B1 lesson 10

Look at this picture carefully.

Here are some possible answers:

1. They are in the kitchen in a house.

2. They are making food together, talking and laughing.

3. It might be Sunday dinner, a festival or a celebration for someone’s birthday.

4. They look like they’re having fun making the food and spending time together.

Use these words in a sentence:

Here are some possible answers:

1. My body took a long time to recover after the marathon .

2. I need to lose some weight before the summer.

3. I frequently forget to drink enough water.

4. Soft drinks contain far too much sugar.

5. Poor diet is connected to a hectic lifestyle.

Marcus talks about his interest in nutrition.

1. False: Marcus has become interested in nutrition and has started eating healthily recently.
2. True: At the moment, Marcus is doing a special diet where he doesn’t eat for long periods of
the day.
3. False: Marcus has a presentation about his special diet soon.

4. False: Marcus is nervous about his presentation.

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Teacher's Notes
This discussion exercise requires the printable resource. Model activity first for
ss. After ss have finished, nominate ss for answers. • Cut up the cards (one
set for each group) and place in a pile face down on the desk in front of the
students in groups of three A, B, C. • Students should then take it in turns to
turn over the cards and ask one member of the group the question. (A asks B,
B asks C, C asks A, and so on.) • Try to make sure that the student asking the
question doesn’t show the other student the card - to practise their listening. •
The member of the group neither asking nor answering a question should ask
a question for more information that they come up with (E.g. if A asks B a
question, C asks B a question for more information. If C asks A a question, B
asks a follow up question to A, and so on.) • Circulate and make note of any
lexical or grammatical difficulties for board review after the activity.

Marcus asks Emily for help with his presentation.

1. Emily does a lot of presentations for her work.

2. Marcus’ presentation is on intermittent fasting and reasons to try it.

3. Marcus has to just speak for his presentation.

4. Emily recommends giving a clear introduction to the presentation.

Let’s revisit what you learnt about modal verbs.

Match each sentence with a modal verb (1 - 4) to its meaning (a - d).

1. You should give up smoking, it’s bad for you. = d. It is a good idea.

2. Marcus has to do a presentation for his course. = a. It is necessary.

3. You don’t have to wear a uniform at this school, you can wear what you want.
= b. It is not necessary.

4. You can lose weight if you follow this diet. = c. It is possible.

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 2. Complete the sentences below with the correct modal verb in positive,
negative, or question form.

1. You shouldn’t eat fried food too often, it’s bad for your health.

2. She has to get a minimum of 65% to pass the course.

3. Could you tell me how much sugar is in this drink?

4. You don’t have to exercise every day to stay healthy, but it helps.

5. I’ve found this great health food shop, you should go there!

6. I couldn’t understand what the yoga instructor was saying.

Look at the sentences from the introduction to Marcus’ presentation.

1. My name is Marcus and I’m going to talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting. (d)

2. I’ll explain exactly what intermittent fasting is, and how it can fit into your daily life. (a)

3. I’ll provide some scientific information on exactly how it can keep you healthy. (c)

4. I’ll give some examples of how intermittent fasting has improved both my physical
and mental well-being. (b)

Marcus gives the introduction to his presentation.

1. Hello everyone, thanks for coming.

2. First of all, I’ll explain exactly what intermittent fasting is.

3. Secondly, I’ll provide some scientific information on exactly how it can keep
you healthy.

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 4. Finally, I’ll give some examples of how intermittent fasting has improved both
my physical and mental well-being.

Watch the video on linking phrases.

Then match the linking phrases that have the same meaning.

1. furthermore = moreover (d)

2. however = on the other hand (c)

3. for instance = for example (e)

4. because = as (b)

5. as a result = consequently (f)

6. to sum up = in conclusion (a)

Complete the sentences below with the correct linking phrase from the list on the left.

1. It’s important to eat healthily. For instance, you should try to eat as much fruit and
vegetables as you can.

2. I failed my exam and, consequently, I couldn’t go to university.

3. As you know a lot about nutrition, can you help me plan my diet?

4. Some people think fasting is bad for you. On the other hand, some nutritionists say it’s
actually quite healthy.

5. I know I’ve given you a lot to think about in my presentation, but in conclusion, the main
thing you should take away from today is to give new things a try. Thank you.

6. Doing exercise once a week keeps you fit. Moreover, it also makes you happy

Marcus gives the main part of his presentation.

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Which one of the pairs of linking phrases below does he use? The first one has been done
for you.

1. firstly ✔

2. however ✔

3. because ✔

4. furthermore ✔

5. for instance ✔

6. as a result ✔

7. to sum up ✔