Prism 2 Unit 5 Reading 1

Look at page 88. Which word means "a feeling of confidence"?

• active

• moderate

• self-esteem

• calories

Why are people less active today than in the past?

• Exercise is more expensive today

• People are lazy

• People work too much today

• Jobs are less physical today

Choose the correct word from page 88 to complete the following sentence:

"I couldn't _________ my friend because he was wearing a new hat and sunglasses."

How much exercise per week does the writer recommend?

• 2.5 hours

• 50 minutes

• 30 minutes

Which paragraph talks about low-cost exercises and activities?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the writer's conclusion about exercise?

• Diabetes is a very serious illness we should avoid

• Exercise causes strokes, so we need to be careful

• Exercise is easy if we recognize its value

• Every adult should exercise for 150 minutes a week

Choose the correct word from page 88. Complete this sentence:

"I ate way too many ________ at the wedding reception."

What is the meaning of diabetes?

• a disease that lasts a long time

• a disease in which the body is not able to use sugar efficiently

• a medical condition in which blood cannot reach the brain

• the number of years that a person can expect to live

What is a good title for this article?

• Exercising to Lose Weight

• Walking to Improve Health and Mood

• Staying in Shape - It's Easier than You Think

• Exercise Every Day to Keep the Doctor Away

Which paragraph describes the benefits of exercise?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5