READING

Unit 12: Appearance and Health

READING

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health
Can you think of some ways to improve your health?  
Believe it or not, you can greatly improve your health in ten simple ways.  

1 Eat breakfast: Breakfast gives you energy for the morning.
2 Go for a walk: Walking is good exercise, and exercise is necessary for good health.
3 Floss your teeth: Don´t just brush them. Flossing keeps your gums healthy.
4 Drink eight cups of water every day: Water helps your body in many ways.
5 Stretch for five minutes: Stretching is important for your muscles.
6 Wear a seat belt: Every year, seat belts save thousands of lives.
7 Do something to challenge your brain: For example, do a crossword puzzle or read a new book.
8 Protect your skin: Use lots of moisturizer and sunscreen.
9 Get enough calcium: Your bones need it. Dairy foods, like yogurt, milk, and cheese, have calcium.
10 Take a "time-out"- a break of about 20 minutes: Do something different. For example get up and walk. Or sit down and listen to music.



A Read the article. Then complete the sentences.
(Copy and paste this exercise and publish it in your blog and write the answers in it)

1. to get exercise, _____________________________
2. to help your bones, __________________________
3. to help your muscles, ________________________
4. to keep your gums healthy, ___________________
5. to have energy for the morning, _______________
6. to challenge your brain, ______________________

B What else do you do for your health? (Write a short paragraph describing the information)
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