Vocabulary 4

A Choose the correct item.

Katy …….. herself when she fell over playing basketball.

Sam got a …….. after playing on the computer for too long.

You can …….. fluids that are missing from your body by drinking lots of water.

The two friends …….. first prize in a singing contest.

In order to lose weight, you should exercise and eat foods that are low in …….. .

After you wash the potatoes, you need to …….. them before you cook them.

Oranges are very good for you because they have a lot of …….. C.

Bethany got a bad …….. after playing in the snow without her coat – her temperature was really high.

Anna loves eating ……..; she could live on just prawns and lobster.

It’s a good idea to do a little bit of …….. , like jogging, every day.

Peter cut his little …….. as he was chopping onions.

Thelma tripped over a chair and hurt the big …….. on her foot.

This is a delicious …….., but I wish it didn’t have all those black seeds inside.

Fruit …….. high levels of glucose.

Read the text below. Complete the gaps (1-3) with appropriate words 

A HEALTHY DIET

Experts are in favour of a healthy diet. Whenever you can, you should 1) ………………………. eating junk food like crisps, chicken wings and ice cream. Instead, if you’re hungry for a snack, start with some yoghurt. Make sure it’s plain yoghurt without any added sugar. Then, take some of your favourite fresh fruit and 2) ………………………. them into bite-sized pieces. Peaches, strawberries or nuts taste great with yoghurt. Just don’t overdo it with the nuts! Alternatively, if you don’t like dairy 3) ………………………. , just try a mixture of cherries and melon, or watermelon and pineapple. Remember that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, and eating healthily can have a positive impact on your health!

1 the first word:

A HEALTHY DIET

Experts are in favour of a healthy diet. Whenever you can, you should 1) ………………………. eating junk food like crisps, chicken wings and ice cream. Instead, if you’re hungry for a snack, start with some yoghurt. Make sure it’s plain yoghurt without any added sugar. Then, take some of your favourite fresh fruit and 2) ………………………. them into bite-sized pieces. Peaches, strawberries or nuts taste great with yoghurt. Just don’t overdo it with the nuts! Alternatively, if you don’t like dairy 3) ………………………. , just try a mixture of cherries and melon, or watermelon and pineapple. Remember that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, and eating healthily can have a positive impact on your health!

2 the second word:

A HEALTHY DIET

Experts are in favour of a healthy diet. Whenever you can, you should 1) ………………………. eating junk food like crisps, chicken wings and ice cream. Instead, if you’re hungry for a snack, start with some yoghurt. Make sure it’s plain yoghurt without any added sugar. Then, take some of your favourite fresh fruit and 2) ………………………. them into bite-sized pieces. Peaches, strawberries or nuts taste great with yoghurt. Just don’t overdo it with the nuts! Alternatively, if you don’t like dairy 3) ………………………. , just try a mixture of cherries and melon, or watermelon and pineapple. Remember that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, and eating healthily can have a positive impact on your health!

3 the third word: