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Staying Healthy

保持健康

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

healthyadj.A2
健康的
stay healthy · a healthy diet
I try to eat healthy food every day.
我尽量每天吃健康的食物。
exercisen./v.A2
锻炼;运动
do exercise · take exercise
You should do some exercise every day.
你应该每天做一些运动。
dietn.B1
日常饮食
a balanced diet · a healthy diet
A balanced diet is important for your health.
均衡的饮食对你的健康很重要。
enoughadv./det.A2
足够(的)
enough sleep · enough water
I don't get enough sleep at night.
我晚上睡眠不足。
tooadv.A2
太;过于
too much · too tired
Don't eat too much sugar.
不要吃太多的糖。
sleepn./v.A1
睡眠;睡觉
get enough sleep · go to sleep
You need eight hours of sleep.
你需要八小时的睡眠。
stressn.B1
压力;紧张
reduce stress · stress at work
Too much stress is bad for you.
压力太大对你不好。
improvev.B1
改善;提高
improve your health · improve your diet
You can improve your health by walking more.
多走路可以改善你的健康。
habitn.B1
习惯
a good habit · change your habits
It is a good habit to drink water after you wake up.
起床后喝水是个好习惯。
energeticadj.B1
精力充沛的
feel energetic · an energetic person
I feel more energetic after exercise.
运动后我感觉精力更充沛了。
freshadj.A2
新鲜的
fresh fruit · fresh air
Eat fresh vegetables every day.
每天吃新鲜的蔬菜。
activeadj.B1
活跃的;积极的
stay active · an active lifestyle
Try to stay active during the day.
白天尽量保持活跃。

扩展词库 expansion

balancedadj.B1
均衡的
a balanced diet
lifestylen.B1
生活方式
a healthy lifestyle
regularadj.B1
有规律的;定期的
regular exercise
weightn.A2
体重;重量
lose weight · put on weight
musclen.B1
肌肉
build muscle
relaxv.B1
放松
relax your mind
appointmentn.B1
预约;约见
make an appointment · a doctor's appointment
symptomn.B1
症状
a common symptom
medicinen.A2
药;药物
take medicine
check-upn.B1
体检;检查
a regular check-up
avoidv.B1
避免
avoid stress
smokev.A2
吸烟
quit smoking
alcoholn.B1
酒;酒精
drink alcohol · limit alcohol
mentaladj.B1
精神的;心理的
mental health

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

stay healthy保持健康
I exercise three times a week to stay healthy.
我每周锻炼三次来保持健康。
feel better感觉好些了
After a good night's sleep, I always feel better.
睡个好觉之后,我总是感觉好些了。
take regular exercise定期锻炼
Doctors say we should take regular exercise.
医生说我们应该定期锻炼。
cut down on减少(摄入)
I'm trying to cut down on sugar.
我在努力减少吃糖。

语法 语言升级点

should / shouldn't (advice)B1
表达建议或劝告(不是强制)
主语 + should + 动词原形;否定 should not = shouldn't
should 用来告诉别人什么是对他们好的、正确的。shouldn't 用来告诉别人不要做某事。它比 must(必须)弱,只是建议,不是规定。

例句

You should drink more water.
你应该多喝水。
You shouldn't eat too much fast food.
你不应该吃太多快餐。

常见错误

✗ You should to eat more fruit.✓ You should eat more fruit.
should 后面直接加动词原形,不需要 to。
↑ 提分:再高一档可加入 ought to 或 had better,让建议更有力。
too / enough (degree)B1
表示程度:「太…」(超过合适量)和「足够…」(达到所需量)
too + 形容词/副词;形容词/副词 + enough
too 放在形容词或副词前面,表示「太…」,常带有不好的意思。enough 放在形容词或副词后面,表示「足够」。注意 enough 也可以放在名词前(enough water)。

例句

This coffee is too hot to drink.
这咖啡太烫了,没法喝。
You are old enough to make your own decisions.
你已经够大了,可以自己做决定了。

常见错误

✗ He isn't enough tall to play basketball.✓ He isn't tall enough to play basketball.
enough 放在形容词后面,不是前面。
↑ 提分:再高一档可用 so...that...(如此…以至于…)来替换 too...to...,使句型更丰富。

阅读 Reading health leaflet

Simple Ways to Stay Healthy
Are you looking for easy ways to feel better? Here are four simple tips. 1. Eat well. Try to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. You should also drink six to eight glasses of water every day. Avoid food with too much sugar or fat. 2. Move more. You don't need to go to the gym. Walking, cycling or even gardening are good for you. Try to be active for at least 30 minutes a day. 3. Sleep enough. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep. Go to bed at the same time each night and make your bedroom dark and quiet. 4. Relax. Stress can make you ill. Take time to relax. Read a book, listen to music or talk to a friend. For more information, visit www.healthylife.org or call 0800 200 300.
balanced均衡的plenty of大量的;充足的at least至少ill生病的
TFNG1.The leaflet says you must go to the gym to be healthy.
✅ FALSE — 文中说 You don't need to go to the gym,并列举了步行、骑车等活动,所以该说法错误。
TFNG2.You should drink more than eight glasses of water a day.
✅ FALSE — 建议是 drink six to eight glasses,未提及超过八杯,所以「超过八杯」不对。
gap_fill3.Adults should try to sleep for ___ to eight hours every night.
✅ seven / 7 — 原文 Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep。
MCQ4.What can you do to relax?
  • A eat more sugar
  • B read a book or listen to music
  • C go to the gym every day
✅ B — 在「Relax」部分建议了 Read a book, listen to music or talk to a friend。
💡 技巧:判断题(TFNG)先找题干关键词返回原文定位,仔细比对信息。数字题(如水量、睡眠时间)要看清范围,不要主观推断。

听力 Listening Section 2 · UK

情景:一位健康顾问在社区中心举办「健康生活小贴士」讲座(Section 2 独白)

Adviser
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming. Today I'm going to talk about simple ways to improve your health.
Adviser
First, let's talk about food. You should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. And try to cut down on sugar and salt.
Adviser
Second, exercise is very important. You don't have to run for hours. Just 30 minutes of walking a day is enough.
Adviser
Also, don't forget to drink enough water. It helps your body work well. Aim for six to eight glasses a day.
Adviser
Another tip is to get enough sleep. Most people need seven to eight hours. Try to go to bed at the same time each night.
Adviser
Finally, manage your stress. Too much stress is bad for your heart and your mind. Find time to do something you enjoy, like reading or listening to music.
Adviser
So, to sum up: eat well, move more, drink water, sleep enough, and relax. Thank you for listening.
gap_fill1.You should eat at least ___ portions of fruit and vegetables daily.
✅ five / 5 — 演讲者说 eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day。
gap_fill2.Just ___ minutes of walking a day is enough exercise.
✅ 30 — 演讲者说 30 minutes of walking a day is enough。
gap_fill3.Most people need ___ to eight hours of sleep.
✅ seven / 7 — 演讲者说 Most people need seven to eight hours。
MCQ4.What is a good way to manage stress?
  • A doing more work
  • B reading or listening to music
  • C drinking more coffee
✅ B — 演讲者建议 do something you enjoy, like reading or listening to music。
💡 技巧:填空题通常填一个词或数字,听前预测词性。数字要写阿拉伯数字,保证拼写正确。遇到多个信息点,可能只填其中一个,注意抓取与空格直接相关的词。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 150 词

You have recently joined a gym. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter: - explain why you decided to join - describe what you like about the gym - suggest one thing that could be improved.
Dear Mr Jenkins, I am writing to tell you that I have recently become a member of your gym. I wanted to thank you for the good service and also make a small suggestion. I decided to join because I needed to get more active. My doctor told me that regular exercise would help me feel better and have more energy. I chose your gym because it is close to my home and has long opening hours. I really like the gym. The equipment is modern and clean, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. I also enjoy the swimming pool. It is never too busy in the mornings. However, there is one thing I would like to suggest. The changing rooms can get a bit cold, especially in the evening. Could you perhaps check the heating there? Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Pat Brown

逐句标注

任务“Dear Mr Jenkins,”半正式信函,知道收信人姓名,用 Dear Mr 姓氏开头。
衔接“I really like the gym. The equipment is modern and clean, and the staff are always friendly and helpful.”用 and 连接并列句,层次清晰。
语法“It is never too busy in the mornings.”正确使用了本课语法 too + 形容词。
词汇“Could you perhaps check the heating there?”使用 could 礼貌建议,perhaps 软化语气,词汇恰当。
任务“Yours sincerely,”知道姓名半正式信结尾用 Yours sincerely。
🎯 本档语言特征:全文以简单句和并列句为主,时态使用现在时和少量一般过去时。评分项要点均覆盖:说明了加入原因,描述了喜欢的地方,提出了一个改进建议。词汇基本准确,使用 should/could 建议。约 160 词,符合字数要求。
↑ 再上一档:想要更高分数,可以加入更多细节(如为什么喜欢游泳池),使用 although 或 so that 等连接词,并将 'can get a bit cold' 换成更具体的表达(如 'can feel rather chilly')。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: What do you do to stay healthy?
I try to eat well. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. I also go for a walk every day. It helps me relax.
💡 简单列举习惯,用 also 连接,回答三句以上。
Q: Do you get enough sleep?
Not always. I often stay up late for work. I know I should sleep more, but it's hard.
💡 先直接回答,再简单解释原因。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a change you have made to improve your health. You should say: what the change was, when you made it, why you made it, and explain how you feel now.
A change I made was to start walking more. About six months ago, my doctor said I needed to lose some weight. I didn't want to go to the gym, so I decided to walk instead. Now I walk for 30 minutes every day after dinner. At first it was difficult because I was often tired, but now I enjoy it. I listen to music while I walk, and the fresh air helps me feel awake. I also feel healthier and I have more energy than before. I am very happy I made this change.
💡 按照提示卡顺序描述:变化内容→何时→原因→现在感受。使用过去时和现在时,加入连接词 because, but, and。

Part 3

Q: Is it important for children to learn about healthy habits?
Yes, I think it's very important. If children learn good habits early, they can stay healthy all their lives. At school, they can learn about a balanced diet and exercise. Parents can help too.
💡 Part3 回答可以稍微扩展,用 if 引导条件句(本档允许),谈学校和家长的作用。
Q: Do you think people in your country are healthier than in the past?
In some ways, yes, but in other ways, no. I think we have better medicine now, so we live longer. But many people eat fast food and sit too much, so there are more problems like being overweight.
💡 用两面回答(in some ways... but in other ways...),给出理由。

高频短语

I try to ...表达日常的努力或习惯
It helps me ...说明某行为带来的好处
In some ways, yes, but in other ways, no.Part3 表达两面观点时的万能开头

应试策略

4.5 档重点是把题目的要点都回答到,句子简单但正确。阅读和听力要多练习抓取数字、时间、名词等细节。写作书信要注意格式和语气,三个要点不能漏。口语每个问题尽量说 2-3 句,适当使用本课学到的 should 和 too/enough。

本档提分建议

从 4.5 向 5.5 提升,最快的方法是:① 减少基础语法错误,比如忘记单复数或时态;② 写作和口语主动使用连接词(and, but, because, so)使表达更连贯;③ 积累并正确使用与话题相关的词块,如 cut down on, take regular exercise,这能直接提高词汇分(LR)。