Bài tập ôn kiểm tra lần 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Unit 1,2

Unit 1: FAMILY LIFE
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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. more	B. chore	C. divorce	D. work
 2. A. loved	B. trashed	C. talked	D. reached
 3. A. prepare	B. tennis	C. tell	D. help
 4. A. mum	B. vulnerable	C. contribute	D. husband
 5. A. called	B. shared	C. visited	D. cleaned
 6. A. finance	B. skill	C. children	D. split
 7. A. each	B. lead	C. clean	D. breadwinner
 8. A. happy	B. career	C. challenge	D. balance
 9. A. share	B. equal	C. alike	D. tradition
 10. A. generation	B. educate	C. grandparents	D. grateful
II. Exercise : Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
 11. Linh can't go out with us to see a movie now because she's ____ meal.
	A. keeping	B. making	C. preparing	D. arranging
 12. I'm responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ____.
	A. early	B. late	C. lately	D. later
 13. I usually ____ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
	A. pick up	B. take charge of	C. look for	D. take care of
 14. Ms. Mai asked me how she could ____ household chores equally in her family.
	A. make	B. divide	C. contribute	D. give
 15. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ____ lifting.
	A. hard	B. huge	C. strong	D. heavy
 16. My mother told me to do the ____ yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish.
	A. laundry	B. childcare	C. wash-up	D. exercises
 17. ____ the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.
	A. Pulling out	B. Bringing out	C. Coming out	D. Taking out
 18. My wife is going on her business next week so I have to ____ most of the chores around the house.
	A. take	B. handle	C. distribute	D. hold
 19. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household ____.
	A. financier	B. finances	C. financially	D. financial
 20. ____ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
	A. Houseman	B. Breadwinner	C. Homemaker	D. Servant 
 21. When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole ____.
	A. housemaid	B. father	C. housekeeper	D. breadwinner
 22. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ____ at weekends.
	A. groceries	B. heavy lifting	C. the chores	D. cook
 23. After eating dinner, I have to do the ____ and then do my homework every day.
	A. wash-up	B. washings-up	C. washing-up	D. washing-ups
 24. Her husband is very kind. He always cares ____ her and never puts all of the housework ____ her.
	A. about - in	B. about - on	C. with - on	D. for - in
 25. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good ____ for her.
	A. role	B. example	C. behaviour	D. action
 26. We take ____ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
	A. out	B. turn	C. turns	D. around
 27. Most people will receive ____ benefits when sharing the housework in their family.
	A. enormous	B. enormity	C. strong	D. enormously
 28. Like his mother, Viet is a ____ child who can talk openly to anyone.
	A. critical	B. generous	C. social	D. sociable
 29. After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps good ____ with her mother-in-law.
	A. association	B. relation	C. friendship	D. relationship
 30. In many countries, divorces ____ to rise because of long-standing conflicts.
	A. encourage	B. tend	C. have	D. aim
III. Exercise :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.
 31. We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.
	A. share	B. break	C. pick up	D. join
 32. Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
	A. disagree	B. separate	C. cooperate	D. part
 33. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.
	A. strong	B. safe	C. hard to affect	D. easily hurt
 34. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.
	A. abandoned	B. fostered	C. limited	D. restricted
 35. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
	A. make up	B. go up	C. bring up	D. give up
 36. She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.
	A. make	B. borrow	C. raise	D. lend
 37. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.
	A. views	B. jobs	C. chores	D. ideas
 38. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
	A. conventional	B. contemporary	C. latest	D. new
 39. After consideration, teaching is still a career worth pursuing as I prefer to become a teacher like my mother and my father.
	A. occupation	B. professor	C. work	D. unemployment
 40. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
	A. keyword	B. recreation	C. remedy	D. technique
IV. Exercise :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.
 41. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.
	A. single person	B. ending of a marriage
	C. the situation of not marrying	D. beginning of a marriage
 42. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
	A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
	B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
	C. a state that things are of importance
	D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
 43. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives.
	A. increase	B. lower	C. minimise	D. decrease
 44. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
	A. harmony	B. safety	C. danger	D. shelter
 45. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.
	A. readily	B. eagerly	C. reluctantly	D. agreeably
 46. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.
	A. curing	B. repairing	C. fixing	D. impairing
 47. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
	A. mess up	B. sort out	C. arrange	D. clear up
 48. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
	A. disapproving	B. crucial	C. uncomplimentary	D. favourable
 49. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
	A. clean and undusted	B. messy and arranged	C. ordered and untidy	D. messy and dirty
 50. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
	A. acceptable	B. inappropriate	C. Reasonable	D. proper
V. Exercise :Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
 51. Hoang ____ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important.
	A. is checking	B. checks	C. will check	D. check
 52. Nowadays, people ____ social networks with more and more caution.
	A. uses	B. are using	C. used	D. use
 53. At the moment, my sister ____ her homework, my brother ____ games.
	A. does - plays	B. makes - is playing	C. is doing - is playing	D. is making - is playing
 54. It's 7.00 p.m. now and we ____ meal together. We usually ____ dinner at that time.
	A. are having - eat	B. are having - are eating C. have - are eating	D. have - eat
 55. I ____ a bike to school every day but today I ____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
	A. ride - go	B. rode - went	C. ride - am going	D. is riding - am going 
 56. That Hoa ____ in class affects other students around.
	A. always talk	B. always talking	C. is always talking	D. always talks
 57. Hoang and Phong ____ football as they're having class now.
	A. are playing	B. doesn't play	C. aren't playing	D. don't play
 58. Hoa usually ____ charge of doing the washing-up in her family.
	A. take	B. takes	C. is taking	D. will take
 59. Our friends ____ for the fashion show now.
	A. prepares	B. prepare	C. is preparing	D. are preparing
 60. All staff in this restaurant ____ an urgent meeting right now.
	A. are attending	B. attend	C. attends	D. is attending
 61. After the physics lesson, the children know that water ____ at 100 degrees C.
	A. boils	B. boil	C. will boil	D. is boiling
 62. My mom ____ to the supermarket every Sunday for shopping.
	A. goes	B. is going	C. are going	D. go
 63. Look! Minh ____ on stage. She looks so beautiful.
	A. sang	B. sings	C. are singing	D. is singing
 64. Bich sometimes ____ chicken noodle soup for breakfast.
	A. have	B. is having	C. has	D. are having
 65. Who ____ the guitar in that room, Hoa?
	A. play	B. playing	C. plays	D. is playing
 66. Jenny often ____ jeans and T-shirt at school but she ____ a gorgeous dress today.
	A. wears - is wearing	B. wear - is wearing	C. is wearing - wears	D. wears - wears
 67. First thing in the morning, I ____ a cup of milk tea.
	A. will have	B. has	C. have	D. am having
 68. Ms. Kim ____ very well when she's under pressure.
	A. don't work	B. not work	C. isn't working	D. doesn't work
 69. I'm sorry, Lan is busy now. She ____ her document on the second floor.
	A. checks	B. are checking	C. is checking	D. check
 70. Hurry up, Linh. Other friends ____ for us.
	A. is waiting 	B. wait	C. are waiting	D. waits
VI. Exercise :Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
 71. I look for Daniel. He isn't in the company.
 72. Mommy, someone are calling me from unknown number. I won't answer it.
 73. My alarm rings at 6 o'clock every morning. Therefore, I always went to school on time.
 74. What are you search for, Lan? You look so nervous.
 75. We can't play golf. It rains outside.
 76. Bats usually sleep during the day and they play and eating at night.
 77. She suggests that a coffee is tasting good after a meal.
 78. I am not mind if you turn on the air-conditioner.
 79. Quiet, my baby sleeps. Don't wake her up.
 80. Bach is funny right now. He keep telling me jokes.
 81. How much is she earn a month? - About 100 dollars.
 82. We will hold a party tomorrow. Let's decorate the room.
 83. The workshop is so interesting that we aren't wanting to leave now.
 84. I'm going to take part in the night prom next week. It will be the annual event of my school.
 85. Is your friend come to pick you up? - No, he isn't.
 86. Some people enjoy watching blockbuster films but some people aren't.
 87. What's the matter with you? Why are you cry?
 88. Ms. Lien is so kind that she is donating thousands of pounds to charity twice yearly.
 89. He isn't speaking English very well because he has been learning for 5 months.
 90. Ngoc is always very busy. She is practises violin regularly.
VII. Exercise : Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
 91. "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!" - "_____
	A. I know it's fashionable.	B. Do you want to know where I bought them?
	C. Thanks for your compliment.	D. Yes, of course.
 92. "What can I do for you?" - "_____"
	A. Thank you.	B. No need to help.
	C. Sorry for not buying anything.	D. Thanks, I'm just looking.
 93. "How was the game show last night?" - "____"
	A. Just talking about it.	B. Great. I gained more knowledge about biology.
	C. I think it wasn't a good game.	D. It showed at 8 o'clock.
 94. "What did the meeting discuss? I didn't attend it because of traffic jam." - " ____"
	A. I'm sorry, I can't.	B. I didn't, either.	C. You missed the meeting.	D. That was great.
 95. "I've called many times but the plumber hasn't come yet." - " ____"
	A. Wait a minute, please.
	B. He's maybe busy now.
	C. We do apologise for this matter. We'll fix it soon.
	D. The problem has been fixed already.
 96. " Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?" - "____"
	A. Yes, I'd love to.	B. It's my pleasure.	C. You're welcome.	D. Of course not.
 97. "Have a good day, Peter!" - "____"
	A. Just a little bit cold.	B. It's really a good day.	C. Thanks. The same to you.	D. The weather is fine.
 98. "Which one will you purchase, yellow dress or blue one?" - "____"
	A. I don't like, either.	B. They're suitable for you.
	C. I prefer the blue.	D. It's up to my choice.
 99. "What's the deadline of our assignment?" - "____"
	A. About 1 hour.	B. We will write about the environment.
	C. We have to submit it by Friday 12.	D. I am not sure.
 100. "Don't touch the subjects on display, Nam." - "____"
	A. Sorry, I don't know.	B. Ok, let me touch.
	C. I agree with you, it's a rule.	D. That's right.
 101. "Why do you like pop music?" - "____"
	A. Since the 1950s, pop has had some new elements.	B. Because it is soft and beautiful.
	C. Pop music originated in the Western world.	D. Westlife is a pop band.
 102. "What's your neighbourhood like?" - "____"
	A. I live in Ha Noi.	B. Sounds good. I like living there.
	C. It's goo## I love it.	D. No, there is no hospital there.
 103. "It's nearly Tct holiday already." - "____"
	A. Don't make me laugh!	B. Thanks a million.	C. How time flies!	D. No such luck!
 104. "You can borrow my book." - "____"
	A. There's nothing to it!	B. Thanks tons.	C. You can such that again!	D. No way!
 105. "Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to Central Station?" - "____"
	A. Sure. Just go along this street.	B. There is no way you can do it.
	C. Oh no. This way will take us nowhere.	D. That's it! Thanks for your instruction!
VIII. Exercise : 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.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households,..(106)_______.. the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ..(107)_______.. between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total housework, while the women ..(108)_______..their share to be nearly double that, at 70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by ..(109)_______.. the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should ..(110)_______..shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the ..(111)_______... Research has shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are ...(112)_______...
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload ..(113)_______..14 hours per week, but for men ..(114)_______.. amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, ..(115)_______..the man's share increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and ..(116)_______.. of respect, not the actual number of hours. which leads to ..(117)_______..and depression. The research even ..(118)_______.. housework as thankless and unfulfilling.
 106. A. despite	B. even	C. although	D. in spite
 107. A. Aged	B. aging	C. age	D. ages
 108. A. estimated	B. Guessed	C. valued	D. judged
 109. A. whether	B. what	C. that	D. which
 110. A. Being	B. been	C. to be	D. be
 111. A. remainder	B. Remaining	C. remained	D. remain
 112. A. unimportant	B. worthy	C. essential	D. slight
 113. A. By	B. in	C. to	D. at
 114. A. an	B. the	C. a	D. some
 115. A. so	B. then	C. As	D. but
 116. A. death	B. disadvantage	C. loss	D. Waste
 117. A. Anxiety	B. anxiousness	C. anxious	D. anxiously
 118. A. reports	B. describes	C. expresses	D. Draws
IX. Exercise : Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 119 to 123.
Lorna: I might retire early. I don't know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I'd really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.
Cass: I'm only 26, so I'm not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won't have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don't even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don't want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.
 119. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because ____.
	A. she likes to learn English	B. she hates travelling abroad
	C. she likes doing gardening	D. her husband has already retired
 120. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
	A. His baby is born the following year.	B. He wants to retire soon.
	C. He wants his family to live in a big house.	D. He wants to earn more money.
 121. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
	A. Linda	B. Roger	C. Sue	D. Lorna
 122. Roger ____.
	A. has spent enough time with his family already	B. doesn't want to go to Paris
	C. has never been to Paris before	D. will ask his boss for retirement next year
 123. The word "mature" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
	A. grown-up	B. childish	C. old	D. young
X. Exercise : Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 124 to 130.
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples lor the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.
 124. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
	A. Family is a vital part of your life.
	B. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
	C. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.
	D. Not everyone has a family.
 125. In the writer's opinion, ____.
	A. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures
	B. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy
	C. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties
	D. people can be easily forgiven by people around
 126. To children, family plays a role in ____.
	A. encouraging them to study a lot at school	B. helping them to find a good job
	C. developing their personal traits	D. teaching them academic subjects
 127. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.
	A. children	B. good habits	C. parents	D. teachers
 128. The word "ruined" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
	A. saved	B. destroyed	C. constructed	D. built
 129. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?
	A. When a family fails, the w hole society falls down.
	B. A family member w ill be unhappy to fry his best.
	C. Strong families build a wealthy society.
	D. Hinnly members have responsibilities to set good examples.
 130. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
	A. family and society	B. The importance of family
	C. Educational role ot family	D. The birth of fragile object
XI. Exercise : Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
 131. The food price will change at the end of this month.
	A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.
	B. There will be two different food prices next month.
	C. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.
	D. There will be no same food price from now till next month.
 132. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.
	A. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.
	B. My school is the least expensive school in the city.
	C. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.
	D. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.
 133. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?
	A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?
	B. Does anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?
	C. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?
	D. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?
 134. "Stop treating me that way!" she cried out.
	A. She urged me not to treat her that way.	B. She begged me not to treat her that way.
	C. She warned me not to treat her that way.	D. She advised me not to treat her that way.
 135. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.
	A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.
	B. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.
	C. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.
	D. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.
XII. Exercise :Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 
 136. I am the youngest son in the family. I didn't have to do much housework.
	A. Being the youngest son in the family, I didn't have to do much housework.
	B. Although I am the youngest son in the family, I wouldn't have done much housework.
	C. If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn t have done much housework.
	D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family, I did not have to do much housework.
 137. We need to share the tasks. The burden on each member will be more tolerable.
	A. Although the burden on each member will be more tolerable, we still need to share the tasks.
	B. Unless we share the tasks, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
	C. It is essential to share the tasks, otherwise, the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
	D. We need to share the tasks so the burden on each member will be more tolerable.
 138. Dan saw all the paintings. He left right after.
	A. Dan left right after to see all the paintings.	B. He left and then saw the paintings right after.
	C. Right after seeing all the paintings, Dan left.	D. Dan left all the paintings after seeing them.
 139. I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
	A. Unless I like red, I wore black to the party last night.
	B. Although I usually like red. I wore black to the party last night.
	C. Because I usually like red, I wore black to the party last night.
	D. As a result of my interest in red, I wore black to the party last night.
 140. He tried his best. He won the biggest prize.
	A. Although he tried his best, he still won the biggest prize.
	B. If he hadn't tried his best, he couldn't have won the biggest prize.
	C. Unless he tried his best, he couldn't win the biggest prize.
	D. If he had tried his best, he could have won the biggest prize.
UNIT 2: YOUR BODY AND YOU
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I. Exercise : 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. allergy	B. oxygen	C. sugar	D. digest
 2. A. health	B. head	C. Breath	D. heart
 3. A. among	B. body	C. belong	D. strong
 4. A. children	B. chocolate	C. stomach	D. Approach
 5. A. intestine	B. spine	C. mind	D. reliable
II. Exercise : 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.
 6. A. ailment	B. disease	C. pultry	D. nervous
 7. A. condition	B. evidence	C. Digestive	D. intestine
 8. A. therapy	B. skeletal	C. willpower	D. internal
 9. A. Alternative	B. bacteria	C. respiratory	D. scientific
 10. A. vegetarian	B. circulatory	C. Acupuncturist	D. ineffectively
III. Exercise : Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
 11. The controller of the body is the ____ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.
	A. digestive	B. circulatory	C. respiratory	D. nervous
 12. ____ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
	A. Circulatory	B. Respiratory	C. Nervous	D. Digestive
 13. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our ____. It supports our body and protects our organs.
	A. bones	B. vessels	C. nerves	D. museles
 14. In under a minute, your ____ can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body.
	A. heart	B. brain	C. vessels	D. lungs
 15. The human ___ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
	A. digestive	B. nervous	C. circulatory 	D. respiratory
 16. A healthy ____ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
	A. equality	B. balance	C. share	D. control
 17. He likes to ____ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
	A. take	B. make	C. do	D. get
 18. I've been a night owl ____ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.
	A. finishing	B. getting	C. waking	D. staying
 19. It's not too late to ____ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.
	A. give on	B. remember	C. kick	D. get rid
 20. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their normal size.
	A. stomachs	B. kidneys	C. hearts	D. lungs
 21. Some foods and spices may ____ your breath for days after a meal.
	A. harm	B. spoil	C. reduce	D. damage
 22. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts ____ half of their dinner plate.
	A. make up of	B. make out	C. make of	D. make up
 23. It's another name for the backbone. It is ____.
	A. brain	B. spine	C. pump	D. leg
 24. Ailments are caused by a/an ____ of yin and yang.
	A. abnormal	B. unfairness	C. unequal	D. imbalance
 25. Yoga increases endurance, ____ and flexibility.
	A. powerful	B. blood	C. strong	D. strength
 26. Food and drinks which strongly ____ the body can cause stress.
	A. encourage	B. develop	C. stimulate	D. boost
 27. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people's ____ of coronary heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.
	A. opportunity	B. chance	C. luck	D. risk
 28. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to__ needles accurately.
	A. insert	B. inject	C. infuse	D. install
IV. Exercise : 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.
 29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
	A. created	B. began	C. introduced	D. developed
 30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
	A. proof	B. sign	C. clue	D. data
 31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
	A. diseases	B. treatments	C. acupoints	D. points
 32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
	A. practice	B. therapy	C. allergy	D. treatment
 33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
	A. prevent	B. spoil	C. reduce	D. increase
 34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
	A. votes	B. judgements	C. choices	D. decisions
 35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
	A. exhaled	B. cut out	C. removed	D. held
 36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.
	A. aware of	B. capable of 	C. suitable for	D. responsible for 
 37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.
	A. generate	B. encourage 	C. expand	D. increase
 38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
	A. direct	B. indirect	C. unwanted 	D. original
 39. Consuming nuts can boos