Healthy Way of Life

Agree or disagree 1. Y ou have four meals a day. 2. P eople should eat a lot of high-fat food and less fibre. 3. A diet can cause health problems. 4. Y ou are sure it is good for your health to get enough vitamins and minerals. 5. Y ou often skip breakfast and lunch. 6. Y ou have a fried meal every day. 7. Y ou’d like to keep fit and be healthy. 8. P eople’s health depends on their eating habits.

Questions Questions 1) What do British people usually eat for breakfast? 2) When do British people generally have lunch? 3) What do the British generally have lunch? 4) Are snacks popular in Britain? Name popular British snacks. 5) What is the main meal of the day? What does it consist of? 6) What is the traditional British take-away? 7) What is afternoon tea? 8) Can you say that eating habits in Britain are changing? Why? 9) What is called a calorie-controlled diet?

True or false? 1. Convenience meals are already cooked. 2. Dinner is smaller than lunch. 3. Frozen food is not popular. 4. Lunch is a light meal. 5. Most people in Britain have a large breakfast. 6. Pub names are usually connected with history. 7. Tea is a drink and a meal. 8. Pubs provide both drinks and entertainment.

British Pubs Restaurants serving “British” food tend to be very expensive and found in luxury hotels. You can eat a good “British” meal without spending a lot of money by going to a pub. They can now be found in every town, city or village. The main business in pubs is selling drinks, the most popular of which is beer. But most now serve a lot of hot and cold meals. They often have family areas where people under 16 can sit and eat. Pubs with gardens or chair and tables outside are often crowded in summer.

Pubs are still a central part of British culture. Social life for many people has centered on the pub for many years. It is customary in Britain to “go for drink” with friend. People often meet at a pub before going to another place. On Friday and Saturday evenings pubs can be very crowded. Opening and closing times are decided by low, and, ten minutes before closing time, the barmaid rings a bell or should, “Last orders!” When you go into a pub, you have to go to the bar, pay for you drink and carry it to your seat.

Pubs often provide entertainment: live music, singing, video and karaoke machines. The English love games, and the English pub is the main evidence for this. Darts is one of the oldest pub games. It is a rare pub that does not have a dart board in the corner and a set of “arrows” available. Dominoes, skittles, cards and bar billiards are also popular.

Pub names often echo historical links. Names with heraldic connections are common, often the symbols of former heroes. There are many other themes for pub names, including field sports, food and drink, show-business, transport or the world of literature. One of the most popular pubs is “The Sherlock Holmes” in Nortumberland Street, Central London. It includes a museum and a re- creation of the famous detective’s sitting room and study. Pub stands at the heart of English community life and something that people from all over the world come to Britain to experience.

Questions 1) How can you prove that pubs are a central part of British culture? 2) What is the busiest time for pubs? 3) Do you have to drink alcohol in a pub? 4) Can you have lunch in a pub? 5) Who serves you in a pub? 6) What time are last orders? 7) What kind of entertainment do pubs provide? 8) What games are played in pubs? 9) What do you know about pub names? 10) Do you know any famous British pubs? What are they?

Answer the questions. 1. What are the main sources of energy for your body? 2. What foods contain carbohydrates? 3. Why are milk products, eggs and fish good for your health? 4. What types of food contain fatty acids? 5. What does your body need fatty acids for? 6. What vitamins do you know? 7. What do you need vitamins for? 8. What vitamins do you need for healthy bones? 9. Can you find vitamins in meat products? 10. Why is water important for your health?

Questions 1) What good and bad health habits can people have? 2) In what way do bad habits affect people? 3) Are there any changes in health habits? 4) What is a healthy way of life? 5) What should you do keep fit? 6) How does sport help you to stay healthy? 7) What are the most popular ways to avoid gaining weight? 8) What is a calorie-controlled diet? 9) What are your health habits? 10) What is your personal attitude towards health? 11) Do you have any health problems? Why do you think you have them / you don’t have them?