Interactive Reading — Health

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Health experts recommend at least one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate exercise per week, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming. Health experts recommend ___. A) exercising for one hundred and fifty minutes daily B) at least one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate exercise per week C) only swimming as the best form of exercise D) avoiding exercise if you have any health condition

Vaccination programmes have been one of the most successful public health interventions in history. Diseases such as smallpox have been completely eradicated, and polio is close to elimination. Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognise and fight specific pathogens. According to the passage, vaccines work by ___. A) killing all bacteria in the body B) replacing damaged immune cells C) training the immune system to fight specific pathogens D) preventing people from feeling symptoms

Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. During sleep, the body repairs damaged tissue, consolidates memories, and regulates hormones. Adults who consistently sleep fewer than seven hours per night face increased risks of obesity, depression, and cardiovascular disease. Adults who sleep fewer than seven hours per night ___. A) are healthier than those who sleep more B) face increased health risks C) need less food to stay healthy D) have better memory consolidation

Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Studies show that proper handwashing with soap and water can reduce respiratory infections by up to twenty-one per cent and diarrhoeal diseases by up to forty per cent. The passage indicates that handwashing can ___. A) cure respiratory infections B) replace vaccination programmes C) reduce the spread of certain diseases D) eliminate all types of bacteria

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are among the most common health problems worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people. Despite this, mental health services remain underfunded in most countries, and many people do not seek help due to social stigma. Many people do not seek help for mental health conditions because of ___. A) the high cost of medication B) a lack of qualified doctors C) social stigma D) the belief that conditions are temporary

Processed foods often contain added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats that contribute to weight gain and chronic diseases when consumed in excess. Nutrition experts advise people to eat whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible and to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged products. Nutrition experts advise people to ___. A) avoid eating any packaged food B) eat whole foods and read labels carefully C) only eat foods without any sugar D) consume processed foods in large quantities