III. Reading

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (9)______and mental health.

1. quality
2. stability
3. need
4. change

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________.

1. areas
2. zones
3. parts  
4. regions

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Foot massage has (1)__________in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being.

1. worked
2. made
3. practised
4. trained  

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

This in turn will help (7)_____oxygen to the body’s cells,…

1. transform
2. transfer
3. transport
4. transmit

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day.

1. fight off
2. set off 
3. take off
4. put off

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

strong (9)________on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise.

1. pressure
2. effect
3. emphasis
4. influence

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________.

1. rhythms
2. lyrics  
3. tones
4. intonations

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

What's their secret formula for (5)_______another 10 healthy years?

1. making
2. adding
3. bringing
4. supplying

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people…

1. as 
2. too
3. more
4. to

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (3)______and glands.

1. bodies
2. organizations
3. organs
4. regions

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Due to urban (6)_____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly.

1. lifetime
2. lifestyles
3. life expectancy
4. life story

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms.

1. temporarily
2. constantly
3. relatively
4. hardly

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

 Other traits the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)________,

1. sociable
2. social
3. society
4. socializing  

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

which is (8)______for overall health.

1. essential
2. available
3. careful
4. suitable

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4)____zero dementia - loss of memory.

1. almost
2. quite
3. hardly
4. about 

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (10)____pain in the ankles or the heels.

1. kills
2. cures
3. rejects
4. reduces

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

Leading their lives with a sense of (10)______was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

1. value
2. meaning
3. determination
4. purpose  

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

Cold and flus, (2) _________often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

1. such
2. as  
3. for example  
4. like as

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2)_____ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007.

1. get
2. reach
3. come
4. become

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place.

1. getting
2. got  
3. to get
4. get

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (2)_______.

1. medicine
2. medicines
3. pills
4. substance  

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

In general, they may not be as alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime.

1. whom
2. which
3. whose
4. who

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

If you adopt the right (6)______, they concluded the other 70% can be up to us.

1. remedy
2. behaviour
3. lifestyle
4. medicine 

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

1. at
2. with
3. on
4. of

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

In reflexology, pressure is applied (4)_______special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

1. for
2. to
3. through
4. with  

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)____ lives past the age of 100.

1. act
2. action
3. active
4. actively

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3)_______of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.

1. bits
2. pieces
3. a piece
4. a fraction

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Highest Life Expectancy In The World

Longevity hot spots are located in regions of different countries where people commonly lead (1)            ______ lives past the age of 100. A blue zone is considered to be a "longevity oasis" and the people who live there are believed to have the longest life expectancy on Earth.

The longest living women were found in Okinawa, Japan. Another blue zone was discovered in the mountains of Sardinia, Italy where even men (2) ______ the age of 100 at an amazing rate, another was discovered on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica in 2007. Only one of the blue zones is located in the United States. It was found when researchers who were staying in Loma Linda, California discovered they suffered from (3) ______ of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the United States and throughout the developed world.  The final blue zone was found on an expedition to the island of Ikaria, Greece where they have 50% lower rates of heart disease, 20% less cancer, and (4) _______ zero dementia - loss of memory.

What's their secret formula for (5) _____ another 10 healthy years? Scientists focused on these longevity hot spots to answer that question and found that while it helps to have good genes, that's less than 30% of the equation. If you adopt the right (6) _______ , they concluded the other 70% can be up to us. Other (7)______ the people living in the blue zones have in common include less stress and more (8)______ , strong (9) _______ on family, a fresh natural plant based, diet, very little red meat and daily exercise. Leading their lives with a sense of (10) ______ was a big factor. It insures they look forward to getting up in the morning.

Other (7)_______the people living in the blue zones have in common…

1. traits
2. types
3. tracks
4. problems 

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Foot massage has been (26) ______ in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being. Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative (27) _____ . Reflexology is an ancient healing practice based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different (28)   _____and glands.  These points are located on the soles, ankles, toes and upper part of the foot. In reflexology, pressure is applied (29) _____ special areas on the feet with specific thumb, finger or hand  techniques.

 Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (30) _____good health. Due to urban (31) _____, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet. You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help (32)_____oxygen to the body’s cells, which is (33) _____ for overall health.

Certain points on the feet are helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. For instance, the spot in the center of the big toe, the spot at the center of the ball of your foot are associated with emotional (34) _____and mental health.

One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage. It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessens stiffness and even (35) _____ pain in the ankles or the heels.

Stimulating and applying pressure to these reflexes on the feet is definitely pleasurable, but at the same time it helps (5)______good health.

1. raised
2. upgrade
3. stimulate
4. promote

Choose the best anwers to complete the passage.

Humans have biological clocks that control their daily (1) _________. Some functions, like sleeping and waking up have a 24-hour rhythm. Others, especially illnesses, have a yearly rhythm. Cold and flus, (2) _________ often happen in winter. Most people get measles during spring and summer.

When travelling by plane, you often cross many time (3) _________. During such trips your internal clocks don't seem to work properly. We call this jet lag. It makes you feel tired and it may take your body's biological clock several days (4) _________used to the new place. People who work night shifts can also have problems with their biological clocks. In general, they may not be (5) _________ alert or active as people (6) _________work during the daytime. They also have more accidents during work. In some cases, they experience more health and sleeping problems than other people.

By using the right medicine, you can (7) _________problems that are connected with different times of day. Heart attacks and strokes often happen in the morning- between the time you get up and noon. Asthma often occurs between midnight and morning hours. So when people (8) _________ a heart disease take their medicine right after waking up, it might prevent a heart attack.

Biological clocks control many rhythms of life. We are (9) _________ learning more and even more about these rhythms. Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

Doctors are looking for new ways to make travelling more (10) _________ and medical treatment more effective.

1. unpleasant
2. unforgetable  
3. comfortable
4. miserable