Assam Jatiya Bidyalay || Class 8 || Our English || Lesson 4 : Healthy Habits

Wordnote

state (n): condition of someone or something

assimilation (n): the act of taking together

spiritual (adj): having to do with human spirit

posture: a particular position of the body

mythology (n): a collection of myths or false stories

nutrient (n): food item which helps the living things to keep alive and grow

nutritious (adj): nourishing, full of nutrients

circulate: move continuously through a closed system or area

erect (adj): rigidly upright

wealthy (adj): rich

EXERCISE

Comprehension:

1. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

a) Who was Aesclepius?

Ans: Aesclepious was the god of medicine.

b) Who was the goddess of health?

Ans: Hygeia was the goddess of health.

c) What does food supply to our bodies?

Ans: Food supplies, building material and energy.

d) What is the difference between a human body and a machine?

Ans: The difference between a human body and a machine is that each human body has a mind.

e) What is mental health?

Ans: Mental health is the state of mind in life in which we learn to adjust to the problems of our everyday life.