Form 6 \ Reading Comprehension \ Semester II

What is so great about running?

In the past, people didn’t need sports like running to stay healthy because they were very active. But these days, many of us spend most of the day sitting down. This means we need to get some exercise in our free time, and running is a cheap and easy way to do it. It’s more fun than doing boring exercises in a gym, and all you need is a good pair of trainers and some comfortable clothes. Also, it’s a sport that people can do at any age – for example, Fauja Singh finished a marathon at the age of 101!

To make running interesting, you can enter a race. Fun runs are very popular. These are often 5 km long and are great for beginners. You can run with your friends and maybe dress up. For fitter people, there are halfmarathons, marathons, or even ultra-marathons. These can be 70–400 km long. One of the most famous is the Marathon des Sables which takes six days and goes through the Sahara desert.

Running is fun and scientists say it is one of the best ways to keep fit. However, make sure you don’t do it every day – it’s important to have a rest between runs. Running improves the health of almost every part of your body, including your brain. It can make you feel happier and healthier, and live longer. It also helps you sleep well, and that gives you the energy to enjoy your life more. Perhaps it’s the perfect sport!

Додано: 19 травня
Предмет: Англійська мова, 6 клас
20 запитань
Запитання 1

Choose the correct variant.


Why didn’t people in the past need sports like running to stay healthy?

варіанти відповідей

They had gyms.

They were very active.

They had better food.

They had more free time.

Запитання 2

Choose the correct variant.


What is one reason why running is considered a good exercise?

варіанти відповідей

It requires expensive equipment.

It’s more fun than gym exercises.

It must be done in a gym.

It is difficult to learn.

Запитання 3

Choose the correct variant.


What do you need to start running?

варіанти відповідей

A gym membership.

A personal trainer.

A good pair of trainers and comfortable clothes.

A running track.

Запитання 4

Choose the correct variant.


At what age did Fauja Singh finish a marathon?

варіанти відповідей

70

85

95

101

Запитання 5

Choose the correct variant.


What is a fun run typically characterized by?

варіанти відповідей

Being longer than a marathon.

Being very competitive.

Being 5 km long and great for beginners.

Requiring special training.

Запитання 6

Choose the correct variant.


Which of the following is a famous ultra-marathon?

варіанти відповідей

Boston Marathon

New York Marathon

Marathon des Sables

London Marathon

Запитання 7

Choose the correct variant.


How long does the Marathon des Sables take?

варіанти відповідей

One day

Three days

Six days

Ten days

Запитання 8

Choose the correct variant.


Why is it important to have a rest between runs?

варіанти відповідей

To save energy.

To avoid injury and overexertion.

To eat more.

To run faster.

Запитання 9

Choose the correct variant.


What part of the body does running improve?

варіанти відповідей

Only the legs.

Only the heart.

Almost every part of the body, including the brain.

Only the lungs.

Запитання 10

Choose the correct variant.


How does running affect your sleep?

варіанти відповідей

It disturbs sleep.

It has no effect on sleep.

It helps you sleep well.

It makes you sleep less.

Запитання 11

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


People in the past needed running to stay healthy.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 12

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


Running is an expensive sport because you need a lot of equipment.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 13

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


Running can make you feel happier and healthier.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 14

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


Running is only suitable for young people. 

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 15

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


A half-marathon is a shorter distance than a marathon. 

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 16

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


The Marathon des Sables takes place in the Sahara desert.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 17

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


Running every day is recommended by the text.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 18

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


Fun runs are usually 70-400 km long.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 19

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


The text says running is the only way to stay fit these days.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

Запитання 20

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.


The text recommends running as the perfect sport.

варіанти відповідей

True

False

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