Read the Article and Answer Questions 1-8

Quiz Unit4

Part 1: Reading (50 points)

Read the article and answer questions 1-8.

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Exercise for the Brain

Everyone knows that a daily walk is good for your heart, muscles and bones, and it can help you lose weight. But the latest news is that walking is also very good for your brain. It improves memory and even makes the brain bigger.
Dr. Arthur Kramer and his research team at the University of Illinois studied 70 adults, from 60 to over 80 years old, who weren’t exercising before the study. First, the researchers gave them tests to check their memory and intelligence. Then they divided them into two groups and gave each group different exercise to do. One group did aerobic walking and the other did stretching and strengthening1 exercises. Dr. Kramer’s team followed their progress for one year. During that time, the research team continued to test their memory and intelligence.
After one year, the results were amazing. According to Dr. Kramer’s study, the people who were in the walking group benefited a lot from the exercise, and not just physically. Their memories and brain functions showed a significant improvement. After a year of fast walking, their brains were 2 to 3% bigger. The second group showed no improvement in brain function.
A larger study at HarvardUniversity showed similar results. The Harvard researchers followed over 18,000 women, from 70 to 81 years old. They discovered that the more active people are, the better their brains work. They reported that in order to get the most benefit for the brain, you must walk a minimum of one and a half hours a week at a speed of one mile (1.6 kilometers) in 16 to 20 minutes. Also, it takes about a year of walking before you see the positive results.
Experts now believe that exercise might be the miracle medicine of old age. As one researcher explained, “It’s important to get people in these age groups up and moving. The studies show that it’s never too late to start, but the earlier you change your everyday habits, the better off you’ll be.” Walking is one of the best things you can do to keep your mind working well, so the next time you want to do something good for your brain, go outside
and walk.

1stretching and strengthening מתיחה וחיזוק/ التمدّد والتقوية

1.Complete the sentences according to lines 1-3.…… / 6 points

People have known for a long time that walking everyday is good for ......

...... Now we know that it is also good for ………………………… .

2.Why did the researchers begin by testing the people who took part inthe…… / 6 points

study? (lines 4-10)

a.To make sure the people were smart enough to take part.

b.So they could check who was healthy enough to exercise.

c.To decide which people to put in each of the two exercise groups.

d.So they could see if there was any difference at the end of the study.

3.List TWO ways a daily walk helps the brain. (lines 11-15)…… / 6 points

1)......

2)......

4.Complete the chart about Dr. Kramer’s study. (lines 4-15)…… / 8 points

Type of Exercise / Results of the Study
Group 1
Group 2

5.a.Circle the correct answer.…… / 2 points

The Harvard Study supports / disagrees withthe University of Illinoisstudy.(lines 16-21)

b.Copy the words from the article that helped you answer.…… / 4 points

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6.What was ONE difference between the HarvardUniversity study and the study…… / 6 points

at the Universityof Illinois? (lines 4-21)

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7.Describe the exercise that gives the brain the maximum benefits. (lines 16-21)…… / 6 points

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8.The quote in lines23-25says that … .…… / 6 points

a.some people are too old to help their brain by walking

b.people shouldn’t wait until they get old to start walking

c.only older people can improve their memory by walking

d.people will benefit more if they walk earlier in the day

Part 2: Vocabulary (20 points)

ACircle the correct answer.…… / 8 points

1.The teacher … that she wouldn’t give us homework for the weekend.

a.challengedb.announcedc.focused

2.I … their sushi. It’s terrific.

a.recommendb.hatec.control

3.It … how much I study; I’ll fail the exam.

a.dependsb.doesn’t matterc.makes an effort

4.It’s hard to…when there’s so much noise.

a.complainb.commentc.concentrate

5.On the one hand, I enjoy dance class. … , I’d like to study art.

a.On the wayb.On the other handc.On the whole

6.… there’s good music, I’ll come to the party.

a.At the same timeb.For instancec.As long as

7.Before an exam, I always feel a lot of … .

a.coordinationb.stressc.memory

8.You need a lot of … to run a marathon.

a.energyb.treatmentc.imagination

BComplete the sentences with the words below. There are more words…… / 6 points

than you need. Make any necessary changes.

figure out mention the former lecture advise dumb genius eager

1.Mozart was a …………………………… . He wrote his first symphony when he was only five years old.

2.Chickens are not …………………………… animals. They know many different sounds and can remember things for six months.

3.His math teacher …………………………… him to get a math tutor.

4.We were late because they forgot to …………………………… that the movie began at
7:00 p.m., not at 7:30 p.m.

5.I can’t…………………………… how to solve this math problem.

6.He loves to read and is always …………………………… to start a new book.

CComplete the sentences to show you understandthe words in bold.…… / 6 points

1.An author is someone who ......

2.The students complained that ......

3.They did an experiment to ......

Part 3: Grammar (20 points)

ACircle the correct answer.…… / 8 points

1.Dan … run very fast. He wins all the races on sports day.

a.mayb.mustc.can

2.You … put so much salt on your food. It’s unhealthy.

a.mustb.shouldn’tc.might not

3.You … get a passport if you want to travel toEurope.

a.shouldn’tb.have toc.may

4.I don’t have any money, so I … go to the movies tonight.

a.can’tb.mustn’tc.might

5.You … swim on that beach – there’s no lifeguard.

a.mustn’tb.couldn’tc.don’t have to

6.In 100 years, people … live on Mars.

a.are able tob.mightc.must

7.… I have some more ice cream, please?

a.Mayb.Mustc.Should

8.You … bring a sandwich because you might be hungry.

a.are able tob.don’t have toc.should

BCircle the correct answer to complete each sentence in reported speech.…… / 6 points

1.“I’m hungry,” he said.

He told us he is hungry / was hungry / will be hungry.

2.“The test will start in 10 minutes,” the teacher said.

The teacher announced that the test will start / would start / started in ten minutes.

3.“The soup doesn’t taste good,” John said.

John complained that the soup wouldn’t taste / won’t taste / didn’t tastegood.

4.“Charlotte, you sang beautifully at the concert,” Allison said.

Alison toldCharlotte that she / you / Ihad sungbeautifully at the concert.

5.“Last night I argued with Tom,” Sam said.

Sam admitted that he had argued with Tom the following night / the night before /
last night.

6.George said, “We’re leaving at 6:00 tomorrow morning.”

George told us that they were leaving / are leaving / will be leaving at 6:00 the next morning.

CRead the sentences in direct speech andcomplete the sentences…… / 6 points

in reported speech.

1.“The dog didn’t come back yesterday.”

Angela told her husband ......

2.“We’ll be at the concertnext Friday.”

The girls said ......

3.“I ate at this restaurant last week.”

Tom mentioned that ......

Part 4: Writing (10 points)

Write about someone you admire.

 Use adjectives to describe his / her personality.

 Give information about what this person does.

 Explain why this person is special and what you admire about him / her.

Write about 100 words.

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