Guessing Game
1 Play computer game.
2 watch TV
3 play football
4 Listen music
5 Practice Tai-chi
6 Practice meditation
7 Doing gym
8 Mountain climb
Unit 10 Healthy lifestyles and longevity

Lesson 7 Communication and culture.
How long Phong has been practiced meditation?

Where does Phong practice meditation?

When does Phong practice meditation?

How long does he practice meditation a day?

What is the secret techniques of practice meditation?

What is the benefit of practice meditation ?
Communication

Task 1 Listen to Phong’s talk about meditation. Complete the notes below. 
1.Five (5)
a. Location: at a quiet place
b. Time: at night or early morning.
c. Duration: 15minutes / a day
d Techniques: Listen to the silence around you and breathe slowly and deeply.
2.Benefits of meditations:
a. relieve stress
b. Reason: … you let your mind relax.
c. Staying healthy and living longer
d. Reason: … may weaken your immune system.
Task 2 : Discuss the questions with a partner.
Some ways to relieve stress and feel relaxed:
– Watching movie or TV program.
– Reading a book.
– Being in the company of friends.
– Practice Tai-chi.
– Spending the weekend in the countryside.
Culture
 Misao Okawa
Matsumoto Castle - Nagano Prefecture Japan

Miso Ramen in nagano japan
pickled vegetables
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). Tick the correct box.

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Task 2 :Discuss with a partner.
Questions: If Viet Nam wants to follow Nagano’s model, what is the first step to take ?
Suggested answer: There should be close cooperation between local governments, health associations and residents. The first step should be for a local health association to start a campaign for promoting a healthy lifestyle and nutrition, winning the support of the local residents and local government.