E2School Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading

Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Now that you've mastered the vocabulary, it's time to practise Reading Click Next to read an article about obesity and answer the questions. Return to Video Back Viewing 1 of 6 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 1 of 6 Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Battle with the Bulge: Dealing with weight-gain around the world Paragraph A There is no doubt that not only is the population around the world soaring, but people themselves are getting larger. In fact, globally, obesity rates have almost tripled since 1975. And it’s not just a problem among adults. Children too are increasingly suffering from weight problems with over 41 million youngsters under 5 years old considered overweight or obese. Paragraph B This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing because it causes health issues and can also lead to social problems. Obesity is a major risk to children’s long and short-term health. Overweight children are very likely to become overweight adults and suffer from other weight-related diseases. They are also more likely to develop body image problems. Once children are overweight, it requires a lot of effort and commitment for them to return to a healthy weight. Paragraph C The best way to deal with obesity is through a healthy balanced diet combined with some form of regular physical activity. Healthy eating habits can be developed by increasing the consumption of lean protein, fruits and vegetables and by reducing the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Physical activity is necessary, but it doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym. A brisk walk or playing a sport can also help in reducing excess weight. Other small lifestyle changes such as walking the dog or taking the stairs can also contribute to weight loss. By spreading awareness regarding obesity and by taking simple steps we can all move towards a healthier world. Return to Video Headings match The passage has 3 paragraphs, A-C . Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list below. Type the correct letter, 1-6, into the answer box . Return to Video Task Tips ✔︎ Read the paragraph first. ✔︎ Ask yourself , 'What is the main point of this paragraph? ✔︎ Read through the list of headings ✔︎ Choose the best one! Gap Fill (Text) Paragraph A Paragraph B Paragraph C Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 2 of 6 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 2 of 6 Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Battle with the Bulge: Dealing with weight-gain around the world Paragraph A There is no doubt that not only is the population around the world soaring, but people themselves are getting larger. In fact, globally, obesity rates have almost tripled since 1975 . And it’s not just a problem among adults. Children too are increasingly suffering from weight problems with over 41 million youngsters under 5 years old considered overweight or obese. Paragraph B This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health issues and can also lead to social problems. Obesity is a major risk to children’s long and short-term health. Overweight children are very likely to become overweight adults and suffer from other weight-related diseases. They are also more likely to develop body image problems. Once children are overweight, it requires a lot of effort and commitment for them to return to a healthy weight. Paragraph C The best way to deal with obesity is through a healthy balanced diet combined with some form of regular physical activity . Healthy eating habits can be developed by increasing the consumption of lean protein , fruits and vegetables and by reducing the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Physical activity is necessary, but it doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym. A brisk walk or playing a sport can also help in reducing excess weight. Other small lifestyle changes such as walking the dog or taking the stairs can also contribute to weight loss . It is important to spread awareness regarding obesity so that we can all move towards a healthier world. Return to Video True / False / Not Given Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? Select: TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is not information on this Return to Video Multiple-choice (single) 1. Obesity rates have risen by more than double since 1975. (See underlined section of text) TRUE Correct answer Incorrect answer FALSE Correct answer Incorrect answer NOT GIVEN Correct answer Incorrect answer next hint | answer explanation Hint 1 Look for an expression that means ' more than double '. Answer Explanation 'obesity rates have almost tripled' = risen by more than double Multiple-choice (single) 2. It is easier for children to lose weight than for adults to do so. T Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Great work! Now, let's look at the text more closely. Click Next to test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge. Return to Video Back Viewing 4 of 6 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 4 of 6 Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Fill the gaps Choose the correct word to fill the gap: Return to Video Choose the correct answer Battle with the Bulge: Dealing with weight-gain around the world There is no doubt that not only is the population around the world soaring, but people themselves are getting larger. In fact, globally, obesity rates have almost tripled since 1975. And it’s not just a problem among adults. 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The best way to deal with obesity is through a healthy balanced diet - mashed combined merged fused - - mashed combined merged fused with some form of regular physical activity. Healthy eating habits can be developed by increasing the consumption of lean protein, fruits and vegetables and by reducing the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Physical activity is necessary, but it doesn’t have to mean - passing spending occupying dispensing - - passing spending occupying dispensing hours in the gym. A brisk walk or playing a sport can also help in reducing excess weight. Other small lifestyle changes such as - running jogging walking accompanying - - running jogging walking accompanying the dog or taking the stairs can also contribute to weight loss. It is important to spread awareness regarding obesity so that we can all move towards a healthier world. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 5 of 6 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 5 of 6 Results are loaded Lesson 7: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Well done! You have learnt 12 words and completed 3 reading tasks. Hit Close and go on to work on your writing . Return to Video Back Viewing 6 of 6 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 6 of 6