Mini Topics

Argument

Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passage below.

disagreement friction nag resentment

aggressive jealous row troublemaker

I've always had a feeling of (a) towards my older brother, John, because he always received more attention from our parents. There has always been (b) between us. And now that I'm more successful than he is in my job, he is (c) of me. We've never actually had a (d) , just the occasional (e) , but we've never got on well. And his wife likes to make things worse. She's a real (f) a nasty, argumentative, quarrelsome, (g) woman. I've heard her (h) John continually to get a better job, a bigger house, a nicer car.

Nervousness

Instructions as above.

blush sweat tongue-tied embarrassment shy

nerves stammer tremble tranquillizer faint

I have to tell you that my (a) aren't very good. Last week I went for a job interview and my hands began to (b) my palms started to (c) and my face was red because I always (d) with (e) on these occasions. I've always been very (f) with other people. When I was asked questions I was completely (g) and I could only (h) . I felt (i) and wished I had a (j) to calm me down. I didn't get the job. A pity. I would like to have been a television newsreader.

Success

Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passage below.

achieve confidence ladder ambitious exploit

achievement determined power ruthless ability

I've never been (a) in the normal sense. I've never wanted to be a manager or director. I've never wanted to reach the top of the (b) or to have (c) . But I've always had a wish to (d) something, to write a book, climb a mountain, win a prize. This is not because I want fame or money but just that simple feeling of (e) you get when you've done something difficult. I'm not very sure of myself and it would be good for my (f) to succeed in something. Some people will lie, (g) other people, be dishonest, do anything, in order to succeed. They will be absolutely (h) . But I think the people who deserve to succeed are those who are (i) and have (j) .

Pride

Instructions as above.

boast proud vain thick-skinned

conceited pride snob contemptuous

Mrs Watson next door thinks she is better than other people. She thinks she is superior, 'high class'. In other words, she's a (a) . She is very (b) of herself and very (c) of other, 'ordinary' people. I've heard her (d) to neighbours about her lovely house, her big car, her husband's high salary. She's a very (e) person too, always admiring herself in a mirror. Mr Watson also has a very high opinion of himself. His neighbours think that he is a very (f) person, but the Watsons are both so (g) that other people's criticism of them has no effect on them at all. I think that one day they'll find that they have no friends left, and then they'll be sorry, (h) comes before a fall.

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It is a pleasure to look at a strong, athletic man and slim beautiful lady.

It is known that healthy people live longer and their career is more successful. To look well you must follow some simple rules: don’t smoke and take drugs, don’t drink alcohol, don’t eat too much chips and sweets, eat more vegetables and fruits, sleep well, do exercises.

We have two lessons of physical training once a week. We do exercises, run, jump, play basketball and pioneer ball, ski in winter. I think that we must have more lessons of physical training than we have now. For example American pupils have their PT lessons every day.

I like to play tennis, to ride a bicycle and to swim. But most of all I like roller-skating. I could hardly wait when snow melted, I put on roller-skates and went outdoors. I spent one or two hours every day skating with my friends and we’ve got a lot of fun!

I don’t smoke (nobody smokes in our family). I know that this very bad habit may cause serious problems in your health. I do my morning exercises, try to eat “healthy” food and think that this is really a good way to live.

Объяснение:

Приятно посмотреть на сильного, спортивного мужчину и худенькую красивую даму.

Известно, что здоровые люди живут дольше и делают свою карьеру более успешной. Чтобы хорошо выглядеть вы должны следовать некоторым правилам: не курить и не принимать наркотики, не пить алкоголь, не есть слишком много чипсов и конфет, кушать больше овощей и фруктов, хорошо спать, делать упражнения.

У нас есть два урока физической культуры в неделю. Мы делаем упражнения, бегаем, прыгаем, играем в баскетбол и пионербол, катаемся на лыжах. Я думаю, что мы должны иметь больше уроков физической культуры, чем мы имеем сейчас. Например американские школьники имеют физкультуру каждый день.

Я люблю играть в теннис, кататься на велосипеде и плавать. Но больше всего я люблю кататься на роликах. Жду не дождусь, когда снег растает, я надену роликовые коньки и отправлюсь кататься на открытом воздухе. Я провожу один или два часа каждый день, катаясь с моими друзьями, и мы получаем массу удовольствия!

Я не курю (никто не курит в семье). Я знаю, что это очень плохая привычка может привести к серьезным проблемам в вашем здоровье. Я делаю утреннюю гимнастику, стараюсь есть "здоровые" продукты питания и думаю, что это действительно хороший

More and more research is showing that the key to lifelong good health is what experts call “lifestyle medicine” — making simple changes in diet, exercise, and stress management. To help you turn that knowledge into results, we’ve put together this manageable list of health and wellness suggestions.

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