2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

Grade 8
ENGLISH Quarter 3
Weekend Homework

THEME / UNIT / TOPIC: Talent 3 – Food, Glorious Food

Name: ____________________________ Class: 8/___ Date: April
1st, 2022

Dear Students,

Spring break is around the corner. Quarter 3 is almost over.

Based on the topics and activities covered this week, here are some exercises for you to consolidate your
understanding in listening and writing.

A. LISTENING

When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and
long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: YOUR BRAIN!

So which foods cause you to feel so tired after lunch? Or so restless at night?

Listen to the suggested video on TEDed to find it out:

Mia Nacamulli: How the food you eat affects your brain | TED Talk

1. Based on the information given, what other word is mentioned to replace “fats”?
Nutrotion
_________________________________________________________________________________

2. Each nutritional component in the brain has an impact on human body. Based on this, which of the following
is NOT stated in the recording?
a. energy c. habits
b. mood d. development

3. Many people feel sleepy after eating lunch or awake during bedtime. What might be the reason?
a. intake of the nutrients c. oversleeping
b. effects of the food on the brain d. limited range of motion

4. Omega 3 and 6 are essential fatty acids that play a significant role for our brain. Which food groups below
provide these acids? Tick (✓) the ones that apply.
Fish
Chicken Fruits
Meat
Nuts
5. Study the following sentence and circle the correct answer based on the recording.
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that neurons use to communicate with one another.
a. True b. False c. Not stated
6. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize free radicals.
b. Antioxidants can be found in fruits and vegetables.
c. Antioxidants may destroy brain cells.
d. All of the above
From Boeing fat
7. Complete the sentence.
FOLIC ACID CAN HELP PREVENT ____________________________________________________.

8. Which of the following is CORRECT?

a. Brain needs lots of fuel for various processes.
b. Most of the energy comes from carbs.
c. Human brain uses 20% of the body energy.
d. All of the above

B. ONE WORD GAP-FILLING

Fresh raw vegetables help in the reconstruction (1) ______ cells, making (2) ______ stronger (3) ______
more resistant. (4) ______ least one third of your food should consist of fresh raw vegetables. Find ways
to include (5) ______ in your diet in the (6) ______ of juices, salads etc. Getting enough rest is (7)
______ best way to restore your body's balance.

1. a. of b. in c. from d. into
2. a. theirs b. them c. they d. their
3. a. but b. and c. so d. that
4. a. for b. at c. on d. some
5. a. these b. this c. that d. they
6. a. type b. kind c. sign d. form
7. a. were b. is c. are d. was

C. KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION

Transform the sentences below using the key word in the bracket. Use two to five words.

1. Could I see the photos you took at the party? (HAVE)

I’d lovehaving
____________________________________at
a look the photos you took at the party.

2. Peter is the only person who has helped me finish the job. (NOBODY)
Apart from
____________________________________
peter nobody has helped me finish the job.

3. It was such a lovely day that none of us wanted to do any work. (FELT)
None of us felt
___________________________________________
like doing any work on this lovely day.

4. You shouldn’t touch the dog, as he might bite you. (BETTER)

You _____________________________________________
better dont touch the dog, as he might bite you.