I. Match the adjectives with their definitions.

1. physical                     a. so worried and tired that you cannot relax

2. mental                       b. likely to make you fat

3. well-balanced            c. connected with a person’s body rather than their mind

4. optimistic                   d. more than what was agreed or expected

5. stressed out               e. having good health and not likely to become ill

6. healthy                       f. always believing that good things will happen

7. additional                   g. having the right amounts of all the different parts that make up something

8. fattening                     h. relating to the health or state of someone’s mind

Your answers:

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II. Complete the sentences with the adjectives in part I.

1. If you feel _____________, you should take a break in the sun.

2. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a _____________ diet because they are rich in vitamins and minerals.

3. I'm feeling _____________ about my chances of getting this job.

4. Although I prefer outdoor _____________ activity, exercising indoors on the elliptical machine is fine.

5. A(n) _____________ charge is made on baggage exceeding the weight allowance.

6. It’s important to have a(n) _____________ meal that includes all the food groups in the right proportions.

7. Chicken fried steak is one of the most _____________ foods on earth.

8. Stress can cause _____________ health problems such as anxiety and depression.