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Inglês 8º Ano – Teste Diagnóstico

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Read the text very carefully.

Keys to health

To stay healthy, you need to work on four

areas – exercise, diet, weight control and good
health habits.
Regular exercise is essential for good
health. It tones the muscles, strengthens the bones,
and makes the heart and lungs work better. Exercise also
helps to relieve stress. The most beneficial type of exercise is
aerobics. Aerobic exercises, in the form of jogging, cycling or lap swimming,
strengthens the heart. It is important to choose a form of exercise you enjoy. It
could be dancing or just walking. As long as you do it regularly, you will be fit.
People who are fit enjoy life more because they can join in any kind of activity.
To maintain a healthy life, it is necessary to develop good dietary habits. Eat
a variety of food but specially more whole-wheat grains, apples, oranges, pears,
lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and fish. Decrease intake of animal protein and fats.
Use less salt and take at least 1000 mg of calcium a day. Non-fat milk and low-fat
yoghurt are good sources of calcium. Do not forget to drink at least seven glasses
of water a day. Avoid eating junk food or processed food which is high in sugar or
salt content and has little nutritional value.
Developing good health habits is important if you want to keep healthy.
Don't smoke, avoid excessive alcohol intake, and keep moderate hours. Go to
bed early and wake up early. Work hard and play hard too. Avoid stress by
exercising and developing hobbies. Have a positive attitude towards people and
work. Half-yearly dental check-ups are also necessary to maintain dental health.
Being overweight can lead to a lot of health problems. You can suffer from
heart disease, high blood pressure, varicose veins and gall bladder disease.
Weight control requires conscious effort and self-control. Diet and exercise play the
most important role in weight control. Make sure exercise is part of your daily
program. Watch the amount and type of food you eat. Complex carbohydrates
are important in a healthy diet.
Health is pleasurable; ill health is miserable. There are other threats to health
but if you remember the points mentioned above, you should enjoy good health.
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 1. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false ones.
a) You don’t have to do anything to stay healthy. ____
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b) You need to choose your favourite physical exercise so as to practice it
regularly. ____
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c) Good dietary habits involve eating less meat. ____
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d) You can eat a lot, avoid exercise and still keep your weight. ____
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e) If you go to bed late and wake up early, you are developing good
health habits. ____
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2. There are several food items mentioned in the text. Place them under each
heading.
Fruit Vegetables Proteins Dairy products Starchy food Products high in
fat and sugar

3. Do you have healthy habits? Justify your answer with information taken from
the text.
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4. Complete with much or many.
a. How ___________________ cupcakes did they bake?
b. How ___________________ sugar do you need?
c. How ___________________ eggs did they buy?
d. How ___________________ flour has she got?
e. How ___________________ children do they have?

5. Complete the conversation between Mrs Smith and the waiter.

What does Mrs Smith say to the waiter?

Example:
Waiter: Hello, can I help you madam?
Mrs Smith: Yes, please.

Waiter: Would you like a starter?

A. I’d like a grilled cheese sandwich.
Mrs Smith: (1) ___________________________
B. Yes, I’d like a bowl of chicken
Waiter: What would you like for a main course?
soup, please.
Mrs Smith: (2) ____________________________
C. Could I have the bill, please?
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
D. You’re welcome. Have a nice
Mrs Smith: (3) ____________________________
day.
Waiter: Can I bring you anything else?
E. Here you are.
Mrs Smith: (4) ____________________________
F. Yes, I’d like a glass of water,
Waiter: That’s $6.75
please.
Mrs Smith: (5) ____________________________
G. No, thank you. Just the bill.
Waiter: Thank you very much.
H. Yes, please

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 6. Write a message to a friend to persuade him / her to have a healthy life.
Write 70-80 words. Refer:
✓ What exercise to take;
✓ What he should eat;
✓ Other tips to improve healthy habits.

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