Reading comprehension: So you think you know what’s good for you	

1	What are the negative effects of doing strenuous exercise?  (1 – 10)	
	
2	How can a low-fat diet affect your mood? ( 17 – 25)	
	
3	In what way is tea healthy?  (26 – 34)	
	
4	Why might it be a good idea to eat chocolate? (34 – 39)	
	
5	What are the benefits of playing computer games? (40 – 53)	
	
6	According to a study, in which ways did married women with children and a job have better lives  
        than other women? (54 – 64)	
		
7	What can cause backache apart from heavy lifting? (65 – 70)	
	
8	What kind of TV programmes can make you happy? (71 - 78)	

Possible answers	

1	What are the negative effects of doing strenuous exercise?  (1 – 10)
	Resting for a long time afterwards, eating a lot and gaining weight.

2	How can a low-fat diet affect your mood? ( 17 – 25)
	It can make you feel depressed and hostile towards others.

3	In what way is tea healthy?  (26 – 34)
	It can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and is good for cholesterol levels and blood 	pressure.

4	Why might it be a good idea to eat chocolate? (34 – 39)
	It can protect you from minor illnesses and reduce the risk of heart disease.

5	What are the benefits of playing computer games? (40 – 53)
	Computer games help gamers to focus better, improve their coordination and possibly their
	social skills.

6	According to a study, in which ways did married women with children and a job 
	have better lives than other women? (54 – 64)
	They had fewer mental problems.

7	What can cause backache apart from heavy lifting? (65 – 70)
	Depression.

8	What kind of TV programmes can make you happy? (71 - 78)
	Soap operas.