IEF - LS - Lesson 4

My job requires me to sit at a desk for long hours, causing me to _______ a sedentary lifestyle that lacks physical activity.

• live

• lead

• get

• take

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I used to be a _____________, but then I gained a lot of weight, making me unable to put on any of my favorite clothes.

• lazy potato

• fat potato

• couch potato

• lazy carrot

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined phrase.
John is such a sports fanatic.

• sports enthusiast

• keen sportsman

• sports lover

• sports apathetic

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

I think that practising in the gym is a waste of time and money because I didn’t see any difference. Therefore, I’ve ________ going to the gym.

• given up

• taken up

• worked out

• warmed up

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I decided to take up some sports, like tennis and swimming, to ________ and improve my overall health.

• keep fit

• stay healthy

• get in shape

• stay active

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase.

After she won many music awards, everyone in the country knew her. She became a household name.

• became famous

• became rich

• became busy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase.

Taylor Swift is a public figure, so many people follow her activities in the news.

• ordinary person

• famous person

• busy person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase.

He built his reputation for helping poor people by starting many charity projects.

• made a lot of money

• lost his good name

• became known for something

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase.

Many students see their teacher as a role model because she always works hard and treats everyone kindly.

• a person who plays many roles

• a person who studies hard

• a person others admire and want to follow

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase.

Celebrities are always in the public eye. People often talk about their lives.

• noticed by many people

• having a private life

• following other people

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4