Exercises
Vocabulary Questions
1. What does “tuition” mean?
a) the money you pay to live in an apartment
b) the money someone pays you to work for them
c) the money you pay to a university to study there
d) the money a university gives you to help you study
2. What does “grumpy” mean?
a) upset and irritable
b) confused
c) energetic
d) tired
3. What does “healthy” mean?
a) good for your body
b) good for your emotional state
c) good for your mental state
d) all of the above
Grammar Questions
1. She decides ________ to class.
a) to walk
b) walking
c) walk
d) walked
2. Valerie keeps ________ sick.
a) having
b) getting
c) being
d) doing
3. She is so much ________ when she arrives.
a) happy
b) happiest
c) more happy
d) happier
Comprehension Questions
- Why does Valerie always feel frustrated and irritable?
After dinner, she starts studying and preparing her assignments. Valerie does not sleep very much because of it. She feels grumpy when she wakes up early in the morning, and she is irritable at work. After her long day, she feels tired in class, and it is hard for her to concentrate.
2.What healthy changes does Valerie make in her life?
During her mid-year break, Valerie decides to make some big changes. First, she learns how to make some easy, healthy recipes. She actually finds that she saves a lot of money by preparing her food herself, and the food tastes much better too! After an early dinner and some quiet reading, Valerie goes to bed early every night. Now she really feels refreshed in the morning.
3. In your opinion, why is it important to take care of yourself?
It is important to take care of myself, because I will be healthy, in a good mood