C1.Since food (1)__is___ both important for physical and mental well being, theimportance of food in life is huge. Proper nutrition means (2)___that__ you get all the essential nutrients required for healthy functioning of the body through your diet. These essential nutrients can only be obtained (3)__through___ the diet. If your body is in shortage of these nutrients, it can have adverse effects on your overall functioning. The body (4)__needs___ the right amount of nutrients, and this can be only done through the diet. Importance of food nutrition can also be understood by the fact that even if a single micronutrient is missing or is in short supply, it (5)__can___ cause serious implications for the functioning of the entire body. There are many different nutrients that (6)___need__ to be consumed in order to maintain healthy functioning of the body. These nutrients (7)___are__ vitamins and minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Each of these nutrients (8)___have___a vital role to play in the functioning of the body. Therefore, the deficiency of any one of them can cause (9)__the___ organ system to fail. For instance, potassium deficiency causes muscle cramps and calcium deficiency can (10)__cause___ heart and bone diseases.
CLOZE TEST (20 BÀI) C1.Since food (1) is _ both important for physical and mental well being, theimportance of food in life is huge Proper nutrition means (2) _that you get all the essential nutrients required for healthy functioning of the body through your diet These essential nutrients can only be obtained (3) through _ the diet If your body is in shortage of these nutrients, it can have adverse effects on your overall functioning The body (4) needs _ the right amount of nutrients, and this can be only done through the diet Importance of food nutrition can also be understood by the fact that even if a single micronutrient is missing or is in short supply, it (5) can _ cause serious implications for the functioning of the entire body There are many different nutrients that (6) _need to be consumed in order to maintain healthy functioning of the body These nutrients (7) _are vitamins and minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins Each of these nutrients (8) _have _a vital role to play in the functioning of the body Therefore, the deficiency of any one of them can cause (9) the _ organ system to fail For instance, potassium deficiency causes muscle cramps and calcium deficiency can (10) cause _ heart and bone diseases ##### C2 A healthy diet is the basis for (1) a _ well-functioning body Food is the source of (2) all _ for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in (3) _every stage of life There are a variety of reasons why a healthy diet is (4) _ important _, including disease prevention, maintenance of a healthy weight and quality of life Calories are the unit of measure (5) for _ stored energy in food The energy provided by food calories is needed for every function of the (6) _body _, including thought, physical activity, growth and healing According to Medline Plus, foods containing an equal (7) amount of calories and nutrients are ideal for a balanced diet Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are the building blocks of energy After ingestion, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, (8) _which _ provides raw energy that is either used immediately or stored in the muscles for later use Complex carbohydrates like whole grains, vegetables and fruits provide a (9) blance of calories and nutrients, whereas simple carbs such as sugar and white flour are high in calories and low in nutrients, making them a poor choice (10) _for energy production ##### C3.Most people have a (1) _general idea about what they want for their lives The capacity to relay that vision to others is the challenge This is something that sets apart a leader from (2) _the _ rest.The main quality that all leaders share is that they have a clear (3) _and exciting vision for the future, and the ability to communicate that vision Only a leader can (4) _think about the future and plan for the future each day.In order to develop a clear vision andplan for your future, there are several tips to keep (5) in _ minds Firstly, let communicate your vision Secondly, let motivate people (6) to _ give their best It is the vision of the future possibilities, of what can be, that arouses emotion and motivates people to give their best The most powerful vision (7) is _ always qualitative, aimed at and described in terms of values and mission It is not a quantitative vision, described (8) _in _ terms of money and numbers Thirdly, let keep in mind that money is important Of course, money is important The decision and commitment to ‘be the best in the business,’ though, is far more exciting Last but not (9) _lest , let practice patience under pressure This is the important quality required for rapid promotion is the ability to function well under pressure, especially in a crisis.Keeping your good performance in a crisis (10) _means _ to practice patience and self-control under difficult or disappointing circumstances ##### C4.There are (1) _many _ major mental obstacles that deter financial success The most common reason is that some people believe, for whatever reason, that they don’t deserve to (2) _to be rich Some people believe that they don’t deserve to be successful and happy.Of course, this (3) is untrue Yet, this negative way of thinking can lead to destructive financial habits These habits can be hard to break The first thing to is that you (4) _should _ change your attitude toward money Negative experiences in childhood, which are all too common, can have terrible effects For example, when people (5) actually succeed as the result of hard work, they feel guilty.These guilt feelings then cause them to things to get rid of the money, to throw it away They spend it or invest it foolishly They lend (6) _it , lose it or give it away They engage in self-sabotage It can come in the form of overeating, excessive drinking, drug usage, marital infidelity and often dramatic personality (7) changes .To change your results with money, you have to change your attitude (8) _toward _ it You have to make a habit of seeing money as something positive It must be courted and coaxed and flattered and treated (9) with/and _ care and attention It gravitates toward people who respect it, value it and are capable of doing worthwhile things with it It flees from people who not understand it, or who not take proper care (10) of _ it ##### C5 In a 2005 article called ‘Effects of Exercise and Diet on Chronic Disease’ it was reported that chronic illnesses in Western society (1) are _ increasing and are now the leading causes of death in the modern (2) _world The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC state that the top three killers (3) _in America are heart disease, cancer and stroke as of 2007 The 2005 article also states that these chronic diseases are based (4) on three main factors including genetics, diet, and physical activity levels They state that most people have the perception that genes cause chronic disease, (5) _but they state that the genetic factors are heavily influenced (6) _by the environment and lifestyle that the person lives and not solely based (7) _on _ genes Simply put, this means that if someone (8) has _ a family history of disease, they not (9) _necessarily have the same destiny (10) if _ they make appropriate lifestyle changes ##### C6.The more (1) thought _ you invest into setting priorities before you begin a task, the faster you will get the important things done The (2) more _ important and valuable the task is to you, the more motivated you are to overcome procrastination and launch yourself into the job.William Matthews said, ‘The first law of success is concentration – to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly (3) _to _ that point, looking neither to the right or to the left’ Today, I want to share a method of (4) _management for setting priorities that I’ve been using for years, called the ABCDE method.The ABCDE Method is (5) a _ powerful priority setting technique that you can use (6) _every single day This technique is so simple and effective that it can make you one of the most efficient and effective people (7) _in _ your field The ABCDE list is a to-do-list on steroids when it comes to learning (8) _sold _ to prioritize The power of this technique lies in its simplicity because it’s so action oriented.Discipline yourself (9) _to nothing else until this one job is complete It will become one of the best timemanagement tools you (10) _hold use ##### C7.The most powerful word (1) _in _ how to become a public speaker is “ask” The future belongs to the askers The future belongs to people who confidently ask for what they (2) _want , and especially to speak to a company or organization.You can call them up (3) _and _explain that you specialize in this subject and that you’d love to speak to their organization.Ask them for the opportunity Ask them (4) for more information Ask them if they use speakers and when they will next be using a speaker again.The more you ask, the more answers you (5) _get _.When I began my speaking career I advertised my seminars (6) _in every possible way: radio, television, newspapers and even billboards if you can imagine, and direct mail by the thousands of pieces And I did that (7) until _ I was broke.I used to joke that when I started off in professional speaking I learned how to sell again I (8) sold my house I sold my car and my furniture I sold nearly everything trying to buy business with public advertising.You cannot get (9) speaking engagements or even seminar attendees by simply advertising.Finally, when I had no more money I picked up the telephone and got (10) _a hold of decision makers and made appointments ##### C8.The start of a new year always represents (1) an _ exciting time For many people, it feels like a fresh start – a brand new year full of brand (2) new _ possibilities In preparation for a (3) positive _ new year, there are several things that people often as follow Firstly, before you can achieve (4) _your goals, you first have to set them.These goals should be (5) more _ than the typical New Year’s resolutions that are all but forgotten by the time February rolls around; they should be serious commitments that you (6) follow through on for the duration of 2018.The specific goals you set is entirely up to you They could be related to your health, your relationships, your career, (7) _or _ anything between.The important part is that you choose goals that mean something to you and follow through to make those goals a reality Secondly, so far too many people remain in negative situations (8) _because _ they feel as if they are stuck there with no opportunity for escape Finally, you should learn (9) _how to say ‘No’ There is such a thing as stretching ourselves too thin, and people (10) are far too often guilty of agreeing to more than they can actually handle ##### C9.We often judge the (1) most _ brilliant people because they’re different But we don’t need them to be normal; we need them to be brilliant.The world needs brilliance, (2)_and _ it always has It’s rare and powerful, and when it has a chance to reach its full (3) _protential in just the right circumstances, we are all better off for it.But brilliance can be a challenge Those among us who march to the beat of a different drummer can be intimidating, or (4) even _ strange They don’t small talk very well You might not invite them to your next dinner party They are not standard in any way.The truth (5) is _, we don’t need these people to be normal or standard in any way We need them to try and fail 10,000 (6) times _ to invent the next light bulb, or figure out a way to fly, or go to Mars, or improve our lives in some way that we have (7) not thought of (8) _or predicted Why? Because they are brilliant (9) and _they always have been, even when the rest of the world is not quite sure (10) what _ to make of them ##### C10.We know the tried-and-true advice (1) for optimal digestive health: Eat lots of fiber, drink tons of water and avoid greasy foods But what (2) about _ the physical things you can do?David Greuner, M.D., the surgical director at NYC Surgical Associates, offers his tips (3) for _ physically aiding your digestion, and suggests the yoga poses below for optimal digestion Firstly, (4) sit up straight Minimize your heartburn risk by sitting up straight ‘Good posture daily can help with stomach discomfort,’ Greuner says ‘After (5) _a meal, it will help your digestion if you remain upright and avoid positions such as slouching and lying down.’ Secondly, rest (6) after eating Don’t partake in any strenuous activity after eating (7) a _ large meal ‘You actually digest the most when you are resting, and digestion slows when in motion,’Greuner says Thirdly, strike a pose Yoga poses can help open up the abdomen, Greuner says ‘Yoga helps (8) _trani your breath with many different breathing exercises By doing this, you are strengthening the diaphragm muscles, which will help prevent reflux There (9) are also certain stretches that target abdominal organs, and twists (10) that _ can help massage and wring out stuck intestinal toxins.’ ##### C11.I’ve written over 70 books over my 40-year career, and I can (1) tell you that as much as we would (2) like them to, books don’t write themselves Motivation is the measurement of the energy that (3) is put into any endeavor.When you write a book, you are bound (4) to struggle with periods where you lack the motivation to write or experience writer’s block To combat this, you need (5) an _arsenal of tools and techniques that you can use to help you overcome motivational issues like getting started writing, finding (6) your _ message, or getting rid of writer’s block Writing is a job and every job needs the ‘write’ tool.First, you should (7) write everyday Second, don’tedit as you write You should keep writing and (8) save editing for the very end Third, get rid of distractions Get rid (9) _or _ distractions when you write Writing a book requires all of your attention Create a space where there are few if any outside distractions Your goal is to eliminate all distractions and get (10) in to a state of flow ##### C12.For (1) a growing child, nutrition is all the more important The importance of nutrition in child development simply cannot (2) be denied Since the child is still in the growing stages, all the organs are developing, and the child needs (3) _a lot of nutrition for proper growth In childhood, the importance of food and dairy products is unsurpassed Dairy products are the richest source (4) of _ calcium A growing child, who is still developing the body’s bones, needs a lot of calcium Educationists all over the world (5)_have _ realized the importance of nutrition education Since children are the target of advertising for junk food manufacturers, it (6) _is important that education about food and nutrition importance be given in schools Today, the importance (7) _of _ food and nutrition is taught to students from the time they are in school This helps them in dealing with nutrition as well (8) as _ their body’s needs Nutrition education can also (9) _help you find out what is dietary cholesterol, what is dietary fat, what is dietary fiber, what is dietary supplement, and what (10) is dietetics ##### C13.From infancy we're taught that we need to (1) be _ accountable for our actions If we hurt someone, we (2) should _ apologize; if we take something that isn’t ours, we should give it back As we mature, holding others accountable (3) for _ their words and actions enables us to live with purpose and integrity But what happens when those in our lives struggle with being held accountable for their (4) actions _? There are reasons Firstly, their word is their bond.With clear limits in place they had (5) to explain their motivations in greater depth and were more likely to be bound by their word Secondly, it’s your expectationthat matters.Your expectations (6) in relationships, friendships and work dynamics matter If you have respectfully asked a certain family member, for example, to stop speaking poorly (7) about _ your wife, it is both justified and necessary to hold them accountable for their words Tell them what you need, how their words (8) affect _ your family and that you would love to be a part of their life only when your expectation for basic respect has been met.Thirdly, you love yourself and honor (9) _your limits The more we hold (10)_others accountable for how they treat us, the better our self esteem ##### C14.Our physical environment (1) can _ have an enormous impact on our well-being Although we don’t (2) _have complete control over our surroundings, we can make specific efforts to infuse them with positivity.Think about your office: What feelings (3) _does it inspire? People who flank their computers with pictures of loved ones aren’t just decorating—they’re (4)_ensuring _ a hit of positive emotion each time they glance that direction Bring (5) a _ framed picture of your spouse, child or closest friends to set on your desk It’ll boost your mood (6) every time it catches your eye.Making time (7) to _ go outside on a nice day also delivers a huge advantage One study found that spending 30 minutes outside (8) in good weather not only boosted one’s positive mood but also broadened thinking and (9) _improved _ working memory Don’t forget to take a break from the screen every once in a while for a breath of fresh air.You have (10) _the power to set yourself up for success ##### C15 I learned (1) _to _ accept my error I discovered the value of growing from my mistakes (2) _and _ coming to terms with missed opportunities With time, though, I have come to (3) realize _ that many common errors, and the regrets that follow, can (4) _be avoided With foresight and forethought, you (5) _can spare yourself the wounds that result from mistakes like these.Nothing is more limiting (6) than _ being with the wrong people They drag you down, limit your growth, distract your (7) _attention _ and inflict negative thinking upon you In contrast, the right people are like your personal cheerleading squad, pushing you to victory Determine (8) the _ kind of people who inspire you to be your best These include those who offer unconditional love, (9) _add _ value to me, continually grow, walk with me, and enjoy life Their optimism, enthusiasm and sense of adventure (10) _are _ contagious ##### C16.There are five character qualities (1) _on _ each side of the blocks on the Pyramid of Success that Coach Wooden referred to as the ‘mortar’ that held the other blocks together These character qualities bond (2) _the other 15 character traits and make them sturdy, solid and unshakable.The mortar on the left side of the Pyramid is made up (3) of _ambition, adaptability, resourcefulness, fight and faith The mortar on (4) the right side is sincerity, honesty, reliability, integrity and patience.Coach Wooden explained (5) his _ strategic placement of faith and patience by describing how they are ‘leading up from competitive greatness to the top, success, according (6) _to my definition, at the apex On one side, I have patience, and on the other side, I have faith You need those two things.’ More (7) _than once, Coach said that faith and patience could be at the very top (8) or the very bottom of the Pyramid He believed (9) _that these qualities are both the goals and the bedrock of what we need to maintain the other blocks on the Pyramid as we overcome obstacles on (10) our _ journey to success ##### C17.High blood pressure, or hypertension, may result (1) in heart failure and premature death A diet high in whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts but that limits red meat, fats, sweets and sugary drinks (2) reduces _ the risk of developing hypertension Salt and sodium intake (3) _ also a primary contributing factor in heart disease Many processed and prepared foods (4) _ high sodium levels; avoid these products if you have any heart problems For optimal results, (5) combine _ a heart-healthy diet with regular aerobic exercise, which helps keep blood flowing and the heart pumping.A healthy diet provides adequate amounts of vitamins and nutrients, which (6) are _ essential for growth, energy and proper development When vitamin levels are inadequate, serious health problems can result Vitamin A deficiency, for (7) example _, can cause blindness in children and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women Vitamin deficiency anemia is caused by insufficient vitamin C, folate and vitamin B12 levels, leading (8) to _ extreme fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, weight loss and other undesirable symptoms (9) if _you think you might have a vitamin deficiency, see your doctor for some dietary suggestions, and consider taking (10) a daily multivitamin ##### C18.Early in my career, I was named pastor of a church in California To my congregants it (1) was _ a well-loved worship hall, steeped in tradition To me it was an overcrowded building in a less-than-desirable location.Within two years, I (2) talked _ the leadership into moving and expanding I found a great spot with a manageable price tag In (3) my _ youthfulness and eagerness, I thought building a church was as easy as hiring an architect, (4) an _ engineer and a construction firm I was so wrong.Even then California was a highly regulated state, and I encountered one blow after (5) another _: Local officials nixed the first design; endangered birds restricted construction on the second We proposed building elsewhere (6) _on the property only to discover endangered plants We relocated (7) _again _ and found remnants of an (8) ancient indigenous population Years passed (9) and _ we kept doling out money, mandatory ecological studies, environmental mitigation (10) requirements _, costly new building codes ##### C19.Research from the University of Michigan (1) shows _ that the right dose of constructive criticism is actually one (2) _of the biggest factors in predicting a high-performing team And research from John Gottman, Ph.D., a top relationship researcher, also found (3) there _ is a sweet spot for how much criticism helps keep relationships alive.Both teams of researchers arrived (4) at _ a similar conclusion: In order to keep (5) _a _ relationship or work team performing well, five or six positive interactions (6) _were _ needed for every one criticism or negative interaction Criticism, (7) _when delivered thoughtfully, helps teams perform better and helps people improve their behavior It (8) also _ wakes people up and makes them realize they can’t be complacent If people on your team are doing a terrible job, they deserve (9) to _ know so they can improve their work And if your partner is acting in a way that upsets you, he or she should know why.Keeping this research in mind, here are a (10) _few _tips for delivering criticism ##### C20.Often, hearing the words, ‘We need to talk’ from (1) a _ boss, partner or friend sends you (2) _into panic mode If you hate hearing about the things you’ve done wrong (3) _and _ the mistakes you’ve made, you’re not alone We don’t like being criticized, (4) but _ honest feedback is one of the most valuable tools we have for self-improvement Criticism hurts for (5) _a _ reason, and the explanation lies in neuroscience In order to keep us alive, our brains have evolved to react much more strongly (6) _to _ negative things The brain has evolved this way for a good reason: to keep us safe Just as 20,000 years ago, the brain (7) was _ trying to keep hunter-gatherers safe from warring tribes, your brain reacts the (8) _same _ way to a critical comment from your spouse or boss.But just because that negative feedback hurts, (9) _should _ your partner have avoided giving it? And should you avoid doing the same?No way! As long as you put a little bit of thought (10) into _ it #####