do you think it's ________?
A. cut off B. gone up C. gone off D. cut into
69. She looks like she's ________ weight.
A. put up B. put down C. put off D. put on
Ex 4. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
70. Old people have an active lifestyle and are cared for by their families
A. independent B. simple C. energetic D. passive
71. You will become unhealthy if you eat too many snacks.
A. harmful B. nutritious C. sick D. injured
72. Men often gather in the street and laugh with each other. This reduces their stress and risk of heart
diseases.
A. cut down on B. go down C. go up D. give up
73. The balance between work and life helps people to protect themselves from the negative effects of stress
A. reasons B. impacts C. causes D. symptoms
74. Eating more fruits and vegetables, but less fatty foods can reduce the risk of serious diseases
A. symptoms B. problems C. treatments D. ailments
75. Research shows that the food we eat can affect longevity.
A. health B. protection C. length D. life span
76. We should consume healthy food such as brown rice, fresh fruit and vegetables. We should also eat more
fish and less red meat.
A. use B. eat C. purchase D. sell
77. In the 21st century, scientists continue to look for new ways to treat serious diseases and slow down the
ageing process.
A. prevent B. protect C. cure D. eliminate
78. The local government has organised routine health check-ups, created hundreds of walking trails for
residents to exercise, and built hot springs for local people to recover from ill health.
A. get over B. give off C. give up D. go over
79. We should do exercise frequently and eat more fruits and vegetables to stay healthy

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A. rarely B. daily C. regularly D. immediately

80. I read an article on the Internet, which claimed you could increase your life expectancy if you ate brown
rice, fruit and vegetables
A. health B. protection C. length D. longevity
81. No effective treatment exists for this highly infectious disease
A. cure B. problems C. method D. symptom
82. The doctor examined her carefully but could find nothing wrong.
A. treated B. checked C. operated D. diagnosed
83. Please pay attention to what I'm about to tell you.
A. take note of B. take advantage of C. concentrate on D. make use of
84. Avoid bad habits such as drinking too much coffee or teas. Furthermore, you should do more exercise
A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. For example
85. The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed
A. plants B. animals C. creatures D. immediately
86. An infectious disease can be passed easily from one person to another, especially through air or water
A. serious B. contagious C. mental D. common
87. He died after suffering from a serious illness.
A. severe B. common C. communicable D. curable
88. You ought to give up smoking to protect your health
A. suffer B. reduce C. stop D. prevent
89. I noticed that you was looking a little under the weather. You coughed a lot
A. sleepy B. unhappy C. healthy D. ill
90. She gave us some tips for keeping our skin healthy and preventing common skin problems.
A. particular B. normal C. infrequent D. accepted
91. 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
92. Lack of sleep can lead to many health problems. We should sleep seven to eight hours a night.
A. prevent B. solve C. result from D. cause
Ex 5. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
93. Spending more time outdoors can boost the body's strength and ability to function well
A. power B. health C. weakness D. injury
94. Getting enough sleep can reduce stress and improve your mood
A. decrease B. relieve C. ease D. increase
95. Stress may weaken your immune system
A. lengthen B. enlarge C. strengthen D. shorten
96. 30 minutes is enough time to use social media because the screens of electronic devices give off blue lights
A. release B. absorb C. emit D. discharge
97. Many of these treatments and new developments have the potential to prolong and improve the quality of
life.
A. strengthen B. lengthen C. shorten D. widen
98. Even a tiny amount of food may trigger an allergic reaction.
A. huge B. Therefore C. small D. For example
99. She looks like she's put on weight.
A. gain B. lose C. maintain D. dress
100. The new drug will be generally available from January.
A. in general B. practically C. mostly D. particularly
101. Most of us need to lead more balanced lives to be healthy and happy
A. blue B. ill C. down D. upset
102. I noticed that you was looking a little under the weather. You coughed a lot
A. as pale as a ghost B. green around the gills C. off color D. in the pink
Ex 6: Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA
Yoga is a healthy lifestyle. One of the benefits of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that is suitable for your
lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, etc. If you are a yoga beginner, Hatha Yoga, which

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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 touch your toes. But if you stick with it, you’ll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually,
seemingly impossible poses will become possible. Each of the yoga 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.
103. 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
104. 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
105. 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

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106. 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
107. The word “alleviating” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. keeping B. relieving C. worsening D. boosting
Ex 7: Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Everyone knows that exercise is good for the body and the mind. We all want to keep fit and look good, but
too many of us take (108) ___________ the wrong sport and quickly lose interest. So now fitness experts are
advising people to choose an activity that matches their character.
For instance, those (109)______________ like to be with other people often enjoy golf or squash, or playing for
a basketball, football or hockey team. (110) _____________, you may prefer to go jogging or swimming if you’re
happier on your own.
Do you like competition? Then try something like running, or a racket sport such as tennis. If, on the other
hand,(111) ________isn’t important to you, then activities like dancing can be an enjoyable (112)________ without
the need to show you’re better than everyone else.
Finally, think about whether you find it easy to make yourself do exercise. If so, sports like weight training
at home and cycling are fine. If not, book a skiing holiday, Taekwondo lessons, or a tennis court. You’re much
more likely to do something you’ve already paid for!
108. A down B out C in D up
109. A who B whose C which D what
110. A therefore B thus C however D while
111. A winners B winning C win D won
112. A challenge B victory C defeat D Score
Ex 8: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
America’s foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid
consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s
and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donalds and Burger
King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals
cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace _ gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run
as other countries imitated American cultural patterns.
By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and
vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to
their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices
borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional
French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the states wines,
California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining. 56. Fast foods such as
hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks ………
113. Fast foods such as
hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks ----------------------
A. are traditional meals of the US people.
B. are popular because of their nutritious values.
C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China
D. became popular with other European and Asian countries.
114. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word cuisine?
A. cooking B. style of cooking C. cookery D. cook
115. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Americas cuisine used to have an influence on many countries.
B. Fast foods became one of Americas strongest exports.
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D. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace are not common in the US.
116. Which of the following statements is true?
A. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the USA
B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables than they do now.
C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americas by the late 20th century.
D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter.
117.An innovative style of cooking was created in California
A. to attract more immigrants to the state.
B. and made the states wines well-known.
C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens.
D. by combining the local specialities with immigrants spices
Ex 9: Read the following passage and Circle 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 (118) ________their diet, which is
often high in sugars and fats. Another (119) ________is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing (120)
________the television, instead of doing something to keep (121) ________fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent
us (122) ________spending as much time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and work don't (123) ________much time for healthy eating. Convenience food, such as
(124) ________meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often (125) ________.. . Fast food and takeaways are
also (126) ________for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of (127) ________ is essential. This can be anything from
gentle forms of yoga (128) ________body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop (129)
________ 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!
118.A. of B. to C. in D. at
119. A. reason B. effect C. result D. consequence
120. A. in B. on C. to D. at
121. A. them B. themselves C. us D. ourselves
122. A. from B. against C. about D. with
123. A. take B. leave C. spend D. waste
124. A. freeze B. freezing C. frozen D. unfrozen
125. A. health care B. healthful C. healthy D. unhealthy
126. A. responsive B. reacted C. responsible D. irresponsible
127. A. exercises B. exercise C. homework D. housework
128. A. to B. but C. and D. with
129. A. healthy B. unhealthy C. health care D. health
Ex 10: Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Super 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
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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.
130.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
131.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
132.In paragraph 2, the word "giant” is closest in meaning to........
A. light B. balanced C. big D. healthy
133.Which of the following could get rid of Spurlock's headaches?
A. salad B. a McDonald's meal C. a pain killer D. nothing
134.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
135.The word "its” in paragraph 4 refers to.........
A. McDonald's B. the experiment C. the film Super Size Me D. the menu
Ex 11. Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of.
In 2002, several obese teenagers in the USA sued McDonald's, claiming that the company was responsible for
making them fat. They argued that McDonald's deliberately misled them into thinking that their
cheeseburgers and other products were healthy and nutritious food. They claimed that the company had not
warned them about the health problems that can result from eating too much salty, high-fat food and drinking
too many sugary drinks: diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The mother of one of the children, who at
the age of 15 weighed more than 180 kilograms, said in her statement: I always believed McDonald's was
healthy for my son.'
McDonald's rejected the claim that they were responsible for these teenagers’ health problems. ‘People don't
go to sleep thin and wake up obese,' said McDonald's lawyer, Brad Lerman. 'The understanding of what
hamburgers and French fries do has been with us for a long, long time,’ he added. The judge agreed, and
dismissed the case, saying: 'It is not the place of the law to protect people against their own excesses.' In other
words, if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food, they can't blame the company that sold it to them.
Other similar lawsuits against fast food companies in the USA have also failed. In 2005, the US House of
Representatives passed a bill which became known as the 'Cheeseburger Bill'.
It made it much harder for obese people to take legal action against the food industry. However, the bill has
not ended the arguments about responsibility. There is some scientific evidence to suggest that fast food is
addictive, and harmful too. So is selling fast food the same, in a way, as drug-dealing?
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Obesity - who is to blame? B. Is fast food addictive?
C. Is fast food really healthy? D. How to get rid of fast food
According to the obese teenagers in the USA who sued McDonald's, which of the following health
problems was NOT mentioned?
A. diabetes B. hypertension C. obesity D. heart disease
136.In paragraph 2, the word "rejected” is closest in meaning to........
A. accepted B. denied C. ignored D. agreed
137.In paragraph 2, the word "it" refers to........
A. law B. healthy food C. unhealthy food D. bill
138.What happens if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food?
A. The company will be responsible for their health problems.
B. They may get financial support from the company.
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C. They will surely succeed in lawsuits.

D. They can't force the company to be responsible for them.
117. Yoga can improve our circulation because _______.
E. it helps to provide more oxygen to cells or internal organs
F. it helps us to perform twisting poses more easily
G. we can have more relaxation exercises
H. it helps to provide more blood to internal organs than others
118. The word “alleviating” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
B. keeping B. relieving C. worsening D. boosting
Ex 7: Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Everyone knows that exercise is good for the body and the mind. We all want to keep fit and look good, but
too many of us take (108) ___________ the wrong sport and quickly lose interest. So now fitness experts are
advising people to choose an activity that matches their character.
For instance, those (109)______________ like to be with other people often enjoy golf or squash, or playing for
a basketball, football or hockey team. (110) _____________, you may prefer to go jogging or swimming if you’re
happier on your own.
Do you like competition? Then try something like running, or a racket sport such as tennis. If, on the other
hand,(111) ________isn’t important to you, then activities like dancing can be an enjoyable (112)________ without
the need to show you’re better than everyone else.
Finally, think about whether you find it easy to make yourself do exercise. If so, sports like weight training
at home and cycling are fine. If not, book a skiing holiday, Taekwondo lessons, or a tennis court. You’re much
more likely to do something you’ve already paid for!

119. A down B out C in D up

120. A who B whose C which D what
121. A therefore B thus C however D while
122. A winners B winning C win D won
123. A challenge B victory C defeat D Score
Ex 8: Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
America’s foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid
consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s
and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donalds and Burger
King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals
cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace _ gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run
as other countries imitated American cultural patterns.
By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and
vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to
their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices
borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional
French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the states wines,
California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining. 56. Fast foods such as
hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks ………
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124. Fast foods such as

hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks ----------------------
E. are traditional meals of the US people.
F. are popular because of their nutritious values.
G. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China
H. became popular with other European and Asian countries.
125. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word cuisine?
A. cooking B. style of cooking C. cookery D. cook
126. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
E. Americas cuisine used to have an influence on many countries.
F. Fast foods became one of Americas strongest exports.
G. Mc Donalds and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe.
H. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace are not common in the US.
127. Which of the following statements is true?
E. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the USA
F. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables than they do now.
G. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americas by the late 20th century.
H. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter.
117.An innovative style of cooking was created in California
E. to attract more immigrants to the state.
F. and made the states wines well-known.
G. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens.
H. by combining the local specialities with immigrants spices
Ex 9: Read the following passage and Circle 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 (118) ________their diet, which is
often high in sugars and fats. Another (119) ________is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing (120)
________the television, instead of doing something to keep (121) ________fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent
us (122) ________spending as much time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and work don't (123) ________much time for healthy eating. Convenience food, such as
(124) ________meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often (125) ________.. . Fast food and takeaways are
also (126) ________for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of (127) ________ is essential. This can be anything from
gentle forms of yoga (128) ________body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop (129)
________ 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!

118.A. of B. to C. in D. at
119. A. reason B. effect C. result D. consequence
120. A. in B. on C. to D. at
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121. A. them B. themselves C. us D. ourselves

122. A. from B. against C. about D. with
123. A. take B. leave C. spend D. waste
124. A. freeze B. freezing C. frozen D. unfrozen
125. A. health care B. healthful C. healthy D. unhealthy
126. A. responsive B. reacted C. responsible D. irresponsible
127. A. exercises B. exercise C. homework D. housework
128. A. to B. but C. and D. with
129. A. healthy B. unhealthy C. health care D. health
Ex 10: Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Super 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.

138.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

139.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
140.In paragraph 2, the word "giant” is closest in meaning to........
A. light B. balanced C. big D. healthy
141.Which of the following could get rid of Spurlock's headaches?
A. salad B. a McDonald's meal C. a pain killer D. nothing
142.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
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C. the experiment affected his liver D. he became fairly relaxed and energetic
143.The word "its” in paragraph 4 refers to.........
A. McDonald's B. the experiment C. the film Super Size Me D. the menu
Ex 11. Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of.
In 2002, several obese teenagers in the USA sued McDonald's, claiming that the company was responsible for
making them fat. They argued that McDonald's deliberately misled them into thinking that their
cheeseburgers and other products were healthy and nutritious food. They claimed that the company had not
warned them about the health problems that can result from eating too much salty, high-fat food and drinking
too many sugary drinks: diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The mother of one of the children, who at
the age of 15 weighed more than 180 kilograms, said in her statement: I always believed McDonald's was
healthy for my son.'
McDonald's rejected the claim that they were responsible for these teenagers’ health problems. ‘People don't
go to sleep thin and wake up obese,' said McDonald's lawyer, Brad Lerman. 'The understanding of what
hamburgers and French fries do has been with us for a long, long time,’ he added. The judge agreed, and
dismissed the case, saying: 'It is not the place of the law to protect people against their own excesses.' In other
words, if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food, they can't blame the company that sold it to them.
Other similar lawsuits against fast food companies in the USA have also failed. In 2005, the US House of
Representatives passed a bill which became known as the 'Cheeseburger Bill'.
It made it much harder for obese people to take legal action against the food industry. However, the bill has
not ended the arguments about responsibility. There is some scientific evidence to suggest that fast food is
addictive, and harmful too. So is selling fast food the same, in a way, as drug-dealing?

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Obesity - who is to blame? B. Is fast food addictive?
C. Is fast food really healthy? D. How to get rid of fast food
According to the obese teenagers in the USA who sued McDonald's, which of the following health
problems was NOT mentioned?
A. diabetes B. hypertension C. obesity D. heart disease
144.In paragraph 2, the word "rejected” is closest in meaning to........
A. accepted B. denied C. ignored D. agreed
145.In paragraph 2, the word "it" refers to........
A. law B. healthy food C. unhealthy food D. bill
138.What happens if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food?
A. The company will be responsible for their health problems.
B. They may get financial support from the company.
C. They will surely succeed in lawsuits.
D. They can't force the company to be responsible for them.

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