Interactions Access Reading, 4/e

Pamela Hartmann, Los Angeles Unified School District
James Mentel, Los Angeles Unified School District

Health Care

Making Good Guesses

Guess the meaning of the underlined words. Choose the best phrase to complete each sentence.


1	Are you in shape? To find out, ask yourself some questions: Do I exercise regularly? Do I ever walk places instead of driving my car? Do I ever play sports for fun? Do I ever take the stairs instead of the elevator? In shape most likely means ___.
		A)	in good physical health
		B)	busy
		C)	in bad physical health


2	Exercise is very important, and it has many benefits. It improves your strength and blood circulation. It gives you more energy. Benefit most likely means ___.
		A)	something that hurts you
		B)	something good that helps you
		C)	something that makes you feel good


3	A good exercise program will involve cardiovascular activities, such as running, biking, swimming, roller skating, playing soccer or tennis, or jumping rope. Cardiovascular most likely means ___.
		A)	challenging
		B)	involving the muscles
		C)	involving the heart


4	Also, daily, low-intensity activities such as walking, gardening, dancing, and climbing stairs can contribute to your physical health. Low-intensity most likely means ___.
		A)	extreme and difficult
		B)	not very extreme or difficult
		C)	not very important

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