A Healthy Lifestyle

I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
III. Vocabulary
IV. Post-Listening Exercises

Level:	Topic:	Type:	Speakers:	Length:
medium	health, exercise	conversation	man - woman	01:18

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Think of five important steps to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Write them down and look up information on the Internet to support these ideas.

HELPFUL TIP: Getting plenty of exercise, having regular health checkups, and eating right are good ways to remain in good physical condition.

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II. Listening Exercises [Top]

I. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button of the audio type you want to hear, and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

[ What's the Difference? ]

1. What does the man want to do?
A. play basketball with friends from work
B. try out for the company baseball team
C. get in shape and compete in a cycling race

2. What is the woman's main concern?
A. She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.
B. She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.
C. She is concerned about her husband's health.

3. What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?
A. He should see a doctor.
B. Her husband should start with a light workout.
C. Her husband needs to visit a fitness trainer.

4. What does the woman advise about the man's diet?
A. He should consume less salt.
B. He should eat less fatty foods.
C. He should add more protein products to his diet.

5. Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?
A. It is good for improving muscle tone.
B. It helps strengthen the heart.
C. It helps develop mental toughness.

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II. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script.

III. Vocabulary Activities [Top]

Review the key vocabulary from the conversation: [ Why do these? ]

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]

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
recommended exercises for different age groups and people with certain health risks

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IDIOMS!

"feel like a million bucks" = feel in very good health

"Hey, some people get tired after a long-days work, but I feel like a million bucks."

"play it safe" = be careful and not take chances

"My knee still hurts, so I'm going to play it safe and not go jogging today."

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