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Multilevel · Part 4 · Multilevel Practice Test 23

Activities for Children: Reading answers

Answers to questions 21–29 (9 in all), each with why it is right.

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Twenty-five years ago, children in London walked to school and played in parks and playing fields after school and at the weekend. Today they are usually driven to school by parents anxious about safety and spend hours glued to television screens or computer games. Meanwhile, community playing fields are being sold off to property developers at an alarming rate. This change in lifestyle has, sadly, meant greater restrictions on children. In 1985, Professor Armstrong headed a five-year research project into children's fitness. The survey found that 48 per cent of girls and 41 per cent of boys already exceeded safe cholesterol levels. It also found that 13 per cent of boys and 10 per cent of…

Answers 21–29

  1. 21

    According to paragraph A, what does Professor Neil Armstrong concern about?

    C: The amount of P.E lessons in various countries Multiple choice

  2. 22

    What does Armstrong indicate in Paragraph B?

    B: We should do more activity to exercise heart Multiple choice

  3. 23

    What is aim of Fit Kids' training?

    C: To guide parents how to organize activities for children Multiple choice

  4. 24

    What did Lifshitz suggest in the end of this passage?

    A: Create opportunities to exercise your body Multiple choice

  5. 25

    According to Neil Armstrong inactive children may have problem in the future.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  6. 26

    According to Neil Armstrong 40 percent of girls suffer from obesity.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  7. 27

    Majority of children never have enough essential skills for team games.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  8. 28

    Thin children never complain about their health and eyesight.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

  9. 29

    Riding a bicycle on regular basis is sometimes harmful for heart.

    NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

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