Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28. HEALTHY LIVING Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, (24)_____ is often high in sugars and fats. Another (25)_____ is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead of doing something to keep themselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

HEALTHY LIVING

Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, (24)_____ is often high in sugars and fats. Another (25)_____ is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead of doing something to keep themselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as (26)_____ time as we should on staying in shape.

Long hours at school and work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Convenience food, such as frozen meals and canned vegetables, saves time (27)_____ is often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also responsible for many health problems.

In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is something that all of us should consider, young and old. If you don't practise any form of exercise now, it is for you to choose one and start today and get in (28)_____ !