1 Listen to and read the text about the benefits of having a balanced diet.
2 Read the text again and guess the meaning of the unknown words from the context.
Most people who are drawn to vegetarianism give up meat because of their concern for animals that get slaughtered to provide food for humans. They also want to have a longer and healthier life.
Studies say that over two thirds of of all diseases are related to diet. People who choose to be vegetarian think that in this way they can reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. As they consume less animal fat and cholesterol, they have more chances to prevent cardiovascular diseases, which are considered to be a leading cause of death in Hungary.
Having a low-fat vegetarian diet also helps you to keep your weight down. Fruits and vegetables are rich in complex carbohydrates that supply the body with energy. So you will have more energy to learn or work.
As a result, not only can you ward off diseases, but you can look more gorgeous, too, if you follow a vegetarian diet.
Studies say that over two thirds of of all diseases are related to diet. People who choose to be vegetarian think that in this way they can reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. As they consume less animal fat and cholesterol, they have more chances to prevent cardiovascular diseases, which are considered to be a leading cause of death in Hungary.
Having a low-fat vegetarian diet also helps you to keep your weight down. Fruits and vegetables are rich in complex carbohydrates that supply the body with energy. So you will have more energy to learn or work.
As a result, not only can you ward off diseases, but you can look more gorgeous, too, if you follow a vegetarian diet.
3 Listen to and repeat the new vocabulary items.
4 Check the meanings of the new vocabulary items.
| be drawn to | vonzódik | cholesterol | koleszterin |
| concern for | aggodalom valamiért | cardiovascular disease | szív- és érrendszeri megbetegedés |
| slaughter | levág (állatot) | cause of death | halálok |
| be related to | kapcsolatban áll valamivel | low-fat | alacsony zsírtartalmú |
| reduce | csökkent | keep one’s weight down | nem hízik |
| diabetes | cukorbetegség | supply | ellát |
| consume | fogyaszt | ward off | távol tart |
