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DAY 1- A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Idioms
“feel like a million bucks” = feel in very good health: cảm thấy khoẻ
“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: làm việc 1 cách chắc ăn, ăn toàn
“My knee still hurts, so I’m going to play it safe and not go jogging today.”

Listening Exercise
https://esllab.b-cdn.net/audio/mp3/health2.mp3
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
1. The man wants to______
a) join a soccer club
b) run a mountain marathon
c) try out for the company basketball team

2. The woman is worried that______


a) her husband is becoming a fitness freak
b) the man works too much
c) her husband's health isn't good

3. First, the woman suggests that her husband _____.


a) visit with a fitness trainer
b) start with light workouts
c) see a doctor

4.Her husband should ____.


a) consume less salt
b) eat less fatty foods
c) eat more protein

5. Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?


a) It is good for improving muscle tone.
b) It helps develop mental toughness.
c) It helps strengthen the heart.

B. Fill in all the missing words below.

https://esllab.b-cdn.net/audio/mp3/health2.mp3
Man: Honey, the basketball game is about to [(1)____________] And could you bring some chips and a
bowl of ice cream? And ... uh... a slice of (2)________________ from the fridge.
Woman: Anything else?
Man: Nope, that's all for now. Hey, hon, you know, they're ____________(3) a company basketball team,
and I'm thinking about (4)_________________. What do you think?
Woman: Humph
Man: "Humph" What do you mean "Humph." I was the (5)____________player in high school.
Woman: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just don't want you having a
(6)__________________________ running up and down the court.
Man: So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I'm not that [7]____________] of
shape.
Woman: Well. you ought to at least have a physical before you begin. I mean, it HAS been at least
[8]____________] years since you played at all.
Man: Well, okay, but
Woman: And you need to watch your [9]____________] and cut back on the fatty foods, like ice cream.
And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables
Man: Yeah, you're probably right.
Woman: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your (10)________________ or
perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. Oh, and you need to go to
[11]____________] early instead of watching TV half the night.
Man: Hey, you're starting to sound like my personal [12]____________] instructor!
Woman: No, I just love you, and I want you to be around for a long, long time.

VOCAB:

 hon (pronoun): short for “honey”


– Hon. Could you wake me up early tomorrow morning?
 Humph: a word showing disbelief
– Humph. There’s no way you can lift all that weight!
 abandon (verb): in this case, “give up” the idea
– They had to abandon the plan to build a house due to a financial crisis.
 out of shape (idiom): in poor physical condition
– I have to start exercising because I’m so out of shape.
 physical (noun): a medical examination
– She had to have a physical before she joined the track team.
 cut back on (phrasal verb): to reduce
– I have to cut back on the fatty foods I’ve been eating.
 take up (phrasal verb): begin or start
– He has decided to take up cooking in his spare time.
 cardiovascular system (noun): your body’s blood circulation system including your heart, veins,
and arteries

Ex 3:CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER


1. I know you're having a problem with your knee that limits your exercise, but don't __________________
the idea of running in a marathon because your knee might improve over time.
a) throw
b) abandon
c) give in
2. Before you start any exercise program, it's a good idea to see a doctor and get a complete
_________________ to check your blood pressure, your heart, and your overall condition.
a) physical
b) system
c) test
3. You need to ______________ on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They're not good for you.
a) cut back
b) cut along
c) cut around
4. He's really _______________, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be able to join us on
the hiking trip next month.
a) physically fit
b) athletic
c) out of shape

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