Read the text and do the tasks after it.

People nowadays are more health-conscious than they used to be. They understand that good health is above wealth.

To be healthy we should avoid different bad habits that can affect our health. In my opinion, smoking and drinking too much alcohol are the worst ones. It's common knowledge that smoking and drinking can shorten our lives dramatically. Smoking, for example, causes a number of heart and lung diseases, such as pneumonia, emphysema and cancer. Besides, it makes your teeth yellow and skin unhealthy. Fortunately, in recent years smoking has received a lot of bad publicity, and fewer people smoke nowadays. Some companies don't employ people who are smokers. Smoking has been banned in most public places because everyone agrees it does harm to our health.

Smoking and drinking are joined by less dangerous habits, such as skipping meals, eating unhealthy food, or even overeating. If we eat too much, we become obese, and obesity leads to serious health problems. A lot of people like drinking coca cola and coffee, and enjoy pizzas and hamburgers. But what is tasty is not always healthy.

In recent years eating habits have undergone a change. People are encouraged to eat less fat and more fibre. Fat is believed to be one of the major causes of obesity and heart disease. High fibre and low fat foods can now be found in all shops and supermarkets. Salads, beans, and fruit have taken the place of steak and ice cream. The fashion for health food is growing all the time.

Many people feel they are too fat, even if their doctors disagree. And a lot of people try to improve their fitness. There are a lot of ways to lose weight and avoid gaining it. Perhaps the most popular of them is following a diet. If you want to lose weight, you should cut out snacks and desserts, and cut down on fat. People have also become more aware of calories, the energy value of food. Some people count the number of calories they eat every day; so that they can try to take in fewer calories and lose weight. This is called a calorie-controlled diet.

But excessive dieting may be dangerous, too. Some people refuse to eat meat as they consider it harmful. They say a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of cancer and vegetarians live longer than others. In fact, meat is an excellent source of good nutrition. Consumed in moderate amounts, meat is perfectly good for our health.

The great way to stay healthy and to keep fit is by going in for sports. Among the benefits of regular exercise are a healthier heart, stronger bones, quicker reaction times and more resistance to various illnesses. Besides, you can eat and drink as much as you want because you are burning it all off. To be healthy, it is also very important to spend a lot of time in the open air. It is useful to go for a walk before going to bed, or to air the room. It is necessary to take care of your health. Sleeping eight or nine hours, getting up early, having regular meals, keeping a healthy diet and going in for sports is really a good way to live.
1) (Points: 1)

The text is about .

А) lung diseases
Б) diets
В) healthy lifestyle
Г) vegetarians

2) (Points: 1)

Choose the right sentence.

А) People don’t think about their health nowadays.
Б) Overeating can lead to obesity.
В) Smoking has no effect on your body.
Г) People can’t count the number of calories.

3) (Points: 1)

Find the wrong statement.

А) Some people consider meat to be harmful.
Б) More people prefer not to smoke.
В) No one enjoys pizzas and hamburgers.
Г) Skipping meals seems to be less dangerous than drinking alcohol.

4) (Points: 1)

Complete the sentence (according to the text).

What is tasty is not always _________________________________.

А) dangerous
Б) low fat
В) unhealthy
Г) healthy

5) (Points: 1)

Answer the question.

What (according to the text) can help people to keep fit?

А) Going in for sports.
Б) Sleeping 4 hours a day.
В) Spending as little time in the open air as possible.
Г) Getting up late.

6) (Points: 1)

Choose the best title for the text.

А) How to lose weight?
Б) What is good and what is bad for our health
В) Several tips how to give up smoking
Г) Things you shouldn’t do to keep fit

(Points: 6)

Last weekend you got ill and couldn’t visit your friend. Write a letter to him. Dwell on the following:

the symptoms of your illness

your visit to the doctor

doctor’s recommendations concerning the way of your life