Exercise 6b, page 64.0:04
A lot of people are on diets these days, and there might be several reasons for that.0:08
First of all, people may feel that others will find them more attractive if they are thinner.0:13
There's a lot of pressure from the media to lose weight.0:19
For example, magazines often have photographs of celebrities on beaches, and they comment on their weight.0:22
Also, advertisements on TV are usually full of slim people in beautiful houses, leading successful lives, and that suggests that the thinner you are, the better your life will be.0:29
Secondly, people might go on diets for health reasons.0:40
For instance, someone who has high blood pressure may need to cut out dairy products and exercise more.0:44
To my mind, This is by far the best reason to go on a diet.0:51
Regarding my own lifestyle, I would say that I try to make it healthy.0:55
I exercise regularly, I don't smoke, and I eat a lot of homemade food.1:00
On the other hand, I do have a lot of stress in my life.1:06
I'm taking exams at the moment, and sometimes I can't get to sleep at night because I'm thinking about whether I'm going to pass or not.1:10
As for which type of food I prefer, I'd say that what I eat depends on where I am and who I'm with.1:18
At home, for example, we always eat a good balanced meal: a little meat, lots of vegetables, and plenty of fruit juice.1:24
I always have cereal for breakfast, I drink a lot of water during the day, and I have fruit instead of crisps and sweets.1:33
However, if I'm out with my friends, I'll probably eat something from a fast food restaurant, a burger with fries perhaps.1:41
So I like healthy food, but I also enjoy junk food from time to time.1:49
Do you think it is important for people to know how to cook?1:53
It's very important for two reasons.1:59
The first is that it gives you some independence.2:01
You don't have to rely on other people cooking for you.2:05
The second reason is that you can cook real homemade food.2:08
It'll save you money, and you won't eat junk food so often.2:12
What's your favorite dish?2:15
I love all Italian food, but lasagna is my favorite.2:19
My mom doesn't cook it at home, so I only really eat it in restaurants.2:23
That's another good reason for knowing how to cook.2:27
I could make it myself and have it all the time.2:30
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