Я решила открыть новую рубрику: истории на английском. С развитием технологий у меня появилась возможность создавать моим ученикам истории с лексикой и грамматикой, которую они изучают. Историй уже несколько штук и я решила начать делиться ими с другими людьми, изучающими английский.
О задании
| язык | английский |
| уровень | средний, B1, B1+ |
| тема | здоровье, образ жизни |
| грамматическая тема | verb patterns: to infinitive, gerund |
| тренируемый навык | аудирование |
Инструкция
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The Unusual Doctor
Nowadays, people try many different ways to improve their health. Some go to the gym, others follow strict diets. But Nina had a different problem — she struggled to keep any healthy habit for more than a week.
“I just can’t stay consistent,” she told her friend. “I start strong, then I quit.”
Her friend gave her a business card.
“You should visit this doctor,” she said. “I really recommend him.”
Nina looked at the card.
“Dr. Leo – Health Specialist.”
“Well… it doesn’t matter, I’ll try anything,” she said.
The next day, she went to his office. The doctor was calm, careful, and very attentive. He listened to Nina with sympathy as she explained her situation.
“My aim is to improve my lifestyle,” Nina said. “I want to reach my goal and finally achieve something.”
The doctor nodded.
“Tell me,” he said, “what do you struggle with most?”
“I struggle with motivation,” Nina admitted. “I can’t stand diets, I don’t mind exercise, but I always fail to continue.”
The doctor smiled.
“That’s very common. But you must keep trying.”
Then he added something strange:
“I will allow you to do everything you want — except one thing.”
Nina was confused.
“What do you mean?”
“You must avoid all unhealthy habits. But I refuse to give you a strict plan.”
“That’s it?” Nina asked.
“Yes. You are mature enough to care for yourself,” he said. “You don’t need rules. You need responsibility.”
Nina wasn’t sure if this would work, but she decided to try.
At first, it was difficult. She wanted to order fast food, but she remembered the doctor’s words. She didn’t want to fail again. Slowly, she started to change. She cooked more, slept better, and even enjoyed small workouts.
Weeks passed.
One day, Nina returned to the doctor’s office.
“I think I’ve finally achieved my goal,” she said proudly. “I feel better, stronger… and healthier.”
The doctor smiled.
“I knew you could do it.”
Then Nina paused.
“There’s something else,” she said. “I just found out… I’m going to get pregnant.”
The doctor looked surprised for a moment — and then laughed.
“Well,” he said, “that’s definitely a strong reason to improve your health.”
Nina laughed too.
For the first time in her life, she didn’t feel like quitting.
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