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Download English vocabulary and exercises and more Exercises English Language in PDF only on Docsity! Health + noun a health hazard небезпека health reasons a health risk a health warning the health service медичне обслуговування a. health warning. b. health service. c. health risks of eating meat. d. health reasons. e. health hazard. 1, Smoking is bad for your health. So give up now! 2. A high fat diet is harmful to your health, so cut down on butter! Notes 68 Key Words for Fluency - intermediate health Health + verb look after your health nurse back to health your health improves your health deteriorates your health causes concern Co mmon expressions bad far your health essential for good health harmful to your health do wonders for your health 1. Health + verb Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs: 1. My aunt's health deteriorated rapidly last year and she died in December. 2. Remember to look after your health, and it will look after you! 3. After his illness, his wife nursed him back to health. 4.................................................................... My daughter's health has improved a lot since she stopped eating dairy products. 5 The President’s health is causing great concern. The doctors are not sure if he will survive the night. 2. Health + noun Match the two halves: 1. I gave up smoking for d 2. In the 1980s, the British were not aware of the c 3. This country has an excellent b 4. Increasing levels of pollution are becoming a major e 5. In most countries cigarette packets carry a 3. Common expressions: Comp/ete the sentences with a word from the obave common expressions: 3...........................................Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. 4. Did you know that keeping a pet can do wonders for your health? It is a fact that people with cats and dogs visit the doctor less often than those who don’t have pets. 1. Note the verbs we use to describe a loss of health: He was fine when I last saw him, but since then his health has taken a turn for the worse. My grandfather has been a fit man all his life, but at 96 his health is failing. 2. Note the following ways of describing good health and bad health: At the age of seventy-three she is still enjoying good health. Key Words for Fluency - Intermediate 69 My father is 91 and he’s blessed with excellent health. He's never ill. The baby was in perfect health and weighed 4.1 kilograms at birth. He had been dogged by bad health all his life. He’s never been well. (бути переслідуваним)) He wanted to continue working, but he was forced to resign because of ill health it is a well-known fact that poverty and poor health go hand in hand. My mother is now 88 and her health is fragile.(слабке, крихке)слабке, крихке) 3. Note these noun +■ of + health expressions: Regular exercise can make a big difference to your state of health. After a series of tests and examinations the doctors have given him a clean bill of health. i'm afraid these masks offer very little protection against infection. The doctor examined the cut on his leg for signs of infection. Verb + stress suffer from stress cope with stress relieve stress thrive on stress place stress on you Noun + of + stress the effects of stress levels of stress in moments of stress a sign of stress a source of stress "A classic sign of stress/" 1. In moments of great stress, I close my eyes and imagine I’m on a sunny beach. 2. A common sign of stress in the workplace Is having to do the work of Key Words (слабке, крихке)or Fluency - Intermediate 71 stress I. Verb + stress Comft/ele the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs: 1. Massage can help to relieve headaches, stress and pains, it is a relaxation technique which has been used for centuries. 2. Worried by a number of recent suicides, the university has set up a new service to help students who are suffering from stress. 3. I don't know how she cope with with the stress of bringing up two disabled children on her own. I certainly couldn’t handle it. 4. I work better when things are difficult. I think I thrive on stress. 5. Decisions about who should look after a sick child often place considerable stress on working couples on working couples. 2. Noun + of + stress Complete the sentences with the above noun phrases: colleagues who are off side 3. Nowadays people, are more aware of the damaging effects of stress on the body. 4. Not being able to relax and sleep is often a source of stress.??? 5. High levels of stress are a common feature of modern life. People today are more wound up and tense than they were in previous generations. Notes I. Note the common expressions with'under stress’: People under a lot of stress may experience headaches, fatigue (протяжність,ступінь)втома) and sleeping problems. Considering the amount of stress she's under, it's not surprising she gets angry so easily. I think the stress I was under at die time affected my judgement, and that was why I made some of these mistakes. 2. Note the following expressions: Because of the rapid increase in stress-related Illnesses in recent years, many companies have started providing courses in stress management for alJ their staff 3, Note these expressions, then think of other ways of completing them: One way of dealing with stress is to think positively. You can escape from the stresses and strains of life by going for a long walk in the countryside. Verb + smoking take up smoking approve of smoking cut down on smoking give up smoking refrain from smoking smoking and drugs (illegal) Verb + drugs take / use drugs come off drugs legalise drugs seize drugs supply drugs smuggle drugs Drug + noun drug abuse drug addict drug dealer drug habit drug overdose drug trafficking I. Verb + smoking Complete the sentences with the correct preposition: 1. I had to give up smoking for health reasons. It's now two years since I quit. 2. I used to be a heavy smoker but I’ve managed to cut down in recent months. 3. The sign on the wall said, ‘Please refrain from smoking in the waiting room'. 4. I don’t approve of smoking in restaurants, I think it should be banned. 5. I took up smoking when l was 12 and I’ve been a heavy smoker ever since. 2. Verb + drugs Complete (lie sentences with the correct form of the above verbs: 1........................................................................ I don’t do drugs. I've never taken drugs at any time in my life. 2................................................................................................................................................ I think the crime rate would decrease if soft drugs like cannabis were legalised 3. He says he's now clean. He came off drugs a year ago. 4. It was his best friend who supplied him with the drugs that killed him. 5. UK customs officials have just seized drugs with a street value of $2 million. 6. Anyone caught smuggling drugs into the country faces the death penalty. 3. Drug + noun Complete the sentences with the above nouns: 1. AIDS can be spread by drug addicts sharing needles. 2. He’s a known drug dealer who’s often seen pushing drugs outside the local cafe. 3. The rock star, Lentrix, died of a drug overdose in a New York hotel in 1969. 4. All parents should be aware of the early signs of drug abuse 5. Many addicts are forced to turn to crime in order to support their drug habit 6. Drug trafficking is an international problem. Police forces around the world are now working together in an effort to stop it Notes I. Note the verbs we use to describe the effects of smoking; Smoking con seriously damage your health. Passive smoking kills thousand* of people every year. It is now an accepted fact that smoking causes lung cancer. 2. Note the following ways of saying that you can’t smoke In a particular place; In the interest of safety, smoking is forbidden I prohibited in this building. Passengers are reminded that smoking h not allowed is not permitted on this aircraft 3. Note these expressions with ‘drugs’: He always looks as though he's on drugs, (слабке, крихке)using drugs regular}/) For years he was dependent on drugs, but he has finally managed to overcome his addiction. The President denied that he had experimented with drugs while he was a student Verb + appointment make an appointment get an appointment have an appointment wait for an appointment keep an appointment miss an appointment cancel an appointment Notes 74 Key Words (слабке, крихке)or Fluency - Intermediate appointment, symptom and test Verb + symptoms Verb + test show symptoms do a test doctors treat symptoms repeat a test symptoms go away take a test symptoms persist have to have some symptoms Include headaches tests and a high temperature 1. Verb + appointment Complete the sentences with the correct form of die obove verbs: 1. Can I make an appointment to see Dr Wilkins, please? 2. I’ll ring the surgery, but I don't think I'll get an appointment at such short notice. 3. I missed my appointment at the clinic today. I forgot all about it. 4. I had a sore throat, so I had to phone up and cancel my dental appointment. 5. Unfortunately, you may have to wait up to six months for an appointment. 6. I won’t be at work tomorrow morning. I have an appointment with the dentist. 7. A lot of valuable time is lost when patients fail to keep their appointments. 2. Verb + symptoms Complete die sentences with the correct form of the obove verbs: 1. Keep caking the medicine until your symptoms go away. 2. It is often said that western medicine treats the symptoms and not the cause. 3. The symptoms of the disease include a high temperature and vomiting. 4. If these symptoms persist or get worse, consult your doctor. 5. My father is beginning to show the classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease. 3. Verb + test Complete (протяжність,ступінь)he sentences with die correct form of the above verbs: 1. I’m afraid the blood tests were inconclusive, so we will need to repeat them. 2. He says he's willing to take a paternity test to prove he isn't the child's father. 3. We’ll need to do some tests to find out what's causing your headaches. 4. The specialist said that I have to have some blood tests to see what’s wrong. 1. Note the prepositions in these sentences: Consultation is by appointment only. I have an appointment with Dr Andrews tomorrow afternoon. I've got on appointment at the antenatal clinic this afternoon. 2. Note these expressions: The tests came back positive / negative. Her latest tests show that she is In the clear, (слабке, крихке)no longer has the medical problem) 3. We talk about 'blood, eye, hearing and pregnancy tests', and we ‘get our eyes and blood tested'. 4. Tests are specific whereas an examination is more general, so we use ‘examination’ and not ‘test’ in the following sentence: A doctor will need to give you a fall examination, and then he may decide he needs to do some tests. Verb + treatment begin treatment give treatment undergo treatment need treatment respond to treatment Adjective + treatment Adjective + cure an effective treatment a complete cure a new treatment an instant cure free treatment no known cure urgent treatment various treatments that there is no instant cure!" treatment and cure }. Verb + treatment Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs; !. The driver was given emergency treatment at the scene of the accident. 2. My mother is responding well to treatment and should soon be able to walk again. 3. Some cancer patients prefer to continue working while undergoing treatment. A. Ten prisoners needed medical treatment after a riot at the prison. 5. There’s a better chance of success if we begin the treatment as soon as possible. 2. Adjective + treatment Complete the sentences with the above adjectives: 1. Doctors are trying out a new treatment for asthma which involves special breathing exercises. 2. A daily dose of aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment for certain heart conditions. 3. There are various treatments for this complaint — surgery is just one option, but so much depends on the individual patient. A. Three firefighters needed urgent medical treatment after breathing in toxic fumes. 5. You get free dental treatment if you are under 18 or if you are pregnant. 3. Adjective + cure Complete the sentences w/th the above adjectives: I. There is no known cure for the common cold. 2. The treatment won’t provide a complete cure for your back pain, but it will help to reduce it significantly. 3. I'm afraid there isn’t an instant cure for this condition. It will take three months of treatment with creams before your skin returns to normal. Notes I. Note this expression: Thanks to the treatment, her condition has Improved significantly. (слабке, крихке)as a result of the treatment) 2. Note these expressions with ‘cure’: Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Prevention is better than care, so make sure you look after your health. I think it's possible that a cure for cancer will be found In my lifetime. ! Verb + operation і have an operation ; go through with an operation ! need an operation survive the operation perform an operation an operation goes well or badly 1, Powerful drugs are used to treat cancer and these can have unpleasant side-effects. 2. It’s a fast-acting drug. It only takes a few minutes for the drug to begin to work. operation and drug Verb + drugs take drugs inject drugs test drugs prescribe drugs drugs are approved drugs are withdrawn Adjective + drug a fast-acting drug a powerful drug a safe drug a wonder drug I. Verb + operation Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs: 1. Don’t worry. A very experienced brain surgeon will be performing the operation. 2. My mother had an operation on her eye last month. 3. I need a hip replacement operation, but the waiting list is over nine months. 4. The surgeon said that I only have a fifty-fifty chance of surviving the operation. 5. I couldn’t get through with the operation - I was too scared. 6. The early indications are that the life-saying operation has gone well. Doctors expect the patient to make a full recovery. 2. Verb + drugs Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs: 1. I have to take drugs daily for high blood pressure. 2. Your doctor may prescribe pain-killing drugs to make you more comfortable. 3. The drug works more effectively if it is injected directly into the bloodstream. 4. The drug had to be withdrawn after a number of people suffered serious side-effects. 5. The painkiller, Nohex, is not available in the UK. It hasn't been approved for use. 6. New drugs are not allowed into the shops until they have been thoroughly tested 3. Adjective + drug Complete the sentences with the above adjectives: 3. The drug company claims that the drug is completely safe It has been successfully tested on thousands of patients. 4. Prozac has been hailed as a wonder drug - a cure for lots of mental problems. Notes I. Note these useful expressions: The patient was fully conscious throughout the operation. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic. Recovery from this type of operation is a slow and painful process. 2. Note these drug + verb collocations: The drug may affect your vision, so avoid driving while taking it The effects of the drug will wear off in a couple of hours and you'll be back to normal. 3. Note these expressions: This drug is not available over the counter. It is only available on prescription. I had an allergic reaction to the drug and had to stop taking it Add your own words and expressions Health English Vocabulary Organiser 5 Health problems Complete the following dialogues with the sentences below: a. I’ve got a bit of a hangover. b. I feel dizzy. c. I’ve caught a cold. d. You’ll make yourself ill. e. I always get seasick. f. I’ve got indigestion. 1. What’s the matter? > I think I ace my dinner too quickly f 2. Maybe we should take the boat. It's much cheaper than flying. > Oh no, I’d rather not e 3. I think c > Well, why don’t you have a glass of hot lemon and honey and get an early night? 4........................................................... a > Well, it’s your own fault. You shouldn’t have opened that second bottle of wine! 5. You look exhausted. You’ve been working too hard recently. If you don’t slow down a bit, d 6. Are you all right? You’ve gone as white as a sheet! > No, I need to sit down. I b 6 Illnesses and symptoms Match these illnesses with the symptoms below: hay fever food poisoning flu an allergy bronchitis measles 1. I’ve got a terrible cough and pains in my chest, and I seem to be constantly short of breath. Bronchitis 2.1 feel absolutely awful. My temperature is 4Г, and I've got a headache and a runny nose. I’ve got a sore throat - it’s agony every time I swallow. flu 3. I can’t go near cats. I come out in a horrible red rash. An allergy 4. She’s been off school for two weeks now. She’s got a temperature and she’s covered in little red spots. She’s completely lost her appetite - she hasn’t eaten a thing for the last three days. Measles кір 5. I think it must be something I ate. I was sick all night. I still feel sick now and I’ve got a terrible stomach-ache. Food poisoning 6. It’s the same every summer. My eyes get really itchy and 1 can’t stop sneezing. Hay fever lit British English be sick means vomit (bring food back up from the stomach). If you have an allergy, you are allergic to something. Are you allergic to anything? 7 She’s feeling a bit better Complete the following dialogue with the correct form of the verbs below: recover feel get make A: The office is empty. Where is everybody this morning? B: Well, Jane phoned to say she’s got an upset tummy, but she said she’ll come in as soon as she’s feeling a bit better - probably this afternoon. Dave’s got the flu and he says it’ll take him a few days to get over it - and Sarah’s plane was delayed at the airport for seven hours and she wants an extra day to recover from the journey. At least Mark’s here - he’d been in bed with tonsillitis all weekend, but he’s made a speedy recovery and he’s upstairs working at his computer at this very moment. A: I’m glad somebody’s here! There are several different ways of talking about stomach problems. An upset stomach, an upset tummy or indigestion are not very serious. If it is serious, you might talk about stomach trouble. injury wound 24 English Vocabulary Organiser Hoallh 5 4 njuries 1 Basic vocabulary Translate the words in colour 1. There was blood all over the place. . . . . health.......................................................................1 illness.......................................................................3 disease and infection...............................................4 stress.......................................................................6 smoking and drugs (illegal).....................................7 pain..........................................................................8 appointment, symptom and test...........................10 treatment and cure................................................11 operation and drug........................................................12 I. Verb + operation.............................................12 2. Verb + drugs..................................................12 3. Adjective + drug............................................12 Hing ill.......................................................................52 njuries........................................................................54 4 Hurting yourself..............................................13 § It’s badly bruised.............................................13 25 At the doctor's......................................................56 1 Basic vocabulary.............................................56 2 Answering the doctor’s questions.....57 3 Going to the doctor's ..................................57 English Vocabulary Organiser Hoallh 24 5 5 4 Verb collocations.............................................57 5 Medicines........................................................58 6 Specialists.......................................................58 26 In hospital.............................................................60 27 A healthy lifestyle.................................................60 1 Healthy or unhealthy......................................60 3 She’s in really good shape..............................60 4 Personal questionnaire....................................19 6 Collocations.....................................................19 5 Problems.........................................................19 2. I’ve got a horrible blister on my foot............. 3. I've sprained my wrist. . . . . 4. Be careful or that wasp will sting you........... 2 Accidents Match the following expressions with the pictures below: 1. I’ve broken my arm. i 2. I’ve sprained my wrist. .3. I’ve cut my thumb. 4. I’ve burnt my hand. 5. I’ve got a nosebleed. 3 Wounds and injuries Match the phrases with the pictures: English Vocabulary Organiser Healih 5 6 25 At the doctor's 1 Basic vocabulary Complete the following sentences with the words below: cough symptom appointment virus rash infection medicine chemist’s prescription 1. Could 1 come in late tomorrow? My wife and Г have an appointment with the doctor. 2. That’s a nasty cough you’ve got. You’ve really got to stop smoking. 3. The main symptom of measles is little ted spots all over your body. 4. I sometimes get a rash on my face after I’ve shaved. 5. I’m taking antibiotics for this ear infection 6. Last winter there was a really nasty virus going round. health......................................................................1 illness......................................................................3 disease and infection..............................................4 stress......................................................................6 smoking and drugs (illegal).....................................7 pain.........................................................................8 appointment, symptom and test...........................10 treatment and cure...............................................11 operation and drug.......................................................12 I. Verb + operation............................................12 2. Verb + drugs.................................................12 3. Adjective + drug...........................................12 Hing ill......................................................................52 njuries.......................................................................54 4 Hurting yourself.............................................13 § It’s badly bruised............................................13 25 At the doctor's.....................................................56 1 Basic vocabulary............................................56 2 Answering the doctor’s questions..................57 3 Going to the doctor's......................................57 4 Verb collocations............................................57 5 Medicines.......................................................57 6 Specialists......................................................57 26 In hospital............................................................59 27 A healthy lifestyle................................................60 Health English Vocabularv Oga-se'' 5 7 1 Healthy or unhealthy......................................60 3 She’s in really good shape.............................60 4 Personal questionnaire...................................19 6 Collocations....................................................19 5 Problems........................................................19 2 Answering the doctor’s questions Decide who is speaking. Mark each example D (the doctor) or P (the patient): 1. What seems to be the matter? d 2. It’s keeping me awake at night. p 3. Where exactly does it hurt? d 4. It’s very painful when I swallow. p 5. It hurts more when I breathe in. p 6. Now, take a deep breath. d 7. Is there anything I can take for it? p 8. Have you had any other symptoms? d 9. It’s nothing to worry about. d 10. I’ll give you something to relieve the pain. 11.I’ve got very bad wind. P дихання 12.1 bad it when I was a child. p 3 Going to the doctor's Put these events in the most logical order a. I went to see the doctor. b. I went to the chemist’s to get the medicine. c. He said I had a chest infection. d. He examined me. e. 1 didn’t feel very well. f. He gave me a prescription for antibiotics. g. I made an appointment to see the doctor. 1. E . 2..G. 3. .A. 4. . D . 5. . C . 6. . F . 7. . B . 4 Verb collocations Use the verbs below to complete the following phrases. Then match the phrases with the pictures. take give listen to 1 ..........you an injection 2 ..........your blood pressure 3 ..........your chest A..............your temperature 5 ..........your pulse 6 ..........you a prescription 7 ..........you a check-up 8 ..........a blood sample 5 Medicines Here is a list of common medicines. Match them up with the problems below: a. sleeping pills I tablets b. antibiotics c. painkillers d. eye drops e. cough mixture e 1. You can’t sleep. a 2. You have a dry cough. 3. You have a chest infection. b 4. You have very bad backache. c 5. You have an eye infection. d Americans talk about drugs instead of tablets or pills. In Britain drugs usually mean heroin, cocaine etc. In the United States a chemist's is called a drugstore. 6 Specialists Your doctor might refer you to another professional to treat a particular problem, First mark the strong English Vocabulary Organiser Health 5 8 stress in each word. The first one is done for you. Then match them up with their speciality. X. dietician b 2. Optician 3. physiotherapist 4. psychiatrist 5. chiropodist 6. paediatrician 7. gynaecologist 8. rheumatologist a. You need glasses. 2 b. You are overweight. 1 c. You have ingrown toenails. 5 d. You are trying to have a baby. 7 e. You have arthritis. 8 f. You are very depressed. 4 g. Your two-year-old son is not well. 6 h. You hurt your shoulder playing tennis. 3 7 Alternative medicine Here are seven words associated with alternative medicine. First mark the strong stress in each word. The first one is done for you. Then match the words and their descriptions. hypnotism herbal remedies massage aromatherapy reflexology homeopathy acupuncture 1. Treating people with special oils, which are used in a bath or rubbed into the skin. Aromatherapy 2. Treating somebody by putting them into a deep sleep and controlling what they think. Hypnotism 3. Treating people by rubbing various parts of their body to relieve pain. massage 4. Treating people with medicines made from special herbs and plants. Herbal remedies 5. Treating people with needles to stimulate nerve impulses. acupuncture 6. Treating people by pressing parts of their feet in order to treat problems in other parts of their body. reflexology 7. Giving people very very small amounts of drugs. homeopathy Have you ever used any of the above alternative therapiest Add your own words and expressions Health EngRsh Vfocac-ir. _'?:riser АИЙ'У'биг own words and expressions 5 Treatment Use the correct form of the verbs below. You will need to use some of them more than once, pur need do have leave give 1. I’m going into hospital next month. I’ve got To have an operation on my knee. 2. I couldn’t feel a thing. They gave me an injection first. 3. It’s quite a long operation so we’ll have to give you a general anaesthetic. 4. They’ll probably want to do some X-rays to see if you’ve broken anything. 5. Your ankle’s badly sprained, so I’m going to put.........a bandage on it. 6. It’s quite a deep wound. I think it’s going to need.......stitches. 7. I’m a bit worried about having stitches. Do you think it’ll leave a scar? 8.1 injured my knee skiing a few months ago. I was hoping that resting it would be enough, but it looks as if it might need surgery. 6 An emergency Complete the following newspaper report with the correct form of these verbs: rush treat injure fight Serious incident A zoo keeper was very seriously Injured today when he was attacked by a tiger at Wh'ttesnade zoo in Yorkshire. Martin Kelly was attacked as he fed the animal in front of several visitors. He was rushed to hospital in York where doctors are fighting to save his life. Two elderly women who witnessed the whole attack were treated for shock. Go back and underline the whole expressions. 7 Good and bad news Look at the following sentences about people’s medical condition and decide whether the news is good (G) or bad (B): 1. It’s nothing serious. g 2. The victim is in a critical condition. b 3. She’s in a stable condition. g 4. We expect him to a make a full recovery. g 5. I’m afraid there’s nothing more we can do. b 6. Her condition has deteriorated overnight. b 7. She suffered only minor injuries. g 8. She’s in a coma. b If you are gravely ill, it is very serious. 8 Treat, cure or heal Use the correct form of these words in the report below: heal treatment treat cure Doctors in America claim to have found a cure for the common cold. A hundred people suffering from the usual symptoms were (протяжність,ступінь)1) Treated.for two days with a new drug at their laboratory in California. They found that after forty-eight hours, half of the patients had been completely (протяжність,ступінь)2) cured They hope that the new (протяжність,ступінь)3) treatment will be on the market within the next three years. Meanwhile, doctors in Switzerland have announced that applying maggots to wounds will help them to (протяжність,ступінь)4) heal more quickly. The larvae speed up the process by eating the bacteria in and around the wound. Cure can be used both as a noun and as a verb: They're trying to find a cure for cancer. She was completely cured. Is hospital treatment free in your countryі Are there long waiting lists to have operations? 2 Watching your weight Which two nouns go with each of these verbs? 1. join b f a. weight 2, lose a d b. a gym 3. put on a d c. a diet 4. go on c g d. a few kilos 5. resist e h e. chocolates 6. cut out e h t. a health club g. a crash diet h. anything sweet is bad for you. is good for you. English Vocobuiary Organiser Health 6 0 27 A healthy lifestyle 1 Healthy or unhealthy Put the following phrases into the correct box below: fresh fruit a lot of stress at work smoking regular exercise plenty of fresh air too much alcohol lots of sugar salad fish too much salt Now use the correct form of the following verbs. Use each one twice. avoid keep stay give up cut down 1. Playing tennis twice a week is what keeps me fit. 2. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables will help you to stay healthy. 3. Aly doctor keeps (слабке, крихке)eking me / should give up smoking completely. 4. You don’t have to stop drinking completely. Just try to cut down a little. 5. If you can, try to avoid stressful situations. 6. It’s easy to start a diet. It’s much harder to keep to it! 7. You’ll see a big difference if you cut down. the amount of sugar you take in tea or coffee. 8. It’s not essential to give up alcohol completely. Some doctors think a little a day is actually good for you. 9. Eat small meals regularly. This means you should do your best to avoid eating big meals - especially late at night. 10. My weight has stayed the same for the last ten years. Now use four of the verbs above to fill the gaps in the following dialogue: A: I don’t know what to do. I seem to put on weight so easily. Every time ' weigh myself, I’m a kilo heavier! B: Well, you do eat a lot of fatty food - perhaps you should c u t i t o u t of your diet. A: Oh, I don’t know. 1 find it very difficult to stick to a diet. 1 just can’t r e s i s t . chocolates. B: At least you should try to cut down on all those burgers you eat. Perhaps you could j o i n a gym or a health club. 3 She’s in really good shape Look at the following text and put the phrases in colour into the correct list below; My Mum’s in really good shape. She goes to the gym twice a week and plays tennis on Sunday. My Dad, on the other hand, is really unfit. He spends all day in front of the TV - he gets out of breath if he has to get up to answer the phone! My sister’s a swimming instructor. As you can imagine, she’s as fit as a fiddle, but my brother, who used to play rugby every weekend, has let himself get really out of condition - he must have put on twenty kilos in the last two years. Finally, there’s my grand-dad. He’s nearly eighty but he’s got loads of energy. He plays golf three times a week and jogs round the park on the other days! fit and healthy 0ot fit Heallh English Vocatxicr/ Orgareer Add your own words and expressions 4 Personal questionnaire Tick the statements which are true for you. Then look at the key to see how healthy you really are! 1. a. I walk to work, b. I drive to work, 2. a. I have muesli for breakfast, b. I never eat muesli. 3. a. 1 never eat between meals, b. I eat sweets between meals. 4. a. I play sport at least once a week. Ь. 1 gave up sport years ago. 5. a. My waist size is the same as 5 years ago. b. My waist is bigger than 5 years ago. 6. a. I do the housework in the evening, b. 1 sit and watch TV in the evening. 7. a. I drink in moderation. b. I drink a lot at weekends. 8. a. I occasionally eat a few chocolates, b. 1 eat sweets on a regular basis. 9. a. I don’t eat chips. b. I have chips more than once a week. 10. a. In shops I always walk upstairs, b. In shops I always take the lift. 11. a. I eat fish at least once a week, b. Г never eat fish. 12. a. I go dancing when I get the chance, b. You’d never catch me dancingl 13. a. I always refuse puddings. Ь. I never refuse puddings. 14. a. I go out into the country a lot. b. The countryside is for animals! 15. a. I like to relax by reading a book, b. I relax by going to the pub. 6 Collocations 5 Problems Match these lifestyle problems with the pieces of advice below: The problems: 1. My hair always feels lifeless and oily. If I wash it in the morning, I need to wash it again when I come home from work. And I can’t seem to get rid of the spots on my face. a 2. If 1 buy a new pair of trousers, they don’t fit me after a couple of months. So now I buy all my trousers one size too big. That way they last twice as long. d 3. I get really breathless if I have to go upstairs nowadays. I used to be able to run up stairs. Now I have to stop halfway up and have a rest. c 4. When I come home from work, the first thing 1 do every evening is pour myself a large gin and tonic. It’s the only way I can relax. b The advice: a. Look carefully at your diet. Are you eating too many oily foods, like chips or potato crisps? b. You’d be far better playing squash or tennis after work. That would help you relax far better. You need less stress in your life. c. You’re smoking too much. At the moment you are breathless. What will you do when the doctor tells you it’s cancer? d. You are simply eating too much. If you ate putting weight on so quickly, you must simply eat less and eat more healthily. Try cutting out all sugar and butter immediately, then start cutting out other things, like cream. Change to semi-skimmed milk. Complete these collocations from the two exercises above: 1. Eat between meals 5. get............. of spots 2. my waist is the same 6. look carefully at your d i e t 3. drink in moderation 7. eat more healthier 4. on a regular basis 8. Try cutting out all sugar and butter