UNIT 2 YOUR BODY AND YOU

PRACTICE TEST
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. circulatory B. pump C. lung D. skull
2. A. near B. hear C. heart D. fear
3. A. disease B. thinking C. digestive D. intestine

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. skeletal B. pressure C. muscles D. refusal
2. A. prevent B. healthy C. stomach D. balance
3. A. consumes B. vessels C. produce D. amount

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most correct and logical answer to
each of the following questions.
1. Foods and drinks which strongly__________ the body can cause stress.
A. boost B. develop C. encourage D. stimulate
2. Some foods and spices may_________ your breath for days after a meal.
A. spoil B. harm C. damage D. reduce
3. Broccoli supplies a great source of vitamin K, which is known to______ thinking
function and___________ brainpower.
A. stimulate / decrease B. enhance / improve
C. encourage / improve D. develop / stop
4. Yoga increases endurance,___________ and flexibility.
A. strong B. strength C. powerful D. blood
5. Most herbal medicines are well_______ by the patient, with fewer side effects.
A. tolerate B. tolerating C. tolerated D. being tolerated
6. Fish, poultry, beans, or nuts___________ half of the dinner plate.
A. make B. make out C. make up D. make of
7. Ailments are caused by a(n)____________ of yin and yang.
A. imbalance B. unequal C. abnormal D. ineffectiveness
8. There are foods that can help you fall asleep or keep you_____________
A. wake B. waking C. waking up D. awake
9. The Healthy Eating Pyramid reminds us to_______ our intake of salt and added sugar.
A. limit B. stop C. avoid D. remove
10. It____________ that half of your plate consists of vegetables and fruit.
A. suggests B. suggesting C. is suggested D. is suggesting
11. I__________ an interview for a scholarship tomorrow morning.
A. will have B. am going to have C. will having D. will have had

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12. Not brushing your teeth regularly_________ plaque build up on your teeth.
A. is going to let B. is going to allow C. will let D. will get
13. When acupuncture__________ correctly, it is very safe for patients.
A. performs B. will be performed
C. is performed D. will have performed
14. At your eye exam, you______________ to read from an eye chart.
A. will probably ask B. are going to ask
C. will probably be asked D. are asking

IV. Complete the following sentences with correct word forms.

1. Red blood cells are (response) …… responsible…………….. for carrying oxygen
all over the human body.
5. The human eye can (distinguishing) ……Distinguish……………….10 million
different colours.

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The technique of acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles in various pressure
points (called acupoints) throughout the body.
A. reset B. includes C. removes D. remakes
2. We use 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown.
A. scowl B. encourage C. groan D. grin
3. Hang out with people who have already given up their bad habits. They will inspire
good habits in you.
A. disarm B. add C. affect D. give

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The Healthy Eating Pyramid is a complex guide to choosing your diet.
A. complicated B. simply C. compound D. organized
2. Imagine the benefits you will have when you get rid of the bad habits.
A. take action so as to be free of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing
B. recover from an ailment or an upsetting or startling experience
C. pass or assist someone in passing a difficult or testing experience or period
D. become involved to something or someone

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in the following question.
1. The wood of the rose tree is used to do the musical instruments.
A. wood B. is used C. do D. instruments
2. Most American Indian cultures were agricultural societies since 2000 BC.
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 A. most B. cultures C. were D. societies
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the
following exchanges.
1. “Have a nice weekend!” – “Thank you. ______.”
A. Me too B. same to you
C. The same to you D. The same with you
2. “Could you bring me some water?” – “_____________.”
A. Certainly, sir B. No, I can't
C. Yes, I can D. I don't want to
3. Jane: “Do you think it's going to rain”. Mary: “________.”
A. I hope not so B. I hope not
C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either

IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C. or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
OUR HEALTH
Health is something we tend to (1)___ when we have it. When our body is doing
well, we are hardly (2)____ of it. But illness can come, even (3)_____ we are young. In
fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in
particular, and people know very little about how to cure them once they struck. The
result was that many children died. About a century ago,  however, scientists found out
about germs, and then everything changed. The (4)_____ of many diseases was found,
and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became
(5)______ safer for children. The result is that whereas a hundred years ago, the average
man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (6)______ to
live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical
science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to avoid medical problems
that are unavoidable today.
1. A. throw away B. ignore C. give up D. forget
2. A. keen B. awake C. concerned D. aware
3. A. if B. while C. when D. what
4. A. reason B. origin C. source D. cause
5. A. quite B. more C. very D. much
6. A. expect B. desire C. want D. hope

X. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Reflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the
idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and
systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes or fingers are related to the head
and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies

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pressure to specific areas in a patient's feel and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in
other related areas.
This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it
does not involve any medication. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves
symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and
sleeping difficulties, among other ailments. Applying pressure to the feet and hands
relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the
natural, healthy functions and well-being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used
along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.
This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist's only tools are his or her
hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It's not uncommon for patients to fall
asleep during treatments.
A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet
for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in
a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient's
feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The
last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.
After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular programme of
treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five-
minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.

1. Reflexology is a natural treatment which is based on the idea that___________

A. there are zones or areas in the feet and hands that are related to any parts of the
body
B. the pressure in certain areas in the feet and hands will affect other parts of the
body.
C. we can apply pressure to specific areas in a patient's feet and hands to cure diseases
D. pressure on the ball of the foot can cure heart diseases and chest pain
2. All of the following may be the benefits of reflexology EXCEPT___________
A. giving up using other conventional treatments
B. improving blood circulation
C. relieving tension, pain, sleeplessness
D. relaxing muscles ò
3. Reflexology offers the therapy that is__________
A. simple and uncomfortable B. gentle and uncomfortable
C. safe and comfortable D. too strong but safe
4. In a typical session of reflexology, about_________ is spent on the feet.
A. one hour B. fifty minutes C. ten minutes D. half the time
5. In order to have good effect, we should__________
A. have a long-term relief session combined with medicine
B. remove our shoes and socks every day
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C. have a regular five-minute reflexology session every day
D. try to avoid specific problems in our daily life