May you Live a Long Life

The main idea of the selection is: People can try to live longer by

• living in Canada, watching TV, and avoiding stress

• eating lots of fast food and not exercising

• eating well, exercising, and having fun with their friends

• reading all the time, worrying, and eating fats

Which of the following is a reason people are living longer?

• They are having more birthdays

• They are younger

• Parents keep children home from school

• Medical care is better

What is important to include in a healthy diet?

• fruits and vegtables

• candy and doughnuts

• french fries and milkshakes

• soda and cookies

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• Keeping mentally active includes learning new things.

• You should never eat fried foods

• People are living longer than before

• Vivan McClain is more than 100 years old

Which of the following sentences is not true?

• Having fun can help is stay healthy

• Exercise improves our memory

• People lived longer lives. 100 years ago

• Soon, people will live to be more than 100 years old

Choose the letter with the best definition of the underlined word.

One reason for longer life is that medical care continues to improve.

• goes on

• holds gently

• wants

• bends easily

Choose the letter with the best definition of the underlined word.

By eating sensibly, a person can be healthy.

• with lots of feeling

• in an intelligent way

• on time

• a lot

Choose the letter with the best definition of the underlined word.

Exercise doesn't have to be vigorous.

• lazy

• light

• forceful

• occasional

Choose the letter with the best definition of the underlined word.

It's important to learn how to cope with stress.

• wear

• handle

• change

• avoid

Choose the letter with the best definition of the underlined word.

Keeping mentally active is also important.

• in an unhealthy way

• in a hurried way

• having to do with the mind

• having to do with the body