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What factor, according to the passage can be attributed to lack of concentration?

Directions: A recent survey found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night. A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system’s power. Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep, but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In addition to the many health benefits of sleep, there are other factors that make sleep absolutely necessary to life. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and the repair of damage to our body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems. When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories. Important hormone production is regulated during sleep; in children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep. Getting enough deep sleep helps the skin repair itself. Thus sleep is absolutely necessary to life and one must sleep well for good health.(Approximately 200 words)

  1. Inadequate sleep

  2. Heart problem

  3. Obesity

  4. Hormone imbalance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories'. Hence, this is the correct option.

Which word in the passage means 'chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time'?

Directions: A recent survey found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night. A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system’s power. Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep, but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In addition to the many health benefits of sleep, there are other factors that make sleep absolutely necessary to life. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and the repair of damage to our body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems. When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories. Important hormone production is regulated during sleep; in children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep. Getting enough deep sleep helps the skin repair itself. Thus sleep is absolutely necessary to life and one must sleep well for good health.(Approximately 200 words)

  1. Insomnia

  2. Immune

  3. Infections

  4. Obesity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Insomnia' means chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time. This is the correct option.

Which is true?

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer based on the given reading:

We’ve all heard how important it is to have our eight glasses of water each day. Especially during the warm season, it’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated. It’s actually a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. But have you ever wondered why is it so important to have plenty of water when we’re struggling to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helps dieters lose weight and keep it off. The reason this occurs could be physical. According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories. The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst and this can easily lead to us consuming more calories than we need. That’s because we might misread our thirst cues as hunger and end up eating, even though all we really need is a tall glass of water (which also happens to be calorie free). If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating! ( 200 words approximately)

  1. People mistake thirst for hunger.

  2. People do not realize when they are hungry.

  3. Water is not free of calories.

  4. Water alone can make a person slim.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst'. Hence, according to the passage this is the correct answer.

What could the word 'metabolism' mean?

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer based on the given reading:

We’ve all heard how important it is to have our eight glasses of water each day. Especially during the warm season, it’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated. It’s actually a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. But have you ever wondered why is it so important to have plenty of water when we’re struggling to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helps dieters lose weight and keep it off. The reason this occurs could be physical. According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories. The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst and this can easily lead to us consuming more calories than we need. That’s because we might misread our thirst cues as hunger and end up eating, even though all we really need is a tall glass of water (which also happens to be calorie free). If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating! ( 200 words approximately)

  1. The organic process necessary for life.

  2. A type of disease.

  3. An organ in the body.

  4. A species of animals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option according to the passage.

What can be the result of drinking plenty of water?

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer based on the given reading:

We’ve all heard how important it is to have our eight glasses of water each day. Especially during the warm season, it’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated. It’s actually a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. But have you ever wondered why is it so important to have plenty of water when we’re struggling to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helps dieters lose weight and keep it off. The reason this occurs could be physical. According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories. The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst and this can easily lead to us consuming more calories than we need. That’s because we might misread our thirst cues as hunger and end up eating, even though all we really need is a tall glass of water (which also happens to be calorie free). If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating! ( 200 words approximately)

  1. Actually burning more calories.

  2. Craving for sweets.

  3. It leads to dehydration.

  4. It can lead to the loss of appetite.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories'. Hence, this is the right option.

Which of the following is beneficial for the people who want to diet?

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer based on the given reading:

We’ve all heard how important it is to have our eight glasses of water each day. Especially during the warm season, it’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated. It’s actually a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. But have you ever wondered why is it so important to have plenty of water when we’re struggling to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helps dieters lose weight and keep it off. The reason this occurs could be physical. According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories. The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst and this can easily lead to us consuming more calories than we need. That’s because we might misread our thirst cues as hunger and end up eating, even though all we really need is a tall glass of water (which also happens to be calorie free). If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating! ( 200 words approximately)

  1. Only drinking plenty of water.

  2. Paying attention to what and how much a person eats or drinks.

  3. Having a dieting secret.

  4. Drinking water when one feels thirsty.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating'. This, is the correct option according to the passage.

Should a person become worried if he gets inadequate amount of sleep once a month?

Directions: A recent survey found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night. A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system’s power. Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep, but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In addition to the many health benefits of sleep, there are other factors that make sleep absolutely necessary to life. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and the repair of damage to our body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems. When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories. Important hormone production is regulated during sleep; in children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep. Getting enough deep sleep helps the skin repair itself. Thus sleep is absolutely necessary to life and one must sleep well for good health.(Approximately 200 words)

  1. Yes, he should be worried.

  2. No, he should not be worried.

  3. He should become conscious and try to get more sleep.

  4. Yes, because this may the symptom of chronic sleep loss.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about'. Hence this is the correct option.

How is sleep beneficial for the growth of children?

Directions: A recent survey found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night. A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system’s power. Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep, but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In addition to the many health benefits of sleep, there are other factors that make sleep absolutely necessary to life. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and the repair of damage to our body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems. When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories. Important hormone production is regulated during sleep; in children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep. Getting enough deep sleep helps the skin repair itself. Thus sleep is absolutely necessary to life and one must sleep well for good health.(Approximately 200 words)

  1. Human growth hormone is released during sleep, hence, sleep plays a key role in the growth of children.

  2. Sleep helps in the growth of children.

  3. Sleep helps in the regulation of hormone production.

  4. Hormones are produced only during sleep.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'In children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep'. According to the passage, this is the correct option.

According to the passage have the researchers been able to establish the reason, why human beings need sleep?

Directions: A recent survey found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night. A short-lived bout of insomnia is generally nothing to worry about. The bigger concern is chronic sleep loss, which can contribute to health problems such as weight gain, high blood pressure and a decrease in the immune system’s power. Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep, but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In addition to the many health benefits of sleep, there are other factors that make sleep absolutely necessary to life. Sleep is important for concentration, memory formation and the repair of damage to our body’s cells during the day. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems. When people do not have enough sleep, they cannot concentrate well the next day and have problems forming memories. Important hormone production is regulated during sleep; in children, human growth hormone (HGH) is released during deep sleep. Getting enough deep sleep helps the skin repair itself. Thus sleep is absolutely necessary to life and one must sleep well for good health.(Approximately 200 words)

  1. No, the researchers have not been able to establish the reason why human beings need sleep.

  2. Yes, the researchers have been able to establish the reason why human beings need sleep.

  3. The researchers have come to different conclusions.

  4. They have found out the reason, but they have not made their research public.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Researchers do not know exactly why people need sleep'. The sentence in the passage also supports this, hence, this is the correct answer.

What are the benefits of walking as a form of exercise over the other forms of exercise?

Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.

  1. No equipment or training is required.

  2. It can be done at any time of the day.

  3. Risks associated with vigorous forms of exercise are not there.

  4. All the above options are correct.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. Since all the options are correct, hence, this is the correct answer.

Why do fitness experts consider walking a better option than running?

Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.

  1. Fitness experts consider walking a better option than running because, it is better for knees and joints.

  2. Fitness experts consider walking a better option than running because it can be done any where.

  3. Fitness experts consider walking a better option than running because it can help to walk better.

  4. Fitness experts consider walking a better option than running because, it is good for the development of muscles.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running'. This fact is given in the passage, hence, it is the correct option.

Why is walking said to be good for the health of our lower limbs?

Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.

  1. It helps us to improve our gait.

  2. It improves the circulation of blood in the lower limbs.

  3. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in our lower limbs.

  4. It helps in the growth of the lower limbs.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in our legs'. This fact is mentioned in the passage. 'Lower limbs' mean legs. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Would it be correct to say that diseases like heart disease, mental illness, or type 2 diabetes can be totally eliminated due to regular walking?

Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.

  1. No, heart disease cannot be totally eliminated due to regular wallking.

  2. No, mental illness cannot be totally eliminated due to regular walking.

  3. No, Type 2 diabetes cannot be totally eliminated due to regular walking.

  4. No, the above mentioned diseases cannot be totally eliminated but walking reduces the risk of developing these disease conditions.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the passage walking 'can reduce risk of developing conditions such as heart disease .......................', hence, this is the correct option.

Which word in the passage has the same meaning as the word 'strenous'?

Directions: Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power and endurance. It can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment, can be done at any time of day and can be performed at your own pace. We can get out and walk without worrying about the risks associated with some more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also a great form of physical activity for people who are overweight, elderly or who haven’t exercised in a long time. Walking is said to be good for our bones. It is a great way to strengthen our bones. Walking about 30 minutes a day increases our bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target our spine, legs and hips. It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if we walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost our morale and mood. Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout.

  1. Osteoporosis

  2. Vigorous

  3. Boost

  4. Strengthen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to th passage this word means means showing great vitality or force. The word 'strenous' also means the same. Hence, this is the correct option.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer based on the given reading:

We’ve all heard how important it is to have our eight glasses of water each day. Especially during the warm season, it’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated. It’s actually a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. But have you ever wondered why is it so important to have plenty of water when we’re struggling to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helps dieters lose weight and keep it off. The reason this occurs could be physical. According to some research, water consumption might spark the body to produce more heat, boosting metabolism and burning more calories. The fact is, our body can’t always tell the difference between hunger and thirst and this can easily lead to us consuming more calories than we need. That’s because we might misread our thirst cues as hunger and end up eating, even though all we really need is a tall glass of water (which also happens to be calorie free). If we want our diet to be successful, we need to pay attention to what we are drinking, along with what and how much we are eating! ( 200 words approximately)

  1. Importance of water.

  2. Importance of drinking water during the warm season.

  3. Importance of drinking water in weight control.

  4. Drinking eight glasses of water a day.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds'. This is the correct option according to the passage.

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