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Health, Balance & Habits 🧠💪

Habla de hábitos saludables, estrés, descanso y equilibrio. Explica causas y efectos y da recomendaciones prácticas para mejorar una rutina.

⭐ I can talk about health, balance and habits, explain causes and effects, and give practical advice.
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4.1 · Health & Balance

What helps you feel well? 🧠💪

I try to get enough sleep.
I take short breaks when I feel stressed.

Which sentence describes a healthy habit?

4.2 · Vocabulary: Well-being

Body, mind and routine 🌿

balanced diet
screen break
stress level
healthy routine

Which phrase refers to stepping away from a device for a short time?

4.3 · Advice with Should

Give useful recommendations 💡

You feel exhausted. You ___ rest more.

Which sentence gives advice?

4.4 · Pronunciation Echo

Listen → Repeat → Imitate 🗣️

4.5 · Have To / Need To

Responsibilities and healthy routines ⚖️

I ___ take this medicine twice a day.

I ___ drink more water during training.

4.6 · Listening 1

A week out of balance 🎧

What problem does the speaker describe first?

What habit is making the situation worse?

What solution does the speaker plan to try?

4.7 · Too Much / Too Many / Not Enough

Talk about imbalance ⚖️

I spend ___ time on my phone.

I have ___ breaks during the day.

I don’t get ___ sleep.

4.8 · Vocabulary in Context

Recognize the problem 🔎

“I feel tired, impatient and unable to focus.” Which word fits best?

“I stop for five minutes and move away from the screen.”

4.9 · Cause & Effect

Because / so / if 🔗

I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.

I went to bed early ___ I was exhausted.

4.10 · Pronunciation Shadow

Advice with natural stress 🎙️

4.11 · Mini Dialogue

Finding better balance 🎭

S You look tired. Are you sleeping enough?
M Not really. I’ve been staying up too late because of homework and my phone.
S You should set a time to stop using your phone at night.
M I know. I also need to organize my homework better.
S Maybe start earlier and take short breaks.
M Good idea. I’ll try that this week.

Mateo’s sleep problem is connected to homework and phone use.

4.12 · Structure Challenge

Advice or obligation? 🧠

“You should drink more water.” This is...

“You have to wear protective equipment in the lab.” This is...

4.13 · Listening 2

Stress before an important week 🎧🔥

Why is the speaker feeling stressed?

What does the speaker do when stress gets worse?

What is the speaker’s main strategy?

What can we infer?

4.14 · Reading 1

A Better Morning Routine 📖

For several months, Camila started almost every school day in a rush. She went to bed late, woke up tired and often skipped breakfast because she did not have enough time. By the first class, she already felt stressed. She decided to change three small things. First, she began preparing her school bag and clothes the night before. Second, she started putting her phone away thirty minutes before bed. Finally, she began waking up fifteen minutes earlier. After a few weeks, Camila noticed that her mornings felt calmer. She still has busy days, but she no longer starts every morning feeling exhausted and unprepared. She says the biggest lesson has been that small changes are easier to maintain than trying to change everything at once.

What was Camila’s main problem?

What did she start doing before bed?

Camila’s mornings are perfect now.

What lesson did Camila learn?

4.15 · Habits That Help

Choose the healthier option ✅

Which habit is more likely to improve concentration?

Which habit may help sleep?

4.16 · Real Response

Give complete advice 💬

“I’m always exhausted after school and I can’t focus.”

4.17 · Vocabulary: Healthy Actions

Match the action to the goal 🧩

Goal: reduce stress.

Goal: improve energy during the day.

4.18 · Listening 3

Healthy habits that actually worked 🎧

Which habit did the speaker change first?

What habit was hardest to change?

Why did the speaker continue?

4.19 · Writing Builder

Build a practical recommendation ✍️🧩

4.20 · Find the Mistake

Error hunt 🚨

“You should to sleep more.”

“I don’t get sleep enough.”

4.21 · Reading 2

Why Rest Matters 📖

Some students think resting means wasting time, especially during busy school weeks. In reality, short periods of rest can help people concentrate better and avoid mental overload. A student who studies for hours without stopping may become slower, more distracted and less efficient. Short breaks can help the brain reset, especially when the student moves, drinks water or simply looks away from a screen. Rest does not mean ignoring responsibilities. It means creating a routine that includes both focused work and recovery. The important thing is balance. Too many breaks can interrupt progress, but no breaks at all can make studying less effective.

What is the main idea?

What may happen after studying for hours without stopping?

What kind of break does the text suggest?

What does “balance” mean in this text?

4.22 · Pronunciation Focus

Healthy advice with rhythm 🎙️

4.23 · Structure Review

Choose the best form 🔧

You ___ take a break if you feel overwhelmed.

I have ___ homework this week.

I don’t get ___ sleep during exams.

4.24 · Conversation Memory

Listen, remember, answer 🧠

Which details did you hear?

4.25 · Pair Mission

Well-being interview 👥

PAIR CHALLENGE

Ask your partner about sleep, study habits, screen time and stress. Give one useful recommendation based on their answers.

4.26 · Listening Boss

Balance detective 🎧🔥

Which summary is correct?

4.27 · Real English

Natural ways to talk about balance 💬

I need to slow down.
I’m trying to get back on track.

You’ve had an unhealthy week but want to return to better habits.

4.28 · Final Speaking Mission

Health, Balance & Habits 🎙️🧠

FINAL SPEAKING

Talk for 45–60 seconds about your routine. Mention one healthy habit, one habit you want to improve, one cause-and-effect connection, and give two practical recommendations for better balance.

4.29 · Final Challenge

Choose the strongest advice 🏆

Which response is the most complete?

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UNIT 4 COMPLETE!

You can talk about health, balance and habits, explain causes and effects, and give practical advice.