Good Health
Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state where
you are free from sickness. Despite this, there are many different opinions about how a
person can actually have good health. People used to only think of their health when
they were sick. But these days more and more people are taking measures to make
sure that they don't get sick in the first place. In this article I will describe a few of the
most common things that you can do to stay healthy.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But how much is enough?
Not everyone agrees on exactly how much people should exercise each day. Some
people think that doing simple things like cleaning the house are helpful. Other
people do heavy exercise everyday such as running or swimming. One
thing experts do agree on is that any kind of exercise is good for you.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like
vegetables and fruits should be eaten several times each day. It is also important to eat
foods high in fiber such as beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body
to digest the food you eat. It also helps your body in other ways such as decreasing the
chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and diabetes. Avoiding foods with a lot of
sugar, salt and fat is a good idea. Eating these kinds of foods can lead to a variety of
health problems. The main one being obesity. Obesity means having so much fat on your
body that you are risking your health.
In todays modern world, we all have some level of stress in our life. Different things
cause stress for different people. Money problems, work and relationships with other
people can all cause stress. It can also be caused by good things like getting married or
moving into a new house. The important thing to remember is that you can never
completely remove stress from your life. It will always be with you. Instead of trying
to remove stress, people need to be aware of what causes them stress and find ways to
reduce the impact that stress has on their lives.
There are several ways to fight against stress in your life. Exercise andsports are a great
way to reduce stress. Other activities like Tai Chi, yoga or taking a walk also help reduce
stress. Changing the way you think can also reduce stress. Try living for now, and don't
worry about the future.
The things I’ve just mentioned are only some of the ways that people can have good
health. Doing these simple things can help you to have a better life now and will lead to a
longer and happier life in the future.
Answer the questions
1. What is the main idea of the text?
1.
2. Tai Chi, Yoga and taking a walk are examples of
1.
3. Beans, grains, fruit and vegetables are examples of what?
1. ?
4. What is one cause of obesity?
1.
5. The word It refers to:
1.
6. In which order were these presented?
1.
7. Everyone agrees on how to have good health.
1. ? False
2. ? True
8. You must do difficult exercise for a long time everyday to be healthy.
1. ? True
2. ? False
9. To be healthy people have to stop all stress in their life.
1. ? False
2. ? True
10.Stress can be caused by good things.
1. ? True
2. ? False
11. Describe the following underlined words.
Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state
where you are free from sickness. Despite this, there are many different opinions
about how a person can actually have good health. People used to only think of
their health when they were sick. But these days more and more people are taking
measures to make sure that they don't get sick in the first place. In this article I will
describe a few of the most common things that you can do to stay healthy.
noun adjective aticles Present Future indefinite
continuous
12. Guess the tense of the following underlined sentences.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But how much is
enough? Not everyone agrees on exactly how much people should exercise
each day. Some people think that doing simple things like cleaning the house
are helpful. Other people do heavy exercise everyday such as running or
swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that any kind of exercise is good
for you
13.Find out the nouns mentioned in the following paragraph.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like
vegetables and fruits should be eaten several times each day. It is also important to eat
foods high in fiber such as beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body
to digest the food you eat. It also helps your body in other ways such as decreasing the
chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and diabetes. Avoiding foods with a lot of
sugar, salt and fat is a good idea. Eating these kinds of foods can lead to a variety of
health problems. The main one being obesity. Obesity means having so much fat on your
body that you are risking your health.
