Reading I Semester

Being active makes you happy

By now you probably know all about the physical          [uses, benefits, health, activity] of exercise, but new research shows that getting fit improves your mental health, too. Regular exercise can help you feel less stressed, get more sleep and improve your self-confidence.

So, think of your           [workout, life, lifestyle, rest] as a mini vacation. For 30 minutes, you will not answer the phone or take care of others. It is hard to worry about all the things you have to do when you are concentrating on doing one more push-up!

Exercise make sure a good night's rest in two key ways: the simple act of          [sleeping, moving, resting, studying] tires your body out, and working out also reduces           [stress, laziness, tiredness, health] which can cause sleeplessness. So, the equation is simple: more physical activity equals less insomnia.

By taking positive steps to improve your health and looks, you gain a feeling of control over your life and body. That sense is confidence will carry over to other areas of your life, raising your overall              [character, hope, lifestyle, self-respect]. While you are working out, you can think and appreciate all that your body can do instead of thinking negative thoughts about your appearance.

Schooling in Britain

British children ought to                [subject, comprehencive, attend, A levels, languages, examination] school until they are 16 years old.

At the age of 16, students write an               [subject, comprehencive, attend, A level, language, examination] called the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). All students are tested in Mathematics, English Literature, English Composition, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History or the Classics, one modern language, and one more               [subject, comprehencive, attend, A levels, language, examination], such as Art or Computer Studies.

After completing the GCSE, some students leave school, others enter a technical collage, while others continue at high school for two more years and take a further set of standardized exams, known as               [subject, comprehencive, attend, A levels, language, examination], in three or four subjects. These exams determine whether a student is smart enough for a university.

The man in the story had no wife.

Valery was an only child.

It was Valery's duty to wash the dishes every morning.

The father was rude to his daughter.

The father felt guilty and couldn't work.

Valery easily forgave her father.