Question

Read the following passages containing people’s opinions about health. Match the passages (1–5) with the ideas below (A–F). There is one extra option.
1. Amy: Health is very important to me. For most people, it's like my mum used to say, “You don't know you've got it until you've lost it”. I don't take it for granted. Regular check ups and a good diet. That's the key, in my opinion. I think as well that lots of people see their doctors as distant figures who they only see when something goes wrong. There's nothing like having a good personal relationship with your doctor. That's the way to spot something as early as possible.
2. John: I think people used to be a lot tougher when it came to health. Our grandparents couldn't afford to take time off work because if you didn't work, you didn't earn any money. They just worked through any colds or... erm ... infections. We seem to be much more concerned about it all now. I suppose that's good, because I'm sure it means that we... well... live longer, but I think you have to be careful that you don't make yourself ill by worrying about your health!
3. Diana: There's always going to be one problem when it comes to health, no matter what you do and no matter how good a relationship you have with your doctor. The fact is that the experts disagree. Okay, everyone knows that we need vitamins and all that, but when you're thinking of trying alternative medicine, let's say, it's almost impossible to understand what works and what doesn't. The ordinary person just has no chance if the experts can't even decide between themselves whether it's worth trying.
4. Dan: There's no doubt that people are much healthier these days, for all kinds of reasons. One is that many people have much more money than people did in the past. That means that we can afford to go to the doctor more often, eat better food, and... er... just look after ourselves a bit better, really. But as we spend our money on doctors' fees and eating well, I think we should spare a thought for those who aren't so fortunate. Staying healthy isn't cheap, you know.
5. Kate: I'm really not sure what difference having a healthy diet makes. Of course, there are certain things we need, but what's the point if you live in, say, a big city where you're breathing in pollution every minute of every day? Or what about the water we drink? How do you know it's healthy? People a couple of hundred years ago might not have known about germs and things like that, but at least they didn't suffer from all the breathing problems people have today. And they didn't smoke so many cigarettes, either!

a. People consider their health more now than in the past.
b. Health risks have changed over the years.
c. Good health care is too expensive for many people.
d. Many people are confused by health advice.
e. People need to be educated about healthy eating.
f. It's a good idea to know your doctor well.

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Amy: f. It's a good idea to know your doctor well.

2. John: b. Health risks have changed over the years.

3. Diana: d. Many people are confused by health advice.

4. Dan: a. People consider their health more now than in the past.

5. Kate: e. People need to be educated about healthy eating.