NC BOOK 4 UNIT 2

Day 24 I don’t know if I can make it to the end of this stupid diet.. He said his brain felt like it was “wrapped in a layer of insulation 10 foam.” It was all because the food most ofte

New Connection—Book 4

choosing what to eat is even harder because of the amount of unnatural ingredients used in the production of food What kind of

food do you eat? Do you strictly follow certain

diets or focus on finding things that taste good?

How can what you eat now affect your life in the

future?

Task I

Fill in the blanks in Tom’s journal with the words provided from the

audio Change the forms of the words if necessary

GETTING READY

TV Diet Experiment Journal

Day 1 Health experts always say that the foods sold by big

companies are not  To discover if this is true,

I have decided to  myself exclusively with items that I see advertised on TV I kicked off my experiment with a decent meal: salad, a  of juice, and some KFC So far, I think this diet is great!

Day 4 The  of eating junk food is quickly

disappearing It’s only been four days, but I already feel

 of energy from lack of proper nutrition.

wholesome sustain

carton

novelty

drained

GETTING READY

Day 10 This diet is the worst! I am getting fatter now, and my skin

looks horrible My face is covered in  I hope my body gets used to eating like this soon.

Day 15 Subway is my new favorite restaurant Their veggie

sandwich has become the  of my diet It’s the only meal I get where I’m guaranteed to have some vegetables!

Day 24 I don’t know if I can make it to the end of this stupid diet I

am exhausted My mind feels like it is wrapped in

 —nothing can get in or out!

LAST

DAY!!!!

This is the worst idea I have ever had I am definitely ready

to return to my healthy way of life.

pimples

staple

insulation

Task II

Listen again Check whether Tom would agree or disagree with each

of the following statements.

GETTING READY

1

.

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is

important for good health

Audio Transcripts:

Tom Lamont is a journalist in England He tries to lead a fairly healthy life, which includes eating plenty of fruit and vegetables One day, he wondered what

would happen if he only consumed 1 food that he saw advertised on television

To find out, he tried a month-long experiment of sustaining 2 himself only with items spotted on TV At first, Tom thought it was fun His first dinner was a bag of

salad, a carton 3 of orange juice, and some Kentucky Fried Chicken But the

novelty 4 quickly wore off 5 After three days, Tom noticed that he wasn’t able to think or act as fast It became harder to work through the afternoon By the time

the first week was over, sandwiches from Subway had become a staple 6 of his diet just because they had lettuce! After the second week, he was fatter around

the middle, and he had pimples 7 on his face He was miserable during the third

and fourth weeks Not only did he feel tired physically, but he was also mentally 8

drained 9 He said his brain felt like it was “wrapped in a layer of insulation 10

foam.” It was all because the food most often advertised on TV isn’t natural or

wholesome 11 The next time you see a juicy McDonald’s burger on your screen, remember: you could regret eating it later

GETTING READY

fiber

WORD POWER

Audio Transcripts:

Host: These days, we have plenty of information on healthy

eating, but studies often contradict1 each other That makes it hard to distinguish food fact from fiction Here to clear up the

confusion is nutritionist2 Kathy Helms

Kathy: Thanks for having me on the show, Nick

Host: I’m going to read a series of statements about food that are generally accepted as true You say whether they’re fact or fiction

Kathy: Sounds good.

Host: Chocolate causes acne3

Kathy: Fiction

Host: Yes! I know what my afternoon snack will be.

Kathy: Not so fast Unsweetened chocolate is OK, but chocolate bars are

packed with sugar and calories4, so you should still resist5 them Host: That’s unfortunate Here’s another: eggs are bad for

your heart

WORD POWER

Audio Transcripts:

Kathy: That’s half fact, half fiction Egg yolks are high in cholesterol6

and fat, but egg whites are not Regardless, eating four servings7

or less a week won’t increase your risk of heart disease, and

eggs have lots of protein8

Host: What about this one? Salt causes high blood pressure Kathy: It depends People who already have high blood pressure should

avoid salt, but for everyone else, it’s a healthy source of sodium9, which your body needs Just don’t use too much

Host: Our last one: carbohydrates10 make you fat.

Kathy: Fiction This is probably the most widely-believed lie about food

Healthy carbohydrates, like whole-grain bread, provide fiber11

and protein for your body But of course you shouldn’t pig out12

on donuts!

WORD POWER

B Word Focus: Nutrition Labels

Match the words with their definitions

a a unit of measurement for how much

energy food will produce in the body

b a soft, silver-white element found in salt

and other substances

c plant material that helps the body digest

food

d a type of fat found in foods like meat,

fish, and dairy

e a substance found in foods such as

potatoes and rice that provides the body with energy

f a substance in foods like meat and dairy

that provides the body with energy and builds muscle

WORD POWER

C Speak Out Loud

According to MyPlate, the most recent nutrition guide from the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy plate of food should be 30 percent grains, 30 percent vegetables, 20 percent fruits, and 20 percent protein

A meal should be accompanied by some dairy, such as a glass of milk or cup of yogurt How well do you follow these recommendations? How could you improve? Discuss with a partner.

CONVERSATION ZONE

（（（（（（（

Jeremy: Eww! It stinks to high heaven in here! What are you eating?

Kayla: It’s not that bad Had you been listening to me yesterday, you

would have known I recently embarked 1 on a raw food diet

Jeremy: Now I remember I ① _2 it’s going well

Kayla: Yeah! You should give it a try

Jeremy: In no way would I ever consider ② _3 cooked food from my

meals I think most raw food dishes are an acquired taste I admire

your conviction 4, though

Kayla: I think you’re turning up your nose at it because you aren’t

familiar with its benefits

Jeremy: What’s so great about raw food?

Changing Your Diet

Jeremy comes into the lunch room and is surprised by the smell of Kayla’s lunch.

Kayla: Well, it’s the best way to avoid ingesting 5 the nasty chemicals

added to items by food manufacturers Modern food is chock full of ③

_ that cause cancer

Jeremy: People think everything causes cancer! I don’t believe in those absurd 6

conspiracies 7 Kayla: Listen, I was ④ _8 at first, too However, no sooner had I made the switch than I began noticing big changes in my health You have

to concede 9 that fruits and vegetables are better for you than meats and sugars

Jeremy: Sure But I don’t have a problem with having junk food in ⑤ _10

I’m glad you think a lot of the raw food diet, but it’s just not for me.

Kayla: I’m not giving up yet! Here is a ⑥ _11 explaining everything more Only by attempting it yourself will you truly understand how

adjustment

1 Red wine can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 25 percent, but it’s still important to drink in _ (with self-control)

2 Cleaning products are not safe for your baby or toddler to _,

so please store them in an out-of-reach cabinet (eat; consume)

3 The man’s claim that he was kidnapped by aliens is _ I don’t know how anyone can believe him (ridiculous)

4 “Your proposal could work,” my boss _, “but I still think we should use mine.” (admit)

5 Today, 15-year-old Rebecca Simpson _ on a sailing trip

around the world, making her the youngest person to do so (begin)

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

B Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of words from the

conversation Use the hints to help you

moderation

ingest

absurd

embarked conceded

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

C Multiple Choice

Circle the answers.

1 What is Jeremy’s opinion of the raw food diet?

a He thinks it is disgusting and no one should try it.

b He thinks it has merit, but he doesn’t want to try it himself.

c He thinks it is ridiculous at first but agrees to try it in the end.

d He thinks it sounds sensible and decides to try it for a week.

2 Which of the following meals could NOT be Kayla’s lunch?

a A bowl of roasted beans with a slice of bread

b Celery with organic almond butter and raisins

c Blended oats with strawberries and blueberries

d A walnut apple salad and orange juice

(b)

(a)

CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW

3 What happened when Kayla switched to the raw food diet?

a She felt healthier and more energetic.

b She had less energy because she was no longer eating meat.

c She became somewhat depressed because she had eliminated sugar from her diet.

d She lost most of her muscle mass from the lack of protein.

4 Why is Kayla following the raw food diet?

a She has always found fruit and vegetables preferable to meat and sugar.

b She is susceptible to conspiracy theories.

c She wants to avoid consuming the chemicals found in modern food.

d She read a convincing pamphlet about it.

(a)

(c)

A I finally finished the cake! I burnt the first one, and it caused the kitchen to

A How a cake looks isn’t as important as how it tastes Just ignore the fact

that it isn’t attractive looking and try it.

A Describing Negative Qualities

Smells Bad • smell/stink to high heaven

• smell/stink up (a place)

Looks Bad • not much to look at

• as ugly as sin

Tastes Bad • be an acquired taste

• lack for flavor

stunk up the kitchen

isn’t much to look at, is it

is as ugly as sin

lacks for flavor

EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT

B Talking About Regard

Pair up with a classmate and discuss the following topics using the

expressions above

• think a lot of (something/someone)

• be wild/crazy about

(something/someone)

• hold (something/someone) in high

regard

• turn up (one’s) nose at (something)

• look down (one’s) nose at

Oscars with me?

B: Thanks for the offer, but I think little of

those ceremonies.

Fill in the blanks below

EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT

C Containing Lots of Something

• chock full (of something)

• filled to the brim (with something)

• overflow with (something)

• have a load of (something)

• have (something) coming out of (one’s) ears

1 I would prefer to work with Martin on this project He always

_ ideas, so I think we’ll come up with something

Dear Will,

Thanks for your note Taiwan is great! I am obsessed with the culture here Well, except for the food Taiwanese cuisine is definitely  _ Stinky tofu is just what its name says it is: stinky It can  fast They eat a lot of seafood here, like oyster pancakes and sushi, and those dishes

 , too Potstickers, which are fried pork dumplings, taste good enough, but they  _ They are always 

on the edges But the worst dish is chicken’s feet Not only are they

 _, but they also  I mean, you are chewing on bones and muscle when you eat chicken’s feet Gross!

My friend Heather says I’m being too  , but I don’t know that I can get accustomed to the food here I just love burgers and pizza too much!

Later,

Jack

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

A Complete the Letter

Fill in the blanks with words or expressions from the audio

an acquired taste stink up a place

stink to high heaven

burnt

aren’t much to look at

picky

Audio Transcripts:

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

Heather: Hey, do you want to go to Shilin Night Market with me tonight?

Jack: No way

Heather: What? Why not?

Jack: To be honest, I think night market food is an acquired taste

My foreign taste buds are still adjusting

Heather: I understand that you feel that way about some dishes, like stinky tofu

That dish can really stink up a place But what about some of the

other foods, like chicken’s feet?

Jack: Those are terrible! First of all, they are as ugly as sin And secondly, they lack for flavor

Heather: OK, OK Have you tried oyster pancakes or sushi?

Jack: Seafood smells terrible, so those stink to high heaven, too.

Heather: You must like potstickers

Jack: Those aren’t much to look at The ones I see are always a

little burnt around the edges

Heather: My goodness! I take my invitation back I don’t want to eat with

someone as picky as you!

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

B Fill out the Class List

Write down whether Melissa and Derrick are excited to take each class

or not and why you think so Use the expressions you’ve learned

Derrick

Class Excited? Why or why not?

Physiology of Exercise II

Shakespeare

Life Science

He was crazy about

Physiology of Exercise I.

Shakespeare is the only

author he holds in high regard.

He looks down his nose at the professor’s

grading criteria.

Yes

Yes

No

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

Melissa

Class Excited? Why or why not?

American Literature

Introduction

to Psychology

think a lot of the

professor teaching the class.

She turns up her nose at all science

classes.

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

Audio Transcripts:

Melissa: Hey, Derrick Did you register for classes this morning?

Derrick: Yeah I’m really looking forward to one class: Physiology of Exercise II I

was crazy about Physiology of Exercise I, so I expect this one will also

be good

Melissa: Cool I’m taking American Literature I’m wild about those writers.

Derrick: Really? I think little of them To me, their books all sound identical

Frankly, Shakespeare is the only author I hold in high regard That’s

why I’m taking a class about his plays

Melissa: I’m also taking Introduction to Psychology Everyone seems to think a

lot of the professor teaching the class, Dr Shaker.

Derrick: Hmm You know who I don’t respect? Professor Williams I look down

my nose at her grading criteria It’s so subjective, and she loves to pass

out bad grades I can’t believe I have to take Life Science from her

Melissa: I turn up my nose at all science classes—it doesn’t matter who is

teaching them! That’s why I’m not looking forward to Biology

Derrick: Oh well The semester will end eventually!

EXPRESSION PRACTICE

C Check the Correct Answers

Listen to the audio Check the statements that the speakers would

likely leave

Bloomsbury Carnival Comment Card

Games ■ We’re upset that the only game available was

basketball.

■ There were tons of different game booths around for us

to enjoy.

Food ■ There should have been more variety of food.

■ We ate a lot while we were there!

Rides ■ One of us thought the rides were the best part of the

carnival; the other liked the food better.

■ There were so many rides that seemed like fun that one

of us actually went on the ones designed for kids.









EXPRESSION PRACTICE

Audio Transcripts:

Jennifer: Hey, Cooper How are you feeling after yesterday’s carnival?

Cooper: Whew, I’m exhausted It was chock full of fun but so tiring!

Jennifer: I feel the same way We probably stayed out too late But there was so

much to do

Cooper: There were a load of game booths Those kept us pretty busy,

especially the basketball hoops

Jennifer: Yeah You were a great shot!

Cooper: Thanks

Jennifer: I was more interested in the food though The place was filled to the

brim with food vendors And their snacks were so yummy that I

couldn’t resist the temptation

Cooper: Tell me about it I got three corn dogs!

Jennifer: Wow That might have been overdoing it

Cooper: But you know what my favorite part was?

Jennifer: What?

Cooper: That carnival was overflowing with rides The train,

the pony rides, the merry-go-round—they were all great

Jennifer: Cooper! The rides were just for kids!