A Only a few (5) minor health problems, but nothing important. It’s more my (6) emotional state that I am worried about. B You know, everyone has their own
(7) individual way of dealing with problems. But if your problems (8) persist, then you might need some professional help. 6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.
1 Our physical and (1) mental well-being are closely linked. A number of minor (2) health problems, such as loss of sleep, may be (3) directly related to stress. These problems can become serious if people do not (4) willingly admit their importance. Research shows that our levels of protein, which we need for (5) staying alive, can change if
we suffer from stress, and lead to (6) very dangerous diseases such as cancer.
Key: (1) psychological (2) disorders (3) specifically (4) readily (5) survival (6) killer 2 So pe
rhaps we need to think less about the (7) wonde rful future we dream for ourselves, and our (8) professional life, and start having a more (9) practical attitude towards our life.
Key: (7) glorious (8) career (9) realistic
7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.
1 If there’s no point in doing something, (a) is there is no reason to do it, or (b) are there lots of reasons to do it? 2 Is a damn fool (a) an optimist, or (b) an idiot? 3 Does up to a point mean (a) partly, or (b) completely?
4 Is an unattainable goal one you (a) cannot achieve, or (b) don’t want to achieve?
5 If you bombard someone with messages, do you send (a) lots of messages, or (b) only a few messages?
6 Does never-say-die spirit refer to (a) growing old cheerfully, or (b) refusing to accept defeat?
7 Does in the long term mean (a) at some time in the future, or (b) during the school year?
8 If you have a hard time doing something, do you fnd it (a) takes a long time, or (b) is diffcult?
9 If you grow out of something, do you (a) start enjoying it, or (b) no longer want it? Active reading (2)
Dealing with unfamiliar words
5 Match the words in the box with their definitions.
1 the part in the middle of your arm, where it bends (elbow) 2 a disease or other medical condition caused by bacteria or a virus (infection)
3 a long confident step (stride)
4 the pink or red colour that your skin has when you are healthy (glow)
5 the exact size, degree, strength etc of some thing, usually expressed in numbers of standard units (measurement)
6 the period of time when someone is alive (lifetime) 7 the fat bottom part of your foot (sole) 8 the process of giving all your attention to something (concentration)
9 causing severe damage or harm (destructive)
10 the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form etc (variation)
6 Complete the sentences with the c orrect form of the words in Activity 5.
1 These high-heeled shoes hurt the soles of my feet.
2 It’s easy to lose your concentration if you’re very tired. 3 I’ve been playing too much tennis. I’ve hurt my shoulder and elbow.
4 You can increase your resistance to infections, such as colds and fu, by taking regular exercise.
5 Modern lifestyles may have a destructive effect on people’s health. 6 We should make sure we have enough variation in our exercise routine to stop us from getting bored.
7 He started the walk with a rapid stride, and returned home with a healthy glow on his face.
8 Why not use a pedometer to take measurements of how far you have walked?
9 We should all try to make daily exercise a lifetime habit. 7 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.
Regular walking is a habit which if it can be (1) kept, is very healthy. It is suitable for old and young people alike, and you don’t need to buy a lot of special (2) e quipme nt – just a good pair of shoes. A number of scientific studies have shown that walking provides one of the
most (3) successful ways of (4) improving the body’s ability to fght disease. Walking is good exercise for your (5) arms and legs and helps your body to be more (6) protected against illness. But it is not just your physical health which will beneft. Regular walking can help make you more (7) able to think clearly, and it can also help to (8) make stress less unpleasant after a busy day. To make the experience more (9) enjoyable and interesting, experts
suggest you record how many steps you take each day.
Key: (1) maintained (2) gear (3) efficient (4) enhancing (5) limbs (6) immune (7) alert (8) relieve (9) motivating Language in use
word formation: the prefix re -
2 Answer the questions using re - and the verbs in brackets. 1 What is it a good idea to do if you don’t understand a passage? (read)
It’s a good idea to reread it.
2 What do some people do if they fail an exam? (take) They retake the exam.
3 What should you do if your first opinion about something is not very wise? (consider)
You should reconsider your opinion.
4 What is the first thing to do if a computer crashes? (boot) The first thing you should do is to reboot it.
5 If you don’t succeed the first time you try to get a job, what can you do later? (apply) You can reapply.
6 What should you do if your season ticket for the sports club runs out? (new)
You should renew it.
7 What may people decide to do if their house is destroyed in an earthquake? (build)
They may decide to rebuild their house.
8 What should a doctor do with a patient who’s very worried? (assure)
The doctor should reassure the patient. before / during / after which