Health &

W elln ess

Unit 3
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Lesson 1

My
Passion
my life, my way

Do you have passions?

Do you want to share
them with others?

If you really love doing something, this is the

website for you! It aims to connect teens
with similar passions. You can find new
friends to talk about your interests with, or
just to share life experiences. Check if your
passion is here! If not, let’s add it and
look for people with similar interests!

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 HOME HOBBIES CONTACT

SMARTPHONE,
my PASSION
There are so many things
you can do with phones
today. You can connect
with your friends, take
pictures, or find information
for school projects. Almost
everybody has one
these days, even young
children! They are like an
external brain and have
become essential for many
everyday activities. Why
do you love your phone?
What do you use it for?

Apps,
my Way
Today, there is an app for everything! The most
famous apps are for sharing pictures. These apps
are a great way of keeping in touch with people
you don’t see much. There are also some useful
apps that use intelligent calendars to remind
you of birthdays and special events!
What are your favorite apps?

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MUSIC
& FILMS, MY LIFE
Are you addicted to screens?
Games consoles, video games, and
computers are great fun, but spending
too much time playing with them
definitely isn’t healthy. However, there
are some healthier things you can
do with some games: you can move,
dance, or do gym exercises. And the
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I have to confess I still keep
some original CDs of my
favorite band, but I don’t listen
to them anymore because I don’t
have a CD player. These days,
you can find most music on just
a single app! You can even listen
to bands you have never heard
of before. And the best thing
about it: It’s free!
Films and series are always
available, too! If a film is
boring, you can just watch
a different one! No need to
waste your time. There are
plenty of other options. Music
and films are something to
be shared! What are you
watching at the moment?
What’s your favorite artist or
band? Let’s share our likes!
best thing is that you can play alone or
with friends from other parts of the world.
I have so many games that I never get
bored! But I know that too much time in
front of screens can bring other problems,
so I try to find a balance and go out with
my friends a lot, too. What’s your favorite
video game? Why?
Screens,
my Addiction
 HOME HOBBIES CONTACT

The magic of soccer brings people together! Around

the world, friends, families, colleagues, and sometimes
even enemies forget their differences to watch or play
soccer. The game is a global passion, and there seems to
be no limit to how much people love it. Fans often get
so emotional that they even cry when their team loses!
At the matches, there is always singing, shouting,
dancing, and people doing crazy things! When your
team wins, there is no better feeling in the world.
Are you crazy about soccer, too?

People our age share many interests. Teens all over the
world are passionate about the latest technology. They
love listening to music and watching films. They also
spend a lot of time playing video games.

SOCCER,
my First Love

But don’t forget that the most valuable friendships

are always face-to-face. Real friends are never
turned off and their batteries don’t run out. Real
friends are not found behind a screen. They are
people who you see in real life and will listen to you
if you need help! They are always ready to have a
conversation and to share their lives with you!

Let’s make lots of friends on this web page!

Leave us a comment and find a friend
you share your passion with!

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 01 Answer the questions to check your Reading Tip:
understanding of the text. When you first read a text,
identify everyday language and
1. What is the website about? don’t spend too much time on
unfamiliar words. You’ll have
time to look them up after.

2. What are some examples of teens’ passions around the world?

3. What advice does the website give?

02 Summarize each passion included in the web site.

PHONES
There are so many things you can do with
phones today. You can connect with your
friends, take pictures, or find information for
school projects
SOCCER
The magic of soccer brings people together! Around
the world, friends, families, colleagues, and sometimes
even enemies forget their differences to watch or play
soccer.

SCREENS

Games consoles, video games, and computers

are great fun, but spending too much time APPS MUSIC AND FILMS
playing with them definitely isn’t healthy.
Films and series are always available, too! If a film is
boring, you can just watch
a different one! No need to waste your time. There are
plenty of other options. Music and films are something to
be shared! What are you watching at the moment? What’s
your favorite artist or band? Let’s share our likes!

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 03 Circle the correct key word. Check its meaning in context
before you choose.

1. Romantic films are bored/ boring to watch with friends.

2. I usually get easily bored/ boring when I play computer games.

3. I don’t have any CDs/ CD player at home. They are so old!

4. My mom loves her CDs/ CD player. She can listen to her favorite
music on it.

Use the key words of the text to write some sentences that are
true for you.

04 With a classmate, discuss other passions to include on the

website. Write some sentences about it. Include a title, but keep
it a secret for your classmate to guess your passion.

What else are you reading?

What do you think of it? Circle the emoticon.

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