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Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing

A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular months.

In the first paragraph, how is climate change affecting the tourism industry?

Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing: A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular months

In the second paragraph, what does the research predict?

Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing: A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular mont

Which consequence to coolcation does the writer mention in paragraph three?

Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing: A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular months

In the fourth paragraph, the writer talks about the situation in Kenya to...

Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing

A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular months.

What point is the writer trying to make in paragraph five?

Read a text about recent changes in holidaymaking. For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Coolcationing

A new travel trend

With its increasing heatwaves, floods, and storms, climate change is influencing holiday choices. In recent years, tourism patterns have changed to follow a trend the industry has called ‘coolcations’. Travellers seek cooler destinations, such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, to avoid extreme heat. Norwegian Air added 10 new routes to northern Norway in response to growing demand, while international arrivals to Norway, Ireland, and Sweden increased by over 10%. Similarly, Alaska experienced a 10% jump in domestic flights, with a 30% rise in travelers from Dallas, Texas—a city known for its extreme summer heat. Tourism agencies in Scandinavia have welcomed this trend, promoting cooler alternatives to typical holidays in the scorching sun.

The Mediterranean, a long-standing summer favorite destination, has been affected by extreme weather events. Spain and Italy have recorded their hottest years in 2022 and 2023, while Greece has battled severe wildfires and droughts. A 2023 EU Commission study forecast the growth of tourism demand in northern and central Europe and its decline in the south by 2100. To support this prediction, a European Travel Commission survey found that 74% of travelers now avoid destinations with extreme heat.

As a result, it has been noted that the Mediterranean summer is moving away from a single high-priced peak season in July and August. Travellers braving the hottest months might, in fact, benefit from lower rates. On the other hand, the new trend suggests that there will be two high seasons, May-June and September-October. This shift means that hotels and other accommodation establishments in central and southern Italy and in the south of France are staying open for longer, even all-year round on some occasions.

In Kenya, owners of safari camps have noticed a breakdown of traditional seasonal predictability. One of them explains that consistent and easily forecast weather patterns used to force all safari camps to close during the rainy season. However, the rains now arrive unpredictably – sometimes early, sometimes late, or not at all – leading to unforeseen or unnecessary closures. As a result, they are seeing more visitors opting for safaris during traditionally off-peak and rainy periods to take advantage of lower prices.

However, not all experts agree that coolcations are a lasting trend. On Visit Sweden’s website, there’s no clear indication whether demand for cooler climates is rising, while Visit Norway’s website suggests that favorable exchange rates and marketing are responsible for their tourism growth—not just weather. The vast majority of German tourists, for example, still prefer warm destinations—though that could change in the future. In 2023, out of Germany’s 65 million vacations, only 3.6 million were to northern countries like Sweden or Norway. Spain, Italy, and Greece remain top choices, with “sun and beach” destinations as the main attraction for European travel.

Although northern Europe and the Alps could become popular options if Mediterranean summers become too hot to handle, experts believe such a change would take decades. For now, Southern Europe’s popularity continues, with over 300 million travelers visiting the region in 2023 compared to 80 million in the north. However, many argue that coolcation is more of a marketing approach than a real movement. Some researchers say that such a trend doesn’t exist, but it’s an idea that some countries’ tourism boards have made up, hoping to attract more visitors during less popular months.

In the last paragraph, researchers

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 1

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 2

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 3

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 4

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 5

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 6

You are going to read part of an article about how to keep fit, happy and healthy. Seven sentences are incomplete. For gaps 1-7 choose the phrase (a-i) which best fits each gap. Only ONE answer is correct, and there are TWO phrases you DO NOT NEED to use.

How to stay fit, happy and healthy

If you’ve been listening to the news you already know about our national obesity levels rising by the day. It has never been more important 1 ___ and to get an adequate amount of exercise and sleep to keep yourself fit and healthy. Though it may feel like really hard work at first, once you adopt an exercise routine and start 2 ___, you’ll forget you ever did things differently.

Here are just four of the top adjustments to make:

1. Get more sleep!

Sleep is huge and almost a third of the US population doesn’t get near enough to staying physically and mentally healthy. If you are sleep deprived, try changing your habits in order 3 ___

2. Strive for a better diet

Look at your diet and what you’re eating now and make changes where you see fit. If you are susceptible to snacking, keep a piece of fruit or a few nuts at hand. The key is to eat small meals throughout the day. Reduce portion sizes, take out white bread and replace with whole grains and make sure each meal contains at least one portion of fruit and – or vegetables. Healthy food doesn’t have 4 ___, and you can get an abundance of low priced fruit and veggies, like apples, bananas, potatoes and peas.

3. Stop all those bad habits

Take a look at your current lifestyle and make a small list of everything you do that is not good for your health. This could be anything, from eating too much junk food or drinking too much caffeine, to smoking or drinking. Start the process of breaking these habits one by one. Some will be easy, while others may take months or maybe years 5 ___, but the sooner you start fighting, the better.

Some addictions (like smoking, drugs or alcohol) are incredibly bad not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. If you smoke and – or drink, start by cutting back on how many drinks you have, or cigarettes you smoke, in a day, and if necessary, seek medical advice and assistance 6 ___.

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

We all should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 or more times a week, 7 ___. This can be pretty much anything that is physical, like walking, cycling, running, swimming to weightlifting, etc. This too does not have to be expensive, and you can get a great work out without joining any costly gyms. Most of these exercises are inexpensive, and just doing a cardiovascular exercise, like walking, jogging, or walking on a treadmill a few times a week will do your body (and heart) good.

Gap 7