TOPIC – KEEPING FIT / STAYING FIT / STAYING IN
SHAPE
VOCABULARY
1/ eat a variety of foods 8/ curb your appetite
2/ eat plenty of fruit and vegetables - curb = to control or limit something
that is not wanted
3/ vital nutrients
- curb your expenses / spending habits /
4/ eat moderate portions / servings
bad temper
5/ maintain a healthy weight
9/ eliminate
6/ don’t be tempted to order a larger size
10/ check the ingredients on food labels
when eating out
11/ reduce your intake of foods that are
7/IDIOMS
skipping AND
meals PROVERBS
can lead to overeating
high in fats, sugar and salt.
as you will be much hungrier later
12/ have a food allergy
1. Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’
2. If you feel fresh as a daisy, you are alert and ready for whatever it is you have
to do.
3. My eyes are bigger than stomach / belly
PARAPHRASING
4. To be under the weather = sick / ill
5. The greatest wealth is health.
6. Laughter is the best medicine.
7. Prevent is better than cure.
8. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
A. have a balanced diet = have a healthy diet
B. have an imbalanced diet = have an unhealthy diet
C. lead to / result in / have a sedentary lifestyle
D. excessive consumption of fast food = consume an excessive amount of junk
food
E. Contain a lot of fat = to be incredibly high in fat = to be rich in fat
F. To be harmful to = to be detrimental to = have a detrimental effect on = have
an adverse impact
PART on1
G. Spend time playing sports = spend time taking part in outdoor activities /
participating in physical activities = engage in physical activities on a more regular
basis.
H. to be more likely to suffer from various health problems = have a higher risk of
serious illnesses and health issues
I. Keep fit = stay healthy = keep in shape
J. go to the gym = hit the gym = work out
K. do physical exercise
1. Do you have any unhealthy habits?
2. In what ways do you try to stay healthy?
3. Is it easy to keep fit where you live?
4. What are the health benefits of playing a sport?
1. Actually, the answer is yes. I can’t change my habit of staying up till 2 a.m. regularly. In addition,
I am a slacker when it comes to eating. Therefore, I often skip meals.
2. Since I'm growing up, I have always tried to keep healthy by eating a well-balanced, low-fat diet
with a variety of fruits and vegetables. I also work out for at least 40 minutes. I believe that it is vital
for everyone to maintain their health.
3. Yes, it is not difficult for me to stay fit where I live since there are several fitness facilities and
gymnasiums close by. In addition, there is fitness equipment in my residential area where people of
all ages come to work out.
4. I believe that participating in sports has several health benefits, both physically and mentally. It
helps build your muscle and reduce the danger of modern illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and
heart attack.
Describe an activity you do for your health or fitness.
You should say:
– What you do
– How often you do it
– Where you do it
– And explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit
(CHUA SUA) Everyone wants to become fit, including myself. Since starting university, I've
been able to keep up with my studies. Most of time I have to stay up late to finish all my
assignments. Currently, I'm up to my ears in homework for my upcoming graduation exam and
IELTS test, and then I relax by watching movies and eating midnight snacks which are my favourite
recreational activities. Sleep deprivation along with poor eating habits have negatively impacted my
health. Due to my busy timetable, I go for a jog where I live to improve my health and maintain my
current level of fitness. Due of my sedentary lifestyle, this was first tough. My daily routine
consisted of nothing except sitting in front of my computer to do my tasks. After a few days of
muscle pain, I became used to jogging and keep doing it in the evenings. This activity has helped /
been quite beneficial to me in terms of calorie burning also strengthening both physical and
mental health / burn calories and boost my physical and mental health. Jogging made me lose
weight become skinny. Now, to be honest, I'm quite pleased with my look and am making every
effort to keep it. In addition, jogging helps me to relax and take in the fresh air, and whenever I go
jogging, I feel like my mind is being refreshed.
PART 2
Everyone wants to become fit, including me. Since starting university, I've been able to keep
up with my studies. I have to stay up late to finish all my assignments most of the time. Currently,
I'm up to my ears in homework for my upcoming graduation exam and IELTS test. Then I relax by
watching movies and eating midnight snacks, my favorite recreational activities. Sleep deprivation
and poor eating habits have negative impact my health. Due to my busy timetable, I go for a jog
where I live to improve my health and maintain my current level of fitness. Because I was
sedentary, this was first difficult for me. My daily routine consisted of nothing except sitting in front
of my computer to do my tasks. After a few days of muscle pain, I got used to jogging and kept
doing it in the evenings. This activity has helped burn calories and boost my physical and mental
health. Jogging made me lose weight become skinny. Now I'm pretty pleased with my look and am
making every effort to keep it. In addition, jogging helps me relax and take a fresh air, and
whenever I go jogging, I feel like my mind is being refreshed.
PART 3
Describe a time when you were ill
You should say:
● when this was
● what your symptoms were
● how long the illness lasted and say how it affected your life at the time
1. What do you think is more important, eating healthy or doing exercise?
2. Do you think more about your health now than when you were younger?
3. How can people be encouraged to stay healthy?
4. What are the most popular ways of keeping healthy in your country?
1. Althought both are beneficial, I strongly believe that having a healthy food is more important.
These days, people are up to their ears in work and study, however they ensure that they have a
moderate portion with full of vital nutrients. It may help individuals avoid diseases such as diabetes,
obesity and blood pressure.
2. Definitely yes. When I was a kid, I didn't have much knowledge abt health; I just ate junk food to
fulfil my stomach. Since I'm growing up, I have read about nutrition studies. I have realized the
importance of good health and ensure that I follow healthy habits in my daily routine.
3. I honestly think the government can impose taxes on unhealthy food and beverages, which many
people now prefer, to discourage them from purchasing those products. Besides, they need to
construct sports facilities or hold sports competitions for individuals to take part in.
4. There are many ways to keep healthy in my nation, typically split into age groups. As a result, the
younger generation prefers to work out in the gym or play sports, while the middle-aged women
prefer doing yoga and the elderly like walking or jogging in the early morning to remain healthy.
Ready-made food
Home-made food / Home-cooked food
In my opinion, eating a healthy diet and exercise are quite essential for long-term weight loss and overall
health care. We need to balance both food and exercise for healthy living. Therefore, a person must eat
healthily and exercise regularly to achieve long-lasting results.
1. In some ways, I believe that most young people today are less fit than they were 50 years ago
since obesity was less of a concern back then. Because of technological developments, we now
choose to stay at home and spend too much time on phones and video games instead of exercising.
2. Due to a lack of knowledge about the nutrition of fats and sugar, I just ate to fulfil my appetites.
Because I realize that health is one of the most crucial things in life, I have changed my lifestyle by
exercising and eating healthier food these days.
3. From my point of view, I will pay more attention to my health in the future, by having a balanced
diet and participating in outdoor activities to improve my’s well-being. To be more precise (exact)/
Particularly I will add plenty of fruit and vegetables in my moderate meal as well as play basketball/
go for a walk with my friends on my daily basis.
