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REAL ENGLISH Any ideas?
A. (🎧3-30) Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.
B. Practice with a partner. Replace any words to make your own conversation.
1. too much to do - too many things to do
I have such a busy schedule. I'm so stressed out!
You should try to relax.
2. breathing deeply - stretching
How? Any ideas?
Well, exercising is a great way to relax.
3. soda - coffee
And you should think about reducing the amount of tea you drink.
I know. I drink a lot of tea, don't I?
4. to take a nap - that sleeping is the best way to relax
What's your advice, Maya?
If Maya were awake, she'd tell you to get plenty of sleep!
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| Gerunds Exercising is a great way to relax. Drinking less soda can help you lose weight. Listening to music can improve your mood. | Adding more information My aunt, who studied medicine, always gives good health advice. Greek yogurt, which has a lot of protein, is good for you. |
| Describing and comparing things Meat is cheaper / more expensive than vegetables. She's the fittest / most athletic person I know. Vegetables are (not) as sweet as fruit. I'm not going out today. I'm too tired. This coffee is (not) sweet enough. | Tag questions Nuts are good for you, aren't they? I drink a lot of soda, don't I? She didn't say anything, did she? They can't go to the party, can they? |
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C. (🎧3-32) Circle the correct answers. Then listen and check.
Having a good night's rest feels great, 1. (does / doesn't) it? 2. (To get / Getting) the right amount of sleep is important for teens, 3. (who / which) need energy to play sports or do well on tests. But during the teenage years, there is a reset of the body's internal "clock." This tells a person to fall asleep later and wake up later. Many teens don't get enough sleep because they go to sleep late but get up early for school. School life is busy, and getting through a full day without enough rest isn't as 4. (easy / easier) as you think. So, if you're feeling 5. (too tired / tired enough) to give your best during the day, you're probably not getting the eight to nine hours of sleep experts say you need each night.
D. Match. Join the phrases to make statements. Then talk with a partner. Do you agree or disagree with each statement?
1. Eating too much fatty food • • a. than a meat-based diet.
2. A vegetarian diet is healthier • • b. is just as important as a healthy body.
3. Exercising 30 minutes a day • • c. before and after a workout.
4. It's important to stretch • • d. who is the best person to give advice.
5. A healthy mind • • e. can make you sick.
6. If you're unwell, talk to a doctor, • • f. is long enough to keep yourself fit.
C. Find someone for each of the descriptions below. Ask questions to find out the information you need.
| Find someone who... exercises more than you. plays three different sports. doesn't get enough sleep. has a healthy diet. takes good care of his or her teeth. takes good care of his or her eyes. You like to play sports, don't you? Yeah, I play basketball three times a week. Oh, I jog once a week. | Name |
