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Healthy Habits

A2 READING WORKSHEET

Read about simple healthy habits and how they can improve daily life.

Reading Passage

Read the passage carefully before answering the questions.

For a long time, I did not have very healthy habits. I often went to bed late, skipped breakfast, and spent many hours sitting in front of my computer. I also ate a lot of fast food because it was quick and easy. A few months ago, I started feeling tired during the day. I realized that my daily habits were not very good, so I decided to make some changes. First, I started going to bed earlier. I now try to sleep for at least seven or eight hours every night. I also started eating breakfast every morning. Usually, I have some fruit, yogurt, and a piece of bread before I leave home. Another important change was exercise. I did not want to join an expensive gym, so I started walking every evening. At first, I walked for about twenty minutes. Now I usually walk for forty minutes or more. Sometimes I also ride my bicycle at the weekend. I have also changed the way I eat. I still enjoy pizza and burgers sometimes, but I eat more vegetables and fruit now. I drink more water and try not to buy sugary drinks. These changes were not easy at first. However, after a few weeks, I started to feel more energetic. I can concentrate better at work, and I do not feel as tired during the day. I have learned that healthy habits do not have to be difficult. Small changes can make a big difference if you continue doing them regularly.

Section 1 - Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct answer.

1. What was one of the writer's unhealthy habits?

Going to bed earlyEating breakfast every morningSpending many hours at the computerWalking every evening

2. Why did the writer decide to change their habits?

They wanted to join a gym.They often felt tired during the day.Their friends told them to exercise.They wanted to become a professional athlete.

3. What does the writer usually eat for breakfast?

Pizza and burgersEggs and meatFruit, yogurt, and breadOnly fruit juice

4. How does the writer usually exercise?

By going to an expensive gymBy walking and sometimes riding a bicycleBy swimming every morningBy playing football every day

5. How does the writer feel after making these changes?

More tiredLess interested in workMore energeticMore stressed

Section 2 - True or False

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

1. The writer often went to bed late.

TrueFalse

2. The writer always ate healthy food before changing their habits.

TrueFalse

3. The writer started walking every evening.

TrueFalse

4. The writer never eats pizza or burgers now.

TrueFalse

5. The writer believes small changes can make a big difference.

TrueFalse

Section 3 - Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct answer based on the passage.

1. What does 'habit' mean?

Something you do regularlySomething you buy onceA type of exerciseA kind of food

2. What does 'skip' mean in 'skip breakfast'?

Not do or have somethingPrepare something carefullyEnjoy something slowlyBuy something expensive

3. What does 'energetic' mean?

Having a lot of energyFeeling very hungryFeeling worriedHaving no free time

4. What does 'concentrate' mean?

Give your attention to somethingStop doing somethingWalk for a long timeEat healthy food

5. What does 'regularly' mean?

Often and according to a routineOnly onceVery quicklyWithout planning

Section 4 - Complete the Sentence

Complete each sentence with the correct answer.

1. The writer used to spend many hours in front of the _____.

2. The writer now tries to sleep for seven or eight _____ every night.

3. The writer started walking every _____.

4. The writer drinks more _____ now.

5. After making changes, the writer can _____ better at work.

Section 5 - Main Idea & Deeper Understanding

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

Small healthy changes can improve a person's daily life.Going to the gym is the only way to be healthy.Healthy food is always expensive.People should never eat fast food.

2. Why did the writer choose walking instead of joining a gym?

Walking was simple and did not require an expensive gym.The writer did not like exercise.The writer wanted to become a cyclist.Walking was recommended by a doctor.

3. What can we understand about the writer's changes?

They were difficult at first but became easier and useful.They made the writer more tired.They only lasted for a few days.They completely changed the writer's personality.

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