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Colegio Laico Angol

Prof. Macarena Arévalo Alarcón

Idioma Extranjero Inglés

UNIT 3: We are what we eat.
Reading Lesson 2

Extra material

“Staying Healthy”

Name: ________________________________ Grade: ___________________ Date: ___________________
WARM UP: Let’s start.

We will learn: Relative pronouns

You will watch a power point presentation about the main topic
of this lesson. You will also watch a funny video called “Silly
songs with Larry” whose script is placed below, pay attention to
the words in bold.

We will make: A poster
We will think of: The importance of a healthy diet.
We will practice: Oral skills

The dance of the cucumber (Bob the Tomato English speech)
Watch the cucumber; see how he moves, like a lion chasing a

mouse. Watch the cucumber; Oh, how smooth his motion, like
butter on a ... bald monkey. Look at the cucumber. All the
vegetables envy their friend, wishing to dance as he.
Dancing cucumber, (x3) Dance, dance, yeah!"
Look at the tomato, isn’t it sad? He can't dance. Poor tomato! He
wishes he could dance like the cucumber free and smooth. But he
can't ... Okay! Stop the music! What do ya mean I can't dance? I can
dance! What about Uncle Louie's polka party? Didn't you see me
dancing at Uncle Louie's polka party?"
Larry: "No comprendo."
Bob: "No comprendo? I'll show you 'No comprendo'!"
Jr.: "Mom! Dad! Look over here! Get a picture of me next to the
cucumber in authentic Argentinian garb!"

Listen to the cucumber, hear his strong voice like a lion about to
eat. Listen to the cucumber, oh how sweet his voice
the breath from his throat is like a chorus of little birdies. Listen to
the cucumber all the vegetables envy their friend wishing to sing as
he.
Singing cucumber, (x3); sing, sing, yeah!
Listen to the tomato, Isn't it sad? He can't sing. Poor tomato. He
wishes he could sing strong and sweet like the cucumber, but he
can't ... Can't even ... whistle! All right! That's it Señor! Come over
here and let me sing YOU a song!"

Dad: "Okay, Junior. But we'd better hurry--I think the dwarves have
your mother confused with someone else! Say 'Peas!'"

Larry: "Adios, amigos!"

All: "Peas!"

Narrator: "This has been Silly Songs With Larry. Tune in next time to
hear Larry sing ..."
Larry: "Bob is really angry! I hope he doesn't catch me! It's so hard
to run with this sombrero on my head!"


SPEAKING

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Work alone
BEFORE READING, answer the following questions:
1. Which type of food do you prefer?

Fruits and vegetables

Fries and hamburgers

2. Which is your favorite Fast Food restaurant?
______________________________________________________________

3. Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following statemnts:
a.
b.
c.

d.
e.
f.
g.

_____________You should eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
_____________Everyone should enjoy plenty of candy, ice cream, and soda.
_____________It is smart to maintain a healthy weight.
_____________Eating moderate portions is suggested by doctors.
_____________Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating.
_____________Adults who eat high-fat meats at every meal are probably eating in a healthy way.
_____________Excess body fat increases your chances for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke,
diabetes, some types of cancer, and other illnesses.
h. _____________Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits;
vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish, and other protein foods.
i. _____________You should eat fruit only once a week.
j. _____________Statistics show that people who practice healthy eating live longer.

SPEAKING
DISCUSS: What does the drawing represent, are you in
agreement?


Match the following pictures with their possible English name:

Key Words

1.

______ meal

2.

______whole-wheat
whole meal
whole grain

3.

______ low fat

4.

5.

______ work-out

______ fibre

Now read the text called: “How to grow Healthy”, on your English Book on page 75 and follow your
teacher’s instructions.

AFTER READING ACTIVITIES:

Teenagers and diet

SPEAKINGTeenagers' diets should sustain growth and promote good health. During this time, a

number of physiological changes occur that affect nutritional needs, including rapid
growth and considerable gains in bone and muscle (especially in boys). This is also a time

_____________
begin
Have a look at the FOOD PYRAMID
and think about teenagers
your own diet,
whichto develop real independence from their parents,
_____________ sometimes have so many troubles to make their children eat healthier,
type of food do you eat? Do you think your diet is balanced?
making decisions about the food you want to eat.
It is good for you to be independent, but do not confuse independence with bad and rebel
habits. If you eat what your body really needs you will have a good health, otherwise you
will start feeling sick. Look at some of my advices and try to make a good decision:
Do not skip any meal, if you do not eat at the right time you’ll be so hungry that you will
Some extra tips:
eatofafat.
bigger quantity of food _____________ the one you really need.
1. Eat food that has less amount
Try to change the chocolate and crisps between meals for a healthier snack
2. Bread which is made with whole-wheat flour is better for your
_____________ contain less fat like fruits.
health.
Eat in places _____________ you can choose something else apart from sandwiches, hot
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a Caesar Salad with a good natural juice.

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Exercises:
in the gaps with the correct relative pronoun (from the box) to complete the nutritionist’s advice:
presented, be carefull with your own eating habits.

Who
where

when


Now you have done the exercise try to complete the rule for the use of relative pronouns.

We use who to make
reference
to_______________

We use which to make
reference
to_______________

We use where to make
reference
to_______________

We use that instead of using
_________ or ______________.

We use when to make
reference
to_______________

LANGUAGE FOCUS: We use Relative Pronouns to give additional information about something without starting
another sentence avoiding repetition of certain words.

Now that you have learnt and reviewed vocabulary related to food,
create your own Pictionary with the new vocabulary. Feel free about
the design, but keep in mind to classify food into:
Fruits

Vegetables

Legumes

Dairy

Meat

Cereals and grains

Condiments

Junk food

Example:


Work in pairs
LET’S CHECK WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT.
Written Activity: Work in pairs and create a poster promoting a good diet and healthier food intakes. Have a look at
the example below:

*Note: This work was made by younger students.