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Keeping Our Bodies Healthy
Reading Comprehension Questions
Year 2
English
Keeping Our Bodies Healthy
Breathing is something we do every second of the day. We breathe in fresh air to help our bodies move, play, and grow. Our lungs are two special parts inside our chest that look a bit like pink balloons. When we breathe in, they fill up with air. Healthy lungs are very important for running fast and playing with friends.
Sometimes, people use things called cigarettes. These are filled with dried leaves and tiny bits called chemicals. When a cigarette is lit, it makes a thick, grey smoke. If someone breathes in this smoke, it goes down their throat and into their lungs. This is called smoking.
Smoking is very bad for the body. The sticky stuff in the smoke can make healthy pink lungs turn grey or even black. This makes it much harder to breathe. People who smoke might get a cough that won't go away. They might also find it hard to run for a long time because their lungs are tired and dirty.
Smoking also affects how we look and smell. It can make a person’s teeth turn a yellowish color. It makes their breath smell like a campfire, and the smell sticks to their hair and clothes. Even a person's fingers can turn yellow from holding a cigarette!
Our heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood around our body. Smoking makes the heart work much harder than it should. This can make the heart feel tired. It is much better to keep our hearts strong by eating fruit and running in the fresh air.
It is also important to know that smoke can hurt people who are standing nearby. This is called "second-hand smoke." It can be bad for babies, children, and even pets like dogs and cats. That is why many places do not allow smoking inside.
Choosing not to smoke is a great way to keep your body happy. Fresh air is the best thing for our lungs and our hearts!
Comprehension Questions
- What do our lungs look like when they are healthy? A) Purple squares B) Pink balloons C) Green triangles D) Blue circles
- Where are our lungs located? A) In our legs B) In our head C) Inside our chest D) Behind our ears
- What do we breathe in to help our bodies grow? A) Fresh air B) Grey smoke C) Sand D) Water
- What happens to lungs when we breathe in? A) They disappear B) They fill up with air C) They turn into stone D) They get smaller
- Why are healthy lungs important? A) For sleeping all day B) For running and playing C) For growing extra toes D) For eating chocolate
- What are cigarettes filled with? A) Candy and sugar B) Dried leaves and chemicals C) Grass and flowers D) Paper and ink
- What color is the smoke from a cigarette? A) Bright pink B) Clear ) Neon green D) Thick and grey
- Where does smoke go first when someone breathes it in? A) To their toes B) To their stomach C) Down their throat D) Into their ears
- What is it called when someone breathes in cigarette smoke? A) Dancing B) Smoking C) Jumping D) Cooking
- What color can healthy pink lungs turn if someone smokes? A) Yellow or orange B) Grey or black C) Red or white D) Rainbow colors
- What does the sticky stuff in smoke do to lungs? A) Makes them stronger B) Makes them harder to breathe with C) Makes them shine D) Makes them taste like honey
- What kind of sound might a person who smokes make? A) A whistle B) A song C) A cough that won't go away D) A loud laugh
- Why might it be hard for a smoker to run for a long time? A) Their shoes are too tight B) Their lungs are tired and dirty C) They forgot how to run D) The ground is too soft
- What color can smoking turn a person’s teeth? A) Blue B) Yellow C) Purple D) Green
- What does a smoker's breath smell like? A) A campfire B) Fresh flowers C) Strawberries ) Minty chocolate
- Where does the smell of smoke stick to? A) Only the shoes B) Hair and clothes C) Nothing at all D) Only the windows
- What part of the hand can turn yellow from smoking? A) The palms B) The elbows C) The fingers D) The wrists
- What is the heart? A) A soft bone B) A strong muscle C) A bag of air D) A piece of skin
- What does the heart do for the body? A) It thinks of ideas B) It pumps blood C) It digests food D) It helps us see
- How does smoking affect the heart? A) It makes it work harder B) It makes it stop working C) It makes it turn into a balloon D) It makes it sleep
- How can we keep our hearts strong? A) By eating fruit and running B) By watching TV all day C) By staying very still D) By eating lots of salt
- What is it called when you breathe in someone else's smoke? A) First-hand smoke B) Second-hand smoke C) Third-hand smoke D) Helper smoke
- Who can be hurt by second-hand smoke? A) Only adults B) Only doctors C) Babies, children, and pets D) Only giants
- Which pets can be hurt by smoke? A) Only fish B) Dogs and cats C) Only birds D) Only dragons
- Why is smoking not allowed in many inside places? A) Because the lights are too bright B) Because it can hurt others nearby C) Because it is too loud D) Because it makes people sleepy
- What is the best thing for our lungs and hearts? A) Candy B) Fresh air C) Cold water D) Dust
- How does choosing not to smoke make your body feel? A) Sad B) Happy C) Angry D) Scared
- How often do we breathe? A) Once an hour B) Every second of the day C) Only when we run D) Only when we sleep
- What happens to the lungs when they are 'dirty' from smoke? A) They work better B) They get tired C) They turn into gold D) They grow hair
- What are the tiny bits in cigarettes called? A) Chemicals B) Crumbs C) Seeds D) Sparkles
- What happens when a cigarette is lit? A) It turns into a flower B) It makes thick, grey smoke C) It makes music D) It gets cold
- What is the best way to keep your body healthy from this text? A) Buying more toys B) Choosing not to smoke C) Staying in bed D) Drinking soda
- Where does the smoke go after the throat? A) Into the stomach B) Into the lungs C) Into the toes D) Into the brain
- Does smoking make it easier or harder to play with friends? A) Easier B) Harder C) It makes no difference D) It makes you run faster
- What part of the body is like a pink balloon? A) The heart B) The lungs C) The stomach D) The brain
- Is the heart a muscle or a bone? A) A bone B) A muscle C) A liquid D) A tooth
- Where should you run to keep your heart strong? A) In a smoky room B) In the fresh air C) In the dark D) Under the bed