TEST - READING COMPREHENSION.Versión en línea The Benefits of Exercise Exercise is essential for a healthy life. Regular physical activity helps people maintain a healthy weight, improves their mood, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart problems. Even 30 minutes of walking each day can make a big difference in physical and mental well-being. In addition to physical health, exercise also boosts mental health. Studies show that people who exercise regularly experience less stress and anxiety. Physical activity releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that make people feel happier. Despite these benefits, many people find it hard to include exercise in their daily routine. Busy schedules and a lack of motivation are common barriers. However, simple steps like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or cycling to work can help people stay active without needing extra time. por SANDRA JANETH TIGASI TONATO 1 What is one benefit of regular exercise mentioned in the text? a It improves focus on work tasks. b It reduces the risk of chronic diseases. c It guarantees weight loss. d It eliminates the need for a healthy diet. 2 How much exercise does the text recommend as beneficial? Escoge una o varias respuestas a 10 minutes per day b 30 minutes per day c 2 hours per day d Only on weekends e 3 What do endorphins do for the body? a Help build muscles b Cause stress and anxiety c Make people feel happier d Slow down physical activity 4 What is a common reason people avoid exercise? a Lack of equipment b Busy schedules and low motivation c High gym membership costs d No access to outdoor spaces 5 What simple activity does the text suggest for staying active? a Watching exercise videos b Taking the stairs instead of the elevator c Eating healthier food d Reading about exercise 6 Why might walking for 30 minutes a day improve mental health? a It allows time to solve work problems. b It releases chemicals in the brain that reduce stress. c It keeps people distracted from daily tasks. d It builds stronger muscles quickly. 7 How can people overcome the lack of motivation to exercise? a By joining a gym immediately b By incorporating small activities into their daily routine c By focusing only on physical benefits d By exercising only on weekends 8 Why is it important to balance exercise with a healthy diet? a Exercise alone is enough to maintain health. b A healthy diet provides the energy and nutrients needed for exercise recovery. c A balanced diet prevents the need for physical activity. d Exercise and diet have no connection. 9 What are some creative ways busy people can include exercise in their routine? a Watching fitness videos without doing the exercises. b Incorporating small activities like walking or biking to work. c Exercising only on weekends. d Skipping breaks at work to avoid movement. 10 Do you think exercise is more important for mental health or physical health? Why? a Physical health, because it prevents all illnesses. b Mental health, because it reduces stress and anxiety. c Both are equally important, as they contribute to overall well-being. d Neither, as exercise is optional for a healthy lifestyle. 11 Why does Mrs Howells enjoy photography? a She loves using her new camera. b She likes taking photos of her family. c She enjoys trying to take better pictures. d 12 What advice does Mrs Howells give? a Take pictures with your friends. b Don’t take photos if it is dark. c Take photos early in the morning. d 13 How did Mrs Howells learn about photography? a from books b from her mistakes c from videos on the web d 14 Mrs Howells believes that a everybody should learn photography. b photography is a great hobby for everyone. c everybody can take good photos if they want to. d 15 Why has Mrs Howells written this text? a to ask pupils what they like photographing b to sell pupils about a photography course c to answer pupils’ questions about photography d 16 What makes photography a fantastic hobby according to Mrs. Howells? a You only need a professional camera. b You can always improve your photos. c It doesn’t require effort or practice. d 17 What will students learn in the first week of the class? a How to use a professional camera. b How to analyze old photos. c How to use light to take better pictures. d 18 What does Mrs. Howells think about people who want to take amazing photos? a Only some people can achieve it. b Nobody needs to wake up early to take good pictures. c d 19 Why does Mrs. Howells think you should wake up early to take pictures? a Because the light is better in the morning. b Because it is quieter early in the day. c Because there are fewer people around. d 20 What does Mrs. Howells suggest students do in Week 2 of the class? a Watch videos about photography. b Analyze their own photos to improve. c Take photos with their friends. d 21 Science Museum trip next Friday Tickets are available for $4 (for coach transport to the museum, and for museum entry). If you’re interested, see Mr Goss. a You can now buy tickets for the museum trip. b Tell Mr Goss how you want to travel to the museum. c Mr Goss will tell you if you need a ticket to the museum. d 22 From: Lizzie To: Jenny Jenny, I think I left my scarf in your flat after the party. Have you seen it? Otherwise I’ll buy another one. Lizzie Why has Lizzie written this? a to invite Jenny to a party b to tell Jenny about a shopping trip c to ask about something that she’s lost d 23 Hi Dave, I broke my tennis racket. Can I use yours? I’ll give it back in maths tomorrow. By the way, wasn’t the homework difficult? Mike Mike wants to a play tennis with Dave. b borrow something from Dave. c get help from Dave with the homework. d 24 Mr Gregson is away today. Class 3, at 9 a.m., please go and join Class 4 in Room 7C for geography. Mr Gergson will be back tomorrow. a There isn’t a geography lesson tomorrow. b Class 4’s lesson is happening at a different time today. c There will be more people in Room 7C than usual today. d 25 What does the writer say is unusual about Isabella Rose Taylor? a She planned her future career when she was very young. b She started her own business when she was very young. c She got interested in fashion when she was very young. d 26 What does Isabella say about painting and making clothes? a It is important to paint good pictures of clothes. b The colours in her paintings gave her ideas for clothes to make. c She uses paint to put her favourite colours on the clothes she makes. d 27 What do we learn about Isabella’s home? a Everything for her business is done in the same room at home. b Her home is too small, so she’s looking for another one. c She’s made changes to her home so that she can work there. d 28 Why does the writer think that Isabella will do well in the future? a She is already very popular online. b She understands the fashion business. c She has brilliant people who work for her. d 29 What is the best title for the article? a The girl who can’t wait to start working in fashion soon b The problem with working and studying c A hobby that is becoming a career d 30 What inspired Isabella to start designing clothes? a Her love for photography. b Her painting and use of colors. c Watching fashion shows on TV. d 31 Where does Isabella run her business? a From a studio in a shopping mall. b From her school. c From her family home. d 32 What does Isabella say about her life? a She feels stressed about managing her business. b She is lucky to follow her dream and be a teenager. c She wishes she had more time for school. d
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