Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Menú semanal saludable (gimnasio del barrio)
Fill in the gaps: menú semanal, merendar, refrescos, arroz, atún, ingredientes
(Healthy weekly menu (neighborhood gym))
Aviso para socios: esta semana proponemos un sencillo para comer mejor. Elige que te gusten: , lechuga, pollo o , y añade fruta. Para , mejor yogur o un bocadillo pequeño. Evita ; para hidratarte, agua o zumo de naranja sin azúcar.
Si normalmente comes fuera, planifica la compra el domingo y prepara una cena ligera. En la cafetería hay platos con verduras y carne blanca a la plancha. Recuerda: una dieta equilibrada y un poco de deporte ayudan a tener más energía.Notice to members: this week we’re suggesting a simple weekly menu to help you eat better. Choose ingredients you like: rice, lettuce, chicken or tuna, and add some fruit. For a snack, it’s better to have yogurt or a small sandwich. Avoid soft drinks; to stay hydrated, drink water or unsweetened orange juice.
If you usually eat out, plan your shopping on Sunday and prepare a light dinner. In the café, there are dishes with vegetables and grilled white meat. Remember: a balanced diet and a bit of exercise help you have more energy.
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¿Qué cambios puedes hacer esta semana en tu dieta (desayuno, comida o merienda) para que sea más saludable y equilibrada? Explica por qué.
(What changes can you make this week to your diet (breakfast, lunch, or snack) to make it healthier and more balanced? Explain why.)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(She wants to organize the week's meals to eat in a healthier way.) |
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(This week she has decided to become vegetarian and not eat any meat.) |
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(She is going to weigh herself at the end of the week and also has a plan to exercise on Saturday.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. En mi antigua dieta, ___ arroz con pollo dos veces por semana, que me dejaba con mucha energía.
(In my old diet, ___ chicken and rice twice a week, which left me with lots of energy.)2. En la oficina, ___ un zumo de naranja en la merienda, que era más sano que el refresco.
(At the office, ___ orange juice for our afternoon snack, which was healthier than soda.)3. El domingo por la tarde, ___ el menú semanal con verduras, que así comía más equilibrado.
(On Sunday afternoon, ___ the weekly menu with vegetables, so I ate a more balanced diet.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
En mi dieta, suelo comer... / Deberíamos comer/beber más... / Para mí, lo más sano es...
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En un día normal de trabajo, ¿qué sueles comer y beber desde el desayuno hasta la cena? ¿Qué hábito te gustaría cambiar para llevar una vida más sana?
On a normal workday, what do you usually eat and drink from breakfast to dinner? What habit would you like to change to lead a healthier life?
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Imagina que vas a planificar un menú semanal equilibrado: ¿qué platos sencillos cocinas en casa y qué ingredientes compras habitualmente? ¿Hay algo que no comes, por ejemplo carne o pescado?
Imagine you are going to plan a balanced weekly menu: what simple dishes do you cook at home and what ingredients do you usually buy? Is there anything you don’t eat, for example meat or fish?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola, Laura. Soy Dani del equipo 😊
Esta semana quiero comer más sano. En la oficina siempre pico algo y luego me siento pesado. ¿Te apetece que hagamos un menú semanal para traer comida?
Yo puedo cocinar arroz con verduras y pollo, y también ensalada con atún. ¿Tú qué sueles merendar? Yo tomo refresco… y no es muy saludable. ¿Quedamos un día para caminar 30 min?
Hi, Laura. I’m Dani from the team 😊
This week I want to eat healthier. At the office I’m always snacking on something and then I feel sluggish. Do you feel like putting together a weekly menu so we can bring our own food?
I can cook rice with vegetables and chicken, and also salad with tuna. What do you usually have for a snack? I drink soda… and it’s not very healthy. Want to meet up one day to go for a 30-minute walk?
Useful phrases:
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Podemos hacer un menú semanal que...
(We can put together a weekly menu that...)
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Yo suelo merendar..., pero quiero cambiar a...
(I usually have ... for a snack, but I want to switch to...)
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Si te parece, quedamos el... para caminar un rato.
(If you’d like, we can meet on... to go for a walk.)
Para merendar suelo tomar fruta o yogur y beber agua. El refresco que tomas cada día lo puedes cambiar por zumo de naranja alguna vez o por agua.
Si te parece, quedamos el miércoles después del trabajo para caminar 30 minutos. ¿A qué hora te va bien?
Hi Dani, I think it’s a really good idea. We can put together a weekly menu that’s easy to bring to the office. I can make lettuce with tomato and tuna, and also rice with vegetables. I can eat chicken two days and beef one day, but without much sauce.
For a snack, I usually have fruit or yogurt and drink water. You could swap the soda you drink every day for orange juice sometimes, or just water.
If you’d like, we can meet on Wednesday after work to walk for 30 minutes. What time works for you?