Sheikh AbdullahTech.

School
The English Department
Eng 882

2. Read the following passage, then answer the questions:

(10 marks )
Yoga is a system of physical and mental discipline which originated in India
long ago. Yoga is an important system of complementary or alternative
therapy. Yoga teachers prescribe specific asana and breathing exercises for
specific diseases. Yoga has beneficial results in treating many diseases like
diabetes, asthma, hypertension, obesity, etc. Yoga also helps maintain one’s
youth and vitality. Yoga exercises help to control, purify and coordinate the
nervous system. Doing yoga regularly rids the body of toxins, thereby
improving general health. It also rids the mind of impure impulses leading to
contentment and inner peace. Meditation is a mental discipline by which one
tries to attain a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. It involves
focusing one’s attention on a single point of reference. Regular practice of
the yoga in the morning provides outer and inner relief by keeping away from
the countless ailments at the physical and mental level. Practicing postures
or asana strengthens the body and mind as well as creates the feeling of
well-being. It sharpens the human mind, improves intelligence and help in
high level of concentration by steadying the emotions and feelings. The
feeling of well-being creates helping nature within us and thus enhances the
social well-being. Improved concentration level helps in meditating and
provides calming effect and inner peace to the mind. Yoga is like a practical
philosophy which develops self-discipline and self-awareness within us
through regular practice.
Choose the correct answer from a. b, c or d:

1. Yoga was first appeared in …Asia…

A - Africa B- Europe C- Asia D- America

2. What can doctors use as an alternative treatment for diseases?

A - They can use Yoga. B- They can use diabetes
C - They can use philosophy D-They can use emotions

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3. What can the body get rid of during practicing yoga?

A- The body gets rid of energy. B- The body gets rid of toxins.
C - The body gets rid of hormones. D -The body gets rid of emotions.

2. …………………is a disease in which your body has too much fat.

A- Diabetes B -Asthma C - Obesity D - Hypertension

3. ……………….means related to the body.

A - Physical B- Mental C- Spiritual D- Regular

4. What does the one try to get from meditation?

A - A state of relaxation or awareness. B- A well-built body.
C - A beautiful face D- Sharp eyes.

5. How can yoga be mentally useful?

A - It rids the body of toxins. B -It leads to happiness.
C -It disciplines the body. D-It destroys the brain.

6. The synonym of the word asana is…………………….

A -diseases B- positions C -treatments D -pulses

9. How does yoga provide outer and inner relief?

A- Practicing yoga helps the body and the mind by getting them away from
diseases.
B -Practicing yoga makes the heart beats faster and makes the brain sharp.
C - Practicing yoga helps the old to be young.
D - Practicing yoga makes other people love you.

10-Some people do not like to do yoga because……………………

A-yoga is particular for disabled people. B-yoga costs a lot of money.
C-yoga needs strong muscles. D -yoga needs time and patience.

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