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VOCABULARY
Fill in the missing words. The first one has been done for you.
Dear Ellie,
How are you? I hope you are 0 well.
I am feeling a bit (1) __________ at the moment. I failed my Maths test so my parents punished
me by taking away all the things I like. 
I am not allowed to (2) __________ films or play (3) __________ games and they even took away
my Internet connection. This is why I am sending this letter by (4) __________ mail! I need to get
my parents’ (5) __________ for everything even though I (6) __________ I would learn more.
I hope this does not change anything regarding our arrangements for your (7) __________ visit
and the trip to see the (8) __________ of the famous Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzile.
I hope everything is arranged for your EasyJet (9) __________ on Sunday. I will meet you at the
(10) __________ and take you to the hostel.
I am so (11) __________ already, I can hardly wait! This will (12) __________ be a great week!
See you soon!
xxxx, Matic
KEY
1. depressed/down/unhappy
2. watch
3. video
4. snail
5. permission
6. promised
7. upcoming
8. performance/show
9. flight
10. airport
11. excited
12. definitely
VOCABULARY
Insert one of the following words in each gap. There are two extra words. One
example has been done for you.
dairy
minerals consumed excess fats sources tooth nutritional fitness
physical carbohydrates unhealthy nutrients beauty balanced
Teenager Fitness
adapted and taken from http://www.iloveindia.com/fitness/weight-loss/teenager-healthy-lifestyle.html
In the contemporary times, teenager (0) fitness is something that has become a serious cause of
concern. Teenagers are not really living a (1) ________ lifestyle. Earlier, people used to follow the
idea of 'early to bed and early to rise'. But now youngsters neither go to bed early, nor do they
wake up early in the morning.
Teens prefer eating fad foods that virtually have no (2) ________ value. They always get lured into
trying (3) ________ foodstuff, ignoring the fact that they are harmful for their body. Even in the
case of drinking, adolescents are trying liquor, instead of going in for healthy drinks.
Here are some lifestyle tips:
Food
 You should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as they are important (4) __________ of
vitamins and (5) ___________.
 Milk and similar products like meat, fish, eggs, etc. should be (6) _______only in moderate
quantities.
 (7) ________ should not be taken in large quantities, but then that does not mean, you don’t
need to eat them, but what is required is to restrict your consumption to smaller quantities.
 Sugary foodstuff like cakes, biscuits, sweets, soft drinks, and ice cream can become a cause of
(8)________ decay; so restrict your consumption to smaller quantities.
 In a nutshell, your total food intake per day should be such that 50% of the calories should
come from complex (9) __________such as cereals, rice and bread. About one third
contribution should come from milk and other (10) _________ products and the rest from fats.
Exercise
It is essential for each one of us to do some sort of (11) ________ activity. Pursuing sports is not
only a great hobby, but also a fabulous way to keep in shape. But teens tend to skip on this
important aspect of their life to hang out with friends.
Sleep
Having a sound sleep goes a long way in maintaining your overall fitness. In fact, proper sleep is
one of the main (12) ________ secrets of celebrities. If you have a healthy sleep, it shows on your
face in the form of a glow. Lack of proper sleep is likely to cause irritability and the scope of mood
swings increases.
KEY
1. balanced
2. nutritional
3. unhealthy
4. sources
5. minerals
6. consumed
7. Fats
8. tooth
9. carbohydrates
10. dairy
11. physical
12. beauty
VOCABULARY
Replace each underlined expression with one of the given words. There are two
words you don't need! An example has been done for you.
injuries behaviour disoriented toxic
swelling prescription exhilarating
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adrenalin rush bandage flexibility
proportion firmly emergency
Don't drink this. It is very poisonous.
Don't drink this. It is very toxic.
1. When I drink too much, I feel confused. I don't know where I am and where I want to go.
2. Oh, have you broken your little finger? The lump looks awful. Your finger is all blue and looks
like a balloon.
3. Was the car accident serious? No, he only has some minor cuts.
4. The bungee jump was fantastic! I felt such an excitement as if something was pumping through
my veins.
5. I went to the doctor and he gave me a piece of paper with the name of the medicine I needed.
6. In case of any danger or crisis, call 113.
7. He wanted her to stop so he grabbed her strongly.
8. You need to cover your wound with a special piece of cloth, so you can stop the bleeding.
9. If you want to keep this job, you will need to show more ability to adjust.
10. Your conduct is not acceptable in this society.
KEY
1. disoriented
2. swelling
3. injuries
4. adrenalin rush
5. prescription
6. emergency
7. firmly
8. bandage
9. flexibility
10. behaviour