Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- notion /NOH-shuhn/
- commonly /KOM-uhn-lee/
- engage in /en-GEYJ in/
- minimal /MIN-uh-muhl /
- obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/
[noun] – a belief or idea
I had a notion that she originally came from Poland.
[adverb] – often or usually
The rash most commonly appears on the back.
[phrasal verb] – to take part in something
I have no time to engage in gossip.
[adjective] – very small in amount
Using spreadsheets requires minimal training.
[noun] – something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult
The greatest obstacle to progress is prejudice.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Poor eating habits among college students are frequently criticized. But is the notion of a poor diet still popular today?
Although pasta and baked beans on toast are commonly associated with students, their meals actually consist of much more than that. According to a poll, there are twice as many vegetarian students in the UK as there are non-vegetarian students. Health benefits have been linked to diets that include little to no meat, although the total healthfulness of a vegetarian diet depends on the kind of foods consumed in place of meat. The same survey also revealed that 25% of students often consume convenience foods. Only one in five students, according to the findings of another survey, engage in healthy eating habits, such as moderate snacking, consuming minimal fast food, and consuming lots of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, studies have shown that college students are more likely to put on weight than non-students of the same age. Despite a brief exception during COVID, when students didn’t leave their parents’ houses, according to Martin Caraher, professor emeritus of food and health policy at City, University of London, research indicates that students don’t typically eat very healthily. Many adults graduate from university and then eat unhealthy foods. The offers of junk food get them into a culture of believing this is an acceptable and typical lunch.
The difficulties that students encounter in consuming a healthy, balanced diet—including a lack of time, money, and cooking skills—affect far more than simply students. Even though these are substantial obstacles, research does show that healthy diets can be achieved with these constraints.
Although pasta and baked beans on toast are commonly associated with students, their meals actually consist of much more than that. According to a poll, there are twice as many vegetarian students in the UK as there are non-vegetarian students. Health benefits have been linked to diets that include little to no meat, although the total healthfulness of a vegetarian diet depends on the kind of foods consumed in place of meat. The same survey also revealed that 25% of students often consume convenience foods. Only one in five students, according to the findings of another survey, engage in healthy eating habits, such as moderate snacking, consuming minimal fast food, and consuming lots of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, studies have shown that college students are more likely to put on weight than non-students of the same age. Despite a brief exception during COVID, when students didn’t leave their parents’ houses, according to Martin Caraher, professor emeritus of food and health policy at City, University of London, research indicates that students don’t typically eat very healthily. Many adults graduate from university and then eat unhealthy foods. The offers of junk food get them into a culture of believing this is an acceptable and typical lunch.
The difficulties that students encounter in consuming a healthy, balanced diet—including a lack of time, money, and cooking skills—affect far more than simply students. Even though these are substantial obstacles, research does show that healthy diets can be achieved with these constraints.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Do you consider yourself healthy? In what way?
- Do you cook your own food? Why or why not?
- If you were to choose from a variety of foods, what kinds of foods would you like to include in your diet? Why?
- Do you agree that one of the difficulties that students encounter in consuming a healthy, balanced diet is money?
- Do you think schools should start offering students healthy foods? Why or why not?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- criticize
- consume
- indicate
- typical
- achieve