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Health and Well-being
Lesson
16
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about your health habits, mental wellness, and how people can live healthier lives. You'll practice using real-life examples to support your answers.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
diet
exercise
stress
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
balanced
adjective
exercise
noun, verb
manage
verb
enough
deter., pronoun
plenty
pronoun, noun
mental health
noun
taking breaks
phrasal verb
reduce
verb
light
adjective
stressed
adjective
wellness
noun
habit
noun
anxious
adjective
focused
adjective
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
I try to stay healthy by...
I usually eat...
I exercise by...
Mental health is important because...
A healthy lifestyle includes...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
I try to stay healthy by...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I usually...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another thing that helps is...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
What do you do to stay healthy?
Lucy
To stay healthy, I try to eat balanced meals and drink plenty of water. I also go for walks or do light exercise a few times a week. It’s not always easy, especially when I’m busy, but I try to make it a habit. I also try to sleep at least seven hours a night.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
Do you think mental health is as important as physical health?
Lucy
Yes, I think mental health is just as important. If we feel stressed or anxious all the time, it can affect our body too. I try to manage my stress by taking breaks and talking to friends. Mental wellness helps us enjoy life and stay focused.
Examiner
What can people do to improve their health?
Lucy
People can improve their health by eating better, getting enough rest, and exercising regularly. Even small changes like walking more or drinking less soda can make a difference. Also, doing things you enjoy helps reduce stress and improves mental health.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
What do you do when you start to feel sick?
Lucy
When I start to feel sick, I try to rest as much as possible.
__________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
How do busy people find time to stay healthy?
Lucy
Busy people can stay healthy by using small breaks during the day.
__________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
What is something you would like to improve about your health?
Lucy
__________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
This will help me feel stronger and have more energy.
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
How can we encourage people to stay healthy?
Do people today live healthier than in the past?
What role does stress play in a person’s health?
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