EBOOK CHALLENGE 1A

alcohol is unacceptably high, particularly in the European Region and the Region of Americas.
Globally an estimated 237 million men and 46 million women suffer from alcohol-use disorders
with the highest prevalence among men and women in the European region (14.8% and 3.5%) and the Region
of Americas (11.5% and 5.1%). Alcohol-use disorders are more common in high-income countries.
Global consumption predicted to increase in the next 10 years
An estimated 2.3 billion people are current drinkers. Alcohol is consumed by more than half of the
population in three WHO regions – the Americas, Europe and the Western Pacific. Europe has the highest
per capita consumption in the world, even though its per capita consumption has decreased by more than
10% since 2010. Current trends and projections point to an expected increase in global alcohol per capita
consumption in the next 10 years, particularly in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions and the
Region of the Americas.
a) Highlight 10 cognates from the first and second paragraphs:
b) Point out five key words that helped you to understand the text:
c) What is the third paragraph about? Are the cognates related to the main topic of this paragraph?
d) What kinds of health problems and diseases are associated to alcohol consumption?
e) What is the last paragraph about? Which words suggest that?
2. Read the text and do what is requested:
Physical activity - it's importante
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and
reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes,
cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity
and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits.
Most importantly, regular activity can improve your
quality of life. A minimum of 30 minutes a day can allow
you to enjoy these benefits.
Benefits of regular physical activity
If you are regularly physically active, you may:
• reduce your risk of a heart attack
• manage your weight better
• have a lower blood cholesterol level
• lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers
• have lower blood pressure
• have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis
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