The Easiest Way to Stay Healthy

In this era, healthy life is expected as something that is expensive. It is not totally wrong but
isn’t totally right, there is inexpensive activity to get a healthy life. That is jogging. Jogging is a
sport that everyone can do because this sport does not require a lot of costs to carry out but
is as good as other sports that require high prices for the health of our bodies. Jogging is an
excellent sport for everyone. You can go jogging anytime and anywhere and also you can either
do it alone or with your friends.

On average, jogging burns about 100 calories every mile, but it depends on your weight and the
intensity of your workout. For example, a man weighing 68 kg can burn 600 calories per 10 km.
Then, jogging can keep your cardiovascular (heart pumping) in good condition. Moreover, you
will also avoid heart attacks and strokes if you do it regularly.

Besides being good for health, jogging is also perfect for mental health. Every time you finish
jogging, you will feel refreshed. Several studies revealed that people who like jogging will tend
to have a better outlook on life and make them happier than people in general.

Those reasons above should make us realize and keep maintaining our health with the easiest
and lowest cost of exercises, jogging. Thus, there should be no excuses not to exercise, because
we know the benefits of exercise besides eating healthy food. Therefore, by taking a little time
to jog, it means that we love our lives more.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Jogging is an expensive sport that only few people can do.
B. Jogging is an easy and affordable way to maintain physical and mental health.
C. Jogging is less effective than other types of sports.
D. Jogging is only useful for people who want to lose weight.

2. According to the passage, which of the following is not true about jogging?
A. Jogging can be done anytime and anywhere.
B. Jogging requires a high cost to perform.
C. Jogging helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
D. Jogging improves both physical and mental health.
3. The statement “healthy life is expected as something that is expensive” means that —
A. People believe living healthily requires a lot of money.
B. Healthy life cannot be achieved without medical treatment.
C. People think healthy living is easy and cheap.
D. A healthy lifestyle depends only on eating habits.
4. Based on the passage, what attitude does the author express toward exercise?
A. Skeptical — the author doubts the importance of jogging.
B. Encouraging — the author motivates people to start jogging.
C. Neutral — the author only presents facts about jogging.
D. Critical — the author criticizes people who do not jog.

The Importance of Sleep for Health

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being for the rest of your life. Adequate quality
sleep at the right time can help to protect your mental health, quality of life, physical health,
and safety. Why is sleep so important? Sleep can help your brain work properly. When you
sleep, your brain prepares to run the next day. This will undoubtedly form a new path to help
you learn and remember information.

Studies suggest that a good night’s sleep can improve learning. Whether you’re learning how to
play the piano, do the math, play golf, or drive a car, sleep will help you improve your learning
and problem-solving skills. Sleep will also help you make decisions, pay attention, and be
creative.

Physical health is often also related to the quality of sleep. That’s why sleep plays a vital role in
your physical health. For example, rest is involved in healing and repairing your heart and blood
vessels. Sustained sleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of kidney disease, heart
disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. Sleep can also help maintain a healthy
balance of hormones that make you feel hungry (ghrelin)/full (leptin). When you don’t get
enough sleep, your ghrelin level will go up, and your leptin level will drop. That will make you
feel hungrier than when you get enough rest.

Those benefits of the importance of sleep for health are presented. There are a lot of benefits
of sleep to get better health, not only physically but also mentally. That’s why sleep is the
activity that we should be concerned about for getting a healthy life.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Sleep only affects physical health.
B. Sleep has many benefits for both physical and mental health.
C. Sleep is less important than exercise and diet.
D. Sleep is only needed when people feel tired.

2. According to the passage, how does sleep help the brain?

A. It stops brain activity for rest.
B. It prepares the brain to learn and remember new information.
C. It reduces the ability to focus.
D. It prevents the brain from forming new paths.

3. Which of the following health problems is not mentioned as being linked to lack of sleep?
A. Heart disease
B. Diabetes
C. Kidney disease
D. Cancer

4. What happens to the hormones ghrelin and leptin when someone doesn’t get enough sleep?
A. Ghrelin decreases and leptin increases.
B. Ghrelin increases and leptin decreases.
C. Both ghrelin and leptin increase.
D. Both ghrelin and leptin decrease.

5. What can be inferred from the passage about sleep and daily performance?
A. Lack of sleep can reduce one’s ability to focus and make good decisions.
B. Sleep has no connection to problem-solving skills.
C. People who sleep less are more creative.
D. Too much sleep can improve learning ability.

The Problem of being too Fat

Obesity is a situation where humans are too fat. This condition is denied because there is too
much fat in the body. Being overweight has the potential to cause a high risk of health
problems.

Being too fat is one of the main factors for heart disease. Because of being overweight, the
heart will work harder than usual. This can cause a heart attack. In addition, obesity can raise
blood cholesterol and blood pressure. And being too fat can increase the amount of sugar in
the blood. This will lead to diabetes and other serious diseases.

In addition, being too fat is often avoided by many men and women. This is because being too
fat will interfere with their appearance. Further studies are needed to look at other effects of
obesity.

From those statements, we could clearly understand that being overweight is dangerous for
our life both appearance and serious disease.

1. According to the passage, what is the primary reason obesity is considered dangerous?
A. It makes people eat more than usual.
B. It increases the risk of several serious health problems.
C. It causes people to sleep less.
D. It only affects a person’s physical appearance.
2. The author mentions that “the heart will work harder than usual.” What does this
suggest about the impact of obesity on the cardiovascular system?
A. Obesity strengthens the heart muscle.
B. Obesity reduces the heart’s efficiency.
C. Obesity forces the heart to overexert itself.
D. Obesity has no effect on the heart.
3. In the text, the phrase “further studies are needed” implies that —
A. Scientists already know everything about obesity.
B. There are still aspects of obesity that need more research.
C. Obesity has no connection to appearance.
D. Research on obesity should be stopped.
4. Which of the following best expresses the author’s tone in the passage?
A. Objective and informative
B. Humorous and entertaining
C. Emotional and persuasive
D. Doubtful and uncertain
5. From the passage, what can be inferred about society’s attitude toward obesity?
A. People do not care about obesity.
B. Many people dislike obesity due to both health and appearance concerns.
C. Most people consider obesity fashionable.
D. People think obesity cannot be prevented.
The Benefits of Vegetables

Vegetables prevent unwanted signs of aging and keep skin young. Choose brightly colored red
and orange vegetables and you’ll get an added boost of beta carotene, which can give you a
healthy glow as it protects skin from sun damage. Similarly, lycopene, found in red vegetables
such as tomatoes, also has been shown to act as a natural sunscreen.

Meanwhile, nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C are quickly depleted during stressful
times. Luckily, many vegetables contain these very nutrients, as well as tension-reducing
omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins that fight anxiety and depression.

Some vegetables also have these same nutrients in addition to bone-building vitamin K,
magnesium, potassium and prebiotic fiber. Eat strong-spined, dark leafy greens like collard
greens, turnip greens, kale, spinach (cooked for more calcium!), broccoli and green peas for
calcium and vitamin K. Mushrooms contain vitamin D while asparagus, chard, kale, artichokes,
onions, garlic and leeks are full of prebiotic fiber.

1. According to the passage, what is the main benefit of brightly colored red and orange
vegetables?
A. They contain vitamin D that strengthens bones.
B. They provide beta carotene that keeps skin healthy and youthful.
C. They contain potassium that improves digestion.
D. They have fiber that reduces stress.

2. What role does lycopene play in maintaining skin health?

A. It strengthens hair and nails.
B. It acts as a natural sunscreen and protects skin from sun damage.
C. It increases collagen production.
D. It helps remove dead skin cells.

3. Which combination of nutrients is helpful in reducing anxiety and depression?

A. Magnesium, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins
B. Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium
C. Lycopene and beta carotene
D. Fiber and vitamin K

4. What do the vegetables such as kale, spinach, and broccoli have in common?
A. They are rich in vitamin D.
B. They are high in calcium and vitamin K, supporting bone health.
C. They contain beta carotene for skin protection.
D. They are low in magnesium and potassium.

5. What can be inferred from the passage about vegetables in general?

A. They are only beneficial for mental health.
B. They contain nutrients that support multiple aspects of physical and mental well-being.
C. They should be eaten raw to get maximum benefit.
D. They only provide fiber and water to the body.
Pros and Cons: Should Junk Food Be Banned or Allowed in Schools?

Even though people realize junk food is not a healthy option that does not deter them from
consuming a variety of greasy fast foods. Even worse, it is given to children at school. In some
parts of the world, some parents actually pack junk or fast food in their children’s lunch box to
have as a meal or snack in school. We have to admit junk food, processed food, and fast foods
have become unavoidable parts of our lives. But should they really be the only options for
school kids?

There are advantages and disadvantages associated with junk food in school. Do the pros
outweigh the cons?

Find out in the lines below.5 reasons junk food should be allowed in school, the first because
it is important for children to eat something,junk food is easier and cheaper, vending machines
are profitable for schools, healthy ingredients can eliminate junk food, there should be a
freedom of choice for kids in school.

5 reasons junk food should be banned in school, junk food leads to obesity, children get
habituated to unhealthy eating, junk-food eaters have a high risk of acquiring diabetes in
adulthood, junk-food eaters risk damage to the heart and liver, regular consumption of junk
food causes gastric problems.

1. What is the main issue discussed in the passage?

A. Whether schools should provide free lunches.
B. Whether junk food should be banned or allowed in schools.
C. The increasing price of junk food in schools.
D. How to make junk food taste better for children.

2. According to the passage, which of the following is one reason why junk food should be
allowed in schools?
A. Junk food leads to obesity.
B. Junk food causes heart and liver damage.
C. Junk food is easier and cheaper for students.
D. Junk food increases the risk of diabetes.

3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a reason to ban junk food in schools?
A. It can lead to obesity.
B. It makes schools less profitable.
C. It can damage the heart and liver.
D. It increases the risk of diabetes in adulthood.

4. What does the passage suggest about the presence of junk food in modern life?
A. It can be easily avoided by everyone.
B. It has become an unavoidable part of people’s daily lives.
C. It is no longer popular among young people.
D. It is only consumed by adults.

5. What can be inferred about the author’s tone in this passage?

A. Strongly against junk food in any form
B. Completely supportive of junk food in schools
C. Neutral — presenting both sides of the argument
D. Uninterested in the issue of junk food
Vocab time
 Plastic Waste Threatens Bali’s Coastline
Indonesia is the second-biggest marine polluter in the world. It alone contributes to 10% of
global marine pollution. Kuta Beach is Bali’s most popular and most visited destination and that
clearly is visible since there are huge mounds of garbage on the beach that are collected on a
daily basis.

Especially during the rainy season, there is garbage awash on the shores. Authorities declared
an emergency after they realized the volume of plastic thrown on the beach was turning into an
endangering tourist trade. 100 tons of junk was being cleaned by workers on a daily basis.

To address this growing crisis, several environmental groups, volunteers, and local communities
have begun organizing regular beach clean-up campaigns. These initiatives not only help reduce
the waste on the shoreline but also raise public awareness about the impact of improper waste
disposal. Educational programs are being introduced in schools and communities to encourage
responsible waste management, reduce plastic use, and promote recycling

Based on your previous knowledge about the picture and the text, answer the following
questions!

1. What is the condition of the place?

A. The beach is clean and well-maintained

B. The beach is crowded with tourists but free of waste

C. The beach is heavily polluted with large amounts of garbage

D. The beach is closed due to construction

2. What makes the situation occur?

A. Increased fishing activities

B. Heavy rainfall carrying waste from rivers into the sea

C. Tourists refusing to visit the beach

D. Natural disasters like earthquakes

3. What can we do to overcome the problem?

A. Ignore the garbage and continue tourist activities

B. Encourage illegal dumping into the ocean

C. Reduce plastic use, improve waste management, and participate in beach cleanups

D. Close all beaches permanently

4. What would happen if the government put more attention to the condition?

A. The pollution would get worse

B. Beaches could become cleaner and tourism might increase

C. More garbage would be produced

D. There would be no change at all

5. What are the moral values related to the condition?

A. Respect for the environment and responsibility for waste

B. Carelessness and irresponsibility

C. Encouragement of pollution

D. Ignoring the importance of clean nature

From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Pawnshops

You’ve heard the saying that what one man considers to be trash can be another man’s
treasure. This is very true and it is for this reason that consignment stores and pawnshops make
such a roaring trade.

If you have something in your house that is of value you will want to hold on to it. However, not
every valuable thing remains useful forever, at some point you will replace this with something
else. Over time you might find yourself with so much stuf that is valuable but not useful for
you. Instead of hoarding things you know longer need, why not clear it out. Look for a pawn
shop near you to sell your stuff to.

Pawn shops can help you get rid of stuff or get more stuff that you actually need for a cheaper
price. Brisbane pawnbrokers are more than happy to look at the stuff that you have to sell,
more particularly the stuff that they know they can resell for a much higher price and make a
killing like gold jewelry.

People love pawnshops because they have a wide selection of items. The stuff that people
bring to pawn or sell ends up on the shop loor. Because the people who use various valuable
items to pawn, pawn shops are very eclectic in what they can offer their customers. The stores
cater to a variety of tastes and a variety of budgets too.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The history of pawnshops around the world

B. Why pawnshops and consignment stores are popular and useful

C. How to determine the value of gold jewelry

D. The difference between trash and treasure

2. According to the passage, why might someone choose to sell items at a pawnshop?

A. Because some items are valuable but no longer useful to the owner

B. Because pawnshops provide free storage for items

C. Because pawnshops offer the highest prices in the market

D. Because pawnshops only accept new items

3. What types of items are pawnshops especially interested in?

A. Items that are cheap and easy to replace

B. Items that can be recycled

C. Items they can resell for a much higher price

D. Items that are old and damaged

4. Why do people love pawnshops, according to the passage?

A. Pawnshops only sell brand-new items

B. They offer a wide selection of items to suit many tastes and budgets

C. They offer free financial counseling

D. Pawnshops are the same in every city

5. What happens to the items that people bring to pawn or sell?

A. They are immediately thrown away

B. They are shipped overseas

C. They end up on the shop floor for customers to buy

D. They are given back to the previous owners for free

The Growing Crisis of Global Plastic Waste

From the 1950s to 2015, the production of plastic products grew from virtually zero to about
350 million tons per year. This continuous increase hasbresulted in a cumulative total of 7.8
billion tons of plastic produced during this period, corresponding to more than one ton of
plastic for each person alive as of the end of 2015.

Up until the 1980s, the idea of recycling plastic was unheard of. From the 1950s to the 1980s,
plastics were either simply discarded into landills or incinerated. Frontier the onset of plastic
recycling in the 1980s to the present, the portion of plastic products that were recycled
increased by an average of 0.7% per year.

As of the end of 2015, a staggering 55% of all plastic products end up in landills. This
corresponds to about 4600 million tons of accumulated plastic waste over the years. About
700 million tons of plastic waste has been incinerated and about 2500 million tons remain in
active use.

Of the entire volume of plastics that have been produced since the 1950s, only 500 million tons
(roughly 6%) have been recycled. Of this portion, only 100 million tons remain in active use.
The other 400 million tons have also ended up either getting discarded in landills or
incinerated. Around 3% of plastic waste produced annually ends up in oceans – or about 8
million tons by the end of 2015.

1. How much plastic had been produced cumulatively from the 1950s to 2015?

A. 350 million tons

B. 7.8 billion tons

C. 4600 million tons

D. 500 million tons

2. Before the 1980s, what happened to most plastic waste?

A. It was recycled

B. It was exported

C. It was discarded in landfills or incinerated

D. It was turned into fuel

3. As of 2015, what percentage of all plastic products ended up in landfills?

A. 6%

B. 25%

C. 55%

D. 70%

4. How much of the total plastic ever produced has been recycled?

A. 3%

B. 6%
C. 20%

D. 40%

5. Approximately how much plastic waste ends up in oceans annually as of 2015?

A. 100 million tons

B. 20 million tons

C. 8 million tons

D. 350 thousand tons

“Waste Banks” in Indonesia

What is a ‘waste bank’? Waste banks – or “bank sampah” as they are called in Indonesian – can
be found in neighborhoods across Indonesia At waste banks, the waste created by the
household is divided into two categories – organic and non-organic. Organic waste gets turned
into compost, while non-organic waste is divided further into three categories: plastic, paper,
plus bottles and metal.

The vast majority of eco-friendly households in Indonesia keep three bins or three large
garbage bags in their homes; over time they began separating their waste into three different
sections. Once their three bins and garbage bags are filled up, they bring their haul to a
neighborhood waste bank where they then “make a deposit”.

Like a regular commercial bank, you open up an account with your local waste bank.
Periodically, you make deposits with your non-organic solid waste, which are weighed and given
a monetary value, based on rates set by waste collectors. This value is saved in your account
from which, like a regular bank, you can withdraw. The basic principles of waste banks remain
the same across provinces: collect, save, earn, change behavior, and enjoy a clean
neighborhood.

Answer the following questions

1. What is the text about?

A. The history of banking in Indonesia

B. How households produce organic waste

C. The system and function of waste banks in Indonesia

D. The dangers of plastic pollution

2. What are the three sections in the garbage’s classiication?

A. Plastic, food waste, and cloth

B. Organic, non-organic, and hazardous waste

C. Plastic, paper, bottles and metal

D. Glass, rubber, and compost

3. What does paragraph two talk about?

A. How to open a commercial bank account

B. How Indonesian households separate their waste before bringing it to waste banks

C. How compost is made from organic waste

D. The dangers of metal waste

4. What kind of value is referred to in the phrase “This value” in paragraph four?

A. The emotional value of helping the environment

B. The market value of compost

C. The monetary value of the non-organic waste deposited

D. The cost of opening a bank account

5. Why is it important to set the value of the garbage by the collectors?

A. To ensure fairness in determining how much money people earn

B. To make garbage separation faster

C. To help banks calculate interest rates

D. To reduce the number of waste banks

Tasya Kamila

Many people don’t know that Tasya Kamila has a foundation engaged in environmental
education. The foundation is called green-house, which was established to focus on increasing
young people’s awareness and participation regarding the environment.
She believes that the help of greenhouse facilities that Suntory Garuda Beverage has provided
will allow children to learn and practice directly in the field, or in other words, ‘learning by
doing.

In this instantaneous age, the level of children’s concern for the environment is decreasing. If
assisted by adequate facilities, children can learn and see what cannot complete the process of
preserving the environment in a short time.

Therefore, the provision of kid-friendly environmental conservation facilities allows them to

learn the latest techniques and technologies in farming, and they can also have the opportunity
to grow their respective crops in their school environment.

1. What is the primary goal of Tasya Kamila’s foundation, Green-house?

A. To provide financial support to beverage companies

B. To develop new agricultural technologies

C. To increase youth awareness and involvement in environmental issues

D. To promote instant learning through online platforms

2. According to Tasya, why are greenhouse facilities important for children’s learning?

A. They allow children to observe environmental issues from textbooks

B. They make learning faster by eliminating outdoor activities

C. They help children practice environmental conservation directly through hands-on

experience

D. They prepare children for careers in the beverage industry

3. What problem does the text highlight regarding children in the modern era?

A. Children are more interested in farming than technology

B. Interest in environmental care is decreasing among children

C. Schools no longer teach environmental subjects

D. Children spend too much time outdoors

4. What is implied by the statement that children “cannot complete the process of preserving
the environment in a short time”?

A. Environmental conservation requires ongoing effort and long-term learning

B. Children are not capable of understanding environmental issues

C. Environmental preservation is unnecessary for young people

D. Facilities provided are insufficient for environmental education

5. What benefit do kid-friendly environmental conservation facilities provide?

A. They replace the need for teachers in environmental education

B. They allow children to test farming tools without supervision

C. They give children access to modern farming techniques and opportunities to grow their own
crops

D. They ensure all schools become agricultural centers