15. Error Correction

Read the text below and look carefully at each line. If the line is correct, put a tick (˅). If it has a word which should not be there, write this word on the line, as in the example.

Mood Food

Did you know that what you eat can have been a drastic effect on how you feel? We all know that what we eat it affects us physically but did you know some foods affect us mentally, too? Studies have been shown that chocolate can lift your spirits and make you feel happier. However, the effect lasts only for a short time. The high fibre foods on the other hand can be make people feel positive, energetic and think quicker. Research shows that people who they eat a high fibre diet tend to be less stressed, less tired and less depressed than people are who don’t. Also, they are able to think lots more quickly. Nevertheless, other foods can that have a negative effect on us such as coffee, eggs, sugar and foods that they contain a lot of artificial flavourings and preservatives. These all foods can make us feel sad, anxious and prone to panic attacks. Foods that have been proven to lift up your spirits are oily fish, salads, fruit, cereals and nuts.

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16. Listening & Speaking Skills

16.1. You will hear a conversation between three friends talking about eating out versus cooking at home. Listen and decide who said what. Write g for Gary, 5 for Sarah or f for Frank.

1. This speaker wants to go out for dinner. _____

2. This speaker says that eating out is unhealthy. _____

3. This speaker thinks that restaurant food tastes good. _____

4. This speaker says eating out is expensive. _____

5. This speaker thinks someone is making excuses. _____

6. This speaker thinks someone is lazy. _____

7. This speaker can’t cook well. _____

16.2. Answer the questions:

Why do some people prefer eating at home?

Why is junk food so popular?

16.3.You will hear a radio interview with a famous cardiologist. For Questions 1-6 decide whether the statements are true (t) or false (f).

1. Heart attacks are more common now than they were in the past. ___ .

2. Dr Shaw says most people would eat a healthier diet if they had more time.___

3. If you have a healthy diet, with lots of fruit and vegetables, you don’t have to exercise. ___

4. Dr Shaw recommends joining a gym. ___

5. Dr Shaw says men in their 50s tend to smoke and drink too much coffee. ___

6. Dr Shaw implies men are mare at risk of heart attacks than women. ___