Reading Task 1. Read the text and complete the sentences below. Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state where you are free
from sickness. Despite this, there are many different opinions about how a person can actually have
good health. People used to only think of their health when they were sick. But these days more and
more people are taking measures to make sure that they don't get sick in the first place.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But how much is enough? Not
everyone agrees on exactly how much people should exercise each day. Some people think that doing
simple things like cleaning the house are helpful. Other people do heavy exercise everyday such as
running or swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that any kind of exercise is good for you.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like vegetables
and fruits should be eaten several times each day. It is also important to eat foods high in fiber such as
beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body to digest the food you eat. It also helps your
body in other ways such as decreasing the chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and diabetes.
Avoiding foods with a lot of sugar, salt and fat is a good idea. Eating these kinds of foods can lead to a
variety of health problems.
1. When people got , they started to take care of their health.
2. Some people agree that doing simple things such as are helpful for health.
3. If you want to stay healthy, except doing exercise you need to have .
4. is helpful to reduce the risk of cancers, heart disease and diabetes.
5. Eating a lot of causes health problems.
2. В первом предложении нужно описать, что некоторые страны производят миллионы тонн мусора каждый год. Правильный глагол - produce.
3. Во втором предложении нужно сказать, что материалы, такие как пластик, могут нанести вред окружающей среде. Правильный глагол - damage.
4. В третьем предложении нужно описать, что большое количество транспортных средств на наших дорогах... (оставшаяся часть предложения). Правильный глагол - pollute.
5. В четвертом предложении нужно указать, что в некоторых частях мира некоторые люди не могут... (оставшаяся часть предложения). Правильный глагол - afford.
6. В последнем предложении нужно сказать, что выключение крана при чистке зубов помогает... (оставшаяся часть предложения). Правильный глагол - reduce.
Таким образом, ответы на все пункты будут следующими:
1. Some countries produce millions of tonnes of rubbish every year.
2. Material like plastic can damage the environment.
3. Large numbers of vehicles on our roads pollute the air in our towns and cities.
4. In some parts of the world, some people can't afford to buy food.
5. Turning off the tap while brushing our teeth helps to reduce the amount of water we waste.
1. My mum was born in Plymouth in 1948. When she left school, she started work in an office in Plymouth.
Explanation: Since we are talking about a specific point in the past when she left school and started work, we should use the past simple tense. Therefore, the correct verb forms are "left" and "started."
2. Later, the company sent her to a different office in Bristol, where she met my dad.
Explanation: Since we're talking about a past event that happened before the present moment, we should use the past simple tense. Therefore, the correct verb form is "met."
3. They fell in love, and they got / they've got married in 1970.
Explanation: Both verb forms "got" and "they've got" are grammatically correct here, but they convey slightly different meanings. "Got married" in the past simple tense suggests a one-time event in the past, while "they've got married" in the present perfect tense suggests a connection to the present. Since we are talking about an event that happened in a specific year (1970), the past simple tense is more appropriate. Therefore, the correct verb form is "got."
4. They had / They've had three children - I'm the youngest.
Explanation: Both verb forms "had" and "they've had" are grammatically correct here, but again, they convey slightly different meanings. "Had" in the past simple tense suggests a completed action in the past, while "they've had" in the present perfect tense suggests a connection to the present. Since we are talking about the number of children they have had up until now, the present perfect tense is more appropriate. Therefore, the correct verb form is "they've had."
5. They moved / They've moved back to Plymouth again when my dad retired.
Explanation: We're talking about a past event, but there is a connection to the present as they are currently living in Plymouth. Therefore, we should use the present perfect tense to show the action's relevance to the present. Therefore, the correct verb form is "They've moved."
6. They bought a very nice house and they lived / they've lived there for two years now.
Explanation: "Lived" in the past simple tense suggests a completed action in the past, while "they've lived" in the present perfect tense suggests a connection to the present. Since they are still living in the house at the time of speaking, the present perfect tense is more appropriate. Therefore, the correct verb form is "they've lived."
7. My dad just put / has just put a greenhouse in the garden for growing vegetables.
Explanation: "Just put" in the past simple tense suggests an action that happened very recently, while "has just put" in the present perfect tense suggests an action that happened in the past and has a connection to the present. Since we are talking about a recent action that has a relevance to the present, the present perfect tense is more appropriate. Therefore, the correct verb form is "has just put."
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.