Healthy Lifestyles and Sports
Read the following text about healthy lifestyles and sports. After reading, answer the multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions. Finally, match the verbs to the correct sports.
Group 1
Answer the following multiple-choice questions based on the text.
Living a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. It includes eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and staying active. One way to stay active is by playing sports. Sports not only help you stay fit but also teach teamwork and discipline. Whether it's running, swimming, or playing basketball, each sport has its own benefits.
Playing sports regularly can improve your physical health. It strengthens your muscles, improves your heart health, and boosts your energy levels. Moreover, sports can enhance your mental health by reducing stress and improving your mood. When you play sports, your body releases endorphins, which make you feel happier and more relaxed.
Different sports require different skills and equipment. For example, soccer requires good footwork and a ball, while tennis needs a racket and a court. Choosing a sport you enjoy is important because it keeps you motivated. Whether you prefer team sports like soccer or individual sports like swimming, staying active is key to a healthy lifestyle.
Question 1a
What are some components of a healthy lifestyle mentioned in the text?
Eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and staying active.
Watching TV, eating fast food, and sleeping late.
Playing video games, drinking soda, and staying indoors.
Question 1b
What is one benefit of playing sports regularly?
It makes you tired all the time.
It strengthens your muscles and improves heart health.
It requires a lot of money to participate.
Question 1c
How can sports improve mental health?
By making you feel more stressed.
By reducing stress and improving mood.
By making you less social.
Question 1d
What do endorphins do when you play sports?
Make you feel happier and more relaxed.
Make you feel more tired and sleepy.
Make you feel more hungry.
Question 1e
Why is it important to choose a sport you enjoy?
Because it keeps you motivated.
Because it makes you more competitive.
Because it requires less effort.
Question 1f
Which of the following is an example of a team sport mentioned in the text?
Swimming
Soccer
Tennis
Group 2
Answer the following open-ended questions based on the text.
Question 2a
What are some benefits of playing sports that are mentioned in the text?
Question 2b
How do sports contribute to a healthy lifestyle?
Question 2c
Why might someone choose an individual sport over a team sport?
Group 3
Match the following verbs to the correct sport.
Question 3a
Match the verbs to the sports:
- Dribble
- Swim
- Serve
- Kick
- Dive
- Shoot
Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming
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