Learner’s worksheet
Health and Fitness
Warmer
Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1. Complete the two lists
Healthy habits Unhealthy habits
Example: Example:
eating fruit and vegetables smoking
2. Do you think it’s important to be fit and healthy? Why?
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Task 1 – Video 1: what is Rob going to do?
Watch the video. What is Rob going to do to get fit? Underline the words and phrases you
hear.
Task 2 – Video 2: answer the questions
Watch the video again. Answer the questions.
1. Write four things Rob is going to stop doing.
2. Write two things Rob is going to start doing.
3. What does he say about these numbers?
5
3
8
4. When is he going to start getting fit and healthy?
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Task 3 – Going to: write the sentences
In the video, Rob uses ‘going to’ + infinitive to talk about his resolutions. Complete his
sentences using ‘going to’ + infinitive.
Example:
stop / driving I’m going to stop driving.
Vocab spot:
Resolution – a serious
decision to do something to
1. be / more like Martin. improve your life.
2. cook / all my food myself.
3. drink / lots of water.
4. have / three healthy meals
5. be / so healthy
6.
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Task 4 – Remember Rob’s resolutions
Work in pairs. Answer the question.
Can you remember what resolutions Rob has made? Use ‘he + is + going to’.
Example:
He’s going to
stop going to
the pub. Yes. And he’s
going to drink
more water.
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Task 5 – Quiz – how healthy are you?
a. Work alone. Answer the questions in the quiz.
How healthy are you?
1. How many hours do you sleep every night?
less than 5 hours 6-8 hours 9-10 hours more than 10 hours
2. How many portions of fruit and vegetables do you eat a day?
none less than 2 2-4 5-7 8 or more
3. How often do you drink alcohol?
never once or twice a week three – five times a week every day
4. How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?
0 1-5 6-10 11-20 more than 20
5. How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?
6. What else do you drink?
7. How fit do you think you are?
not at all slightly fit quite fit very fit
8. How many hours of exercise do you do each week?
9. What kind of exercise do you do?
10. How stressed do you think you are?
not at all slightly stressed quite stressed very stressed
b. Now work with a partner. Show each other your answers. Discuss the questions.
1. Is your partner healthy? Why/why not?
2. What does your partner need to do to become healthier?
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Cooler
Work with a new partner. Discuss the questions.
1. What resolutions are you going to make to get fit and healthy? Think about your
answers and the advice your partner gave you in task 4.
Example:
I don’t eat enough healthy food. I’m
going to eat more fruit and
vegetables and drink less coffee.
What about you? I’m going to try and get
more sleep. I’m going to
stop drinking coffee in the
evenings and I’m going to
go to bed earlier.
2. For homework, you are going to find out more information about one of your
resolutions. Tell your partner which one you have chosen and why.
Example:
I’m going to find out about yoga
classes in my area because I
want to do some exercise.
Yes, and yoga
will help you
relax.
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Homework
You are going to find out some information about one of your resolutions. Complete the form.
My resolution is…
I chose it because…
Time
Days
Location
Cost
Equipment needed
Useful website
Any other
information
Have you tried your
resolution?
Describe your
experience. If you
haven’t, explain if
and when you are
going to try it.
Extension activities
1. Watch the video again and do the exercises with it.
http://esol.britishcouncil.org/build-your-speaking-skills/health-and-fitness
2. Watch the presentation and complete the activities to find out how we use 'will, going
to and present continuous' to talk about the future.
http://esol.britishcouncil.org/english-grammar/future-plans
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Transcript
These days, I feel a little bit lazy. It’s time to make some lifestyle changes! My friend Martin
says that exercise and healthy eating are really important. I’m going to be more like Martin.
I’m going to join the gym and get fit. I’m going to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables
every day. I’m going to have three healthy meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – and I’m
going to cook all my food myself with fresh ingredients – no more fast food for me! I’m going
to drink lots of water. I’m going to stop smoking. I’m going to stop going to the pub. I’m going
to stop driving and start walking. I’m going to stop watching TV and start running. I’m going to
go to bed early and get at least eight hours’ sleep every night. From now on, I’m going to be
so healthy! …Tomorrow, I’m going to get fit and healthy…
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