1. Describe a person/something that made you laugh Flashcards
Describe a person/something that made you laugh You should say: \+ When this happened \+ Where this happened \+ Who were there And explain why you laughed
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- Past simple
- Friend’s kid
+Witty kid + full of energy + ask a lot of questions
- When went out shopping.
+ express her opinion on mother’s clothes
+ The way she talked was so funny
+ Suggested the mother should dress like her doll.
+ taught her mother to walk like a models
- All the customers + store owner noticed her
+ She talked and acted like a grown-up woman.
- Do old and young people laugh the same?
- Do men and women laugh the same?
+women/young seem to be laughing more often
+Men/young often laugh at the stupid things. Men/young’s humor tends to focus on the unpleasant elements of life. Farting, lame jokes and toilet humor.
+Women/old can often find the funny in many aspects of life. Things go wrong. Something unexpected happens. - What is the advantages of laughing?
+a way to release stress, it is good for health
+It can bring people together. smile is a sign of friendly.
-What is the disadvantages of laughing?
+disturb others
+impolite
One of my best friends had a 3-year-old baby girl; so every time we went out, he would take her with us.
His little girl was such a witty kid, and she was always full of energy. As she began to be aware of the outside world, she asks a lot of questions just to satisfy her curiosity [kjʊəri’ɒsiti].
It happened one day when we went out shopping. While we was waiting for our ladies trying some clothes, she was sitting quietly on the bench. Then she looked at her mother and started to express her opinions on her mother’s clothes.
The way she talked was so funny that we couldn‟t stop laughing. She was so used to playing with her Barbie dolls that she suggested her mother should dress like one of her dolls. She even taught her mother how to walk like models because she thought that was pretty.
All the customers who walked in the store noticed her, even the store owner couldn‟t stop laughing at her since she was still a baby girl, but she talked and acted like a grown-up woman.

That was probably the best part of the shopping trip that I will never forget.
Diet Exercise Government’s Role State Health system: advantages Private Healthcare: advantages Alternative medicine: Positives Alternative medicine: Negatives Stress How to reduce stress
Diet
The human body requires a balanced diet
An unhealthy diet can cause various health problems
Obesity, and heart disease are on the increase
Many people nowadays rely on fast food
They are cheap to buy and very easy to prepare
These foods often contain too much fat, salt and sugar
Many young people have grown up on a diet of convenience foods
Exercise
Regular exercise is essential in maintaining a healthy body
Exercise burns calories & helps to boost immune system
Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week for 20 minutes
Most people nowadays have an inactive lifestyle
We tend to walk less and do desk jobs
Most adults relax by watching television
Children play video games rather than doing outdoor sports
Government’s Role
Have a significant role to play in reducing obesity
More and more people, including young children are seriously overweight
They are at risk of heart disease and high blood pressure
This situation will increase the burden on hospitals
GOV should promote a healthy diet and regular exercise
More time for sports on school timetables
Unhealthy food should be banned from school menus
People need information about what foods contain
Food packaging must show the food’s nutritional content
State Health system: advantages
Good healthcare should be available to everyone for free
State healthcare is paid by the government using money from taxes
Everyone has access to the same quality of care and treatment
Private healthcare is unfair because only wealthy people can afford it
Private Healthcare: advantages
State hospitals are often very crowded.
Private hospitals have shorter waiting lists for operations and appointments
Patients can benefit from faster treatment
Many people prefer to pay for more a personal service Patients have their own room and more comfortable facilities
Alternative medicine: Positives
People are increasingly using alternative medicines to treat illnesses.
For example, acupuncture can be used to treat backache
Herbal medicines can be used to treat allergies
Many patients report positive experiences with these treatments
Some traditional cures have been used for hundreds of years
Alternative medicine: Negatives
Many alternative medicines have not been tested
They may have no beneficial effect at all
They may cause unknown side effects
People should trust the opinions of qualified doctors
An illness could get worse without treatment from a doctor
Stress
Modern lifestyles are increasingly stressful
People work long hours with strict deadlines
Our busy lifestyles mean we have less time to relax Unemployment is a major cause of stress
Children may be affected by their parents’ relationship problems
Tests and exams can also cause stress
How to reduce stress
Stress can be reduced by taking regular exercise and eating a healthy diet
It is also important to get sufficient sleep
People should work less overtime and take regular holidays
Schools should employ psychologists [sai’kɔlədʒist]
They can offer emotional support to students
They can help students to reduce exam stress
