VOCABULARY

Task 1. Repeat the words after your teacher.

Longevity Stressed Lifestyle Obesity
Unhealthy Balanced diet Relaxed Positive mindset
Task 2. What are the people below doing? Do they have healthy lifestyles? Describe
them using your vocabulary words.

1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________

Task 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the following
questions.
1. If people have a properly ____ diet, they can combat infection easily.
A. balanced B. fair C. equal D. steady
2. The doctor fully ____ her but couldn’t find anything wrong with her physical health.
A. surveyed B. explored C. examined D. reviewed
3. Eating disorders, which radically affect your mood, can be a mental____.
A. ill B. illness C. fitness D. treatment
4. As his brain areas controlling balance are damaged, he has to ____ alcoholic drinks.
A. cut down on B. cut back C. cut off D. make a cut
Task 4. Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
1. There are several ways to exercise and stay healthy.
A. apply B. exploit C. keep fit D. operate
2. The doctor warned his patient not to take too much sugar.
A. shouted B. threatened C. punished D. cautioned
3. Too much fast food consumption can increase the risk of obesity and heart disease.
A.being overweight B. sleep C. workout D. diet
4. If you take this medicine, you will recover quickly.
A. get well B. get on C. get up D. get in

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LISTENING
Look at these people. What do you think each person’s problem is?

KRIS TIM JILL

Example: “I think Kris wants to lose weight.”

PRONUNCIATION

Make the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. sugar B. consume C. cuts D. obesity
2. A. vitamin B. mineral C. diet D. fitness

SPEAKING

CONVERSATION
A: How healthy are you?
B: I think I’m (healthy /unhealthy).
A: Well, let’s find out. How much junk food do you eat?
B: I eat (none /some /a lot).
A: That’s (healthy /unhealthy). How often do you exercise?
B: I (never exercise /sometimes exercise / often exercise /exercise all the time).
A: You seem (active /lazy). What do you usually do to reduce stress?
B: I (sleep /eat /exercise /do nothing).
A: Oh well, you’re definitely (relaxed /stressed /fit /busy).

LET’S DISCUSS
How do you keep yourself healthy?
Example: I keep myself healthy by __________________ lots of fruits and vegetables. I also
drink plenty of __________________ every day. __________________ is essential, so I go for a
run or walk for 30 minutes daily. Getting enough sleep is another way I stay healthy; I try to sleep
____________ hours every night. Finally, I avoid __________________ and limit
__________________ and sugary drinks.
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Task 1: Reorder the sentence

1. like / Take in / nutrients / oxygen / and / food, / vitamins

→ _________________________________________________.
2. should / healthy / A / diet / human / include / variety / lots of
→ _________________________________________________.
3. waste / harmful / Excrete / substances / and
→ _________________________________________________.

Task 2: Fill in the blanks

Transform
Healthy

1. Humans need to take in food, vitamins, and __________.

2. Our bodies __________ nutrients into useful molecules.
3. Nutrition helps remove harmful __________.
4. We should eat a __________ diet every day.
5. Food gives us energy because it has __________.

Task 3: Sort the vocabulary into groups

Choose words below in the suitable group: “Good for Health” và “Waste or Harmful”.

Vitamins waste food oxygen harmful substances nutrients polluted air

Good for Health Waste or Harmful

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VOCABULARY

Task 1. Repeat the words after the teacher.

Acupuncture Aromatherapy Treatment
Herbal medicines Strenuous Muscle
Tedious Natural herbs Bacteria Worthwhile
Traditional Medicine Scent Therapist

Task 2. Look at these pictures. What are they doing in the pictures? Then, match the
image to the description from the box.

1. Practising _____ regularly 2. A _____ provides all the 3. Daily _____ helps
improves flexibility and essential nutrients your improve cardiovascular
reduces stress. body needs. health and reduce
disease risk.

4. Getting enough quality _____ 5. Maintaining a _____ 6. _____ calms the mind
is crucial for maintaining helps us face life’s and improves focus.
good health and a refreshed challenges more easily.
mind.

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Task 3. Match the food on the left with the correct health benefit on the right.

1. Oranges A. Good for your brain and memory

2. Spinach B. Rich in Vitamin C, good for your immuse system.

3. Salmon C. Helps build strong bones and teeth, good source of calcium

4. Almonds D. High in Omega- 3 falty acids, good for your health

Task 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning

to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Before you start yoga, you must do warm-up exercises, such as stretching.
A. remaining B. C. declining D. developing
2. Stretching will relax your muscles and prevent any damage to your joints.
A. allow B. avoid C. limit D. protest
3. When you walk, don't look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain.
A. result in B. result from C. lead to D. active
4. After hundreds of rejections by employers, I decided that I needed to do something about
my obesity.
A. denial B. approval C. refusal D. rebuttal

LISTENING

Task 1. Listen. You will hear three people telling their friends about health problems.
Write each issue in the first column of the chart.

Problem Your advice Friend’s advice

Joseph His back hurts.

Amanda

Brad

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Task 2. What advice would you give? Write it in the second column.

Task 3. Listen. Their friend is now giving advice. Write it in the third column.
Was their friend’s advice the same as your advice?

PRONUNCIATION

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.

1. A. medicine B. remedy C. exercise D. obesity

2. A. balanced B. yoga C. fatty D. natural

SPEAKING

CONVERSATION
A: You seem (stressed /tired /sick). Are you okay?
B: No, I have an unhealthy lifestyle.
A: Really, how often do you exercise?
B: I (never exercise / sometimes exercise / often exercise / exercise all the time).
A: You sound (active /lazy). I think you should try (activity).
B: No, thank you. I think (activity) is (adjective).
A: Maybe you should try (treatment). It is (activity description).
B: I’ll think about it. Thanks for the tip.

LET’S DISCUSS

How do you manage stress in life?

Example: I manage stress by doing regular exercise, like ____________________, to keep my
body active and relaxed. I also take short breaks during work or study to rest my mind.
____________________ helps me feel calm. Talking to ____________________ about my
problems makes me feel better. Lastly, I try to ____________________ to stay strong and reduce
stress.
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VOCABULARY

Task 1. Repeat the words after the teacher.

Nutrient Insurance Heart attack Sugary
Alcohol Expectancy Supplement Transmission

Task 2. Complete the questionnaire with adverbs.

Fabulous food
1. What’s the perfect snack when you’re
........................................ studying (hard)?
2. Do you sleep ........................................ (bad) if you have a
midnight snack?
3. What’s a snack you can make ........................................ (fast)?
4. Imagine there’s no more chocolate! Would you
miss it ........................................ (terrible)?
5. How important is it to learn to cook
........................................ (good)?
6. Do you eat ........................................ (different) from
your parents? How?
7. Is it rude to eat ........................................ (noisy) or
check your phone at the table?
8. Do you eat ........................................ (healthy) or do
you eat too much junk food?

Task 3. Choose the best answer.

3.1. Find the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
sentence.
1. Many experts said coronavirus spread would effectively be halted as lockdown was imposed.
A. development B. isolation C. transmission D. activation
2. A recent study reveals that women's dietary habits have changed significantly
A. from
unhealthy food to more nutritious ones.
A. eating B. regular
A long and healthy life
C. smoking
D. personal
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3.2. Find the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
sentence.

1. He had suffered continual back pain from a bad injury until he was surgically treated last
year.
A. hurt B. affected C. put up with D. relieved
D.
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2. After regular hours, Sally had an unexpected violent headache and had to see the doctor in the
late evening.
A. scheduled work hours B. closing time
C. peak time D. office hours

PRONUNCIATION

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.
1. A. vegetable B. hygiene C. sugary D. longevity
2. A. donation B. natural C. situation D. suggestion

SPEAKING

CONVERSATION
A: I was thinking about how to live a long and healthy life. Do you have any tips?
B: Yes, I do. First, eating (a balanced diet) with many (fruits and vegetables) is essential.
What do you think?
A: I agree. I also try to (drink plenty of water) every day. Do you exercise regularly?
B: Yes, I do. I (walk/ run) for at least 30 minutes every day. How about you?
A: I like to (do yoga). It helps me relax and stay flexible. What else do you do to stay healthy?
B: I get enough sleep, about 8 hours every night. It's (essential/good).
Do you manage your stress well?
A: Yes, I try to. I (practice meditation) and sometimes talk to friends or family about
my problems. What about you?
B: I (listen to music/ read a book) to relax. Also, I (avoid sleeping late/ limiting junk food).
A: Those are great tips. Thank you.

LET’S DISCUSS

What are the health benefits of playing a sport?

Example: Playing a sport has many health benefits. It helps you _______________. Sports also
improve _______________ by increasing your stamina. Playing with others can
_____________and ake you feel happier. It also helps you _______________. Overall, sports
keep your body strong and your mind sharp.

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