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Leading a healthy lifestyle has recently been one of the biggest
Soruları verilen parçalara göre cevaplayınız. challenges facing everyone in developed countries. Most people
in the modern world lead busy lives and therefore fall into bad
Queen Elizabeth II never expected to become Queen when she was habits, such as eating junk food that is lack of essential nutrients
a kid, but she did, and she now holds the record for the longest- and full of preservatives and additives. There is a new trend
serving British monarch of all time, surpassing her great-great-
grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 64 years - most of towards relying upon junk food as the number of people, who face
the nineteenth century. Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 95, still greater time constraints from work, childcare, and commuting,
performs many of the fundamental functions of the Head of State; has increased noticeably. This is not intrinsically wrong, but it
however, her workload has been drastically reduced since 2020 due means that we must be very conscious of what we are eating
to age and the Covid-19 pandemic. She continues to meet her Prime and compensate for any dietary inadequacies. Some light meals
Minister on a regular basis and signs the documents that require a day with fruit and nut snacks keep our blood sugar within normal
Royal Assent. While most people of her age have been retired for levels. In addition, they are easier to digest and less likely to make
over 30 years, Queen Elizabeth II has often stated that she will never us sleepy than a substantial lunch and dinner loaded with sugar
retire and will continue to serve her kingdom and other dominions and fat. The whole performance of preparing and eating a meal
as long as she is able. Today, Queen Elizabeth is alert and in good should be a social event which is shared with family and friends.
health, and she is, without doubt, one of the most well-known figures If we succeed in sitting down to enjoy at least one healthy meal
in the world. The British Royal Family has had its ups and downs
over the last 70 years, but the Queen herself has stayed popular with prepared at home every day without rushing off afterwards, both
the public. If she lives to be 100 years old, which she will in 2026, she our digestive systems will be under less strain, and we will also
will be the first head of state in the world to do so. communicate better besides feeling less stressed.
1. One can understand from the passage that Queen Elizabeth 4. According to the passage, bad eating habits _______.
_______.
A) are an increasing tendency among modern people whose lives
A) is the only person in the world born to be a queen get so busy
B) is currently the all-time British queen with the most years in B) keep people’s blood sugar levels within the range
office C) lead to digestive problems such as reflux or heartburn
C) served less, lagging behind her great-great-grandmother D) include sugary foods, and they trigger the brain to want more
Queen Victoria food
D) breaks frequent meetings with her Prime Minister because of E) prevent people from sharing their meals with their families or
Covid-19 friends
E) will announce her retirement when she is 100 years old

2. What is the main reason for the significant reduction in Queen 5. Which is recommended to compensate for nutritional
Elizabeth's workload? deficiencies according to the passage?
A) Her regular meetings with the Prime minister A) By doing regular physical activities, people can avoid getting fat
B) Her statements about retirement because of junk food.
C) Her age and the Covid-19. B) People should prefer at least home-cooked food for their one
D) Staying popular with public meal every day.
E) Having no expectation of becoming Queen C) Protein-based diet can repair the damage of preservatives and
additives to the body.
D) People should eat three good meals, or six small meals during
the day.
E) Avoiding a substantial lunch and dinner loaded with sugar and
fat helps people lose weight.
3. Which of the following is not true about Queen Elizabeth II
according to the passage?
A) If all goes well, she will become the world’s first monarch or
head of state to reach the age of 100, a milestone.
B) Throughout her reign, Elizabeth has faced criticism of the royal
family, but she supported the monarchy in the United Kingdom. 6. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
C) Queen Elizabeth is very healthy now even though she is 95. A) The Importance of Eating Together
D) Despite her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, B) Why Do People Feel Sleepy After Meals?
she wants to retire. C) How to Keep Blood Sugar within Normal Levels
E) In 2026, she will be the first head of state in the world, serving D) Right Time for People to Improve Their Eating Habits
her kingdom and other dominions for such a long time. E) Why Are People So Busy in Modern Life?

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