Unit 3

Diet and Nutrition

I. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given. (10
marks)
1. The majority of the p---------------- foods may contain harmful chemicals.
2. Our homemade foods and drinks are free from a---------------- colours and flavours.
3. According to nutritionists, it is a---------------- that we should have a balanced diet.
4. The tourism industry should promote the sale of l---------------- foods and products.
5. Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs are an e---------------- source of complete protein.
6. Eating a balanced diet will make us fit and h----------------.
7. A highly n---------------- diet contains many of the substances needed for life and growth.
8. Vitamin D is i---------------- for our body because it helps build strong bones.
9. A---------------- effects of food additives are digestive and nervous disorders.
10. Diabetic patients must be c---------------- to avoid eating too much sugar.
11. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables every day is important for good n----------------.
12. A balanced d---------------- includes foods from all the different food groups like fruits, vegetables,
grains, proteins, and dairy.
13. Getting enough sleep at night is essential for a h---------------- mind and body.
14. Learning the alphabet is a f---------------- step in reading and writing.
15. A---------------- flowers are made to look like real flowers, but they are not natural.
16. Potato chips and cookies are examples of p---------------- foods because they are made in a factory.
17. High levels of c---------------- in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
18. White bread and white rice are examples of r---------------- foods because they have been processed to remove
the outer layer of the grain.
19. Eating nutritious foods and getting enough sleep can help strengthen our i---------------- system and keep us
healthy.
20. D---------------- is the process of cutting down trees in large numbers.
21. A rainforest has high b---------------- because it is home to many different species of plants and animals.
22. An i---------------- disease is a sickness that can be spread from one person to another.
23. Pollution from factories and cars can contribute to environmental d---------------- by releasing harmful
substances into the air and water.
24. G---------------- provide us with energy and are an important part of a balanced diet.
25. Food like bread, pasta, and potatoes are rich in c----------------.

II. Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences. (10
marks)
1. One major cause of ---------------- deficiency is inadequate intake of necessary nutrients.
(A) nutrition (B) nutritional (C) nutritious
2. The ---------------- of alcohol is strictly forbidden on campus.
(A) consumption (B) consume (C) consuming
3. Cancer risks ---------------- with smoking are already well known.
(A) associate (B) association (C) associated
4. All the tomato plants in my garden were destroyed by a new ---------------- virus.
(A) infect (B) infection (C) infectious
5. He admitted that he had got this job on his cousin’s ----------------.
(A) recommend (B) recommendation (C) recommended
6. She has boasted that her daughter is now in the final year of ---------------- school.
 (A) medicine (B) medicinal (C) medical
7. ---------------- is destroying large area of tropical rainforest in South America.
(A) Reforestation (B) Deforestation (C) Forest
8. “Car exhaust fumes are one of several ---------------- in the city,” the mayor said.
(A) pollutants (B) pollution (C) pollute
9. Nowadays people are becoming aware of ---------------- problems.
(A) Environment (B) environmentally (C) environmental
10. We should be wearing ---------------- masks in crowded places during the COVID-19 period.
(A) protect (B) protective (C) protected
11. I made my little brother ---------------- by telling him a funny joke.
(A) to laugh (B) laugh (C) laughing
12. I won’t go to the donation ceremony ---------------- my best friend is also attending.
(A) until (B) unless (C) after
13. He felt jealous ----------------his classmate who always got top grades in exams.
(A) of (B) about (C) with
14. Drinking milk is a ---------------- way to strengthen your bones and get important nutrients like
calcium and vitamin.
(A) nutrition (B) nutritious (C) nutritionists
15. One of the teacher’s ---------------- is to read for at least 20 minutes every day to improve your
vocabulary and reading skills.
(A) recommend (B) recommended (C) recommendations
16. Doctors and nurses work in ---------------- facilities like hospitals and clinics to help people who are
sick or injured.
(A) medical (B) medicinal (C) medicine
17. Some illnesses, like the common cold, are ----------------, which means they can spread from one
person to another.
(A) infect (B) infection (C) infectious
18. Water is essential for our bodies, and regular ---------------- of water helps keep us hydrated and
healthy.
(A) consumer (B) consuming (C) consumption

III. Rewrite the sentence according to the instruction given in brackets. (10
marks)
1. After she had finished the exam, she felt very happy. (participle phrases, Text)
2. Maung Maung knows that his friend enjoys reading. He has decided to buy her a book.
3. After she had been made redundant, she started looking for a new job.
4. I stood in a queue. I realized that I didn’t have any money on me.
5. As she was shocked by the sad news, she didn’t know what to do next.
6. Kyaw Aung was filled with pride, and he walked towards the stage to receive the prize.
7. After he had picked up his coat, he slowly went downstairs.
8. They become fully qualified doctors after they have finished their training.
9. When he did not understand the lessons, he asked his teacher for help.
10. When she realized that she had left her ticket, she went back home.
11. Because we saw that it was a beautiful day, my mum and I decided to take a walk in the outback.
12. Since he was impressed by what the agent said, he booked a tour to Spain.
13. As Mary was not pleased by the hotel, she asked if she could move to another one.
14. As we were feeling tired, hungry and depressed, we didn’t know what to do.
15. When we were taken on a tour of the jungle, we didn’t see any wild animals or birds.
16. When the tourists were rescued by the park ranger, they felt very happy.
17. When we look back on what happened, we laugh about it.
18. Since he suspected that something was wrong, he organized a search party.
19. When they were scratched and bitten by the monkeys, they screamed.
20. The bird which are flying overhead are seagulls.
21. I know the boy who was sent to the Principal.
22. The man who was injured in a car crash was taken to the hospital.
23. The people are waiting outside. What do they want?
24. Does anyone own this notebook? It was found in the corridor.
25. Mr. Smith bought a flat. It is overlooking the harbour.
26. My daughter won the first prize in the mathematics competition. (It is/was Noun who/that …)
27. My parents bought a Honda Fit car for me when I passed the exam.
28. The author has written many good short stories for children.
29. The angry boys chased the mad dog away from the garden.
30. Nyo Nyo broke the flower vase yesterday evening.
31. He has decided to give back the purse to her because he is honest.
32. A big fire started in my neighbour’s house last night.
33. I saw an ambulance rushing to the scene.
34. Thandar found a wallet on her way back home.
35. The drought caused many farmers much trouble.
36. They will paint the inside of the hall. They will paint the outside of the hall. ( not only … but also
…,)
37. The circus comprises magicians and clowns. It also comprises tigers and lions.
38. He will sing a song at the dinner party. He will also dance at the dinner party.
39. She enjoys learning English. She also enjoys learning French.
40. The actress has long, curly blonde hair. She also has lovely blue eyes.
41. My cousins are good at playing basketball. They are good at playing volleyball as well.
42. I washed my car yesterday. I cut the grass in my garden yesterday.
43. My brother can speak Spanish well. My sister can speak Spanish well.
44. He likes to do exercise at the gym. He likes to go jogging in the park.
45. It was raining heavily. The wind was blowing hard.
46. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant. (both … and …)
47. Helen likes cat. Mary likes cats. (both … and …)
48. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either … or ...)
49. Chris doesn’t have time to take a holiday. Smith doesn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither … nor
…)
50. Moe Myint plays the guitar well. She dances beautifully. (not only … but also …)
51. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. (both … and …)
52. We can see the film tonight. We can see the film tomorrow night. (either … or …)
53. Danish was a newcomer and so was Jim. (both … and …)
54. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only … but also …)
55. She didn’t say a word, and she didn’t smile. (neither … nor …)
56. She can’t write fast. She can’t type. (neither … nor …)
57. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot. (neither … nor …)
58. Kate hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friends haven’t studied Spanish. (neither … nor …)
59. He isn’t a doctor. His sister isn’t a doctor, too. (neither … nor …)
60. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister. (neither … nor …)