Exercise 7. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.
The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the worlD. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...
go fishing and eat what they catch.
regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.
go cycling and never drive when they can walk.
often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.
rarely buy food from a supermarket.
do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.
1. According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for .
A. its beauty B. its centenarians C. its subtropical climate D. its cuisine
2. The people of Okinawa _______.
A. cook very well B. eat a lot of meat
C. have an unhealthy diet D. have the longest lifespan
3. Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?
A. They eat what they fish and grow. B. They often buy food at the supermarket.
C. They do exercise regularly. D. They enjoy socializing with friends.
4. A centenarian is a person who _______.
A. is 100 years old B. is almost 100 years old
C. is 100 years old or more D. is 100 years old or less
5. The Okinawans live a long life because _______.
A. they have healthy diets and living habits. B. they walk as much as they can.
C. they love gardening and going fishing. D. they only eat fruit and vegetables.
Exercise 8. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Cycling helmets B. Cheap bicycles
C. Bicycle markets D. Cycling in London
2. According to the passage, cycling in London is
A. easy B. difficult C. tiring D. boring
3. The word “it” in line 3 refers to
A. cycling B. passion C. excitement D. doing exercise
4. The difficulty of cycling in London is described in lines
A. 2 B. 5 C. 5-6 D. 8-9
5. According to the passage, all the followings are true EXCEPT that
A. It is compulsory to wear a helmet when cycling in Britain.
B. Some bikes in London are cheap.
C. There are not many lanes especially for bikes.
D. Some cyclists don’t want to buy expensive bikes.
Exercise 7. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.
The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the worlD. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...
go fishing and eat what they catch.
regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.
go cycling and never drive when they can walk.
often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.
rarely buy food from a supermarket.
do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.
1. According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for .
A. its beauty B. its centenarians C. its subtropical climate D. its cuisine
2. The people of Okinawa _______.
A. cook very well B. eat a lot of meat
C. have an unhealthy diet D. have the longest lifespan
3. Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?
A. They eat what they fish and grow. B. They often buy food at the supermarket.
C. They do exercise regularly. D. They enjoy socializing with friends.
4. A centenarian is a person who _______.
A. is 100 years old B. is almost 100 years old
C. is 100 years old or more D. is 100 years old or less
5. The Okinawans live a long life because _______.
A. they have healthy diets and living habits. B. they walk as much as they can.
C. they love gardening and going fishing. D. they only eat fruit and vegetables.
Exercise 8. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Cycling helmets B. Cheap bicycles
C. Bicycle markets D. Cycling in London
2. According to the passage, cycling in London is
A. easy B. difficult C. tiring D. boring
3. The word “it” in line 3 refers to
A. cycling B. passion C. excitement D. doing exercise
4. The difficulty of cycling in London is described in lines
A. 2 B. 5 C. 5-6 D. 8-9
5. According to the passage, all the followings are true EXCEPT that
A. It is compulsory to wear a helmet when cycling in Britain.
B. Some bikes in London are cheap.
C. There are not many lanes especially for bikes.
D. Some cyclists don’t want to buy expensive bikes.