Chapter 12 unit 3. i recommend...

CHAPTER 12: I want to try…

Unit 3: I recommend…

Exercise 1: Picture Description

What do you see in the picture?

Exercise 2: Vocabulary

Repeat after your tutor.

quit bỏ, thoát khỏi

It’s hard to quit smoking.

habit thói quen

I have a bad habit of sleeping late.

weight cân nặng

I will jog every day to lose weight.

improve tăng cường

Working out will improve your health.

haircut cắt tóc (n)

Your hair looks better after the haircut.

outfit quần áo

You can find your outfit in the closet.

exercise tập thể dục

I exercise at the gym.

look trông, nhìn

I’ll wear makeup so I’ll look different.

recommend đề nghị

I recommend swimming to get fit.

trim

tỉa

Use these scissors to trim my hair.

Exercise 3: Let’s Talk

A. Read the dialogue with your tutor.

Tutor Do you still run?

Student Yes. Why?

Tutor I want to start running and swimming. I want to lose weight.

Student Why do you want to lose weight?

Tutor I don’t think my extra weight is healthy. I also get tired easily.

Student Well, exercise will certainly help.

Tutor I think so, too. Can I join you when you run?

Student Sure!

Tutor I want to get a haircut. Which salon do you recommend?

Student You should try Wave Salon.

Tutor Okay. Now, what style should I get?

Student I think long hair looks good on you. You could just get a trim.

Tutor I see. Thanks for your recommendation!

Student You’re welcome!

Exercise 4: What did he/she say?

Answer the question by changing the sentence. Follow the sentence pattern shown below.

Example:

Jennie: I want to lose weight!

Ally: You should try jogging every morning.

What did Ally say to Jennie?

Ally said that Jennie should try jogging every morning.

1. Vince: I want to change my look.

Jackie: You should get a haircut.

What did Jackie say to Vince?

Jackie said that Vince _.

2. Sam: I want to get better grades.

Liam: You should study more often.

What did Liam say to Sam?

Liam said that Sam _.

3. Tom: I want to be healthier.

Dominic: You should eat more vegetables.

What did Dominic say to Tom?

Dominic said that Tom _.

4. Daisy: I want to look more professional.

Cherry: You should buy new clothes for work.

What did Cherry say to Daisy?

Cherry said that Daisy _.

5. Jade: I want to look friendlier.

Liz: You should smile more.

What did Liz say to Jade?

Liz said that Jade .

Exercise 5: Which word isn’t related?

Choose the word which doesn’t belong with the others.

Example: exercising

a. running

b. swimming

c. sleeping

1. haircut

a. scissors

b. makeup

c. comb

2. fast food

a. apple

b. soda

c. French fries

3. swimming

a. pool

b. goggles

c. bed

4. healthy food

a. fruits

b. vegetables

c. candies

5. bad habits

a. smoking

b. exercising

c. drinking too much alcohol

Exercise 6: Yes/No

Answer “yes” if the underlined word applies to what you will do. If your answer is “no”, replace the

word with a place/activity that you prefer.

Example:

I jog every day.

I swim every day.

1. I need to lose weight to be healthier. .

2. Biking is an exercise I’d like to try. .

3. To become healthier, I should stop smoking. .

4. I want to change my look by buying new clothes.

_.

5. A bad habit I would like to change is eating too many sweets.

.

6. I will stop buying shoes to save money. .

7. I should spend more time with my family to become happier. .

8. I will stop drinking too much coffee to become healthier. .

9. I will add fruits to my daily diet. .

10. A good habit I’d like to have is exercising every day.

.

Exercise 7: The Chart

A. Study the chart below. Complete the sentences based on your understanding of the information

presented in the table. Read the completed paragraph to your tutor afterwards.

TOP 5 BAD HABITS OF PEOPLE AGED 20-30 YEARS OLD

NO. OF PEOPLE WHO DO IT BAD HABIT

10,000 1. Drinking too much alcohol

7,000 2. Eating unhealthy food

5,000 3. Not exercising

3,000 4. Not sleeping enough

2,000 5. Overspending

Choices:

a. prioritize needs over wants

b. choose fruits and veggies over fast food

c. look for a physical activity that they enjoy

d. set a fixed time for sleeping

e. limit the number of drinks they have

Last week, I saw the results of a survey about bad habits. It was for adults aged 20-30 years old.

They were also asked how to solve their bad habits.

People who drink too much alcohol should limit the number of drinks they have. On the other

hand, people who eat unhealthy food should (2) . People who don’t exercise should (3)

_. People who don’t sleep enough should (4) _.Finally, people who

overspend should (5) _.

B. Which line corresponds to the solution? Match the statement in Column B with the solution in

Column A by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

SOLUTION STATEMENT

1. Prioritize needs over wants.

a. “I have to go to bed at 9:00 PM every night.”

2. Choose fruits and veggies over fast

food.

b. “I’ll join this dance class because it looks

fun.”

3. Look for a physical activity that you enjoy.

c. “I’d rather eat carrot sticks than French

fries.”

4. Set a fixed time for sleeping.

d. “I’ll only drink two cans of beer

tonight.”

5. Limit the number of drinks you have.

e. “I won’t buy new shoes because I don’t

need them yet.”

Exercise 8: What should she/he do?

Choose a recommendation for the problem presented. Provide a short reason why you chose

that answer.

Example:

Andrew wants to change his look. What should he do?

a. He should get a haircut.

b. He should buy new

clothes.

Reason: Andrew should buy new clothes. This way, he can still change them if they don’t look good on him.

1. Jeff is trying to lose weight. What should he do?

a. He should eat more sweets.

b. He should start exercising.

Reason: .

2. Denise wants to eat healthy. What should she do?

a. She should eat more

vegetables.

b. She should start eating fast

food.

Reason: .

3. Carl drinks too much coffee

when he’s feeling sleepy. What should he do?

a. He should drink tea instead.

b. He should sleep early.

Reason: .

4. Gina wants to try a new

exercise. What should she try?

a. She should try running.

b. She should go to the gym

Reason: .

5. Paulo wants to reduce stress. What should he do?

a. He should start exercising.

b. He should sleep more often.

Reason: .

Exercise 9: A Short Story

Listen to the story your tutor will read to you, then answer the questions based on the story. You may

take down notes while your tutor is reading.

1. What is the main character’s name.

2. What did he need to buy?

.

3. When did he buy them?

.

4. What did he buy at the department store?

.

5. What did the items in #4 look like?

.

6. Where did he buy shoes?.

7. What did the shoes look like?.

8. Why did Jerry need new clothes?.

9. Have you ever bought something for work/school?

.

10. What did you buy for work/school?

.

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