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PET TEST 4 UNIT 4 – HEALTH AND FITNESS

READING
PART 1

Look at the text in each question.

Circle the letter with the correct explanation – A, B or C.

1 You should
A leave the lights on overnight.
B save energy while thinking.
C turn the lights off when you are not using them.

2 A Someone has found this dog.

B Someone is looking for this dog.
C Someone wants to buy this dog.

3 You can apply for these jobs if you

A are under 31 years old.
B are a high school dropout.
C want a part-time job.

4 A You should contact the airline.

B You should take the first plane.
C You are expected at the airport.

5 A You can bring items such as hats, clothes and

umbrellas.
B If you lose your items, we’ll find them.
C If your items are lost or damaged, we won’t be
held responsible.

6 A Your health is at risk if you swim here.

B You can swim here temporarily.
C It’s safe to swim in this water.

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PART 2

The people below have all adopted different diets. There are descriptions of such diets.
Decide which definition (letters A – F) best fits each person (numbers 7 – 12).
For each of these numbers mark the correct letter.
7 Alice is a vegan.
8 Carol is a pescatarian / pescetarian.
9 John is a lacto-ovo vegetarian.
10 Mark is a flexitarian (also known as flexible vegetarian).
11 Paul is a lacto-vegetarian.
12 Vera is an ovo-vegetarian.

A B
These people do not consume red meat, white They do not consume any animal products or
meat, fish or fowl. However, they do eat dairy by-products, so they do not eat red or white
products and egg products. This is the most meat, fish, fowl, eggs or dairy products. They
common type of vegetarian. do not use honey, beeswax, gelatin, or anything
else made by or from animals. They typically do
not use animal products such as silk, leather
and wool in their clothes, shoes and
accessories

C D
While technically not a type of vegetarian, these They do not eat red or white meat, fish, fowl or
individuals do restrict their meat consumption to dairy products. However, they do consume egg
fish and seafood only. They do not consume products.
red meat, white meat or fowl. This is considered
a “semi-vegetarian” diet.

E F
They consume a plant-based diet with the They do not eat red or white meat, fish, fowl or
occasional meat item on the menu. These eggs. However, they do consume dairy
people do their best to limit meat intake as products such as cheese, milk and yogurt.
much as possible and they have an almost
entirely plant-based diet. This is not technically
considered a “vegetarian” diet, but it’s a good
effort!

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PART 3

Look at the sentences.

Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct (C) or incorrect (I).
C I
13 Many people eat junk food because they don’t know it is unhealthy. ___ ___
14 Poor nutrition causes many diseases. ___ ___
15 Science can explain our craving for junk food. ___ ___
16 Steven Witherly is a food scientist who works for a fast-food company. ___ ___
17 He says there are two main reasons for people to eat junk food. ___ ___
18 Food companies spend a lot of money trying to get the perfect flavour and texture. ___ ___
19 Your brain is excited by some ingredients and wants more. ___ ___
20 The more you eat healthy food, the more you want junk food. ___ ___

Why we crave junk food

Most of us know that junk food is unhealthy. We
know that poor nutrition is related to heart problems,
high blood pressure, and other diseases. Studies
even show that eating junk food has been linked
to increases in depression. But if it’s so bad for us,
why do we keep doing it? There is an answer. And
the science behind it will surprise you.
Steven Witherly is a food scientist who has spent
the last 20 years studying what makes certain foods
more addictive (and tasty) than others.
According to Witherly, when you eat tasty food, there are two factors that make the
experience pleasurable.
First, there is the sensation of eating the food. This includes what it tastes like (salty,
sweet, etc.), what it smells like, and how it feels in your mouth. This last quality can be
particularly important. Food companies will spend millions of dollars to discover the most
satisfying level of crunch in a potato chip. Their scientists will test for the perfect amount of
fizzle in a soda. These factors all combine to create the sensation that your brain
associates with a particular food or drink.
The second factor is the actual macronutrient makeup of the food – the blend of
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that it contains. In the case of junk food, food
manufacturers are looking for a perfect combination of salt, sugar, and fat that excites your
brain and gets you coming back for more.
The good news is that research shows that the less junk food you eat, the less you crave
it. My own experiences have mirrored this. As I’ve slowly begun to eat healthier, I’ve noticed
myself wanting pizza and candy and ice cream less and less.
http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science (abridged)

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PART 4

Read the text and questions on the next page.

For each question, mark the correct letter – A, B or C.

Time for an ambush*!

Eating is a political act. This is a fact the Slow Food
movement has embraced from the beginning. The
same was defended in a conference organised by
Alice Waters and Jamie Oliver, two outstanding
personalities that campaign daily so that everybody
can have access to healthy and nutritious food that is
produced and prepared in an eco-sustainable way.
Feeding children ‘real’ food is an idea close to the
heart of Alice Waters. In 1995 she set up the Edible
Schoolyard program by buying a plot of land in
Berkeley, California, which she transformed into an
organic garden. The original plot of land has since
been added to, with 5 new gardens across America
that serve as educational spaces for children. 
Unfortunately, current educational paradigms don’t leave much space for these ideas. Alice
explained that the initial challenge was to convince adults that this kind of education was
worthwhile. As for the kids: ‘We’re not telling them what to do. We’re putting them in a beautiful
environment where they are likely to fall in love with nature’. Alice’s latest endeavor is
to campaign for school lunch reform on a national level in the USA. 
Jamie Oliver is no stranger to such a campaign. In 2006 the four part documentary series
Jamie’s School Dinners* captured the hearts and minds of the British public. Over the last 8
years since it aired, an extra one billion pounds has been invested in the school dinner system
by the UK government. Initial research suggests that the project has improved the health of
children, boosted exam results and improved their classroom behavior. Such results are just the
beginning. Jamie Oliver has now launched his Food Revolution, which seeks to promote food
education in schools. He told the audience, in emphatic terms, the size of the challenge that lies
ahead: ‘In America we’re up against 4,6 billion dollars of advertising crap to kids. There is not
one thing we can do to fix the problem; it has to be an ambush!’ 
In fact, changing the system is not easy. Last year, obesity and obesity-related illnesses
killed more people than malnutrition.
The idea of good, clean and fair food in our institutions shouldn’t be shocking. It should be
seen as an investment. Jamie and Alice have helped show us the road: now we need to
convince people (and governments) to walk down it.
*ambush – to hide and wait for someone in order to attack them.
*dinner – in the UK – the main meal of the day. For most working-class people, this is eaten at lunchtime.
http://slowfood.com/international/food-for-thought/focus/242579/time-for-an-ambush-/q=67FC16
(abridged and adapted)

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21 What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?

A Show that people do not eat well.

B Persuade people in charge of schools and institutions to improve the quality of their food.
C Give examples of schools where food is healthy.

22 Alice Walters and Jamie Olivier have been fighting for

A healthy food in schools.
B conferences campaigning for healthy food.
C a change in the Slow Food Movement.

23 They think that governments

A are not open to change.
B are trying to improve the situation.
C support this type of programme.

24 Alice’s main objective is to

A convince American children to eat healthy food.
B convince American adults to eat healthy food.
C campaign for school lunch reform on a national level in the USA.

25 The school dinner system implemented by the UK government has produced

A good results.
B bad results.
C weak results.

26 It is not easy to change the system because

A children are surrounded by advertising for junk food.
B there is nothing we can do.
C nobody cares about it.

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PART 5

Read the text and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, mark the correct letter – A, B or C.

The fittest man alive

Portuguese (27)________ star Cristiano Ronaldo was recently
awarded the title of “Fittest Man Alive” for 2014 by Men’s
Health magazine and for good reason. The 29-year-old
captain of the Portuguese national (28)________ is known for
his self-discipline, diets and (29)_________ workouts; he
maintains that mental strength is the key to physical strength.
‘To be the best you can be, you have to be focused,’ he told Celebrity Health & Fitness.
‘(30)_________ your mind is very important. Then, distractions are no longer distractions. You
can remain calm if you are confident. The harder you work and the more committed you are,
the more confident you (31)_________.’
Ronaldo keeps a strict (32)_________ of fish, meat, chicken, vegetables and fruit during the
soccer season, (33)_________ having any alcoholic beverages or snack foods. His favorite
meal is known to be Bacalhau à Braz (cod fish with scrambled eggs and fried potatoes),
(34)_________ is a traditional Portuguese dish.
Because of his continual (35)_________ expenditure, Ronaldo is able to enjoy small
portions of foods like steak, French fries and salad dressing, but he is sure to keep the bulk of
his diet centered around fish and vegetables.
‘Cristiano Ronaldo eats all sort of (36)_________ as a responsible athlete, but the one he
likes the most is fish,’ Manchester United’s former conditioning coach Mike Clegg, told
the BBC.
Clegg added that Cristiano Ronaldo works out 5 days a week, focusing on (37)_________
part of his body, putting the bulk of his training into running and weight lifting.
‘From his height to his natural body type, muscular structure, how much fat he’s got in his
system, his endurance capacity, flexibility, power and strength. They are in perfect
(38)_________; he said.
http://voxxi.com/2014/08/cristiana-ronaldo-diet/ (abridged) This text is written in American English.
27 A basketball B soccer C volleyball
28 A group B selection C team
29 A intense B short C weak
30 A Training B Using C Keeping
31 A play B stay C become
32 A food B diet C explored
33 A rarely B often C always
34 A who B which C whose
35 A calorie B vitamine C protein
36 A plates B glasses C dishes
37 A all B most C every
38 A equality B balance C stability

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WRITING
PART 1

Here are some sentences about a boy who likes cooking.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
1 Jim is very interested in cooking.
Jim is very keen _________________ cooking.

2 He is the best cook at home.

He is a _________________ cook than his parents.

3 ‘What are the ingredients in this dish?’

His friend asked him what the ingredients in ________________.

4 Jim made the cake for my birthday party.

The cake for my birthday party _________________ by Jim.

5 If he keeps improving, it is possible for him to become a great chef.

If he keeps improving, he _________________ a great chef.

6 His parents agree that he should take a cooking course.

He has his parents’ _________________ that he should take a cooking course.

PART 2

Question 7
Your best friend is fond of fast food and eats it very often. Write him/her an email warning about
the dangers of that habit and suggesting that he/she reduces that type of food.

Write 35-45 words.

PART 3

Question 8
Write an answer to one of the questions in this part.
Write your answer in about 100 words.
A Write an article for your school newspaper about the benefits of healthy food.
B Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
The title of your story must be: My best friend started smoking!

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LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear to a patient making an appointment to see a doctor.
For each question there are three pictures.
Choose the right answer – A, B or C.
1 What doctor is the appointment with?

A B C
2 What is the problem?

A B C
3 What time does the patient prefer?

A B C
4 Why can’t he come at 9 a.m.?

A B C
5 What is the scheduled day?

A B C

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PART 2

You will hear an interview with Gabrielle Reece, a former professional volleyball player.
For each question, choose the correct answer – A, B or C.

6 Besides having been a volleyball player, what other activities has Gabrielle had?
A Writer and editor. B Model and actress. C Professional surfer.

7 What does she always have for breakfast?

A Hot drinks. B Cold drinks. C Smoothies.

8 Name two foods she can’t do without.

A Pasta and fish. B Chocolate and red meat. C Milk and tea.

9 A healthy diet means eating

A a variety of food. B always the same food. C nutritious foods.

10 Exercise without healthy eating

A won’t work. B is enough. C will keep you fit.

11 We should eat
A food with a long shelf life. B canned food. C natural, fresh food.

PART 3

You will hear an advert for a restaurant.

For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

RESTAURANT
Name: (12) ___________________
Awards: (13) _________________
Chef: (14) ____________________

The chef’s style is modern (15) ________________, using the very

finest seasonal ingredients and employing both classic and
(16)_________________ techniques. 
Menus: A la carte menu, (17) _________________, menu prestige,
(18) _________________, dessert menu and
(19)_________________.
Reservations: You can reserve by (20) _________________, email
or (21) ________________.

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PART 4

You will hear Dr Oz talk about actress Whoopi

Goldberg’s addiction and how she overcame it.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, put a tick (✓) in the box under YES.
If it is not correct, put a tick (✓) in the box under NO.

YES NO
22 It is easy to get addicted to cigarettes or alcohol. ___ ___
23 It is easy to get rid of an addiction. ___ ___
24 Whoopi Goldberg put an end to smoking after many years. ___ ___
25 She decided to stop when she saw a video from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ___ ___
26 She decided to help Keith and Kennedy. ___ ___
27 She realised she was hurting her lungs. ___ ___
28 Dr Oz is more proud of Keith and Kennedy than of Whoopi. ___ ___
29 Young people don’t need to change their lives for the better. ___ ___
30 He challenges everybody to improve their lives. ___ ___

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SPEAKING
PART 1
(2/3 minutes)

In this part of the test, you’ll be asked some personal questions. 

Answer the following questions about yourself.
Student A Student B
• What is your first name? • What is your surname?
• Can you spell it?
• How do you spell it? • Do you have a healthy diet?
• Are you a healthy person? • What do you usually eat for breakfast?
• What do you do to keep fit? • Do you get enough exercise? How much
• What are your favourite sports? and for how long?

PART 2
(2/3 minutes)

I’m going to describe a situation to you.

It’s Sunday. You think it would be a good idea to spend some quality time with your family.
Talk together about the different activities you could do together and decide which ones would be
the best.
Here is a picture with some ideas to help you.

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PART 3
(2/3 minutes)
In this part of the test, you’ll be asked to talk on your own about a photograph.

Student A: Describe your picture in detail. Say what you can see, what you think about it, etc.
Student B: Do the same. Tell us what you can see in your photograph.

Student A

Student B

PART 4
(3 minutes)
Your pictures showed different eating habits and problems. Now I’d like you to talk together about
your eating habits.

ANSWERS – PET Test 4

READING
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Part 1 (6 x 1 = 6)
Part 2 (6 x 1 = 6)
Part 3 (8 x 1 = 8)
Part 4 (6 x 2 = 12)
Part 5 (12 x 1 = 12)
Part 1
1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. A; 5. C; 6. A
Part 2
7. B; 8. C; 9. A; 10. E; 11. F; 12. D
Part 3
13. I; 14. C; 15. C; 16. I; 17. C; 18. C; 19. C; 20. I
Part 4
21. B; 22. A; 23. A; 24. C; 25. A; 26. A
Part 5
27. B; 28. C; 29. A; 30. A; 31. C; 32. B; 33. A; 34. B;
35. A; 36. C; 37. C; 38. B

WRITING
Part 1 (6 x 3 = 18)
Part 2 (13)
Part 3 (25)
Part 1
1. on; 2. better; 3. that dish were; 4. was made
5. may become; 6. agreement
Part 2
Question 7
Hi! How are you doing? I hope you have reduced your trips to the fast-food joint. I’ve seen on TV that fast food is fatty
and poor in nutrients, so it shouldn’t be eaten frequently because it provokes diseases. Please think about it!
Part 3
Question 8
A
The benefits of healthy food
Eating healthily means eating a large variety of food, including meat and fish, fruits and vegetables, cereals and grains. It
also means avoiding foods that have a lot of salt, sugar and fat. As for drinks, water and tea are the best options. This
way you will get the right balance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients necessary to your body. You will feel better
and have a lot of energy. You will also be able to fight diseases and will avoid heart problems, diabetes and even some
types of cancer. Make healthy living a habit!
B
My best friend started smoking!
There I was at a birthday party. I arrived with my best friend Sheila and we approached a group of boys and girls she had
met a short time before. Some of them were smoking and they offered us cigarettes. I said ‘No, thanks’, but Sheila took a
cigarette and one of the boys helped her light it. I was shocked. I had never seen her smoke and probably it was her first
one, because she coughed and her eyes filled with tears as she tried to control the cough. Some boys laughed. I didn’t. I
decided to have a serious conversation with her later on. Why start smoking when everybody knows it’s dangerous?

LISTENING

Part 1 (5 x2 = 10)
Part 2 (6 x 2 = 12)
Part 3 (10 x 1 = 10)
Part 4 (9 x 2 = 18)
Part 1
1. A; 2. B; 3. B; 4. C; 5. C
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Part 2
6. A; 7. C; 8. B; 9. A; 10. A; 11. C
Part 3
12. Gordon Ramsay; 13. Michelin stars
14. Clare Smith; 15. French; 16. modern
17. lunch menu; 18. vegetarian menu; 19. wine list
20. phone; 21. online
Part 4
22. YES; 23. NO; 24. YES; 25. YES; 26. NO; 27. YES;
28. NO; 29. NO; 30. YES

SPEAKING (SUGGESTIONS)

Part 1
Student A
Hermenegilda
H–E–R–M–E–N–E–G–I–L–D–A
Yes, I am. I occasionally catch colds, but I have no other problems.
To be honest, not much. I do physical education at school and I occasionally go for a long walk with my family. Oh, and I
enjoy disco dancing. I do that once or twice a week. I expect that keeps me fit. I like watching tennis. I’d like to try
playing, but I haven’t had the chance. I’d like to be like Serena and Venus Williams, especially as they’re black, like me.

Student B
My surname is Oliveira.
O–L–I–V–E–I–R–A
Yes, I do. I always have breakfast in the morning, I don’t spend more than three hours without eating and I eat a lot of
fruit and vegetables. I really like it! Sometimes, when I go out with my friends, I eat a slice of pizza or we eat a
hamburger. But I think that if it’s once in a while it’s OK.
Well, it depends, but usually I drink a glass of milk, I eat an apple or an orange and I eat a slice of bread and butter,
sometimes with honey or jam.
Yes, I think so. I have played in a basketball team since I was ten. We practise 3 times a week and at weekends we have
an official game against another regional team. I’m very keen on sports and I love swimming and surfing. Unfortunately
there’s no time to do everything.

Part 2
Student A: I believe that a good way to spend time with my family would be having a picnic at the park or going to the
beach. If the weather is good, I can’t imagine being inside watching TV or playing video games.

Student B: Yes, I agree with you. If it’s sunny, we should be outside. We could also ride our bikes, it’s a lot fun and
makes you feel active and part of nature.

Student A: Well, on the other hand, if it’s rainy, I’m sure that the best option is to stay at home and watch a film together.

Student B: Definitely, when it’s raining or cold and foggy, I like being at home, feeling cozy playing a video game or
watching something on television. My parents like it too. But, we don’t want to spend the whole day at home, so we could
go out for a pizza.

Student A: Brilliant idea. We all like pizza!

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Student A: There’s a fat boy sitting on an armchair surrounded by fast food; hamburgers, pizza, fries, fizzy drinks. That
type of food is fattening and nutritiously poor and leads to diseases, like obesity and diabetes. I think he should be more
active and eat healthy food.

Student B: This girl is looking at herself in the mirror. She is thin but her reflection shows a fat girl, which is the image
she has of herself. Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an
obsessive fear of gaining weight, which makes people eat very little food.

Part 4
Student A: I have healthy eating habits. I don’t eat fast food. I eat soup and salad every day and I drink lots of water. I
want to be fit!

Student B: I usually eat healthy food, but I also like eating fast food from time to time. I like hot dogs, hamburgers and
pizzas. My mother insists that I eat fruit and vegetables, but I don’t like that very much.

SCRIPTS LISTENING TEST

Part 1
Making an appointment (American English)
Secretary: Good morning, Dr Cooper’s office. Can I help you?
Patient: Good morning. My name’s Kofi Odamtan. I’m on your register. I want to make an appointment with
Dr Cooper as soon as possible. I have a terrible toothache.
Secretary: I see. Please hold a moment, Mr Odamtan, while I check his schedule for any openings.
(…)
Secretary: Hi, I’m back. Can you come in tomorrow at one p.m.?
Patient: No, one p.m. is not good for me. Do you have anything in the morning?
Secretary: No, I don’t. How about Thursday at 9 a.m.?
Patient: I have to take my daughter to school by 8.30 a.m., so I won’t be able to make it to your office by 9 due to rush hour
traffic. Can I come in at 9.30 instead?
Secretary: Sure, 9.30 a.m. sounds good. OK, so you have an appointment to see Dr Cooper at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday.
Would you like a reminder call tomorrow?
Patient: No, that’s fine. I will remember the date and time. Thank you for getting me in to see Dr Cooper so quickly.
Secretary: No problem. And, if something comes up between now and Thursday, please call us and we will reschedule
your appointment for a more convenient time.

Part 2
Interview: Healthy eating with Gabrielle Reece
For Gabrielle Reece, health and fitness is a full-time job. Since retiring from professional volleyball, she has worked as a
model, spokesperson, health and fitness writer, editor and mom. Reece is married to professional surfer Laird Hamilton
and has three kids. She recently revealed her eating habits.
Describe your typical breakfast.
I start every day with a smoothie but it's not like a drink for me; my smoothies are thick and nutritious. They have to be
filling to get me through my workout. Smoothies are also a good opportunity to add nutrients – like iron and protein – that
you may be missing in your diet and mask them with other flavors.
What ingredients do you put in your smoothies?
Protein powder, peanut butter, berries, almond milk and bananas – anything that will help sustain me through my
morning workout.
Aside from your smoothies, name five foods you can’t live without.
Chocolate is number one, dark if I am trying to be good. I don't drink alcohol so I drink bubbly water and tea. I am really
mindful of trying not to go up and down, so I stay away from sugary drinks to sustain my energy. I really like red meat. I
don't eat a lot but at a certain point, if I haven’t had it for a while, I really want it. Every once in a while I like having pasta
or pizza.
What else is important in keeping a healthy diet?
Just like your body gets used to the same exercises, it gets used to the same foods; so it’s good to switch up your diet.
How does nutrition affect fitness?

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Your workout won’t give you the results you want if you’re eating the wrong kinds of food. A certain level of caloric
restriction helps but it's not all about diet, it’s about how foods affect your body and what you're doing to get the look that
you want.
Can you sum up your nutrition philosophy?
One of my trainers says the closer you can eat to being a cave man, the better. If it can live on a shelf for 50 years, I
won't eat it or feed it to my family.
http://www.active.com/nutrition/articles/interview-healthy-eating-with-gabrielle-reece (abridged and slightly adapted)
This text is written in American English.

Part 3
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is the flagship of the Gordon Ramsay Group.  
This three Michelin starred restaurant (since 2001) boasts the culinary talent of Chef Patron Clare Smyth who has been
responsible for the kitchen as head chef since 2008. Clare’s menu features classic Restaurant Gordon Ramsay dishes
she has made her own. 
Her style is modern French, using the very finest seasonal ingredients and employing both classic and modern
techniques. She has created a loyal and adoring customer base for her award winning cuisine.
View our menus
A la carte Menu
Lunch Menu
Menu Prestige
Vegetarian Menu
Dessert Menu
Wine List
Table reservations
Call table reservations on 0207 352 4441 to make a restaurant booking, email us at
royalhospitalroad@gordonramsay.com or book online.

Part 4
Why I’m proud of Whoopi Goldberg
Bad habits are sneaky by nature. You figure you’ll have “just one” cookie, or cigarette, or drink, or whatever your vice of choice
may be, and the next thing you know you’ve had two, ten, twenty – day after day after day. After a while, that habit can take
over your life so much that it may seem like you can never get rid of it. But today, I want you to know that any moment could be
the moment you kick that habit and change your life for good. That’s what my friend and guest on my show, Whoopi Goldberg,
did when she recently quit cigarettes for good after decades of smoking. What inspired her to stop might surprise you, but could
just be your ticket to better health, too.
Whoopi began smoking when she was just 12 years old and smoked her entire adult life. Even though she overcame many
obstacles and other addictions over the course of her life, she couldn’t shake her cigarette habit. Until one day everything
changed. She saw a video from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation about two young children, Keith and Kennedy, who suffer from
an incurable genetic disease called cystic fibrosis, which makes it incredibly difficult to breathe. However, Keith and Kennedy
don’t let their disease slow them down. Even though they both have to take multiple medications and do special breathing
treatments twice a day, they are active, happy kids.
It’s not hard to see why Whoopi was inspired by these strong, brave children. After she heard Keith say that what he wishes for most
is a cure for CF, she knew that even if she couldn’t cure his disease or give him a new pair of lungs, the least she could do was to
stop hurting her own. In that moment, she put a stop to decades of dangerous smoke inhalation.
I am so proud of Keith and Kennedy and Whoopi for realising that life’s challenges never defeat you. In fact, every new
moment provides you with a chance to accept the challenge to make your life better. This isn’t easy but it’s always worth
it. I hope you’ll join Whoopi, Kennedy and Keith to embrace the bravest part of yourself and change your life now.
http://blog.doctoroz.com/dr-oz-blog/why-im-proud-of-whoopioldberg

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