Fitness Grade 3-5

1. How can exercise help you live longer?

• A. By giving you immunity to certain viruses

• B. By strengthening your bones and nerves

• C. By reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes

• D. . By releasing endorphins that make you feel good

2. What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• A. To pump blood throughout the body

• B. To transmit chemical messages between the brain and the body

• C. To breathe in oxygen from the air outside

• D. To tone and strengthen your muscles

Answer explanation

The blood circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate.

3. Oxygen has a beneficial effect on your body and brain.

In the previous sentence, what does "beneficial" mean?

• A. Chemical

• B. Negative

• C. Unknown

• D. Positive

Answer explanation

Resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

4. When you exercise, your brain releases hormones called endorphins.

What is a synonym for "hormones?"

• A. Chemicals

• B. Electrical impulses

• C. Red blood cells

• D. Thoughts

5. Why isn't watching an exciting movie considered exercise?

• A. Because it can't help you relax

• B. Because it doesn't involve moving your body around

• C. Because it can't get your heart rate up

• D. Because you don't use oxygen when you watch a movie

6. Which of these statements is an opinion about fitness?

• A. Your body needs oxygen to function.

• B. Exercise and nutrition can make you healthier and stronger.

• C. Exercise can help you tone and firm your muscles.

• D. Running is the best way to burn calories.

7. Which of these is the best example of a nutritious meal?

• A. A meal that includes a variety of healthy foods.

• B. A meal that contains 500 calories or fewer.

• C. A meal that contains no carbohydrates whatsoever.

• D. A meal that contains only protein.

8. How can exercising the day before a big test help you?

• A. It will make your brain grow bigger, which makes you smarter

• B. It will make you more awake on the day of your test

• C. It will allow you to stay up all night studying

• D. It will help you relax and release stress

9. What can you infer from the fact that you can exercise

by walking, or doing sit-ups in your room?

• A. Exercising outdoors can be dangerous to your health

• B. Buying a stationary bike or a treadmill is a waste of money

• C. If you want,

  you can exercise practically anywhere

  at anytime

• D. It's impossible to exercise outdoors during the winter

10. What might happen if you didn't exercise at all?

• A. You might become overweight

• B. You would save a lot of money

• C. Your body might be unhealthy,

  but your brain would become much healthier

• D. You would live

  a longer,

  healthier life