1. Match the words to its definition.

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2. Complete the sentences with the appropriate word from the box. 2

Even better – stimulate – shape – challenges – as long as – exercise – memory – healthy – abilities – routine

Just like your muscles need __________

A your brain needs mental workouts to stay in __________ B . But
your gray matter gets so good at doing your daily __________ C that it barely has to work at it. So, you
have to go above and beyond your everyday activities to __________ D it. That can help you prevent or
reverse __________
E loss as you age, research suggests. Whether you’re young and want to stay sharp for
__________
F possible, or you’re getting older and are concerned about conditions like dementia, you can
do a few things to protect your brain and boost your mental __________ G . Reading a book or even
watching TV or movies can be good for your brain -- if you learn something new and think it over
afterward. __________
H , talk about it with other people, says Norman S. Werdiger, MD, associate clinical
professor of neurology at Yale. This helps you make sense of the information on a deeper level. Choose a
new route to and from the grocery store, or a new recipe for dinner. Simple changes like this can keep
you engaged. “Operating on autopilot can be helpful at times, but you shouldn’t depend on it for all of
your daily activities,” Werdiger says. Find a new hobby that excites and __________ I you. Pick up an
instrument, try a new language, or play chess on the computer, for example. Exercise is important, too.
When you boost your heart rate, you also send your blood flowing throughout your body. Blood carries
nutrients and oxygen to your brain. That helps to keep its tissues __________ J and its many circuits
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 3. Choose the best option. 2

a) __________ I had time, I ______________ my sister in São Paulo.

(A) If / ‘d visit (B) Unless / ‘d visit (C) While / ‘d visit
b) I won’t go to Beth’s birthday party, _______________ she invites me.
(A) if (B) unless (C) as long as
c) I couldn’t sleep last night, I was up _____________ 4 AM.
(A) until (B) as soon as (C) while
d) _______________ I arrive home, I’ll call you.
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e) They’ll rearrange the desks ______________ we are in our lunch break.

(A) until (B) while (C) before
f) We have to have these papers done _____________ 6 PM.
(A) while (B) if (C) before
g) _____________________ Mel shows up, I’ll talk to her.
(A) As soon as (B) Until (C) As long as
 4. Read the
3.text below
Fill in and mark
the blanks withTthe
(True) or Ffrom
words (False).
the box. 2

My best friend, Mike, and I traveled last
vacation together to Barcelona, Spain. It’s a
major cultural and economic center in
southwestern Europe, and it’s famous for its
architecture, museums and sports. When we
got there, it was almost night, so we only
stopped to have dinner. Penelope and Juan,
our Spanish friends, were there waiting for
us. Mike and I were starving, so we ordered a
paella. How delicious! Their cuisine is also
amazing. While we had dinner, Penelope and
Juan discussed our tour. After dinner, we
went to our hotel to rest. It was a marvelous
night; I guess I’ll never forget it!
a) He traveled with his brother to Spain. (T/F)
b) Spain is in the south of Europe. (T/F)
c) Barcelona is known for is architecture,
museums and sports. (T/F)
d) They went to their hotel as soon as they got
in Spain. (T/F)
e) They met Penelope and Juan at the
restaurant. (T/F)
f) He didn’t like the food. (T/F)
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