That’s English –NI- Module 6 Unit 1.

THAT’S ENGLISH (NI)

Module 6 –Unit 1: Getting better-

Additional Listening Practice

LISTENING: “Eating chocolate and watching TV can be good for you” -

listen three times and answer these questions:
1. What does chocolate have in common with red wine?

2. What kind of chocolate is a) good for you, b) not good for you?

3. How are TV series different from the ones 20 years ago? Why is this good for
us?

4. What can we learn from Reality Shows?

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Talking points for debate, discussion and interaction

o What are alternative therapies? Have you ever tried any? Did they work?
o Which do you prefer: alternative or traditional remedies? Why?

o Do you believe alternative therapies work? Why/ why not?

o Which alternative therapies have you tried or would you like to try? Why?

o Have you ever had any health problems? How did you treat them?

o Have you ever tried to lose weight? Were you successful? Why or why not?

o What advice would you give another person about how to lose weight?

o “The mind has power to heal” – do you agree or disagree? Why?

o What is your opinion of the celebrity health advice in the text on page 14? Do you agree with any of
the celebrities?

o What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative therapies?

o Are any alternative therapies available on the health service in this country? Which ones?

o Should all alternative therapies be available on the health service in this country? Why or why not?

o What advice would you give to people with these health problems? Use “should/n’t, ought to, could,
how about + -ing”, or imperatives:

 a twisted ankle

 an upset stomach

 a sore throat

 a bad back

 chest pains

 a broken arm

 a broken leg