Reading Comprehension and Skills Booklet -Grade 2

Name Reading about Health

Healthy Heart and Lungs

Your heart and lungs are important parts of the body. The heart moves blood

through the body. Without lungs, you could not breathe. You must exercise to keep

your heart and lungs healthy. Your heart starts beating faster when you run fast or

jump rope. You may breathe harder too. It is good to make your heart and lungs

work harder sometimes. This makes them stronger, and you will also feel healthier.

Keeping yourself healthy can be a lifelong practice so that you can have a long life.

1. What is the main idea of this story?
   a. Your heart works harder when you run.
   b. Without lungs, you could not breathe.
   c. Exercising keeps your heart and lungs healthy.


2. What does the heart do in the body?


3. What do lungs help you do?


4. What happens to your heart when you run fast?
   a. It starts beating faster.
   b. It stops and starts.
   c. It makes you breathe harder.


5. What happens to your lungs when you jump rope?


6. Why is it good to make your heart work hard sometimes?

Read the story. Then, answer the questions.