52. Take roles and act out the following dialogue.
Going to the gym
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Tiffany : |
Ed, what should we do today? |
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Ed : |
I have been studying all week. I’d like to exercise. |
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Tiffany : |
Me too. Let’s go to the gym. |
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Ed : |
Good idea. What are we going to do there? |
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Tiffany : |
We can lift weights or play basketball. |
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Ed : |
I like to play basketball. Are you good at it? |
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Tiffany : |
Not really, but I like to play. I used to play a lot when I was in school, but now there’s no time. |
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Ed : |
I know what you mean. I used to play soccer a lot. Do you think we can play soccer there? |
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Tiffany : |
No, there’s not enough room. I think it’s better if we play outside. |
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Ed : |
OK, maybe we can go play soccer later this afternoon. |
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Tiffany : |
It’s too cold outside today. Let’s wait until the weather gets a little warmer. |
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Ed : |
OK. |
SPEAKING
53. Think it over and answer the questions.
W
ould
you agree that people of the 21st century are becoming “a
legless generation”? People practically have stopped walking,
going on foot, haven’t they? Nowadays people spend more time
glued to the telly or sitting in cars behind steering wheels, don’t
they?Would you call this way of living healthy?
Can sport help to keep people fit?
How does physical activity promote a healthy lifestyle?
Do you go in for any kind of sport? Does it help you in any way?
SOCIAL ENGLISH
Giving Opinions
54. Discuss what one should or shouldn’t do if he wants to keep healthy and fit. The following are some key words and expressions used in asking for and giving opinions.
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Questions used to get opinions |
Expressions for giving opinions |
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What do you think? What’s your opinion? What do you think of / about …?
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If you ask me, … As I see it, … I think / believe / feel… In my opinion, … I personally believe / think / feel that … Personally, I believe / think / feel that … I’m sure (that) … I have an idea that ... |
55. Think over and expand on the following. Make sure you use the expressions you’ve learned in Unit 4.
Health of body and mind is a great blessing.
When a man loses his health, then he first begins to take good care of it.
PROJECT WORK
56. Find information on the following topics and discuss your findings with a partner.
Serious health concerns in different countries and solutions to resolving these problems
A basic daily menu for a healthy lifestyle
Simple ways to live a healthy lifestyle
57. In small groups, create a television commercial that encourages people to eat healthy food.
58. Make up your own Healthy Living Guide. Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
Some expressions to be used while making a presentation
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How to start giving ideas on the topic concerned |
How to proceed to the main idea |
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Thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell you about... I would like to talk about... Let’s look at some ways of... I’ll start my presentation by asking you questions In the first part of my presentation, I’ll describe... After that I’ll talk about... Finally I’ll show you...
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First I’d like to talk about... I’d like to draw your attention to... Now, I’d like to move on to... Next, let me describe… I’d now like to turn to... Finally, let me explain... For example... For instance… First... Second… Third... |
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Ending the presentation | |
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In conclusion let me remind you... I’m sure you’ll agree that... I therefore recommend... Thank you for your kind attention (for listening) I’ll be happy to answer all your questions at the end of my presentation. | |