Health and fitness – speaking topic

5 words to use

• exercise – physical activityHindi meaning
• balanced diet – healthy mix of food
• stamina – energy to keep goingHindi meaning
• habit – something you do regularlyHindi meaning
• stressful – causing worryHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “To stay fit, I……”
• “I want to start……”
• “The hardest part is……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

I try to stay healthy in simple ways. I walk for thirty minutes every morning, because it is free and I can do it anywhere. I eat a balanced diet most days: dal, roti, vegetables, and fruit in the afternoon. My weakness is tea with sugar; I drink five cups a day. I would like to sleep earlier, because I study late and wake up tired. Small exercise every day is better than a big plan that I never follow.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. What do you do to stay fit?
2. Do you eat healthy food, or do you like junk food?
3. How many hours do you sleep?
4. What would you like to change about your health?
5. Is gym necessary, or is walking enough?