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Assignment Weak 10 Reading 1

2. Before you read a text for detail, it's essential to get a general idea of what kind of writing it is and
what it's about. Read the headline and look through the text on page 11 quickly to answer these
questions.

1. What kind of writing is it?

a) an article from a scientific journal, presenting detailed scientific facts

b) a humorous piece from a popular magazine - not to be taken too seriously

c) an article from a magazine which is of interest to the general reader

d) part of a leaflet advertising a new sports centre

2. What is it about?

a) the benefits of joining an organised fitness programme

b) ways of preventing people from getting serious diseases

c) advice on efficient methods of housekeeping

d) the most effective forms of exercise for improving health

Questions 1-7

Complete the summary below. Choose the answers from the box and write them in the spaces
provided.

Research has shown that doing everyday household tasks can 1 lessen the risk of serious disease. It
has also been found that, 2 contrary to popular opinion, several short periods of exercise are as
beneficial as longer ones. This is especially good news for those who 3 rarely take exercise, because
they are likely to experience the greatest benefits. Dr Hardman takes issue with traditional advice,
which emphasises the need for 4 vigorous activity, believing that this 5 discourages many people.
Her overall message is that it isn't essential to be 6 fit in order to be healthy, we simply need to be
more 7 active
Questions 8-13

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?

Write TRUE if the statement is true according to the passage

FALSE if the statement is false according to the passage

DOES NOT SAY if the information is not given in the passage

8. Dr Hardman believes that more health benefits arc gained from exercising vigorously than

exercising gently. (FALSE)

9. One effect of exercise is to help prevent cancer. (TRUE)

10. Taking exercise before a meal prevents blood fat levels from rising. (FALSE)

11. The body processes food more rapidly after exercise. (TRUE)

12. You should consult a doctor before you lake up any new form of exercise. (DOES NOT SAY)

13. The more exercise you do. the better it is for you. (FALSE)

circle the correct part of speech. (The first one has been done for you.) say what the general
meaning is. If you need help, choose answers from the box below.

1. Chores : noun, c) regular or boring tasks

2. Vigorously : adverb, f) very actively or energetically
3. Devised : verb, i) made up or invented
4. Myth : noun, a) something many people believe which is actually false
5. Exploded : verb, e) shown to be untrue
6. Bouts : noun, b) short periods (of activity)
7. Brisk : adjective, g) quick or fairly energetic
8. Geared to : verb, h) concerned with / designed to be useful for
9. Put off : verb, d) discouraged (from doing something)