UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

Lesson 3: Reading – How to live a long and healthy life

Vietnamese
Form Pronunciation Meaning
equivalent

1. life expectancy (n) /ˈlaɪf the number of years that a person is tuổi thọ
ɪkspektənsi/ likely to live

2. ingredient (n) /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ one of the things from which nguyên liệu
something is made, especially ones
that are used together to make a
particular dish

3. nutrient (n) /ˈnjuːtriənt/ a substance that is needed to keep a chất dinh dưỡng
living thing alive and to help it to
grow

4. (to) give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ to produce something such as a phát ra, tỏa ra
smell, heat, light, etc.

5. repetitive (adj) /rɪˈpetətɪv/ repeated many time lặp đi lặp lại

CONTENTS

Clues:
KEY WORD: A way of living that helps you enjoy more aspects of your life.
1. Eating too much fat can cause __________ diseases.
2. Go on a ______ means to begin a specific nutritional plan in an attempt to lose weight or achieve
some other health benefits.
3. A clear liquid that has no color or taste when it is pure.
4. A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
5. The noun of ‘strong’
6. What is it? (Picture)
7. The subject P.E stands for __________ Education.
8. Doing exercises can burn out many __________.
9. To look at or consider a person or thing carefully to discover something about them.
10. Do you _________ from any allergies?
11. Eating enough _____________ and fruits is good for your digestive system.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions. (4 mins)
Questions:
Which photos show healthy habits?
Which ones show unhealthy habits?

Suggested answers:
A. Picture A shows a healthy habit, because
vegetables are good for our health. They
help us to lose weight and have a healthy
heart and skin.
B. Picture B shows an unhealthy habit,
because sleeping late when you are
sleeping, or having your laptop on while
sleeping all have bad effects on the quality
of your sleep, which in turn damages your
health in the long run.
C. Exercising is a healthy habit. Working
out regularly helps you to keep fit, lose
weight, develop muscles etc.
D. Eating fast food and eating too much are
unhealthy habits. These habits are not good
for our hearts and digestive system. They
can lead to obesity/being overweight, or
heart diseases.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Read the article. Solve the crossword with words and phrases from it. (6 mins)

Answer key:
1. ingredients
2. life expectancy
3. nutrients
4. work out
Task 3. Read the article again. Match the sections (A-C) with the headings (1-5) below. There are
TWO extra headings. (7 mins)
Answer key:
A-1
B-2
C-5
Task 4. Read the article again. Complete the diagrams with information from the text. Use no
more than TWO words for each gap (7 mins)
Answer key:
1. breakfast
2. suitable
3. regularly
4. energy drinks/ exercising
5. electronic devices
Suggested answers (for extension
activity):
1. We should avoid food with too much
fat (Not given/Stand up).
2. We should work out hard from the
start (False/left hand).
 3. Blue light from electric devices makes
it hard to sleep. (True/right hand)
4. You should turn off electronic devices
and go to bed immediately. (False/left
hand)
5. If you find it hard to sleep, you may
try to count the sheep. (Not given/Stand
up)

UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

Lesson 4: Speaking – Giving instructions for an exercise routine
Form Pronunciation Meaning

1. slightly (adv) /ˈslaɪtli/ a little

2. star jump (n) /stɑː(r) dʒʌmp/ an exercise in which you stand with your legs together and
your arms at your sides and jump to a position with your
legs apart and your arms spread out

3. press-up (n) /ˈpres ʌp/ an exercise in which you lie on your stomach and raise your
body off the ground by pressing down on your hands until
your arms are straight

4. (to) squat /skwɒt/ to sit on your heels with your knees bent up close to your
body

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Look at the diagram. Match the two parts of each sentence to complete the instruction
(4 mins)

Answer key:
 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A

Tips to give instructions:

1. Start by ________ the process.
2. Sequencing the steps, using ______ words or
phrases (i.g: first, second, next, finally …)
3. give ______ direction at a time.
Key:
1. introducing
2. linking
3. one
Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
New words:
1. slightly (adv)
2. star jump (n)
3. press-up (n)
4. (to) squat

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Look at the ‘How to burn fat’ exercise. Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the
first part of the instructions (6 mins)
Suggested answers:
1. First…
2. Second…
3. Next/Then …
Task 3. Work in pairs. Practise giving the instructions for the rest of the exercise routine in
Task 2. (7 mins)
Suggested answers:
You can burn fat by doing this simple
exercise routine. First, do star jumps for
20 seconds. Second, take a one-minute
rest. Next, stand on one leg for 10
seconds. Then, repeat on the opposite
 side for 10 seconds. After another one-
minute test, do squats for 30 seconds.
Finally, rest for another minute and run
on the spot for 20 seconds.
UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE
Lesson 5: Listening – Food and health
Form Pronunciation Meaning

1. cut down on /kʌt daʊn ɒn / to reduce the size, amount or number of something

2. acne (n) /ˈækni/ a skin condition, common among young people, that
produces many pimples (= spots), especially on the face
and neck

3. skincare (n) /ˈskɪnkeə(r)/ the use of creams and special products to look after your
skin

4. fitness (n) /ˈfɪtnəs/ the state of being physically healthy and strong

5. brown rice (n) /ˌbraʊn ˈraɪs/ rice that is light brown because it has not had all of its
outside part removed

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Choose the correct meanings of the underlined word and phrase. (4 mins)
Answer key:
1. A
2. B
Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
Vocabulary:
1. (to) cut down on
2. acne (n)
3. skincare (n)
4. fitness (n)
5. brown rice (n)

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Listen to a TV chat show about teen health. Circle the topic of the show. (6 mins)
Answer key:
C. Healthy food for young people

Task 3. Listen again and tick the food which is recommended in the talk. (7 mins)
Answer key:
Good for skin & Good for bones
brain & muscles
food with sugar eggs
white rice fish
yoghurt butter
lemons carrots
green potato chips
vegetables

Task 4. Listen again and complete the sentences. Use ONE word for each answer. (7 mins)
Answer key:
1. sugar
2. concentrate
3. stronger
4. exercise

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Suggested answers:
1. Breakfast
- A bowl of beef noodles
- Orange juice
2. Morning snacks
Sugar-free cookies and milk
3. Lunch
 - Brown rice
- Grilled chicken breast
- Green salad: lettuce, tomato,
cucumber, bell pepper, boiled eggs
- Dessert: Watermelon
4. Afternoon snack
Yogurt, banana and granola
5. Dinner
- Whole grain bread
- Fish and sweet potatoes
- Broccoli and carrot
- Dessert: Grapefruit
UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE
Lesson 6: Writing – A short message
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 1. Below is a short message. Put the parts in the correct order. (4 mins)
Answer key:
B-D-C-A-E-F
Useful expressions (5 mins)
List of expressions:
- Greeting
+ Hi,
+ Hello,
+ Dear …,
- Message
+ Thank you for …
+ How about …
+ What about …
+ Why don’t we …
+ Shall we …
+ Remember to …
 + Don’t forget to …
+ I would like to invite you to …
+ Do you want to …
- Closing
+ See you again,
+ See you soon,
+ Write back soon,
+ Bye,
+ Love,

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Write a sentence to express each message below. Begin with the words given. (6 mins)
Answer key:
2. How about joining the reading club
with me?
3. Don’t forget to return the book to the
library.
4. I’m glad to come to your birthday
party.
5. Do I have to dress formally for the
party?
Task 3. Write a short message to reply to the one in Task 1. (10 mins)
Suggested answer:
Hi Mai,
Thank you for inviting me to your house
this Sunday. I am so glad to come to try
some recipes from the book with you.
Shall we meet at 10 a.m? Please tell me
if I need to buy something in advance to
prepare for the meal.
See you soon,
Linda.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

 Writing rubric
1. Organization: …/10
2. Legibility: …/10
3. Ideas: …/10
4. Word choice: …/10
5. Grammar usage and mechanics: …/10
TOTAL: …/50

UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

Lesson 7: Communication and Culture / CLIL
Vietnames
Form Pronunciation Meaning e
equivalent

1. tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜːkjuˈləʊsɪs/ a serious disease, caused by bacteria, bệnh viêm

(n) in which swellings appear on the lungs phổi
and other parts of the body

2. organism (n) /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/ a living thing, especially one that is loài sinh
extremely small vật

3. diameter (n) /daɪˈæmɪtə(r)/ a straight line going from one side of a đường kính
circle or any other round object to the
other side, passing through the centre

4. antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/ a substance, for example penicillin, thuốc

(n) that can destroy or prevent the growth kháng sinh
of bacteria and cure infections

5. cell (n) /sel/ the smallest unit of living matter that tế bào
can exist on its own. All plants and
animals are made up of cells.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Clues:
1. The kind of education that takes place
over the Internet
2. A substance that is put into the body of a
person or animal to protect them from a
 disease by causing them to produce
antibodies
3. A covering for your face or for part of
your face
4. A set of measures aiming at stopping the
spread of an infectious disease, based on
staying away from other people as much as
possible.
Answer key:
1. Online learning
2. Vaccine
3. Mask
4. Social distancing
KEY WORD: Corona virus

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in
pairs. (6 mins)
Answer key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
Useful expressions (7 mins)
Useful expressions
- Offering help:
+ Can I give you a hand?
+ Can I help you with …?
+ Let me help you with …
+ What can I do for you?
+ Is there anything (else) I can do for
you?
- Responding to offers
+ That’s very kind/nice of you.
 + Thanks for your help.
+ Thanks, but I think I’m fine.
+ You are so kind. Thanks a lot.
Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversation for these situations. (7 mins)
Sample conversations:
1.
A: Let me help you with the squats.
B: Oh, please. They’re so difficult to do.
A: Here, let me show you. You should sit
on your heels with your knees bent up
close to your body. Do it with me.
B: Oh, like this?
A: Yes. Well done!
B: Thanks for your help.
2.
B: Can I help you with anything,
Madam?
A: Oh, please. I’m looking for some food
which is healthy for my family.
B: Well, I’ll recommend fresh fruits and
vegetables. They’re very good for our
health. You can find plenty of them over
there.
A: That’s very kind of you.
B: You’re welcome.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Pre-teach vocabulary (4 mins)
New words
1. tuberculosis (n)
2. organism (n)
3. diameter (n)
4. antibiotic (n)
5. cell (n)
Task 1. Read the text and complete the comparison table below. (6 mins)
Answer key:
Bacteria Viruses
1. Living or Living Not
not when living
entering the
human
body?
2. Which is Bigger Smaller
smaller?
3. Examples tuberculosis Common
of diseases or food cold, flu,
they can poisoning AIDS
cause and
Covid-19
4. How to Antibiotics Vaccines
treat/prevent
diseases
caused by
them?
Task 2. Discuss in pairs. What would you say to these people? (5 mins)
Suggested answers:
- To Anne: Covid-19 is caused by (Corona)
viruses. Antibiotics are useful for treating
diseases caused by bacteria, not viruses. A
better way to protect yourself from viruses
in general and Corona viruses in
particular is to get vaccinated.
- To Joe: Not all bacteria are bad or
dangerous. Some bacteria are useful for
our body and nature (e.g. some can help
us to digest food or absorb nutrients, some
can help to decompose rubbish in nature).
Therefore, we should not try to get rid of
them all.

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Watch a video about Covid-19 pandemic and discuss. (6 mins)
Diseases caused by viruses:
 ● AIDS
● Common cold
● Ebola
● Genital herpes
● Influenza
● Measles
● Chickenpox and shingles
● Coronavirus disease 2019
Diseases caused by bacteria
● Tuberculosis
● Pneumonia
● Cholera

Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8z9BsKpCJY0
Suggested answer:
1. Via vectors like objects we have touched
through sneezing or coughing
2. Wash your hands, use hydro alcoholic gel,
avoid touching your face, keep a safe distance,
don’t touch your mask, cough or sneeze into
your elbow
UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE
Lesson 8: Looking back and project

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Suggested words:
1. bacteria
2. antibiotic
3. vaccine
4. star jump
5. squat
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 1: Circle the common pronunciation of the underlined auxiliary verbs. Then listen and
check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs (4 mins)
Notes:
- Auxiliary verbs at the beginning of Yes/No
questions do not receive stress and are
pronounced in their weak forms.
- At the end of short answers, they often
receive stress and are pronounced in their
short forms.

Answer key
1. B - A
2. B - A
Task 2: Fill in each gap with one word. (4 mins)
Answer key
1. cut
2. suffer
3. Working
4. balanced
5. treatment
Task 3: Circle the underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences. Then
correct it. (4 mins)
Answer key:
1. A (🡪 went)
2. A (🡪 was)
3. B (🡪 when)
4. B (🡪 haven’t/ have not done)

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Instructions (given in Lesson 1 – Getting Started)
Questions
- What is a health habit?
- What are the benefits of this habit?
- How can we develop this habit?