Unit 10: SPEAKING

CARE OF YOUR BODY
1.Below is a set of note cards for a talk about skincare. Use the words in the box to complete them.
Step 1: - wear protective clothing→ avoid sunburn
- wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15
Step 2: - eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables → provide vitamins and nutrients
- drink a lot of water → prevent water loss
Step 3: - wash your face twice a day with warm water and mild soap → remove dirt
- don’t squeeze pimples →can lead to swelling, redness and infection
Unit 10: Use the note cards to talk about skincare.
Unit 10: Prepare another set of note cards for a talk about how to take care of your vision.
Taking care of your vision
– wear sunglasses to protect your eyes
– don’t stare at a computer screen for too long; look across the room every 30 minutes
– read in well-lit rooms
– keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres from the TV set
– follow doctor’s orders if you wear contact lenses
– see an eye specialist if you can’t see well or your eyes are injured



4. Work in groups of four or five. Take turns to present your talk to your group members.
Good morning! Today I am going to talk about how to take care of your vision.
Here are some tips for keeping your eyes healthy and preventing common visual problems.
Firstly, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful rays. Secondly, don’t stare at a computer screen for too long; look across the room every 30 minutes. Besides, remember to read in well-lit rooms, not too dark or too bright. Moreover, when watching TV, keep a distance of at least 1,5 meters and follow doctor’s orders if you wear contact lenses.
Healthy eyes are essential to human life. Therefore, you need to take good care of your vision by protecting it from the sun, eating well, and preventing common visual problems.
Hope you find my tips useful. Thanks for listening.