Lesson 1

Reading

1. Read both texts and answer these questions.

1. Who eats the largest amount of food? Amr
2. Who eats the widest variety of food? Kareem
3. Who is the most interested in not getting ill? Kareem
4. Who has to eat more food before an important competition? Amr

2. Read the texts again. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)?

1. Kareem needs energy from his food so he can walk as far as possible. F, So he can run 30 or 40 km a day.
2. Kareem’s diet makes his immune system stronger. T
3. Kareem sometimes goes out to eat with his friends or family. T
4. Amr had to change the way he ate when he became a boxer. T
5. Amr eats three large meals a day every day. F, He usually eats six smaller meals a day.
6. The way Amr eats means that he’s less likely to get hurt. T

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with these words from the text.

1. I’m going to help my parents to prepare our meals so I can learn how to cook.
2. Only eat a small amount of food before you do sports or exercise.
3. Fresh fruit can boost your immune system so you’re less likely to get ill.
4. Some athletes, like boxers, can get injured when they do their sport.
5. Eat a wide variety of food instead of the same type of food every day.