Maintaining a wholesome lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet, is essential for long-term health.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)wholesome
💡 Explicación
'Wholesome' is a positive adjective that fits the description of a healthy way of living.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)wholesome
A)sedentaryIncorrect. Sedentary means sitting a lot.
B)wholesomeCorrect. Wholesome means conducive to good health.
C)strenuousIncorrect. Strenuous means requiring great effort.
D)precariousIncorrect. Precarious means uncertain or dangerous.
💡 Explicación
'Wholesome' is a positive adjective that fits the description of a healthy way of living.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: Understand
Discussing stress management.
Many people had been practicing meditation for years before it became a popular mainstream trend.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)had been practicing
💡 Explicación
'Had been practicing' indicates a continuous action that occurred before a specific point in the past.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)had been practicing
A)are practicingIncorrect. Present continuous.
B)have practicedIncorrect. Present perfect is used for past to present.
C)had been practicingCorrect. Past perfect continuous for an action that was ongoing before another past event.
D)will have practicedIncorrect. Future perfect.
💡 Explicación
'Had been practicing' indicates a continuous action that occurred before a specific point in the past.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D4Bloom: Apply
Talking about a hypothetical diet change.
If I didn't eat so much processed sugar, I would probably have more energy throughout the day.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)didn't eat
💡 Explicación
The second conditional is used to discuss a situation that is different from current reality.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)didn't eat
A)don't eatIncorrect. First conditional.
B)didn't eatCorrect. Second conditional for a present hypothetical.
C)hadn't eatenIncorrect. Third conditional for a past hypothetical.
D)wouldn't eatIncorrect. 'Would' is not used in the 'if' clause.
💡 Explicación
The second conditional is used to discuss a situation that is different from current reality.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D4Bloom: Analyze
Article about the importance of sleep.
Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive function and a weakened immune system.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)deprivation
💡 Explicación
'Sleep deprivation' is the standard medical and psychological term for a lack of sufficient sleep.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)deprivation
A)abundanceIncorrect. Abundance means plenty.
B)deprivationCorrect. Deprivation is the state of lacking a necessity.
C)satisfactionIncorrect. Satisfaction means having enough.
D)resilienceIncorrect. Resilience is the ability to recover quickly.
💡 Explicación
'Sleep deprivation' is the standard medical and psychological term for a lack of sufficient sleep.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D6Bloom: Evaluate
Discussion on the holistic approach to health.
The holistic approach suggests that mental health is inextricably linked to physical well-being.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)inextricably
💡 Explicación
'Inextricably' conveys the deep and inseparable connection between mind and body in holistic health.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)inextricably
A)inextricablyCorrect. Inextricably means in a way that is impossible to disentangle.
B)vaguelyIncorrect. Vaguely means in an uncertain way.
C)superficiallyIncorrect. Superficially means only on the surface.
D)rarelyIncorrect. The holistic approach emphasizes a strong connection.
💡 Explicación
'Inextricably' conveys the deep and inseparable connection between mind and body in holistic health.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D6Bloom: Remember
Public health announcement.
Washing your hands frequently is a simple but effective way to prevent the spread of germs.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)prevent
💡 Explicación
'Prevent' is the correct verb for stopping the spread of diseases or germs.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)prevent
A)promoteIncorrect. Promote means to encourage.
B)preventCorrect. Prevent means to keep something from happening.
C)ensureIncorrect. Ensure means to make certain.
D)accelerateIncorrect. Accelerate means to speed up.
💡 Explicación
'Prevent' is the correct verb for stopping the spread of diseases or germs.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D6Bloom: Understand
Recommendation for mental health.
It is highly recommended that everyone take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)take
💡 Explicación
After 'It is recommended that...', the base form of the verb (subjunctive) is used in formal English.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)take
A)takeCorrect. The subjunctive mood is often used after verbs of recommendation.
B)takesIncorrect. 'Take' is the formal subjunctive form.
C)to takeIncorrect. Infinitive doesn't fit the 'that' clause structure.
D)takingIncorrect. Gerund doesn't fit here.
💡 Explicación
After 'It is recommended that...', the base form of the verb (subjunctive) is used in formal English.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D6Bloom: Apply
Text on nutrition labels.
Consumers should pay close attention to the content of sugar and sodium in the foods they purchase.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)content
💡 Explicación
'Content' is the appropriate term for the amount of an ingredient in a product.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)content
A)qualityIncorrect. You measure the amount.
B)contentCorrect. 'Content' refers to the amount of a substance contained within something.
C)flavorIncorrect. Flavor is about taste.
D)textureIncorrect. Texture is about how something feels.
💡 Explicación
'Content' is the appropriate term for the amount of an ingredient in a product.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D6Bloom: Analyze
Talking about a past health goal.
By the time the marathon started, Sarah had been training for over six months.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)had been training
💡 Explicación
'Had been training' shows the duration of an activity leading up to a specific event in the past.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)had been training
A)trainedIncorrect. Past simple.
B)has been trainingIncorrect. Present perfect continuous.
C)had been trainingCorrect. Past perfect continuous for an action continuing up to a past point.
D)will have trainedIncorrect. Future perfect.
💡 Explicación
'Had been training' shows the duration of an activity leading up to a specific event in the past.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D6Bloom: Evaluate
Critique of "fast food" culture.
The article argues that the ubiquity of fast food has contributed significantly to the global obesity epidemic.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)ubiquity
💡 Explicación
'Ubiquity' describes how the widespread availability of fast food impacts public health.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)ubiquity
A)scarcityIncorrect. Scarcity means a lack of something.
B)ubiquityCorrect. Ubiquity means the state of being very common.
C)regulationIncorrect. Regulation usually helps control epidemics.
D)expenseIncorrect. Fast food is usually cheap.
💡 Explicación
'Ubiquity' describes how the widespread availability of fast food impacts public health.
Pregunta 11
Pregunta 11 · D8Bloom: Remember
Definition of a term.
A vegan is a person who eats no food that comes from animals, including dairy and eggs.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)vegan
💡 Explicación
'Vegan' is the specific term for someone who excludes all animal-derived products from their diet.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)vegan
A)omnivoreIncorrect. Omnivores eat everything.
B)vegetarianIncorrect. Vegetarians might eat eggs or dairy.
C)veganCorrect. Vegans avoid all animal products.
D)carnivoreIncorrect. Carnivores eat meat.
💡 Explicación
'Vegan' is the specific term for someone who excludes all animal-derived products from their diet.
Pregunta 12
Pregunta 12 · D8Bloom: Understand
Passive voice in a medical report.
New vaccines are being developed to combat the emerging strains of the virus.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)are being developed
💡 Explicación
The present continuous passive 'are being developed' is used to describe a process currently in progress.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)are being developed
A)are developing"Are developing" is the active voice: it would make the scientists the ones developing the vaccines. Here the vaccines are the thing being developed, so the sentence needs the passive.
B)are being developedCorrect. Present continuous passive for an ongoing action.
C)have developed"Have developed" is active and describes a finished action by someone; the report describes an ongoing process, and the vaccines are what is being developed.
D)developThe bare infinitive "develop" cannot complete the sentence and would be the active voice, not the passive the situation calls for.
💡 Explicación
The present continuous passive 'are being developed' is used to describe a process currently in progress.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta 13 · D8Bloom: Apply
Discussing mental resilience.
Developing emotional resilience helps individuals bounce back from setbacks and cope with life's challenges.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)resilience
💡 Explicación
'Resilience' is a key concept in psychology related to healthy coping mechanisms.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)resilience
A)resilienceCorrect. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
B)fragilityIncorrect. Fragility is the opposite.
C)indifferenceIncorrect. Indifference means not caring.
D)dependencyIncorrect. Dependency means relying on others.
💡 Explicación
'Resilience' is a key concept in psychology related to healthy coping mechanisms.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta 14 · D8Bloom: Analyze
Reporting a health study.
The study suggests that people who drink enough water tend to have better skin health.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)drink
💡 Explicación
The present simple 'drink' is used to state a general truth or habitual action.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)drink
A)drunkIncorrect. Past participle without 'have'.
B)drinksIncorrect. Subject-verb agreement ('people' is plural).
C)drinkCorrect. Present simple for a general fact.
D)are drinkingIncorrect. Present continuous is for a temporary action.
💡 Explicación
The present simple 'drink' is used to state a general truth or habitual action.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta 15 · D8Bloom: Evaluate
Conclusion of an essay on public health policy.
The author argues that governments should prioritize preventative care rather than just treating diseases after they occur.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)prioritize
💡 Explicación
'Prioritize' is the appropriate verb for shifting focus and resources toward a more important goal.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)prioritize
A)ignoreIncorrect. Ignore means pay no attention to.
B)downplayIncorrect. Downplay means make something seem less important.
C)prioritizeCorrect. Prioritize means to treat something as more important.
D)discourageIncorrect. Discourage means to try to prevent.
💡 Explicación
'Prioritize' is the appropriate verb for shifting focus and resources toward a more important goal.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta 16 · D8Bloom: Remember
Fitness advice.
Don't forget to warm up before your workout to prevent muscle strain.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)warm up
💡 Explicación
'Warm up' is the standard phrasal verb for preparing the body for exercise.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)warm up
A)collapseIncorrect. Collapsing is what happens when you're exhausted.
B)warm upCorrect. To warm up is to prepare for physical exertion.
C)cool downIncorrect. Cooling down happens after the workout.
D)hibernateIncorrect. Hibernation is for bears.
💡 Explicación
'Warm up' is the standard phrasal verb for preparing the body for exercise.
Pregunta 17
Pregunta 17 · D10Bloom: Understand
Advice on sun protection.
You should wear sunscreen even on cloudy days to protect your skin from UV rays.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)should
💡 Explicación
'Should' is the standard modal verb for offering helpful advice.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)should
A)mightIncorrect. Might is too weak.
B)couldIncorrect. Could expresses possibility but not advice.
C)shouldCorrect. 'Should' is used for giving advice or recommendations.
D)wouldIncorrect. Would is for conditionals.
💡 Explicación
'Should' is the standard modal verb for offering helpful advice.
Pregunta 18
Pregunta 18 · D10Bloom: Apply
Text about healthcare access.
Universal coverage ensures that all citizens have access to necessary health services without suffering financial hardship.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)coverage
💡 Explicación
'Coverage' in this context refers to the availability of health services to a population.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)coverage
A)insuranceIncorrect. Insurance is a mechanism.
B)coverageCorrect. 'Universal health coverage' is the formal term.
C)neglectIncorrect. Neglect is the opposite of care.
D)restrictionIncorrect. Restriction would limit access.
💡 Explicación
'Coverage' in this context refers to the availability of health services to a population.
Pregunta 19
Pregunta 19 · D10Bloom: Analyze
Speculating about a health outcome.
He would feel much better now if he had followed the doctor's orders last week.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)would feel
💡 Explicación
The mixed conditional connects a past hypothetical event with its present consequence.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)would feel
A)will feel"Would feel" is required because the sentence describes an unreal past situation; "will feel" would state a prediction about the present.