A Closer Look 1

Circle the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. It's always difficult for students to give / make priority to work, school, and family.

2. David works out at his home gym to maintain his mental / physical health.

3. Well-balanced / Badly balanced living is hard to achieve if you have many things to do

4. Managing / Making time means organising and planning how to divide your time between different activities.

5. I tried to accomplish / get my goal of cycling five kilometres a day.

Match the words and phrases with their definitions.

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from 2.

1. I want to know the ______ for my history assignment.

2. I'm trying to go to bed earlier because I'm feeling ______ at the moment.

3. He intended to ______ telling her the news, waiting for the right moment.

4. I'm ______ about the result of the exam I took last week.

5. I prefer to study in the school library because there are too many ______ at home.

Listen and practise the sentences. Pay attention to the bold words with/h/ and /r/.

1. Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly.

2. He usually does his homework and then reads a good book.

3. I'm ready to change my eating habits.

4. I finished several days ahead of the due date.

5. She's always worrying about her physical health.