Complete the passage using the words in the box. There is ONE extra word
think/ asking/ emotions/ independent/ opinion/ aware

When you stop asking for permission from others on certain decisions and plans, this can help to improve your independence. This is showing yourself that you can trust your own mind and (1) _________to help you choose certain situations.
If you are constantly (2) _________for other opinions and permission, then you are becoming dependent on their ideas and this will not help you. If you can become more (3) _________of your own instinct and thoughts or feelings, instead of asking others what they think you can start to become more independent.
When you ask someone for their own (4) _________on something, you most likely already have the answer you are hoping for, and just want someone’s approval. So, next time you are thinking of asking for someone’s permission, (5) _________about what you want the answer to be first and go along with your own instinct.

Write a short essay (150 -180 words) about the reasons why people should have healthy diets.

You can use the following questions as cues:

• How does a healthy diet benefit your appearance?

•  How does a healthy diet benefit your heath?

•  What should we do to have a healthy diet?

5. Alcohol which is associated with health risks such as liver disease and cancer should be avoided to stay healthy (ASSOCIATED)

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4. He doesn’t usually ask for plastic bags when he goes shopping, does he? (SELDOM)

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3.“Don’t forget to take a cyclo riding tour when you visit Hoi An”, my brother said. (REMIND)

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2. “If our city did not have such a high level of pollution, it would be an ideal place for us to live in”, my Dad said. (WOULD)

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Rewrite each sentence so that the new sentence has a similar meaning to the original one, using the words in brackets.

1. My mother always chooses foods that contain minimal amounts of unhealthy fats for my family. (CONTAINING)

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5. Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?

4. Why does a healthy lifestyle contribute to older people’s long lives?

3. How are people aged 94 years old called?