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Read the article about climbing Mount Everest and answer the questions.

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​Mount Everest

by Simply English

​Mount Everest

Rebecca Stevens was the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Before she went up the highest mountain in the world, she was a journalist and lived in a small flat in south London. In 1993, Rebecca left her job and her family and travelled to Asia with some other climbers. She found that life on Everest is hard. 'You must carry everything on your back,' she explained, 'so you can only take things that you will need. You can't wash on the mountain, and in the end, I didn't even take a toothbrush. I'm usually a clean person, but there is no water, only snow. Water is very heavy, so you only take enough to drink!' When Rebecca reached the top of Mount Everest on May 17 1993, it was the best moment of her life. Suddenly, she became famous. Now she has written a book about the trip and people often ask her to talk about it. She has a new job too, for a science programme on television. Rebecca is well-known today, and she has more money, but she still lives in the little flat in south London, among her pictures and books about mountains!

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• flat

• climbing

• climber

• journalist

• mountains

an apartment on one level.

the sport or activity of ascending mountains or cliffs.

a person or animal that climbs.

a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

a large natural elevation off the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

• an apartment on one level.

• the sport or activity of ascending mountains or cliffs.

• a person or animal that climbs.

• a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

• a large natural elevation off the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• explain

• reached

• famous

• written

• among

make clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

arrive at; get as far as.

known about by many people.

compose, write, and send (a letter) to someone.

surrounded by; in the company of.

• make clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

• arrive at; get as far as.

• known about by many people.

• compose, write, and send (a letter) to someone.

• surrounded by; in the company of.

Multiple Choice

Before Rebecca climbed Everest, she worked for ...

• a bookshop.

• a newspaper.

• a TV station.

• a radio.

Multiple Choice

Rebecca didn't take much luggage because she ...

• didn't have many things.

• had a bad pack.

• had to carry it herself.

• didn't want too.

Multiple Choice

Rebecca didn't wash on Everest because ...

• it was too cold.

• there was not enough water.

• she is a dirty person.

• there was no soap.

Multiple Choice

Rebecca carried water for ...

• drinking.

• cooking.

• cleaning her teeth.

• washing.

Multiple Choice

Rebecca became famous when she ...

• became a journalist.

• wrote a book about her trip.

• was on a television programme.

• got to the highest place in the world.

Read the article about don't skip breakfast and answer the questions.

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​Don't skip breakfast

by Simply English

​Don't skip breakfast

Do you skip breakfast? Millions of people do, and if you are one of them, you are putting your ability to think and learn at risk. Skipping breakfast can cause you to be hungry, tired, or grumpy by the middle of the morning. Why is that? First, when you wake up, you have not eaten for about eight hours. Your body’s fuel, called glucose, is low. Eating breakfast raises the level of glucose in your brain. Your brain requires a constant flow of glucose to do mental work. So eating breakfast will give you a mental edge at school. What if you don’t have enough time for breakfast or if you are not hungry when you wake up? Having something for breakfast is better than nothing. Drink some milk or juice. Then catch a nutritious snack later on in the morning. Yoghurt, dry cereal, cheeses, or fruit are good choices. What if you don’t like breakfast foods? Then eat healthy foods you do like. Even cold pizza or a fruit smoothie can power your morning. Any way you look at it, there’s no reason to skip this essential meal.

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• cereal

• nutritious

• snack

• essential

• glucose

a grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn.

nourishing; efficient as food.

a small amount of food eaten between meals.

absolutely necessary; extremely important.

sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms, a component of many carbohydrates.

• a grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn.

• nourishing; efficient as food.

• a small amount of food eaten between meals.

• absolutely necessary; extremely important.

• sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms, a component of many carbohydrates.

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• grumpy

• healthy

• yoghurt

• smoothie

• flow

bad-tempered and irritable.

showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk.

a thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit pureed with milk, yogurt, or ice cream.

the action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream.

• bad-tempered and irritable.

• showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

• a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk.

• a thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit pureed with milk, yogurt, or ice cream.

• the action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream.

Multiple Choice

When can you feel tired and hungry if you skip breakfast?

• In the morning.

• In the afternoon.

• In the evening.

• In the night.

Multiple Choice

What does eating breakfast do to your brain?

• makes you feel better

• wakes up your brain

• fuels your brain

• blocks your brain

Multiple Choice

What advice does it give if you don't have time for breakfast?

• skip it and wait for lunch

• make a sandwich to eat at school

• have a snack at home and then a drink at school

• have a drink at home and then a snack at school

Multiple Choice

What advice does it give if you don't like breakfast?

• have some food

• have a sugary fruit drink

• choose any health food

• have a big meal

Multiple Choice

Why has someone written this text?

• to tell people about the benefits of having breakfast

• to make people know what people breakfast habits

• to make you aware that your brain will not function.

• to answer questions about skipping breakfast

Read the article about getting to sleep and answer the questions.

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​Getting to sleep

by Simply English

​Getting to sleep

Sleep is very important. It's just as important for your body as eating and exercising. If you don't get enough sleep, then you won't be able to enjoy yourself. Going out with friends, playing sports or even watching movies will not be much fun if you're tired. People of all ages need sleep, but different people need different amounts. Babies sleep about twice as much as they stay awake. Teenagers need about eight to ten hours a night, and older people need less. But one person may need more than another even if they are both the same age. Six out of ten children say they are tired during the day, which means they are not getting enough sleep. So how can you get to sleep? A good idea is to write down what you are thinking about before you go to bed. Then, make sure your bedroom is as dark as possible, and it isn't too hot or too cold. You can also try reading a book. Don't drink soft drinks or use your phone before going to bed. However, playing games on your computer is the main one to avoid!

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• avoid

• baby

• children

• exercising

• sleep

keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born.

young humans being below legal age of majority.

activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night.

• keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

• a very young child, especially one newly or recently born.

• young humans being below legal age of majority.

• activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

• a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night.

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Match the following definitions to the vocabulary.

• hot

• cold

• tired

• important

• during

having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.

in need of sleep or rest; weary.

of great significance or value.

throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

• having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

• of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.

• in need of sleep or rest; weary.

• of great significance or value.

• throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

Multiple Choice

What is more important doing?

• Sleeping and watching TV are more important.

• Sleeping and eating are more important.

• Sleeping and exercising are more important.

• Sleeping, eating and exercising are all important.

Multiple Choice

What do babies spend more time doing?

• Sleeping.

• Staying awake.

• Eating.

• Crying.

Multiple Choice

Who needs less sleep?

• Teenagers.

• Babies.

• Moms.

• Older people.

Multiple Choice

What may stop you from sleeping?

• The bedroom is too dark

• Feeling too hot.

• Reading a book.

• Tiredness.

Multiple Choice

What is the worst thing to do before going to bed?

• Using your phone.

• Drinking soft drinks.

• Playing online.

• Homework.