Healthy Habits Reading Comprehension Worksheet (Texts 1–10)

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Drinking Water Regularly. Water helps our body work well. It cleans toxins and keeps our skin fresh. Some people forget to drink water and prefer soft drinks, but soft drinks can cause health problems. Question: What can we infer from the passage?

• Soft drinks are healthier than water.

• Water is necessary for a healthy body.

• The writer doesn’t like water.

• We should drink less water.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: The Importance of Breakfast. Breakfast gives us energy to start the day. Students who eat breakfast can focus better at school. Skipping breakfast may cause tiredness and low concentration. Question: Why does the writer think breakfast is important?

• It helps us sleep longer.

• It gives us more energy to study well.

• It helps us gain more weight.

• It saves our time in the morning.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Eat More Vegetables. Vegetables are full of vitamins and fiber. They protect our body from disease. People who rarely eat vegetables often get sick easily. Question: What can we conclude from the passage?

• Vegetables are harmful for health.

• Vitamins are not important for us.

• Eating vegetables makes our body strong.

• Only children should eat vegetables.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Exercise Every Day. Exercise keeps our body fit and strong. It also reduces stress. Even 20 minutes of exercise daily can make us happier and healthier. Question: What is the writer’s intention?

• To tell how to exercise

• To persuade people to exercise regularly

• To explain kinds of exercise

• To entertain readers

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: The Role of Sleep. Sleep helps our brain rest. When we don’t sleep enough, we feel tired and can’t think clearly. Good sleep is as important as eating and exercising. Question: What will happen if we don’t sleep enough?

• We will feel more relaxed.

• We will not get hungry.

• We can’t focus or think well.

• We will be stronger.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Avoid Junk Food. Junk food tastes good but it is not healthy. It has a lot of fat, sugar, and salt. Eating too much junk food can cause obesity and other health problems. Question: What is the writer’s opinion about junk food?

• It is delicious but unhealthy.

• It is the best kind of food.

• It is good for daily meals.

• It has no effect on our health.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Fresh Air Is Good for Us. Breathing fresh air helps our lungs work better. Spending time in nature also makes our mind calm. That’s why we should avoid polluted places. Question: What is the best suggestion based on the passage?

• Stay inside all day.

• Visit green places often.

• Stop going outside.

• Avoid exercise outdoors.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Manage Your Stress. Too much stress is bad for our health. It can make us sick or angry easily. Doing yoga or meditation can help us relax and feel better. Question: What does the writer suggest to reduce stress?

• Sleep all day.

• Eat junk food.

• Do yoga or meditation.

• Work harder.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: Reduce Sugar Consumption. Many people love sweet food. But too much sugar can lead to diabetes. Reducing sugar keeps our body healthy and our teeth strong. Question: What is the main idea of the passage?

• Sugar is not tasty.

• Reducing sugar helps us stay healthy.

• We should eat more sweets.

• Diabetes is not a serious illness.

Read the passage and answer the question. Passage: Title: The Benefit of Drinking Warm Water. Drinking warm water in the morning helps digestion. It also removes toxins from our body. This simple habit can make us healthier every day. Question: What does the writer want the readers to do?

• Drink warm water regularly.

• Avoid drinking water.

• Drink cold water at night.

• Stop drinking after eating.