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much taller than boys of the same age, but at 16 years of age, boys shoot up and exceed

the girls in height and body strength.

The way the body develops is not just a result of physical changes, as our mental

processes have a large part to play in what we want to achieve. A desire to become a

skillful footballer, a long distance runner or a strong swimmer requires stamina and

years of practise to try and attain the top level.

The food we eat will, to a certain extent, determine how we grow and gives us strong

bones. So, we should give it a due care. A lack of activity and eating too much sweet

sugary food can result in people gaining excessive amounts of weight.

Choose the correct answer from a, b c or d:

23- What changes take place a few weeks after birth?

a) The baby's noise b) The skin colour

c) The baby's hair d) The shape of the nose

24- What causes pale skin to become brown or tanned?

a) Exposure to the sun.

b) Staying indoors.
c) Covering the body with sun cream lotion.

d) Spending time on a sun bed.
25- Roughly, at what stage in their development do girls start to grow in height?

a) When they start learning to swim.
b) When they start primary school.

c) When they eat raw vegetables.

d) When they reach puberty at the age of 12 or 13.

26- What do we need to succeed in sport at the top level?

a) A strong body and determination b) Extra tuition

c) Lots of work in the gym d) Good food.

27- What happens to our bodies if we eat too much and do not take enough exercise?

a) We feel happy. b) We get fat and overweight

c) Our muscles get flabby. d) We do not have any energy.
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