I. The underlined words in the text are basic connectors or linkers. Connectors or linkers can help you join two or more ideas (sentences). Instead of using single sentences, you can connect them in a logical way. They express different things.
And And expresses addition. We use it to connect two ideas that are related.
I like apples and bananas.
But But expresses contrast. We use it to opposing two ideas.
I have a secret, but I can’t tell you
Because Because expresses cause. We use it to show the reason.
“I ate my lunch because I was hungry”
So So expresses the result of something.
“It’s raining so I take my umbrella”
Or We use ‘or’ to introduce possibilities and alternatives.
“We can eat pizza or burger”
Although Although means in spite of something.
Although he ran very fast, she lost the final race”
II. Read the sentences and choose the correct option:
1.Physical exercise is good for our health because………
a. it helps our body to stay healthy;
b. it helps us to be hungry, so we eat more;
c. it doesn’t prevent diseases;
2. You get headaches and red eyes when you………
a. spend too much time on your screen;
b. go to the gym;
c. go to bed early;
3. My friend is overweight because……..
a. he eats junk food;
b. he eats healthy food;
c. he rides a bike every day;
III. Read the sentences and choose the correct option:
Number of correct answers: 2
1. Getting enough sleep.
2. Watching movie until midnight is the best way to relax.
3. Spending too much time on your screens.
4. Being physically active.
5. Eating potato chips every day.
IV. Match the given words:
1. To take regular a. bad habits
2. To get rid of b. diet
3. To go on c. few kilos/weight
4. To put on d. exercises
V. Choose the right connector and complete the sentences
1. Helen’s leg was broken ……. the doctor put in plaster for a month.
a.but b. because c. so
2. The bus crashed into a tree ….. nobody were injured.
a. so b. because c. but
VI. Read the words below and find their definitions.
Home-made, fast food, organic, raw, dairy products, additives
1. ……. (adj.) is made and eaten home;
2. ……. (noun) is a food produced by organic farming;
3. …… .(adj.) uncooked food;
4. ….. ( noun) is served at a fast food restaurant;
5. … (noun) are things containing or made from milk;
6. …. (noun) a thing that is added to food in order to improve its
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