General English Level 1 GELEV1 Unit 05 Topic 05.doc LISTENING 09 Keeping fit and healthy – part 2 Interviewer: Keeping fit and healthy in the 21 st century isn’t easy. I asked a group of students for advice on keeping well. These students come from all over the world and gave a lot of interesting advice. Amy from Hong Kong Carmen from Colombia Hai Bo from China Jim from Germany Tim from Australia Sara from New Zealand Ruth from England Listen to your recording to hear what each student says. What is a good way to stop smoking cigarettes? Hai Bo: I want to stop smoking but it’s too difficult. Ruth: My friends helped me to stop smoking. Tim: Never start smoking. Jim: It’s best to “go cold turkey”. This means to just stop smoking and never start again. Amy: I think it’s best to go to a doctor for help. What do you think is important for a healthy life? Hai Bo: I think love, work, good food and sport are important for a healthy life. Ruth: It’s very important to be happy, eat healthy food and exercise regularly. Tim: Family, friendship, healthy food and a job you enjoy. Amy: It’s important to work but it’s also important to play. A healthy diet is important too for a healthy life. 254 QUESTLANGUAGE