HEALTH AND FITNESS

sport
go jogging / go for a run
keep in shape = stay in shape = stay lean
watching sport => tedious = boring / entertaining (adj)
exhilarating (adj) = very exciting /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
be not the least bit interested in sport = fanatical about sport
contact sport /ˈkɒntækt spɔːt/ = have physical contact with each other => boxing, judo,
wrestling (đấu vật)
water sport => scuba-diving, snorkelling
extreme sport => bungee jumping, rock climbing, snowboarding
individual sports / team sports => let sb down
take up a sport = start to do sth
practicing sports => does wonder for my health
relieve my back and neck pains
refresh my mind (after a long day of hard work)
football => the king of sports => a competitive sport
lower the risk of diseases : diabetes, obesity, heart attack
I’m a keen tennis player = I really like playing tennis
treadmills = máy chạy bộ
low stamina (n) = sức chịu đựng thấp
make do with sth = manage with sth less levels => They can make do with less physically
demanding activities
leaves little time for sth = dành ít tgian cho sth
subscribe for = register
pricey = expensive
I take matters into my own hands = tự giải quyết vấn đề
avail myself of sth = tận dụng… => Guests are encouraged to avail themselves of the full
range of hotel facilities.
maintain a chiseled physique = duy trì một cơ thể săn chắc

climbing
have a crack at sth = try sth
can’t imagine myself reaching the summit = lên đỉnh
get to admire the breathtaking view of the scenery

the match => progresses = happens

the excitement => builds up
draw / drew : hòa nhau
on a football pitch : sân bóng đá
score the winning goal
a beautiful header
a real up-and-coming talent : một tài năng thực sự đang đi lên / a rising star
(show off) highly skilled / mental strength
support through thick and thin = support even when there are difficulties
set off = khởi hành đi xem (bóng đá)
wait expectantly
win a point
(the crowd) erupted into applause
a dramatic turnaround
self-belief
a battle of the mind as much as the body
fall apart = suy sụp (tinh thần)
(atmosphere) => electric = full of excitement
serve an ace = đóng vai trò ác chủ bài
the crowd went wild = full of strong feeling
opponent
be presented with the trophy => cry with joy

football match
prevalent = popular
the final football match = trận chung kết
spectacular and impressive
a notable performance
pride of national identity = niềm tự hào dân tộc
team spirit = tinh thần đồng đội
tournament = mùa giải

health and diet

special kinds of food
go on a diet => go on a crash diet = by strictly limiting how much you eat
a balanced diet / a poor diet
junk food
malnourished : mệt mỏi vì đói
metabolism : sự trao đổi chất => a fast metabolism => don’t put on weight no matter how
much they eat => speed up my metabolism
carbohydrates = found in certain kinds of food, that provide you with energy
put on weight / lose weight
underweight / obese (adj)
end up becoming (malnourished)
sedentary lifestyle = phong cách sống ngồi một chỗ
ingest calories = take in calories
a great source of vitamins
do exercise that raises your heart rate
form of exercise
hit the gym = go to the gym
unwind (v) after work / ease the tension
health-conscious = quan tâm đến sức khỏe (adj)
burn much calories
intensive training
stick to a schedule of…
a good remedy for both physical as well as mental health

less healthy than used to be

much more likely to… (keep active)
a couch potato = một người lười biếng
be on the go from morning till night

encourage children to stay healthy

set a good example
get a taste for playing…
love the sense of achievement
give sb the feeling of camaraderie with your teammates

government
lead healthy lives
run an ad campaign
healthy habits
resent it = bực bội về nó
stick with their unhealthy lifestyles
feasible methods
implement strict rules on products… => smoking
disseminate = tuyên truyền
smoking
legislation is necessary
through passive smoking (n)
not be outlawed in my country

stay awake part 2/3

a really bad case of = thói xấu của việc…
procrastination = trì hoãn => procrastination syndrome = hội chứng trì hoãn
work against the clock = chạy đua với thời gian
take a toll on sth = ảnh hưởng xấu tới
fell asleep
mishap (n): small problem
A be to blame for B = A là nguyên nhân gây ra B
the whole sth = all sth
have the gall to… = có gan làm gì đó
cram for the test = learn a lot for the examination
the clock hit midnight = đồng hồ đã chỉ đến nửa đêm
start to panic = bắt đầu rơi vào khủng hoảng
after a few minutes of…
reassure myself = trấn tĩnh bản thân /ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)/
cease sth = stop sth => cease all the distractions
roll up my sleeves = bắt tay vào việc
get down to work
cranky = eccentric = khó chịu, lạ lẫm
disorientated = mất phương hướng
a sleepless night
leave for school = go to school
in an attempt to = try to
keep myself awake = stay awake
nail sth = achieve sth => I would somehow nail this exam like any other
jot down = write sth quickly => jot down the notes
not sleep a wink = ko ngủ tí nào
desperately = no hope
doze off = ngủ gật
go through again = experience again
humiliating (adj) = xấu hổ
invigilator = người gác thi
snap me out of my trance = đưa tôi ra khỏi trạng thái thôi miên
knock me on the head
categorize = classify
always on the go = trong trạng thái di chuyển
keep up appearances = che giấu khó khăn mình gặp phải
wear sb out = make sb tired
eventually = finally
be attributable to this trend = đóng góp vào cái xu hướng này
ineffective time management
it’s only natural that… = tự nhiên nó sẽ
put in more hours = bỏ thêm thời gian vào
defense (n) against = chống lại
excessive = extreme
give you a heightened sense of alertness to your surroundings
energized (adj)
go-to = ideal
caffeinated beverage = drink
chronic fatigue = chronic tiredness
persistent = lâu dài
either…or… = cả 2
in this fast-paced world = changing quickly
bite off more than i can chew = try to do too much
leave little room for rest
looking all drained and weary = looking tired

14. Morning Time

1. Do you get up early in the morning?
2. Do you have the same morning routine everyday?
3. Do you usually eat breakfast at home?
4. Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in
the past?

19. Staying up
1. Do you go to sleep early or stay up late?
2. What do you do when you stay up late?
3. How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?

33. Snacks
1. What snacks did you eat when you were young?
2. When do you usually eat snacks now?
3. Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
Describe a routine you have in your life that you enjoy?

Part 3
1. What routine do people have at home?
2. What routine does the elderly have?
3. What are the benefits of having a routine for kids at school?

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium or something)?

Part 3
1 Do young people like to do sports?
2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
3. Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently?

Part 3
1. What outdoor activities do people in your country usually do?
2. Why do some people not like doing outdoor activities?
3. Do you think that outdoor activities are more beneficial than indoor activities?
4. Why do some people like doing extreme sports?
5. Do you think that people living in safe places prefer extreme sports?

Describe something that you did with one or more people?

Part 3
1. What kinds of jobs need people to work in a team?
2. How do you get along with your neighbors?
3. What can parents do with their children to make them happy?
4. How can children improve their social skills?

Describe a sport you enjoyed when you were young?

Part 3
1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
2. What sports do young people like to do now?
3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?