Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Worst effects of fast food

Fast food can be defined as any food that contributes little or no nutrient value to the diet, but instead provides excess calories and fat. Fast food can be a good way to save time, but it is not the (1) ____ way for nutrition because it can have negative effects (2) ____ our health.

Obesity

Obesity means having too much body fat. Fast food is high (3)____  calories and sugar that contribute to increased-weight gain. Even small amount of fast food can (4) ____ your calorie intake considerably. Fast foods also replace healthy eating habits. For example, people who consume fast foods are less (5) ____ to eat fruits, vegetables, milk etc. This change in eating habits can easily lead to obesity.

Heart disease

Eating fast food four (6)_____ more times a week can increase the risk of dying from heart disease by 80 percent. Fast food creates a much higher risk of heart disease because of the high (7) ____ of saturated or trans fats found in much of the food. Those fats can clog the arteries and, over time, (8) ______ to high cholesterol levels.  

Type 2 diabetes

This type of diabetes is often caused by (9) _____ lifestyle choices, such as being overweight and not being physically active. There is a side effect to consuming frequent amounts (10) ______ fast food ‘obesity’ which can lead to the development of diabetes.

 (Adapted from http://www.wonderslist.com/10-worst-effects-of-fast-food)

Those fats can clog the arteries and, over time, (8) ______ to high cholesterol levels.  

IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PARTICLES

1. It was very nice _________________ you to prepare and serve meals for the homeless.

2. He was very nice _________________ me. He was willing to take care ___________ my house while I was away.

3. “I’ve bought the Christmas tree you wanted.” – “Oh, thanks – that’s really kind ________ you .

4. Should you be kind _____________ him? He will forget your kindness __________ him.

5. Please be considerate _______________ your next-door neighbors. Never turn the TV up after midnight.

6. It was very considerate _______________ him to send her mother a bouquet of flowers ____________ Mother’s Day.

7. Many people decorate their homes ____________ Christmas. They buy Christmas trees and decorate them _________________ electric lights and ornaments.

8. Children believe that a fat, jolly man brings gifts____________ Christmas Eve. ________ Christmas morning, they look under the Christmas tree or in their stockings ______________ gifts ________________ him.

9. _____________________ Christmas Day, Christians go to church and sing joyful songs.

10. The shops are always crowded ___________________ Christmastime.

11. Would you like to go to Paris with us ____________________ Christmas today?

12. By tradition, people send greetings cards to their relatives and friends ____________ Tet. 13. Tet Trung Thu or the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated every year _________________ August 15th.

14. Passover is celebrated _________________ late March or early April.

15. Vietnamese people always have big celebrations ____________________ New Year.

16. Bye. Don’t forget our plans. Let’s see each other ___________________ the New Year.

17. _________________ Easter Sunday, young children receive some small chocolate eggs.

18. Easter egg hunts are popular _____________________ Easter.

19. Bob’s father is different ____________________ Jack’s in character and height.

20. They look much alike. We can’t distinguish one twin __________________ the other.

21. Rita was proud _________________ her success in her youth.

22. Here you are ________ last! I’ve been so worried! Thank goodness you’ve arrived safely. 23. Let me congratulate you _____________________ your excellent exam results.

24. Most girls are afraid ___________________ going out alone _______________ night.

25. We sometimes go to the theatre or the opera _________________ a friend ____________ Sunday nights.

26. It rained heavily _________________________ the night.

27. _______________________ the first night of my stay in Paris, I couldn’t get to sleep.

28. Were you satisfied ______________________ your last Christmas?

29. He was late _____________________ the show due _________________ the traffic jam. 30. This generous present was given _________________ me ________________ my parents ____________________ my 18th birthday.

31. The Youth Cultural House _____________________ Pham Ngoc Thach Street is open ___________________ public holidays.

32. What lessons can you draw _____________________ that serious mistake?

33. I am permitted to stay up late ___________________ late-night horror movies.

34. Do you often fly to Asian countries _____________ business or ____________ pleasure? 35. I have to help mum _____________ her household chores while she is __________ work. 36. Sorry, I have no time to talk to you ____________ the moment – I’m __________a hurry. 37. Thanks ____________ the present! I have always dreamt _____________ a pet goldfish!

38. We will go ________________ a trip ___________________ the museum next week.

39. I wish I could afford to go ______________ a tour ________________ Southern Vietnam.

40. Volunteers are ready to help people ______________ need _______________ being paid.

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