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General Listening Quiz

“A Healthy Lifestyle”

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Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Healthy Lifestyle and Exercise Man – Woman 01:18

Pre-Listening Exercise

Think of five important steps to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Write them down and look up information on the internet to support these ideas.

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

  1. Exercising every day is necessary for good health.
  2. People should avoid all fast food to stay healthy.
  3. Getting enough sleep is just as important as eating well.
  4. Walking is a better exercise than going to the gym.
  5. Drinking lots of water is the key to a healthy body.
  6. Stress is one of the biggest dangers to our health.
  7. Eating vegetables is more important than eating meat.
  8. People can live a healthy life without playing sports.
  9. Technology makes it harder for people to stay active.
  10. A healthy lifestyle is more about balance than strict rules.

Idioms

“feel like a million bucks” = feel in very good health
“Hey, some people get tired after a long day’s 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.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

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

Online Investigation

There are many companies that promote products promising amazing, and often, unbelievable health claims dealing with anything from weight loss to better memory power. For example, diet plans, weight loss aids, and nutritional supplements can provide health benefits, but you have to evaluate claims. So, how can we tell whether the claims are true or not? Search online for a product or service that claims to provide fantastic results, read over the information, and identify any parts of the ad that might be deceptive or misleading. Does the ad use an emotional appeal to get you to buy a product? Share your ideas with a partner.

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