Question

Read the text and think of the word the best fits Each gap

Answer 1

✍Read the text and think of the word that best fits in each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

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Many children nowadays take a packed lunch to school, which more often⁰ than not is packed with foods that contain too¹ much fat, salt and sugar. If² you encourage healthy eating habits in your children now, they³ will carry them into adulthood. At⁴ the same time you will be helping them to avoid diseases, such⁵ as heart disease, obesity and osteoporosis in later life. You can do this by⁶ making sure they eat a healthy nutritious lunch.

The key to packing a nutritious and appetising lunch is to pack a⁷ variety of foods from⁸ the four main food groups. These are: grains, vegetables, milk products and meats. Choose whole grain bread instead⁹ of white bread and dark green vegetables and fresh fruit, when you can, to include more vitamins and minerals; the more¹⁰ the better. Also, choose low-fat milk and cheese, and lean meats, poultry and fish so that¹¹ you can cut down on fat. It is also a good idea to limit biscuits, cakes, and sweets to reduce the amount of empty calories.

If you are short on¹² ideas, try some of these healthy lunches. A popular choice is an apple and tuna salad sandwich on wholemeal bread with a cereal bar and a carton of¹³ 100% fruit juice. Another¹⁴ favourite is a banana and peanut butter sandwich, a small packet of raisins and a bottle of mineral water. At¹⁵ first, it may take a little extra time and effort, but later your whole family will feel the benefits.

more often⁰ than not/ ≈ cel mai adesea

too¹ much/ prea mult

If² ... they³ will / dacă..., ei vor

At⁴ the same time /în același timp, de asemenea, totodată

such⁵ as /ca de exemplu, ca de pildă

by⁶ making sure / asigurându-vă

a⁷ variety of foods from⁸ / o varietate de alimente din

choosing ... instead⁹ of / alegând ... în loc de

the more¹⁰ the better / cu cât mai mult cu atât mai bine

so that¹¹ / astfel încât

short on¹² ideas / în pană de idei

și așa mai departe.

a carton of¹³

another¹⁴ favourite

at¹⁵ first

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