Beginner ⅼ Conversation Lesson 38 _LEVEL 4_
Lesson 38: Going on a Diet
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Lesson 38: Going on a Diet
Exercise 1 | Vocabulary and Expressions （Vocabulary and Expressions）
Directions: Listen and repeat.
(Directions: Listen and repeat.)
Vocabulary and Expressions
Examples
slim（slim）
She is slim and beautiful.
make an effort（make an effort）
They are making an effort to achieve the goal.
lose weight（lose weight）
He runs every day in order to lose weight.
go on a diet（go on a diet）
I have to go on a diet, I’ve got on some weight.
doubt（doubt）
I doubt he is telling the truth.
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Exercise 2 | Dialogue Practice (Dialogue Practice)
Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
(Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.)
Stephanie meets Anna, her old classmate. Anna looks slimmer than before.
Stephanie: Hi, Anna! How are you? Do you still remember me?
Anna: Hi, Stephanie. Of course I do! We were classmates in high school, weren’t we?
Stephanie: Yes, we were. Sorry for asking. I’m happy to see you again! You still look active and slimmer
than before!
Anna: Thank you so much! I made a great effort to lose weight!
Stephanie: Did you go on a diet?
Anna: I did!
Stephanie: I want to become as slim as you are! What did you do? Can you tell me?
Anna: I slept for eight hours and drank eight glasses of water every day.
Stephanie: You’re kidding! I doubt it made you look like this.
Anna: Actually, I have eaten only fresh fruits and vegetables for three years.
Stephanie: No rice? No cakes and donuts?
Anna: No! Nothing for three years.
Stephanie: Now that I see it works, I’ll give it a try.
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Check your understanding: Answer the following questions.
1. What did Anna look like in high school compared to now?
2. What did Anna do to make herself slim?
3. Will Stephanie try to go on a diet?
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Exercise 3 | Listening Comprehension (Listening Comprehension)
Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the
questions.
(Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the
questions.)
“Listen to the teacher as they read the text”
1. What did Giovanni find out?
A. Giovanni found out that he had gained some weight.
B. He found out that he didn’t shave that morning.
2. Why did Giovanni ask his brother to help him out with his problem?
A. Giovanni asked his brother to help him out because he has a friend who owns a gym.
B. Giovanni’s brother looks after his body, which is why he is slim and fit.
3. What was the advice Giovanni’s brother gave him?
A. He told him that exercising all day makes the best results.
B. Giovanni’s brother advised him to eat healthier food and start exercising.
4. Will Giovanni try to give up junk food and start practicing?
A. Yes! Giovanni promised to make an effort and change his life.
B. No. Giovanni cannot give up junk food that easily.
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Exercise 4 | Role Play (Role Play)
Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below.
(Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below.)
Situation: You want to lose some weight. Your teacher will act as a physician. Ask your teacher about
losing weight.
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Exercise 5 | Conversation Questions (Conversation Questions)
Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions.
(Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions.)
1. Have you tried going on a diet?
2. Do you think it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle?
3. What do you think about body building?
4. Do you like vegetables?
5. If you had to choose between intelligence and good looks, which one would you pick?
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