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IELTS урок 13 от RBSM

Give time to write the sample for the speaking topic ‘About myself”, as an example: give the sample to look it over.

After the draft is corrected, the topic should be recopied into the topic book and learned by heart.

Sample:

My name is __________________. I am ______ years of age and came to Malta from __________. The last eleven years I have been studying at school six days a week from 8.30 till 5 or 6 in the afternoon. At the moment I am a student of RBSM Boarding school. This school has been operating for 12 years and follows the basic Russian curriculum. We must study all the main subjects, like: Russian language, literature, maths, biology, chemistry, geography and so on. To be frank, I like only couple of the mentioned subjects, such as: ____________and _______________. As for __________, for example, I am not very good at it. As I have mentioned, RBSM is a boarding school, so I shall remain in Malta till the end of the academic year. That is why I miss my family sometimes.

My family consists of _______________________________, and only now I understand how much I love and care about them. They phone me if not daily then every other day. I send them messages and letters via Internet.

On the other hand, I like Malta sincerely. It is a really nice place to be, especially during winter months. Plus, I have many friends and really kind and understanding teachers at the school. We hardly have free time, as there are lessons in the morning and all evenings are occupied with some sports or other activities, like art and drama studios, dancing, singing and music lessons. It is a must that every student attends one sport and one artistic studio, that is why nearly every evening is filled with some extra after classes business. Sometime I wish I could have more rest and less fuss.

I hope that after I finish the school, I would continue my education in the university, although I am still on the crossroad of choices. 

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Topic: Nutrition. (recopy into your topic book and learn)

The key to a healthy balanced diet is not to ban or omit any foods or food groups but to balance what you eat by consuming a variety of foods from each food group in the right proportions for good health. The five food groups on the eat well plate are:

Fruit and vegetables

These should make up about a third of your daily diet and can be eaten as part of every meal, as well as being the first choice for a snack.

You should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day. Research suggests this can help to protect against cancer, obesity and various chronic diseases such as heart disease. This is because of the unique package of nutrients and plant compounds they contain.

Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta

This food group should also make up about a third of your diet and contains the starchy carbohydrates that are the body's main source of energy.

When selecting products from this food group, choose unrefined carbohydrates over those that have been refined, as they will contain the whole of the grain. Wholegrain foods are rich in fibre and other nutrients that have many health benefits, and people who consume wholegrains seem to have a reduced risk of certain cancers, diabetes and coronary heart disease.

The final third of the eatwell plate is made up of three groups containing foods that need to be consumed in smaller proportions than the other two principal categories. These food groups also contain nutrients essential to our diet, so it's important not to leave them out altogether.

Milk and dairy foods

These should be eaten in moderation because of their high saturated fat content, but they're an important source of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth. Choose low-fat or reduced-fat versions.

Meat, fish, eggs and beans

This food group includes both animal and plant sources of protein, which is a major functional and structural component of all cells. Protein provides the body with between 10 and 15 per cent of its dietary energy, and is needed for growth and repair.

Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar

This group makes up the smallest section on the eatwell plate and includes foods that should only be eaten sparingly because, although they're an important energy source, they contain very few nutrients and are often known as 'empty calories'.

Foods from this group are high in unhealthy components such as saturated fat, trans fatty acids, sugar and salt - all of which are associated with an increased risk of developing certain diseases.

They should only be eaten as occasional treats, or to increase the palatability of other important foods (such as olive oil on salads, a scraping of spread on bread, or a sprinkling of sugar on some tart fruits).

Eat a variety of foods to obtain all of the essential nutrients. Too much as well as too little can be bad for you – balance is required.

Everyone's plate will look slightly different as we all have different requirements depending on our body’s shape and size, and our levels of activity.