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THEME 1 SCHOOL LIFE

5 B
Read the text and discuss whether your everyday habits are healthy or not.

Everyday Life Habits Matter: Small Changes Make a Big Difference

According to a recent study, bad habits such as smoking, not exercising, not eating enough fruit and vegetables
can age you by more than 10 years and even steal from your life quality. Fortunately, you are not desperate.
Making just a few changes in your everyday life can help you live longer. Here are some of these changes and
how applicable they are according to 100 interviewees.
Read to cope with stress: Reading does not only help you learn more and achieve better scores but also helps
to cope with stress. While you are reading something in a motivated way, you will be away from the stress of
everyday life, and being away from stress will be of great help for a healthier life because stress is one of the
worst enemies of human health. 82 % of the interviewees believe that this is easily applicable.

Stay out of the sun: Remember that it is never too early or too late to start to use sunscreen. Rays of the
sun cause skin cancer or, at least, wrinkles and fine lines. Hats and sunglasses are also of great help.
When you have the choice, stay in shade. This is easily applicable for 85 interviewees out of 100.

Avoid loneliness, reach out: You are at greater risk of heart disease without a strong network of friends and
family. Loneliness can be as dangerous as having high cholesterol or even smoking. Hang around with
friends, share problems with them, and socialize whenever possible. One way of achieving this at school
is to join extracurricular activities. Visiting your elderly relatives as often as possible is another way. 56%
of the interviewees think that this is not easy to do due to everyday rush while it is OK for the other 44%.

Eat fruit and vegetables: You should see fruits and vegetables as nutritional powerhouses because they
are full of fiber and vitamins. Take time to get at least three servings of fruit and vegetables in your everyday
life. It will lower your risk of heart disease by 76%. According to 70% of our interviewees, this is applicable.

Focus on fitness: Daily exercise, especially with running, can add up to four years to your life. It has positive
effects on your heart, mind and metabolism. Do not waste much of your time in front of the TV or surfing
the Net. Do them in moderation. Instead, move around. If you cannot run, a quick 30 minute walk will be
OK. Walk to school and work if possible. If not, take as many steps as you can in or around the building.
41% of the interviewees say they have already tried to focus on fitness and it is a challenging everyday life
task. The rest think this is applicable.

Consult and Cooperate: When you try to cope with all the difficulties on your own, a more stressful life or
period is unavoidable. Remember that you are not a super hero and consulting and cooperating with others
is a strength. At school, friends, teachers, and school counselors are all there to share. You will see that
things will get better when you consult or cooperate. However, 30% of our interviewees find it applicable.

Get enough sleep: Sleep plays an important role in your physical health. It is a part of healing and repairing your
heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency, not getting enough sleep, is linked to an increased risk of
heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Learn how much sleep you need by
age and improve your sleeping habits. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Avoid heavy or large
meals before bed time. It seems to be the most applicable everyday habit as 95% of the interviewees find it so.

5 C
Read the text again and circle the correct choice.

1. The text is about... 2. Interviewees believe that most of the everyday habits
a. common health problems. in the text are...
b. importance of some everyday habits for health. a. applicable. b. not applicable.

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