Interactive book

HEALTH
COURSE FOR THE INTERMEDIATE
STUDENTS

by: Bekturganove Sabina, Kazhikenova Madina

 Content of the course

01 Description

02 Course Objectives

03 Course Outcomes
DESCRIPTION

"Health: Course for the Intermediate Students" is a dynamic

coursebook designed to strengthen your understanding of
health-related topics while developing essential language skills.
Enhance your listening, reading, writing, and speaking abilities
through a variety of engaging exercises tailored to intermediate
learners. Expand your vocabulary and master grammar
structures through practical activities that integrate seamlessly
with the course's thematic focus. Each unit combines thought-
provoking texts, interactive tasks, and skill-building exercises,
offering a holistic approach to language learning within the
context of health and wellness. Equip yourself with the linguistic
and critical thinking skills needed to communicate effectively and
confidently about health in both academic and real-world
settings.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 1.1
To develop intermediate-
level proficiency in
listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills
within health-related
contexts.

1.2
To analyze and interpret a
variety of health-focused
texts, enhancing
comprehension and
critical thinking.
 1.3
To expand vocabulary and
apply grammar rules
effectively in spoken and
written communication
about health topics.

1.4
To communicate
confidently and clearly
about health and wellness
in both academic and
real-life scenarios.
COURSE OUTCOMES
 Student Engagement and
Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to communicate

effectively in English on health-related
1.1 topics, both in academic and everyday
contexts.

Learners will be able to write clear, well-

structured, and informative texts, such as
1.2 essays and reports, on various health and
wellness themes.

Learners will be able to enhance their

listening skills by analyzing health-focused
1.3 audio materials, developing their ability to
understand and respond critically.

Learners will be able to integrate advanced

reading strategies into their language use,
1.4 improving comprehension and
interpretation of health-related texts to
support communication.
Content of the unit

Healthy Lifestyle

Mental Health

Health and Technology

Global health issues

 READING & SPEKING
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Read the text and do the exercise below

Common Diet Myths

Myth: Eating late at night causes weight gain.
Many people avoid eating after a certain time, thinking it
leads to weight gain. However, weight gain depends on total
calorie intake and activity level, not the time of day you eat.
Myth: Protein shakes are only for bodybuilders.
Protein shakes can benefit anyone who needs to meet their
protein intake goals. They are especially useful for people
with busy schedules or specific dietary needs.
Myth: Gluten-free diets are healthier for everyone.
A gluten-free diet is essential for people with celiac disease or
gluten intolerance, but for others, it may lead to a lack of
important nutrients found in whole-grain foods.
Myth: Drinking lots of water can flush fat from your
body.
While staying hydrated is important, drinking water doesn’t
directly remove fat. Fat loss occurs when you burn more
calories than you consume.

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 READING & SPEAKING Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Match the following statements to the correct myths from
the text. Write the number (1–4) next to each statement.

Match the Statements

a) Some people assume this diet is universally

healthy, but it might not be balanced for
everyone.
b) The time you eat isn’t as important as how
much you eat.
c) This beverage doesn’t directly reduce fat but
is still essential for health.
d) This product is useful for many people, not
just athletes.

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 LISTENING & SPEAKING
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Listen to the AI teacher's questions and answer

Scan the QR Code to go to

the vidnoz.ai Website

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 READING & VOCABULARY
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Read carefully and solve the word search puzzle

Physical Activity for a Healthy Lifestyle

Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good fitness and
overall wellness. Activities like jogging, running, and weightlifting
help improve endurance and strength. Cardio exercises, such as
running, are great for heart health, while strength training builds
muscles. It's important to always warm up and do some stretching
before intense workouts to prevent injury. A balanced training
routine at the gym that includes both cardio and strength exercises
will keep you in top shape and improve your overall health.

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 SPEAKING
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle

Describe the
photo. What is
happening?

1. How important is physical activity in

your daily life? Why?

2. How do you learn about different ways

to stay active and healthy?

3. Look at these types of physical activities: walking,

jogging, swimming, yoga, weightlifting. Rank them
from most to least important for a healthy lifestyle and
explain your choices.

4. Do you prefer exercising alone or with others?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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 VOCABULARY
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Scan the QR code below, go to the wordwall.net
website and learn the new vocabulary

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 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle
Complete the article with the corrcet modal
verb from the brackets.

To have good sleep hygiene, you

1(must/might/can) follow certain habits
that improve your health. First, you
2(must/might/could) go to bed at the
same time every night to support your
body’s internal clock. You
3(should/can/mustn’t) avoid drinking
See grammar
coffee or eating heavy meals in the
rule evening, as these can disturb your sleep. If
you find it hard to fall asleep, you
4(could/might/mustn’t) try relaxing
activities like reading or meditating. Your
room 5(should/must/can) be dark, quiet,
and comfortable to help you rest better.
Finally, you 6(mustn’t/could/should) use
your bed only for sleeping, not for working
or studying, as this keeps your brain
focused on rest. By following these tips,
you 7(can/must/should) enjoy better
sleep and feel refreshed every day.

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 WRITING & GRAMMAR
Unit 1
Healthy Lifestyle

Choose one of the options below and write a

short paragraph (80–120 words). Use at least
3 different modal verbs from the list:

must might
should mustn’t
can could See grammar
rule

Option 1: Advice for a Friend

Write a letter to a friend who has trouble sleeping. Give them
practical advice about how to improve their sleep hygiene.

Option 2: My Evening Routine

Describe your own evening routine and explain how it helps you
sleep better.

Option 3: Tips for Better Sleep

Imagine you are writing an article for a health magazine. Share
general tips about improving sleep hygiene that readers can
follow.

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 Unit 1
GRAMMAR

Healthy Lifestyle

Modal verbs are special auxiliary verbs that express possibility,

necessity, advice, or ability. They are followed by the base form of the
main verb and never take "to" (e.g., You should sleep; NOT You should
to sleep). Here's how to use them:
Must
Use: To express necessity, strong obligation, or rules.
Example: You must go to bed at the same time every night.
(It’s necessary for your health.)
Should
Use: To give advice or make recommendations.
Example: Your room should be dark and quiet.
(This is good advice for better sleep.)
Mustn’t
Use: To express prohibition (something you are not allowed to do).
Example: You mustn’t use your bed for working.
(It is important not to do this.)
Can
Use: To talk about ability or possibility.
Example: By following these tips, you can improve your sleep.
(It is possible to do this.)
Might
Use: To express a possibility that is less certain.
Example: You might find it helpful to avoid caffeine.
(This could help, but it’s not guaranteed.) Back to the
Could task
Use: To suggest options or possibilities.
Example: If you can’t sleep, you could meditate or read.
(This is one option you can try.)

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 LISTENING & SPEAKING
Unit 2
Mental Health
Listen to the AI teacher's
questions and answer

Scan the QR Code to go

to the heygen.ai
Website

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 READING & VOCABULARY

Unit 2 Mental Health

Read the text and do the tasks below:

Physical Activity for a Healthy Lifestyle

Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Many people experience stress and worry in their daily
lives, especially due to work or personal challenges.
When these feelings become too strong or last too long,
they can lead to anxiety, a constant feeling of
nervousness or fear. If not addressed, this can cause
burnout, a state of emotional and physical exhaustion
that makes it hard to function.
Sometimes, sadness can turn into depression, which
can affect a person’s ability to enjoy life. It’s important to
recognize these signs and seek help. A therapist can
help with recovery, providing support and guidance to
manage emotions and improve mental health. Building
self-esteem is also essential. Feeling good about yourself
can reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Taking small steps, like self-care, therapy, and staying
connected with loved ones, can promote a positive
mental state and help manage anxiety and depression. A
healthy mind is key to living a happy, balanced life.

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 READING & VOCABULARY

Unit 2
Mental Health

Step 1: Scan the QR code and learn

new words with flash cards

Step 2: Test yourself to see how well

you've learnt new words on

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 SPEAKING & GRAMMAR

Unit 2
Mental Health

Look at the picture below and discuss it with

your partner

Use Comparatives and Superlatives in

your speech

See grammar
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 Unit 2
READING & VOCABULARY

Mental Health
Comparatives Superlatives

compare one person,

to compare two
thing, or idea with a
usage people, things, or
group, showing the
ideas.
highest degree.

Add -er to the Add -est to the

Short
adjective. Examples: adjective.
adjectives (1
fast → faster Examples:
syllable or 2
happy → happier fast → fastest
syllables ending
(change -y to - happy → happiest
in -y):
ier) (change -y to -iest)

Use more before the

adjective. Use the most before
Examples: the adjective.
Long adjectives
interesting → more Examples:
(2+ syllables):
interesting interesting → the
beautiful → more most interesting
beautiful

good → the best

good → better
Irregular bad → the worst
bad → worse
adjectives: far → the
far → farther/further
farthest/the furthest

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task
 Unit 2
WRITING & GRAMMAR

Mental Health
Choose one of the options below
and write a short paragraph (80–
120 words). Use at least 3
See grammar comparatives or superlatives:
rule

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
Listening &
Speaking

Listen and
answer the
questions about
our theme!

Scan the QR Code to go to

the vidnoz, ai Website

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
WEARABLE FITNESS
TRACKERS
Speaking

Watch the video

and do the tasks
on the topic!
Click here!

Post-Viewing Tasks
Discussion

True or False Statements In pairs or small groups,

Play the video twice if needed. students discuss:
Wearable fitness trackers can only monitor Would you like to own a
heart rate. wearable fitness tracker?
These devices often connect to smartphones
Why or why not?
via apps.
One drawback mentioned is the high price of How can these devices help
some models. improve public health?
What are the potential
downsides of relying on
wearable trackers?

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
TELEMEDICINE

Speaking

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link to complete the
assignment, you can also
create your own board
for brainstorming

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
TELEMEDICINE

Vocabulary

Join educaplay to learn

new words and complete
the assignment!

Scan the QR code right

here!

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH APPS FOR SELF-
CARE
Reading &

Vocabulary

Tasks with

In today’s world, technology helps people take care of their

health. Many people use health apps on their
smartphones to stay fit, eat better, and feel good. These apps
 make it easy to create healthy habits and improve your lifestyle.

Some apps help with fitness. They remind you to exercise, show you how to
do workouts, and even count your steps. For example, walking 10,000 steps
a day is a popular goal. Fitness apps can also track your progress, so you can
see how much stronger or faster you get.

Other apps focus on mental health. They can teach you how to meditate,
relax, or sleep better. For example, some apps play calming music or help
you do breathing exercises. This can reduce stress and help you feel happier.

Many health apps also give advice on food and water. They remind you to
drink enough water during the day and help you plan healthy meals. This is
useful for people who want to eat better or lose weight.

Using health apps is a simple way to care for yourself. With just a few taps
on your phone, you can learn new ways to stay healthy and feel great. Why
not try one today?

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  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH APPS FOR SELF-
CARE
Reading &
Vocabulary

Step 1: Scan the QR code

and learn new words
with flash cards

Step 2: Test yourself to see

how well you've learnt new
BACK words on wordwall.net.
  HEALTH AND
UNIT 3 TECHNOLOGY
STAYING HEALTHY

Listening

First follow the QR to the

elllo site, listen to the
audio on the site, then do
the assignments at the
bottom of the text.

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  GLOBAL HEALTH
UNIT 4 ISSUES
Listening &
Speaking Scan and watch a TED
podcast on our main
topic

Then answer this

questions
1. What new diseases appeared when humans
started farming?

2. Why was the Black Death so deadly, and how

did being rich or poor affect survival?

3. How did the Industrial Revolution make

tuberculosis worse?

4. Why do malaria and tuberculosis still kill many

people today?

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  GLOBAL HEALTH
UNIT 4 ISSUES
EPIDEMICS AND PANDEMICS
Speaking

Study the Diagram

Look at the
diagram showing
how infectious
diseases spread in
four steps.

Discussion Questions:
What happens in Step 1 (Animal Reservoir)
How do diseases move from animals to
humans (Step 2)
What actions can spread diseases between
people (Step 3)
Why do some diseases turn into global
pandemics (Step 4) ????

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  GLOBAL HEALTH
UNIT 4 ISSUES
EPIDEMICS AND PANDEMICS
Listening &
Speaking

Scan, pick a teacher and

discuss the topic of
epidemics and pandemics
at gliglish.com

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  GLOBAL HEALTH
UNIT 4 ISSUES
EPIDEMICS AND PANDEMICS
Reading &
Vocabulary

Epidemics and pandemics are diseases that spread quickly and affect many people. An
epidemic happens when a disease spreads in one area or country. A pandemic is more serious
because it spreads across many countries or even the whole world.
In history, there have been many examples. One of the most famous pandemics is the Black
Death in the 14th century. It killed millions of people in Europe and changed life for many
years. Another example is the Spanish flu in 1918, which affected over 500 million people
worldwide after World War I.
In recent years, people have experienced pandemics like COVID-19. It started in 2019 and
spread to almost every country. Governments had to close schools, shops, and borders to stop
the virus. Scientists worked hard to make vaccines to protect people, and many countries
worked together to share medicines and information.
We can stop epidemics and pandemics by washing hands, wearing masks, and following
health rules. Vaccines and medicines are also very important. Governments, scientists, and
health workers play big roles in fighting these diseases. Learning from the past can help us
prepare better for the future.
Understanding these events helps us stay safe and healthy, even in a connected and busy
world. Working together can save lives.

Scan the QR code and go

to the website
genially.com and
complete the quiz by text!

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  GLOBAL HEALTH
UNIT 4 ISSUES
IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATION
Writing

Write an essay about the

importance of vaccination.
Answer the question: "Should
everyone get vaccinated?" Scan and complete the
Include: written assignment, write
your opinion and then check
your grammar essay on the
Your opinion (agree or
quillbot website
disagree).

Two reasons to support your

opinion.

An example or personal
experience to explain your
view.

Word limit: 120–150 words.

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