Task 1: A Way of Life

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Task 1: A Way of Life

1. Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.
(1) This conversation takes place _____________.

a. at a doctor's surgery b. at an Indian restaurant c. between a chef and Mr. Thomson
(2) The doctor suggests that Mr. Thomson should ____________. a. stop smoking and eat more b. stop smoking and eat less c. stop smoking and have good meals every day instead
(3) Mr. Thomson has come to see the doctor because he always feels ____________. a. hungry b. nervous c. unhappy with his work at office
(4) It seems, according to the doctor's questions, Mr. Thomson's condition has a lot to do with ___________. a. Mr. Thomson's way of life b. Mr. Thomson's diet and everyday habits c. both a and b
(5) Actually, Mr. Thomson's tension is caused by _______________. a. his daily habits b. his relationship with his wife c. his work

2. Complete the following sentences with what you hear on the tape.
(1) I'm always nervy,
, ready to
anybody.
(2) It's easy to say give it up or
.
(3) Either you
or there's
of your feeling
.
(4) I'd prefer to see you really
.
(5) Try to be in
.
(6) But then ...
, I begin to feel
again.
(7) Remember your health is
not your
.
(8) I'll
your wife.

3. True or False Questions.
(1)
Mr. Thomson is basically very fit.
(2)
Mr. Thomson smokes at most thirty cigarettes a day.
(3)
The doctor does not think that Mr. Thomson has to give up smoking.
(4)
Mrs. Thomson isn't a good cook at all.
(5)
Mr. Thomson always has a lot to eat for breakfast and dinner.
(6)
Mr. Thomson never has a feeling of tension after dinner in the evening.
(7)
The doctor suggests that Mr. Thomson should have a fruit juice and some cereal for breakfast.
(8)
The doctor's last question is embarrassing and personal.

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Task 1: A Way of Life

1. Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the following statements.
(1) This conversation takes place _____________.

a. at a doctor's surgery b. at an Indian restaurant c. between a chef and Mr. Thomson
(2) The doctor suggests that Mr. Thomson should ____________. a. stop smoking and eat more b. stop smoking and eat less c. stop smoking and have good meals every day instead
(3) Mr. Thomson has come to see the doctor because he always feels ____________. a. hungry b. nervous c. unhappy with his work at office
(4) It seems, according to the doctor's questions, Mr. Thomson's condition has a lot to do with ___________. a. Mr. Thomson's way of life b. Mr. Thomson's diet and everyday habits c. both a and b
(5) Actually, Mr. Thomson's tension is caused by _______________. a. his daily habits b. his relationship with his wife c. his work

2. Complete the following sentences with what you hear on the tape.
(1) I'm always nervy,
, ready to
anybody.
(2) It's easy to say give it up or
.
(3) Either you
or there's
of your feeling
.
(4) I'd prefer to see you really
.
(5) Try to be in
.
(6) But then ...
, I begin to feel
again.
(7) Remember your health is
not your
.
(8) I'll
your wife.

3. True or False Questions.
(1)
Mr. Thomson is basically very fit.
(2)
Mr. Thomson smokes at most thirty cigarettes a day.
(3)
The doctor does not think that Mr. Thomson has to give up smoking.
(4)
Mrs. Thomson isn't a good cook at all.
(5)
Mr. Thomson always has a lot to eat for breakfast and dinner.
(6)
Mr. Thomson never has a feeling of tension after dinner in the evening.
(7)
The doctor suggests that Mr. Thomson should have a fruit juice and some cereal for breakfast.
(8)
The doctor's last question is embarrassing and personal.