Talking about Healthy Habits
John is talking to his friend, Frank, about healthy habits…
John: Hi Frank, what’s the matter? You look really pale today!
Frank: Hi John. I feel really weak… It’s been a very stressful time for me recently…
John: Why don’t you go for a walk early every morning to clear your head? It’s a good way to get some exercise and a really good way to de-stress too.
Frank: I never do any physical exercise…
John: Well, if you don’t exercise regularly, you can’t keep yourself fit and healthy!
Frank: Do you have any other suggestions?
John: Apart from exercising regularly, you should try to have a balanced diet too.
Frank: What do you mean by a ‘balanced diet’?
John: A balanced diet means eating a variety of foods from different food groups which contain all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions. We need a low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to stay healthy.
Frank: You’re right, I really need to start exercising and improving my diet…
John: Exactly! And you’ll start feeling a lot better if you do!
Frank: Thanks for your advice, John – I’m going to make a diet and exercise plan today…
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To come around | To become conscious again after an illness or an operation | One hour after the operation, she started to come around. | Health |
To shake something off
| To get rid of an illness | I really hope I can shake this cold off before the weekend. | Health |
To pass out | To become unconscious for a short period of time. | When the ball hit her on the head, she passed out. | Health |
To pick something up
| To start to suffer from something | She picked up the cold when she was- on holiday. | Health |
To come down with something
| To start to suffer symptoms of an illness. | I think I’m starting to come down with the flu. | Health |