Unit 5 Health and Fitness Rs

UNIT 4 –
HEALTH AND
FITNESS
Objectives:
❑ READING:
⮚ Match information;
⮚ Answer multiple-choice questions.
❑ SPEAKING:
⮚ Speaking Part 1 questions about Health and Sports;
⮚ Describe an activity you do for your health or fitness;
⮚ Give explanation, use phrases to give you time to think, understand different
types of questions.
READING
Match the information with the correct paragraphs
A B C D
1 You should not have more than one serving ○ ○ ○ ○
2 People often want to eat something between breakfast and
lunch, or between lunch and dinner ○ ○ ○ ○
3 Ask someone for advice about healthy dishes ○ ○ ○ ○
4 You can find information on the internet ○ ○ ○ ○
5 Many people find it difficult to continue a healthy diet ○ ○ ○ ○
6 A popular time for people to change their diet ○ ○ ○ ○
7 Choose water rather than other drinks ○ ○ ○ ○
8 You should change the type of tea that you drink ○ ○ ○ ○
How to follow a healthy diet
C. Healthy snacks
A. Introduction Many people think that if they are following a
The new year is the most popular time for many people healthy diet, they shouldn’t go out for dinner.
to think about what they eat and to try to be healthier. However, it is possible to eat healthy food in a
restaurant. When you get the menu, look for
However, it is not always easy to change what you eat
healthy dishes which come with a lot of
and many people give up their healthy diet after just a vegetables. If you are not sure how healthy a dish
few weeks. Only a small number of people manage to is, you can always ask the waiter to help you to
lose weight. Here is some advice to help you continue choose something. You should also try not to
your diet, and to feel healthier and happier. order dessert, or choose something healthy, like
fruit. Finally, drink water with your meal. Fizzy
B. Healthy snacks drinks and juices contain a lot of sugar.
Most of us get hungry in between meals, especially after

a busy day at work or college. A lot of people will eat the D. Cooking at home
first thing they can find and this is often something not It is good to cook at home when you are following a healthy diet, because
so healthy, like a bar of chocolate or some biscuits. To then you will know exactly what you are eating. Avoid buying ready-made
avoid eating these unhealthy snacks, cut up some fresh meals, because they usually have a lot of salt and sugar. You can make
fruit and vegetables and keep them in the fridge for your cooking healthier by using less sugar, oil and salt. Instead, use herbs
when you are feeling hungry. Dried fruit and nuts are and spices to give your dishes more flavor. When you cook meat or fish,
also healthy snacks and will hopefully stop you from try to grill or boil it rather than frying. Always include plenty of fresh,
eating chocolate or biscuits when you feel like eating steamed or boiled green vegetables as part of your meal. You may find it
something sweet. Many people enjoy drinking tea or useful to buy a cookery book of healthy recipes, or to look up healthy
coffee with sugar, even in the evenings before they go recipes online. Finally, remember it’s better to avoid having a second
to bed. Try to drink herbal teas, which are healthier and serving. If you still have food left, save it for the next day!
which will help you to sleep better at night.
Read the text and answer the questions.
1 Does the writer of the essay agree or

disagree with the essay question?
2 What opinion does the writer give in

response to the essay question?
SPEAKING
1) Do you have a healthy diet?
2) How often do you exercise?
3) Do you like sports?
4) Do you think it is important to exercise/play a sport?
5) Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
6) Do you prefer exercising indoor or outdoor
7) What is the most popular sport in your country?
8) What sport would you like to try in the future?

SPEAKING
While
However
As
Despite
Though
In spite of
Although
Even though
Much
if
Fluency markers
That’s a
To be difficult
honest question!
To tell you the truth Let me think
Well, I’ve
In my never thought
opinion of it but, __
In my view I’d say that
Question 1: Do you often exercise?
NO YES
⮚ Lead a sedentary lifestyle ⮚ Lead an active lifestyle
⮚ Be up to your ears in work and study ⮚ Exercise regularly (go jogging, hitting the
⮚ Spend free time pursuing other interests gym, playing sports)
instead of exercising ⮚ To keep fit/stay in shape

HOMEWORK
❑ Reading: Complete the exercises in the Student Handout.
❑ Speaking: Describe an activity you like doing to keep healthy.
You should say:
• what it is
• how often you do it
• where and when you do it
And explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.
Deadline:
__/__/____

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UNIT 4 –

⮚ Answer multiple-choice questions.

Most of us get hungry in between meals, especially after

1 Does the writer of the essay agree or

2 What opinion does the writer give in

1) Do you have a healthy diet?

2) How often do you exercise?

3) Do you like sports?

4) Do you think it is important to exercise/play a sport?

5) Do you prefer watching or playing sports?

6) Do you prefer exercising indoor or outdoor

7) What is the most popular sport in your country?

8) What sport would you like to try in the future?

⮚ Spend free time pursuing other interests gym, playing sports)

instead of exercising ⮚ To keep fit/stay in shape

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