Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Nowadays, many people are choosing to leave the city in search (1) ______ a healthier lifestyle in the country. With remote work made (2) ______ by technology, moving away from urban centers has become more feasible. But does rural living really offer better health?

There’s some truth to the benefits of country life. Violent crime (3) ______ are lower, the air is cleaner, and there are fewer fast-food restaurants. As (4) ______, there are fewer deaths from cancer and heart disease. However, some research challenges the idea that rural life is healthier. For example, adults in urban areas smoke less and (5) ______. The countryside with its smaller population, (6) ______, sees twice as many vehicle deaths as the bustling city. This is largely because it takes longer to reach medical services.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart 11 Workbook – Unit 1. Healthy lifestyle)

Nowadays, many people are choosing to leave the city in search (1) ______ a healthier lifestyle in the country.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Dear Marcus,

Thanks for your letter. It was great hearing from you.

a. Without a plan, it’s easy to forget or convince yourself you’re too busy.

b. It would be a good idea to pick an activity or sport you genuinely enjoy, like football.

c. It’s sad to hear that you are struggling to get into shape. It’s definitely tough, but I’ve got some tips that might help!

d. Another thing you could do is to create a fitness schedule. Plan exactly when you’ll exercise so it becomes a part of your routine.

e. When you’re having fun, you’re more likely to stick with it and do it regularly. Most people give up on exercising because it feels boring or like a chore.

I hope I’ve helped somehow. Write back and tell me how you get on.

Yours,

Sharon

(Adapted from Bright 11 – Unit 7. Healthy lifestyle)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Health check-ups? They make you ill!

b. Seeing your doctor to have regular health check-ups can actually harm your health.

c. Your doctor tells you your lifestyle is unhealthy, and this news adds to your already high stress levels.

d. Tired and stressed, you drive badly through traffic queues, knowing that you will have to do overtime to catch up the next day.

e. You have to book an appointment, then your work schedule changes that day and you end up rushing to the doctor’s after work.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart 11 – Unit 1. Healthy lifestyle)

Where in paragraph 1 or paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

This leads to one specific degree, intended for one type of job.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Olivia: Are you drinking coffee? That’s new.

b. Olivia: You do look tired. Did you get enough sleep last night?

c. Ashley: You’re right. I usually don’t drink coffee, but I need it today to wake up.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 11 – Unit 4. The body)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Helen: Well I think that kind of business is pretty straightforward. People are always buying stuff like that.

b. Jim: It’s definitely different from what I’m used to. I’ve never produced stationery ever.

c. Helen: It’s been miserable. I’ve been picking up extra shifts to finish the floor.

d. Jim: Sure. How’s the construction of the hospital going?

e. Helen: Hello Jim. How’s work at the company?

(Adapted from ThiNK 12 – Unit 3)