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STAGE 7 – PERIOD 104-105

UNIT 10
Exercise 1: Put in correct prepositions:
1. England is famous ________ its rainy weather.
2. I'm very proud ________ my daughter. She worked very hard.
3. He isn't really interested ________ getting married.
4. Luke is very pleased ________ his exam results.
5. Unfortunately, I'm very bad ________ music.
6. I've been married ________ my husband for 10 years.
7. She's very excited ________ the party.
8. Julie is very different ________ her sister.
9. My niece is afraid ________ dogs.
10. A ball gown is similar ________ an evening dress.
11. What is your town famous ________?
12. It's great you got that job! You should be proud ________ yourself.
13. I'm very excited ________ buying a new computer.
14. That bike is similar ________ yours.
15. She is interested ________ jazz.
16. Are you pleased ________ your new house?
17. Lucy is extremely good ________ languages.
18. Who is James married ________?
19. English cheese is very different ________ French cheese.
20. He isn't afraid ________ anything.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the comparative adverb in parentheses.
1. Playing soccer regularly helps improve cardiovascular fitness __________ (quick).
2. Sarah performed __________ (well) in the race than she did last year.
3. After training for a month, James can swim __________ (far) than before.
4. Tina runs on the treadmill __________ (slow) than her brother.
5. The team executed the drills __________ (efficiently) than they did in the previous practice.
6. If you want to succeed in tennis, practice serving __________ (accurate).
7. She spoke __________ (loud) to ensure everyone could hear her during the presentation.

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 8. The new sports complex is designed __________ (modern) than the old one.
9. After the training program, the athletes could jump __________ (high) than ever before.
10. The gymnast performed the routine __________ (graceful) than her competitors.

Exercise 3: Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are True or False.
The Importance of Sport for The Children’s Health

Sport helps children to develop both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be part of our daily
life. Practicing any kind of sport from an early age helps children in many ways, for example, group
activities improve interaction and social integration. It also improves the mental level and promotes a
healthy lifestyle in adulthood, as the habits we acquire as children are often to stay. Sports have multiple
healthy benefits. If we talk on a psychological or personality level, sports activities (especially those done in
groups) help children to strengthen their social self-esteem, and allow them to understand the importance of
having and respecting the rules.
Another aspect to consider is what type of sport or activity will suit best the child considering his/her
conditions and abilities. A more timid and shy child is likely to get better at a sport where she/he has to
relate to peers. To a more active one, an individual sport such as tennis can help better develop her/his
ability to concentrate. One of the perhaps most relevant issues is the importance of physical exercise, not
only in children but also in young and old people, because moderate daily physical exercise helps prevent
overweight and obesity. Taking into account the growth of the percentage of children and young people with
obesity and overweight in the Western world, the inclusion of sport in the family routine becomes almost
mandatory.
Sport can also have the power to help us rest. For all those fathers and mothers of active children, try to get
them to run every day playing soccer, or swimming or any other activity that keeps them physically active.
They will fall asleep in bed in a matter of seconds and you, dads and moms, too.

1. Physical activity is not essential for the overall development of children.

2. Group activities in sports can enhance social interaction and integration among children.
3. Habits acquired in childhood are likely to persist and influence a person's lifestyle in adulthood.
4. Sports activities, especially those done individually, do not contribute to the development of social
self-esteem in children.
5. The passage suggests that choosing a suitable sport for a child should consider their individual
conditions and abilities.
6. Physical exercise is irrelevant in preventing overweight and obesity in children and young people.
7. The passage emphasizes the mandatory inclusion of sport in the family routine due to the rising
percentage of obesity in children and young people in the Western world.
8. The passage suggests that only fathers and mothers benefit from their children's physical activity, not
the children themselves.
9. The passage implies that sport can have a positive impact on helping children and parents rest.
10. Overall, the passage advocates for the significance of sport in promoting both physical and mental
well-being in children.

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