English Test: Lớp 10 – Unit 2: Your Body And You

Part I: Choose the correct answer to to fill each blank in the following questions.

The controller of the body is the ________ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.

________ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.

Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _______. It supports our body and protects our organs.

In under a minute, your ________can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body.

The human _______system is a series  of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

A healthy ______ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.

He likes to _____ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.

I’ve been a night owl ______ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.

It’s not too late to ________ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.

If people breathe in deeply, their _______ can expand to twice their normal size.

Some food and spices may ______ your breath for days after a meal.

Fish, poultry, beans or nuts ________ half of their dinner plate.

It’s another name for the backbone. It is _______.

Ailments are caused by a/an _______ of yin and yang.

Yoga increase endurance, ________ and flexibility.

Food and drinks which strongly __________ the body can cause stress.

As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s ______ of coronary heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.

Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to ____ needles accurately.

Part II: Mark the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.

Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.

Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.

Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

Are there amy alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?

The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.

Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy  when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.

Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.

The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight  bleeding and discomfort.

Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.

Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.

Part III: Mark the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system.

Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work.

Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.

Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.

Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken.

Compound exercises can increase strength and size far more effectively than isolation exercises.

Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart, liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.