Health Advanced
Getting Healthier
1. What health changes are the easiest and hardest for people to make?
2. Are the people in your country healthy? What are their good and bad habits?
3. Are sports and exercise popular in your country? What kinds of sports and exercise do people do there?
Alex: Hey Sophie! How have you been? It's been so long since I've seen you.
Sophie: Hey, Alex! I've been feeling a ___________ lately. I think it's time I make some changes to my lifestyle.
Alex: Oh? What's going on?
Sophie: Well, I've been stuck in a rut with my ___________. I find myself munching on unhealthy snacks late at night and neglecting ____________. It's taking a toll on me.
Alex: I get it. Breaking bad habits can ______________. Have you thought about how you want to tackle this?
Sophie: I'm considering a few strategies. First, I want to introduce healthier snacks into my _____________ and avoid keeping tempting junk food at home. Also, scheduling regular workouts might help.
Alex: That sounds like a good plan. It's crucial to replace bad habits with better _________________. How about setting specific goals for your fitness routine?
Sophie: Absolutely! I'm thinking of incorporating yoga or jogging into my mornings and gradually increasing the frequency. Small, ________________ goals might help me stay motivated.
Alex: I agree. Starting small and building up is a great ______________. Have you considered seeking support or accountability?
Sophie: Yes, I'm thinking of joining a fitness group or finding a workout buddy. Having someone to share this journey with could keep me accountable.
Alex: That's a smart move. Support and motivation from others can make a _____________ difference. Also, remember to be patient with yourself. Changing habits takes time.
Sophie: Definitely. I know it won't happen overnight, but I'm ________________ to make positive changes.
Alex: You've got this! Making the decision to improve your health is a huge step in the right direction.
Sophie: Thanks! I'm excited to start this ______________ toward a healthier lifestyle.
Alex: Hey Sophie! How have you been? It's been so long since I've seen you.
Sophie: Hey, Alex! I've been feeling a bit off lately. I think it's time I make some changes to my lifestyle.
Alex: Oh? What's going on?
Sophie: Well, I've been stuck in a rut with my habits. I find myself munching on unhealthy snacks late at night and neglecting exercise. It's taking a toll on me.
Alex: I get it. Breaking bad habits can be tough. Have you thought about how you want to tackle this?
Sophie: I'm considering a few strategies. First, I want to introduce healthier snacks into my routine and avoid keeping tempting junk food at home. Also, scheduling regular workouts might help.
Alex: That sounds like a good plan. It's crucial to replace bad habits with better alternatives. How about setting specific goals for your fitness routine?
Sophie: Absolutely! I'm thinking of incorporating yoga or jogging into my mornings and gradually increasing the frequency. Small, achievable goals might help me stay motivated.
Alex: I agree. Starting small and building up is a great approach. Have you considered seeking support or accountability?
Sophie: Yes, I'm thinking of joining a fitness group or finding a workout buddy. Having someone to share this journey with could keep me accountable.
Alex: That's a smart move. Support and motivation from others can make a significant difference. Also, remember to be patient with yourself. Changing habits takes time.
Sophie: Definitely. I know it won't happen overnight, but I'm determined to make positive changes.
Alex: You've got this! Making the decision to improve your health is a huge step in the right direction.
Sophie: Thanks! I'm excited to start this journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
1. What bad habits does Sophie have?
2. What does Sophie want to adopt in her mornings?
3. What is Sophie’s answer to keeping herself accountable to new lifestyle changes?
4. What last piece of advice does Alex give to Sophie about the changes she’s going to make?
1. Late night eating of unhealthy snacks and neglecting exercise.
2. Yoga and jogging.
3. Joining a fitness group or finding a workout buddy.
4. Support and motivation make a difference. To be patient, progress takes time.
1. Do you think Sophie has made a good plan to start getting healthier? Why or why not?
2. Have you ever made any big lifestyle changes to be healthier? If so, how was it? Was it easy or difficult?
3. What are your good and bad health habits?
4. What changes do you need to change to be healthier?
Stuck in a rut: To be in a situation where there is a lack of progress or change, often feeling stagnant or repetitive.
Munching: Eating something steadily or in small bites, often informally or continuously.
Tackle: To deal with or address a problem or task directly and effectively.
Routine: A usual or fixed way of doing things, often a set sequence of activities or habits.
Tempting: Appealing or attractive, especially in a way that makes it difficult to resist.
Incorporating: Adding or including something as part of a whole or system.
Accountable: Being responsible or answerable for actions, decisions, or tasks.
Crucial: Extremely important or necessary, often having a critical impact on a situation or outcome.
Step 1: Introduce the topic of getting healthier and dieting. Talk about the challenges of losing weight and finding the time to exercise. Introduce words like nutrition, nutrients, balance, fad diets, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm up questions. Ask for a few answers and give follow-up questions to create discussions.
Step 3: Play the recording and have the students listen and fill in the gaps with the missing words.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.