Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities:

A1. State whether the following sentences are True or False:   (2)

1. Caffeine is good for health.
2. Healthy fats are powerful tools.
3. Our brain becomes acceptable to oxidative stress.
4. Medications can help shore up your focus.

We’re used to drinking coffee to heighten alertness, but too much caffeine can lead to counterproductive side effects, including anxiety, irritability and insomnia. There are other better fuels that help the brain focus. Healthy fats are a powerful tool. As per studies have shown that consuming omega – 3 fatty acids-essential components found in the membranes of our brain’s neurons – can improve cognition and memory. These nutrients can be found in fish, such as mackerel, sardines, herring and trout, or in capsule form. Avocados, nuts and seeds, which all contain vitamin E, also help to improve concentration. Additionally, as we age, our brains become vulnerable to oxidative stress, which plays a role in cognitive decline. To combat this it is necessary to include darkly coloured fruits and vegetables in your diet.  The antioxidants found in blueberries specifically can cross the blood-brain barrier, which helps boost focus. Approximately four per cent of adults worldwide who will be affected by an attention deficit disorder in their lifetime, a diet adjustment may not be enough. If you regularly have trouble-finishing tasks that demand your sustained focus or are so easily distracted that it adversely affects your life, ask your doctor about a diagnosis. Medications can help shore up your focus.

A2. Complete the following clouds:   (2)

A3. Give the noun forms of the following:   (2)

1. recommend
2. improve
3. concentrate
4. provide

A4. Do as directed:   (2)

1. We are used to drinking coffee. 
   (Make the sentence Interrogative.)
2. A diet adjustment may not be enough.
   (Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its functions.)

A5. Personal Reponse:   (2)

How will you nourish your concentration by including proper nutrients in your day to day diet?

Answer 1

A1. 

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True

A2. 

A3. 

1. recommend -  recommendation
2. improve - improvement
3. concentrate - concentration
4. provide - provider

A4. 

1. Are we not used to drinking coffee?
2. Modal Auxiliary – may Function – possibility

A5. To improve my attention, I will include sufficient nutrients in my everyday diet. I intend to include omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish and capsules. In addition, I will consume avocados, almonds, and seeds for Vitamin E, as well as antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries. These important nutrients can potentially improve cognition, memory, and concentration. By eating a well-balanced diet that incorporates these nutrients, I want to improve my overall brain function.