CONTENTS

I. Answer the following questions in your opinion before reading the text

II. Some new words for readingIII. Read the text and answer the following

questionsIV. Rely on the text and write an essay

(about 100 words) about your way of staying healthy

V. Talk about your activities of relaxationVI. Exercises

1. In that way are people’s lifestyles today a. healthier than 100 years?

b. less healthy than 100 years ago?

2. Is there a 80-years-old person in your relationship who is now still healthy? Do you know how they keep fit?

3. Have you known about the method of keeping fit? Can you talk about it?

I. Answer the following questions in youropinion before reading the text

II. Some new words for reading

1.excuse noun [c] an excuse ( for sth/ doing sth) a reason (that may or may not be true) that you give in order to explain your behavior: There’s no excuse for rudeness. He finds an excuse for not helping with the housework. to make an excuse

2.relaxation adj 1 [c, u] something that you do in order to rest, especially after work or effort: Everyone needs time for rest and relaxation. 2 [u] making sth less strict, tight or strong

3.painkiller noun [c] a drug that is used for reducing pain

4.give sth up PHR V to stop doing sth or having that you did or had regularly before: Don’t give up your hope. Things are bound to improve.

5.caffeine noun [c] the substance found in coffee and tea that makes you feel more awake and full of energy

6.diet noun 1 [c] the food that a person or animal usually eats: They live on a diet of rice and vegetables. I always try to have a healthy, balanced diet. Poor diet is a cause of ill health. 2 [c] certain foods that a person who is ill, or who wants to lose weight is allowed to eat: a low-fat diet a sugar-free diet

III. Read the text and answer the following questions

1. What advice does he give about working at a computer?

2. How long is it important to get out of the office?

3. What is one of the best ways to reduce stress?

4. Why shouldn’t we drink a lot of alcohol?

5. Which word in the text means “quit” ?

6. How many hours do most people need to sleep?

7. Find the synonym of “sick”.

8. What advice does he give about relaxation?

IV. Rely on the text and write an essay (about 100 words) about your way of staying healthy

V. Talk about your activities of relaxation.

Thank you