Content text KEY - 3. UNIT 1. A long and healthy life - TEST 3.doc
2 IV. Circle the correct options in brackets. 1. I (saw / have seen) the doctor yesterday morning. 2. They (were / have been) at the beach for hours. I think they’re having a great time there. 3. (Did the couple get / Have the couple gotten) married two weeks ago? 4. She (suffered / has suffered) from a serious headache last night. 5. He (left / has left) the meeting early yesterday. 6. Janet (didn’t tell / hasn’t told) her mother about her poor English test score this afternoon. 7. Our living conditions (improved / have improved) over the last few decades. 8. (Did David meet / Has David met) her when he was on the way to work? 9. You look different. (Did you have / Have you had) a haircut? 10. We (didn’t visit / haven’t visited) our uncle in Can Tho for a long time. V. Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Health benefits of yoga The practice of yoga asanas develops (1) ________ and flexibility, while soothing your nerves and calming your mind. The asanas affect the muscles, joints and skin, and the whole body - glands, nerves, internal organs, bones, respiration and the brain. The physical building blocks of yoga are the posture and the (2) ________. Health benefits of yoga include: Cardiovascular system (heart and arteries) - asanas are isometric, which means they rely (3) ________ holding muscle tension for a few seconds to several minutes. This (4) ________ cardiovascular health and circulation. Studies show that regular yoga practice may help normalise blood pressure. Digestive system - improved blood circulation and the massaging effect of surrounding muscles improves and promotes normal (5) ________. Musculoskeletal - joints are moved through their full range of motion, which encourages mobility and eases pressure. The gentle stretching releases muscle and joint tension, and stiffness, and also (6) ________ flexibility. Maintaining many of the asanas encourages strength and endurance. Weight-bearing asanas may help prevent osteoporosis, and may also help people already diagnosed with osteoporosis (if practiced with a qualified yoga professional and guided by an allied health professional). (7) ________ benefits include reduced back pain and improved posture. Nervous system - improved blood circulation, easing of muscle tension and the act of focusing the mind on the breath all combine to soothe the nervous system. Long-term benefits include reduced stress, (8) ________ and fatigue, better concentration and energy levels, and increased feelings of calm and wellbeing. 1. A. strong B. stronger C. strength D. strengthen 2. A. breath B. body C. mind D. appearance 3. A. on B. in C. about D. with 4. A. improve B. has improved C. improved D. improves 5. A. digestive B. digestion C. digest D. digesting 6. A. reduces B. decreases C. increases D. tenses 7. A. Long B. Term C. Long-term D. Long-termed 8. A. happiness B. anxiety C. feeling D. importance VI. Match the questions with the correct responses. Questions Responses 1. Can you see any benefits of doing yoga? B 2. How can we refresh our mind? A 3. Can we use natural remedy? D 4. What kind of food should I have more? C A. You should rest and read a book. B. It helps to increase strength and flexibility. C. More fruit and vegetables. D. Of course, it’s a good choice for minor illnesses.