A2 English test 7 – Text with multiple-choice gaps

It is easy to hurt your back if you lift heavy objects 1 wronglywrongwronger. 2 LearningTo learnLearn the correct way to pick up heavy items will stop you from 3 to getgetgetting back ache or damaging your body. 4 Lots ofA lotMuch back injuries 5 are causedcausewill cause by an incorrect lifting technique. So what 6 do you havehave youyou have to do if you don't wan't to get an injury?

Before you lift, ask yourself, ‘Is it possible to lift this object safely on my own?’. After all, there is a difference between how much weight you can lift and how much weight is safe to lift. It may be 7 more safersafermore safe to ask for help but if there isn't 8 someoneanyoneno-one around to help you, just be careful. If your goal is to raise the object from the floor to shoulder height, you 9 willshouldwould rest it on a table during the lift, so have a chair ready because you 10 wouldmustmight need it. It's also important to remove anything from the floor 11 whatwhowhich might cause you to trip or fall. Once the area 12 will beiswould be clear, you can begin lifting.

It’s important to keep your balance as you lift, 13 becausebutso keep your feet apart and wear flat shoes. Put one foot 14 oppositein front ofbetween the other and keep your back as straight as possible 15 as soon aswhileonce you are lifting the object. Move smoothly. Keep your head up and don't twist your back.