Food for thought · B1

Simple tips to lose weight: food for thought

The video gives you something to think about. Choose a topic and write your own opinion, in English.

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1My healthy habits

The video gives six simple tips: drink water, eat breakfast, exercise, eat a variety of foods, eat slowly and sleep more. Which tips do you already follow? Which one would you like to try, and why?

On a sheet of paper, write 120 to 150 words.

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Introduction

  • Say if you think you have a healthy lifestyle.

What I already do

  • Choose two or three tips you already follow.
  • Give examples: what you have for breakfast, the sport you do…

What I could change

  • Choose one tip you would like to try.
  • Say why it is difficult for you: no time, screens at night, no breakfast…
  • Say how you could do it.

Conclusion

  • Say how you think you would feel.

Useful phrases

I always…I usually…I never…I'd like to…It's hard for me to…I could try to…I think I would feel…

2Looking great or feeling good?

The video ends with these words: “the keys to looking great and feeling fabulous”. On social media, we see a lot of “perfect” bodies. Is it more important to look good or to feel good?

On a sheet of paper, write 120 to 150 words.

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Introduction

  • Quote the end of the video.
  • Ask the question: looking good or feeling good?

Why people care about looks

  • Photos on social media, influencers, advertising.
  • People want to be liked.

Why feeling good matters more

  • Photos are often edited: they are not real.
  • Being healthy means good food, good sleep, sport, friends… not a perfect body.
  • Everybody is different.

Conclusion

  • Give your opinion and some advice to a friend.

Useful phrases

Nowadays,A lot of people think that…However,In fact,What matters is…In my opinion,My advice would be to…

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