HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TEST 1

LISTENING (2.0 POINTS)

People are talking about activities to stay healthy. Listen and circle the best option A, B, C or D.
1 There are several topics in this short discussion, what is the main topic?
A Health B Eating
C Sleeping D Exercising
2 Why did John start exercising?
A To burn off fat B His best friend joined the local gym
C Because he was bored D To improve his health
3 How many hours is one person recommending to sleep?
A 7 hours B 8 hours
C 10 hours D 12 hours
4 According to Andy, what will help John feel tremedously if he does it better?
A exercising B eating
C sleeping D running
5 According to John, what will Andy want to be when he gets old?
A Handsome and tall B Smart and successful
C Healthy and active D Rich and independent

Listen to a man named Liam talking about his healthy lifestyle. Listen and decide if each of the
statements is T (True) or F (False).

6 Liam used to worry about his health. ________

7 Liam did a lot of exercise to be fit when he was young. ________
8 Now Liam feels more aches and pains. ________
9 According to Liam, a person gets more worries about health
when he or she gets older. ________
10 Liam still eats fast food and midnight snacks. ________

PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT)

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
11 A run B stuff C union D sum
12 A allergy B carb C manage D fat
13 A judge B muscle C function D Luke
Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
14 A nutrient B nutrition C nutritious D nutritional
15 A detoxify B diabetes C eliminate D longevity
USE OF LANGUAGE (3.0 POINTS)
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the questions.
16 Outdoor fitness helps _________your physical health and mental health.
A to B with C for D in
17 Engaging in physical _________ can cheer people up.
A fitness B apps C diets D weights
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18 5. When I retire, vegetable growing and gardening will be a new_________of mine.
A activity B hobby C action D acting
19 Amelia, _________used to eat meat and poultry, is a pescetarian now.
A which B that C who D whose
20 You must get Julia into the habit of eating fruits.
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in
the question.
A to begin to do something regularly
B to encourage someone to do something
C to force someone to do something
D to let someone do something

21 Beth needs to slim down.

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in
the question.
A lose weight B gain weight C exercise D eat more

22 What is usually recommended as a self care tip for depression?

A Sleeping for less that 7 hours
B Active lifestyle School fitness center
C Eating 100 extra calories
D Prolonged sitting From the end of May, the fitness
23 What does the notice mean? center will be closed during the
The school fitness center will weekend and the evening.
A change its opening hours at the end of May
B have shorter opening hours until the end of May
C open again to students at the end of May Having a great holiday
D close for a short time
24 What does the message mean? Went swimming today after playing beach
A Pete went swimming after going to the funfair volleyball.
yesterday. Stopped for a barbecue on the way to the
B Pete played beach volleyball before going swimming funfair yesterday.
C Pete went to the funfair before having lunch
See you!
D Pete had a lunch after seeing his friend.
Pete

25 Steve: “Are you getting any exercise?”

Jack: “_________”
A Yes, I want to. B So am I.
C Well, I don’t. D No, not really.
26 Julia: “Why don’t you try doing yoga?”

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 Sophia: “_________.”
A No, I can’t. B No, I don’t.
C No, thanks D It’s a good idea
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.
27 Laughing is good for healthy.
A laughing B is C for D healthy
28 In prevent flu, we should keep our hands clean and our feet warm
A in B flu C keep D and
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
29 Processed food often contains a lot of additives that are not as _________ as fresh food. (NUTRITION)
30 With fitness classes, you get the best of both worlds; you avoid the pressure of _________.
(COMPETE)

READING (2.0 POINTS)

Read the following passage about a balanced diet. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best
option for each of the blanks.
A BALANCED DIET

A balanced diet is the key to a healthy weight. Make sure that you eat a variety of foods. It is vital to eat
from all five food groups. Try to buy fresh ingredients and free-range meats. Processed food often contains
a lot of (31) _______ that are not as nutritious as fresh food. Make sure you include plenty of fruit and
vegetables in your diet. Modern dietitians strongly advise to eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every
day. Try to avoid (32) _______ food and cut down on the amount of salt and sugar you eat.
Eat moderate portions and don’t be tempted to order a larger meal when (33) _______. Restaurants often
serve portions that are enough for two or three people. Children should be getting smaller portions than
adults. Make sure you eat regularly and don’t (34) _______ meals, this can help you to moderate snacking
and control your appetite. If you have a food allergy, you don’t need to completely (35) _______ your
favourite foods. Do check the food labels properly and avoid any of the ingredients that can make your
condition worse.

31 A add B adding C additives D addition

32 A fat B fattening C nutritious D delicious
33 A eating out B eat out C to eat out D being eaten out
34 A avoid B have C eat D skip
35 A eliminating B eliminate C elemination D eleminated
Read the passage about five reasons to work out. Decide if each of the statements is T (TRUE), F
(FALSE) or DS (DOESN’T SAY)
FIVE REASONS TO WORK OUT
1. Exercise can completely change your mood!

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When you work out, your body produces endorphins, which will give you a rush of euphoria and
happiness. You will feel better after a workout than you did before it. Next time you’re having a bad day,
try going for a fast-paced run or taking a spinning class, and the day won’t seem so bad after all.
2. Exercising is sociable.
Whenever I move to a new city to study or work, I look for exercise classes to do. You meet like-minded
people, you can support each other during a difficult workout and you all share a collective feeling of
euphoria when the class finishes!
3. Exercise makes you feel confident.
We all know the physical effects of exercise on our bodies but we don’t always talk about the mental
effects. Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence from being comfortable with your body and
appearance. This new confidence might even help in your social or work life.
4. It helps to relieve stress.
Focusing on lifting weights or going for a run can help you forget the problems and stress of daily life,
studies or work. During exams, I always spend an hour a day in the gym. It makes me feel less anxious and
it also helps me to sleep those important eight hours the night before a big exam.
5. Finally, exercise makes us feel strong, fit and healthy!
Every day, the 20 minutes on the treadmill gets easier, the weights feel lighter and you feel a great sense of
achievement. It's a great feeling doing something you couldn’t do before and knowing it’s a result of your
hard work.

36 Euphoria is a result of endorphins from working out. _______

37 The feeling of euphoria lasts for a long time after exercise classes _______
38 Exercise has no influence on our mental health. _______
39 Study stress can be reduced by running. _______
40 Exercise results in a great sense of work achievement. _______

WRITING (2.0 POINTS)

Rearrange the words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
41 /say / adapt /should / life./ are / Doctors / healthy /habits / our / that / we / to /
__________________________________________________________________
42 diet/ Susan/ down/ to/ soda./ cut/ on/ wants/
__________________________________________________________________
43 14-week / on/ internet./ I / programme/ chose/ a / running/ the/
__________________________________________________________________
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
Use the words in brackets.
44 Why don’t we run around the sports field?. (HOW)
__________________________________________________________________
45 Your body is so fit. (WHAT)
__________________________________________________________________
46 In spite of their poverty, the villagers live a happy and healthy way. (ALTHOUGH)
__________________________________________________________________
Complete the sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that their meanings

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stay unchanged.
47 I haven’t eaten meat for over one year.
- The last time __________________________________________________________.
48 Danny usually goes jogging in the early morning.
- Danny usually ______________________________________________.
49 Tom bought a bicycle to get in shape last month.
- A bicycle _______________________________________________.
50 Julia doesn’t drink diet coke any more.
- Julia used to _________________________________________________________.
THE END

51 Junk food, which contains high levels of fats, salt and sugar and lacks nutrients such as fibre, vitamins
and minerals. is still appealing to teenagers.
52 1. Exercise improves your mood
53 When you exercise, your body produces endorphins giving you a rush of euphoria and happiness which
leads to a better feeling after a workout. If you’re having a stressful day, a fast-paced run, a spinning
class or a gym session can help you destress after a bad day because physical activity stimulates various
brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.
54 2. Exercise is sociable.
55 Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable as they give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the
outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. You can be connected with friends or
even like-minded people in a fun social setting like a gym or an aerobics class. In addition, you can
support each other during a difficult workout and a collective feeling of euphoria can be shared after the
class.
56 3. Exercise increases your confidence
57 The physical effects of exercise on our bodies are clear but the mental effects are not always mentioned.
When you exercise regularly, you may also feel better about your boby, your appearance and yourself .
This boosts your confidence and improve your self-esteem which might even help in your social or
work life.
58 4. Exercise relieves stress
59 Stress comes in many forms and produces many symptoms like worries, restlessness, insomnia or
panic. Running, aerobic exercise or weight lifting can help you forget the problems and stress of daily
life, studies or work. During exams, for example, if you spend an hour a day in the gym, it will make
you feel less anxious and help you to sleep those important eight hours the night before a big exam. If
athletes and patients can derive psychological benefits from exercise, so can you.
60 5. Exercise makes you strong, fit and healthy
61 Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise
delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more
efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.
So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team or any outdoor activities you are
interested in to get more active throughout your day.

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 ANSWER KEY
LISTENING (2.0 POINTS)

1A 2D 3B 4B 5C Andy: I think if you eat better, it will help

SCRIPT tremendously.
Andy: Hi John. What have you been up to? John: Sleep is good too. I heard people who
John: Not much, Andy. I started exercising. sleep an average of eight hours a day
Andy: Trying to get in shape, mate? have less health problems.
John: Yeah, and I need to start improving Andy: Looks like there are a lot of things to
my health. do to stay healthy.
Andy: Me too. What are you doing besides John: True, Andy. But I think it is worth it.
exercising? When you get old, you want to be healthy
John: That's about all. and active.

6F 7T 8T 9 T 10 F should go to the doctor for a health check, but I’m too

SCRIPT busy. The older you get, the more you worry about
Hi, my name is Liam. You know, I never used to your health. One good thing is that I’m eating more
worry about my health until recently. When I was a healthily now than ever before. I no longer have fast
kid, I did loads of exercise. Even in my twenties and food and midnight snacks. I also sleep a lot more. I’ve
thirties I was very fit and never ill. I have been lucky read that getting seven or eight hours sleep every
all my life – always in the best of health. I rarely get night is one of the best things you can do for your
even a cold. I suppose time catches up with you. Now health.
I seem to be getting lots of little aches and pains. I

PRONUNCIATION (1.0 POINT)

11 C 12 A 13 D 14 A 15 B

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 LANGUAGE USE (3.0 POINTS)
16 B 17 A 18 A 19 C 20 A 21 B 22 B 23 A 24 B
25 D 26 D 27 D (healthy) 28 A (In) 29 nutritious 30 competition
READING (2.0 POINTS)
31 C 32 B 33 A 34 D 35 B
36 T 37 DS38 F 39 T 40 DS
WRITING (2.0 POINTS)

41 Doctors say we should adapt habits that are healthy to our life.
42 Susan wants to cut down on diet soda.
43 I chose a 14-week running programme on the internet.
44 How about running around the sports field.
45 What fit your body is!
46 Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way.
47 The last time I ate meat was over one year ago.
48 Danny usually jogs in the early morning.
49 A bicycle was bought to get in shape last month by Tom.
50 Julia used to drink diet coke.

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