Vocabulary practice 6

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Вне всяких сомнений, некоторые болезни в значительной степени зависят от стиля жизни конкретного человека. Например, больное горло, насморк, кашель и даже небольшая температура могут быть симптомами элементарной простуды, появившейся в результате ослабленной иммунной системы. В этом случае спорт может стать средством от плохого самочувствия. Строительство спортивных залов, бассейнов, запуск специальных образовательных программ по здоровью в школах, организация любительских и профессиональных соревнований на местном и национальном уровне могут пробудить интерес людей к спорту и таким образом, сделать их крепче, усилив их сопротивляемость к болезням. Более того, недостаток физической нагрузки не является единственной проблемой - некоторые люди сами подвергают свое здоровье риску, предаваясь нездоровым привычкам. Курение табака, злоупотребление алкоголем, плохое питание относятся к самым распространенным причинам ожирения, рака легких, инфаркта и других заболеваний сердечнососудистой системы и системы дыхательных путей. Эти проблемы можно решить различными путями от увеличения налогов на некоторые продукты и вплоть до полного запрета на их распространение.

Essay questions

1. Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What could be the reason for this trend, and what can be done to reverse it?

2. In some societies it is increasingly common to try to achieve good health and fitness through physically demanding sports, special diets, or preventative medicine, conventional or alternative. Some people, however, believe that the best way to stay fit and healthy is simply to lead a normal life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

3. Most developed countries spend a large proportion of their health budgets on expensive medical technology and procedures. This money should be spent instead on health education to keep people well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

4. The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the healthcare budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive healthcare system which provides free health services for all? Discuss.

5. Some people think that to prevent illness, it is more important for the government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyles than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6. Some say that public health is important and there should be more sports facilities. Others say that they have a small impact on individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

7. Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

8. Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have made the health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?

9. Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

10. Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through this service because they are too expensive.

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

11. The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the healthcare budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive healthcare system which provides free health services for all? Discuss.

Speaking Module

Part 1/Small talk

1. What do you do to stay healthy?

2. Is it easy to keep fit where you live?

3. Which do you think is more important, eating healthily or doing exercise?

4. Do you have a good public health system in your country?

5. Is there anything you’d like to improve about it?

Part 2/Card

Describe something you do to keep healthy. You should say: what this activity is when you do it and how often you do it and explain why you think it’s a good way to look after your health.

Part 3/Discussion

1. Do people take care of themselves well enough?

2. Should medicine be free for those who need it?

3. What are the benefits of taking regular exercise?

4. How could companies encourage their employees to keep fit?

5. Are certain sports more appropriate for the whole family?

6. What do you feel about smoking in public places?

7. Do you think smoking should be banned in people’s homes?

8. What are the most popular ways of keeping healthy in your country?

9. Do you think people worry more about their health as they get older?

10. Why do you think some people continue bad habits when they know that they are damaging to their health?

11. How can children be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits?

12. Do you think people have become more health conscious in recent years?

13. Could governments do more to promote healthier lifestyle options?

14. Do you think young people today are more or less fit than 50 years ago? (Why?/Why not?)

Additional body vocabulary

Head

Forehead

Eyes

Eyebrows

Eyelashes

Nose (snub-nosed, straight, aquiline)

Chin

Cheeks (high cheekbones)

Torso

Shoulders

Back

Spine

Chest

Belly/abdomen

Waist

Hips

Buttocks

Limbs

Arms

Hands

Elbow

Palm

Wrist

Fingers

Legs

Knee

Foot/feet

Ankle

Toes