Healthy Habits
Vocabulary Focus
stay active — быть активным, регулярно двигаться, заниматься спортом.
I try to stay active by playing football every afternoon.
Перевод: Я стараюсь быть активным, играя в футбол каждый день после школы.
eat well — правильно питаться, есть больше фруктов, овощей и меньше сладкого или фастфуда.
It’s important to eat well to have energy at school.
Перевод: Важно правильно питаться, чтобы иметь энергию в школе.
feel tired / feel energetic — чувствовать усталость / быть полным энергии.
I feel tired after studying all day.
I feel energetic after a morning run.
Перевод: Я чувствую усталость после целого дня учёбы. / Я полон энергии после утренней пробежки.
take care of yourself — заботиться о своём здоровье и самочувствии, делать полезные привычки.
Remember to sleep well and take care of yourself.
Перевод: Помни о хорошем сне и заботься о себе.
Story
Tom is a 14-year-old student who wants to feel energetic every day. He knows it is important to stay active and eat well. Every morning, Tom goes for a short run before breakfast. He feels tired at first, but after a few minutes, he feels energetic and ready for school.
At school, he always takes care of himself. He eats fruits and sandwiches for lunch, avoiding too much candy or chips. During breaks, he likes to play football with his friends. Playing helps him stay active and have fun at the same time.
After school, Tom does his homework but also remembers to relax. He sometimes reads a book or listens to music. Sleeping well at night is also important. On weekends, he goes hiking with his family. He enjoys fresh air and feels healthy.
Tom’s friends sometimes forget to take care of themselves. They eat fast food every day and spend many hours on the computer. Tom tries to help them by inviting them to play outside or by sharing healthy snacks. He believes that small habits every day make a big difference.
By staying active, eating well, and taking care of yourself, anyone can feel energetic and happy like Tom.
Useful Words and Expressions
stay active — быть активным
eat well — правильно питаться
feel tired — чувствовать усталость
feel energetic — быть полным энергии
take care of yourself — заботиться о себе
avoid — избегать
at first — сначала
at the same time — одновременно
short run — короткая пробежка
fresh air — свежий воздух
homework — домашнее задание
relax — отдыхать
hiking — поход, прогулка на природе
healthy snacks — полезные перекусы
small habits — маленькие привычки
Exercises
Exercise 1: Choose the correct word or phrase.
Tom likes to ________ every morning to feel energetic. (stay active / eat well)
Eating fruits and vegetables is a way to ________. (take care of yourself / feel tired)
Playing football helps him ________. (stay active / relax)
Exercise 2: Match the word with its meaning.
feel energetic —
avoid —
short run —
fresh air —
healthy snacks —
a) короткая пробежка
b) чувствовать себя энергичным
c) свежий воздух
d) полезные перекусы
e) избегать
Exercise 3: Answer the questions in 2–3 sentences.
Why does Tom go for a run every morning?
What does Tom eat at school to stay healthy?
How does Tom help his friends take care of themselves?
Why is sleeping well important?
What small habits help Tom feel happy and energetic?
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
1 — stay active. Tom runs every morning because moving his body helps him feel more energetic and ready for school.
2 — take care of yourself. Eating healthy foods like fruits and sandwiches is one way to maintain good health.
3 — stay active. Playing football is a fun way for Tom to move his body and stay active.
Exercise 2:
1 — b (feel energetic — чувствовать себя энергичным)
2 — e (avoid — избегать)
3 — a (short run — короткая пробежка)
4 — c (fresh air — свежий воздух)
5 — d (healthy snacks — полезные перекусы)
Exercise 3 (примерные ответы):
Tom goes for a run every morning to feel energetic and ready for school. This helps him start the day positively.
At school, he eats fruits and sandwiches, avoiding candy and chips. This keeps him healthy and full of energy.
Tom helps his friends by inviting them to play outside and by sharing healthy snacks. He wants them to stay active too.
Sleeping well is important because it helps the body and mind recover. Tom feels better and more energetic after a good night’s sleep.
Small habits like staying active, eating well, and taking care of himself every day help Tom feel happy and energetic.
Vocabulary Tip
Повторяйте фразы stay active, eat well, take care of yourself в своих предложениях каждый день.
Маленькие привычки важны: даже небольшие изменения ежедневно дают большой эффект.
Используйте feel tired / feel energetic, чтобы естественно описывать своё состояние.
