Unit 3 Page 23 Lesson A3A

Listening and speaking, Unhealthy habits.

These people are talking about their unhealthy habits. Try to guess what they’re talking about. Then listen and write what they actually say.

1. Ian. What are my unhealthy habits?

Oh, I have lots! No, seriously, um, let’s see. I guess I try to eat healthy stuff, but sometimes I don’t have time for lunch, so I just snack on chocolate. So, I’m trying to cut down on chocolate and candy. But actually, I think chocolate can be good for you.

1. Kaylie. I don’t know, I probably drink too much coffee, about six cups a day. And then I can’t sleep at night. So, yeah, I want to give up coffee, but I can’t, it’s very hard. I really need coffee before I start my day, it wakes me up! Maybe one cup of coffee a day is OK.

2. Martin. Well, my wife says I’m lazy because I drive everywhere. It’s bad, I know. I never walk. I even drive to the store just down the street. But, you know, I have so many things to do, I’m so busy. And I love driving. Walking is probably very good exercise, though.

3. Silvia. Let me think, an unhealthy habit? It’s probably work. I work a lot. I get home late almost every night. I work ten or eleven hours a day, and sometimes I don’t even eat lunch. There’s no time! And I know it’s bad for me, you know, working all the time. It’s stressful, I guess. But working hard isn’t bad for you. I mean, if you enjoy your job.