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invigorating energetic environmentally-friendly
Idioms
had it (= broken)
My old pushbike has had it so I’m saving up to buy a new mountain bike.
run the risk of
If you leave your bike in public place, you run the risk of having it stolen.
Topic 47: Healthy eating
· Do you like eating healthy food?
· Do you think it is important to eat healthy food?
· Is fast food popular in your country?
· Do you think people eat healthier food nowadays compared with people in the past?
Nouns
calorie cholesterol vitamin mineral
Verbs
munch (= eat) lose weight put weight on
Adjectives
nutritious nourishing wholesome harmful (to one’s health)
Idioms
in good shape / in good condition (= having a healthy body)
She's in good shape after months of training.
pig out (= eat a large amount of food, usually unhealthy food)
We pigged out on pizza last night.
a Big Mac Attack (modern slang for eating Macdonald’s fast food)
The Child is having a Big Mac Attack.
junk food (= unhealthy fast food)
Junk food has little or no nutrition.
a fast-food joint (=a restaurant which serves fast food)
There's a fast-food join in the street corner.
Topic 48: Hotels
· Do you like staying in hotels?
· How often do you stay in hotels?
· What types of hotels can be found in your city I country?
· What are the advantages of staying in a hotel?
Nouns
hostel hotel-chain (= Holiday Inn) room service
Verbs
In English we do not usually say "live in a hotel". The common verbs are:
reside in a hotel stay in a hotel be a hotel guest or resident
Adjectives
spartan (=basic and simple) luxurious exclusive
Idioms
get the royal treatment (= be treated as if one is a king or queen)
If you stay in an exclusive hotel, you usually get the royal treatment.
at one’s beck and call (= read to serve sb.)
In most luxury hotels there are loads of staff at your beck and call.
creature comforts (= things that make people comfortable)
In 5-star hotels there are usually loads of creature comforts.
Topic 49: Outdoor activities
· Do you like doing outdoor activities?
· How often do you do outdoor activities?
· What outdoor activities are popular in your country?
· Do you think it's important for people to spend time outdoors?
Nouns
outdoor interest leisure pursuit
Verbs
breathe fresh air feel the wind in one’s face
Adjectives
bracing refreshing revitalizing
Idioms
out in the open air
We always have a picnic out in the open air.
Topic 50: Memories of the past
· Do you like to think about the past?
· How do you feel when other people talk about their memories?
· Do you keep photographs to remind you of past events?
· What can people learn from the past?
Nouns
recollection childhood early years
Verbs
reminisce muse over recall
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