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READING PRACTICE 1-3

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Practice 1

Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their suitable synonyms


In some cultures, it is rude to touch someone on

the head with the palm of the hand.

a)

Impolite

b)

Ignorant

c)

Abusive

2.

Practice 1

Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their suitable synonyms


Noise pollution reduces our sensitivity to sounds

that our ears pick up unconsciously to regulate our

body’s rhythm.

a)

increase, improve

b)

decrease, control

c)

decrease, improve

d)

increase, control

3.

Practice 1

Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their suitable synonyms


Eating junk food can lead to depression and

increase the risk of dementia

a)

Swallow, drive

b)

Consuming, cause

c)

Inhale, show

d)

Dine, force

4.

Practice 1

Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their suitable synonyms


In the United States, a present should be opened

while the gift giver is with us because that way the

giver can see how happy we are.

a)

Bonus, pleased

b)

Souvenir, joyous

c)

Tip, contented

d)

Gift, glad

5.

Practice 1

Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their suitable synonyms


Excessive noise pollution in working areas can

influence psychological health.

a)

Extra, clout

b)

Extreme, affect

c)

Needless, consequence

d)

Redundant, access

6.

Practice 2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the sentences below.


Among other harmful effects, junk food can also

cause memory and learning problems

a)

damaging

b)

injurious

7.

Practice 2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the sentences below.


In Germany, it is important to arrive at an occasion

on time.

a)

imperative

b)

vital

8.

Practice 2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the sentences below.


The arrival time at the house varies around

cultures.

a)

contrasts

b)

differs

9.

Practice 2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the sentences below.


It is not only essential to learn a new language but

also the cultural differences.

a)

learn

b)

study

10.

Practice 2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the sentences below.


Junk food can trigger chemical changes in the brain

that can lead to depression

a)

activate

b)

generate

11.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


Noise pollution reduces (verb) our sensitivity to sounds that our ears pick up unconsciously to regulate our body’s rhythm.


Noise pollution causes (a)   (noun) of our sensitivity to sounds that our ears pick up unconsciously to regulate our body’s rhythm.

12.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


Regular consumption (noun) of junk food can lead to a mental meltdown.


People who (a)   (verb) junk food regularly can

suffer from mental breakdown.

13.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


Numerous studies have shown eating junk food changes the chemical activity of the brain making it more dependent (adjective) on such foods.


Many studies have proven that (a)   (noun) on less

nutritious food is the result of the changes in brain’s chemical activity.

14.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


Consuming excessive fatty food and sweets can restrict our ability (noun) to think, recall or create memories.


A person will not be (a)   (adjective) to think, memorise or reminisce when eating too much of junk food.

15.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


Healthy people who ate junk food for five days consecutively performed (verb) poorly (adverb) on cognitive tests.


Healthy people who consume unhealthy food for five days straight would have _________ (adjective) __________ (noun) on exams.

(a)  

16.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


It is our responsibility (noun) to prevent and reduce noise

pollution.


We are (a)   (adjective) in preventing and reducing noise pollution.

17.

3. Complete the paraphrases below by changing the word form of the underlined words.

Label the new word form.


People who consume junk food are at a higher risk of

depression (noun) due to an imbalance of fatty acids.


People who eat less nutritious food have the tendency to

become (a)   (adjective) because of fatty acids

imbalance.