ЕГЭ Speaking: Health & Well-being (Basic Level)

ЕГЭ Exam Prep: Basic Practice

Topic Revision: Health, Well-being, Medicine & Lifestyle.

Health Problems

Health Problems Task 38 (Prob & Sol)

Imagine you are doing a project on "Why teenagers have health problems".

Discuss: What is a common health problem among teenagers today? How can teenagers solve this problem?

Hint: Think about spending too much time on phones, not sleeping enough, or eating fast food.

Problems & Bad Habits
  • Lead a sedentary lifestyle
    вести сидячий образ жизни
  • Have bad eating habits
    иметь плохие пищевые привычки
  • Feel tired all the time
    постоянно чувствовать усталость
  • Have high stress levels
    иметь высокий уровень стресса
  • Ruin your eyesight
    испортить зрение

Staying Active

Staying Active Task 3 (Interview)

You are interviewed about keeping fit.

  • What do you usually do to keep fit?
  • Do you think it is important for teenagers to get enough sleep? Why?
  • Why is it important to do sports?

Give full answers (2-3 sentences each).

Solutions & Good Habits
  • Follow a healthy diet
    придерживаться здорового питания
  • Do morning exercises
    делать утреннюю зарядку
  • Get enough sleep
    высыпаться
  • Reduce the risk of illness
    снижать риск заболеваний
  • Stay in good shape
    быть в хорошей форме

Calling a Clinic

Calling a Clinic Task 2 (Questions)

You want to visit a private medical clinic because you don't feel well.

Ask 4 direct questions about:

  • Location of the clinic
  • Price of a consultation
  • Working hours
  • Online appointments

Hint: "Where...", "How much...", "What are...", "Can I..."

Going to the Doctor
  • Make an appointment
    записаться на прием
  • Consult a doctor
    проконсультироваться с врачом
  • Complain about a headache
    жаловаться на головную боль

Catching a Cold

Catching a Cold Discussion
Teacher & Student

Let's talk about catching a cold in winter.

Discuss: What do you usually do when you catch a cold? Why is it a bad idea to go to school when you are ill? Do you prefer drinking hot tea with lemon or taking pills?

Treatment
  • Catch a cold
    простудиться
  • Take medicine / pills
    принимать лекарства / таблетки
  • Stay in bed
    соблюдать постельный режим
  • Recover from an illness
    восстановиться после болезни

Healthy Food

Healthy Food Monologue

Proper food gives us energy for school and hobbies.

Discuss: Why is fast food so popular among teenagers? What healthy food do you usually eat? Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables every day?

Food & Energy
  • Eat less sugar and fast food
    есть меньше сахара и фастфуда
  • Maintain a healthy weight
    поддерживать здоровый вес
  • Rich in vitamins
    богатый витаминами
  • Give you more energy
    давать больше энергии
  • Strengthen the immune system
    укреплять иммунитет

Ways to Relax

Ways to Relax Task 4 (+ and -)

Project: "Ways to relax"

Imagine two pictures:
1) A teenager playing football outdoors.
2) A teenager playing video games at home.

Focus on: Name 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of EACH way of relaxing.

Useful Phrases for Task 4
  • An obvious advantage of (V-ing) is...
    Очевидное преимущество заключается в...
  • However, a major drawback could be...
    Однако, главным недостатком может быть...
  • Breathe fresh air
    дышать свежим воздухом
  • Damage your eyes
    портить глаза (зрение)