B1 – Intermediate
Drinking water on a regular basis is the best thing we do to our bodies. Water can make us stay alert and focus. When we are properly hydrated, the circulation in our body will be good, too.
Read the article below about the benefits of staying hydrated.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2301/230105-staying-hydrated.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “more likely” mean here, “They added that adults who did not drink enough water were more likely to die at a younger age.“? Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “prolong” mean? “The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down ageing and prolong a disease-free life.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does the verb “encourage” mean in this sentence, “She encouraged people to drink more fluids, like water and juice, and fruit and vegetables with a high water content.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on this, “half of people worldwide do not drink enough”?
- What might be some reasons people do not drink as much water as they should?
- What is the importance of drinking water?
- How does drinking water benefit our health? What are the benefits of drinking water for your mind?
- Do you think you drink enough water? Why or why not?
2 replies on “Drink Water Often to Live Longer”
Vocabulary Questions:
1. What does “more likely” mean here, “They added that adults who did not drink enough water were more likely to die at a younger age.”? Use it in a sentence.
It means probable. “Students who do not attend their classes are more likely to fail their exams”.
2. What does the word “prolong” mean? Use it in a sentence.
It means extend. “Periodically checking the state of our vehicle can prolong its life”.
3. What does the verb “encourage” mean in this sentence, “She encouraged people to drink more fluids, like water and juice, and fruit and vegetables with a high water content.” Use it in a sentence.
It means to give support or confidence. “Our parents encouraged us to study what we really loved”.
Discussion Questions:
1. What is your opinion on this, “half of people worldwide do not drink enough”?
In my opinion it is an alarming data. That means, 50% of people do not drink enough, and considering that we need water to survive, it is a too high value.
2. What might be some reasons people do not drink as much water as they should?
It might be because they forget to do it, for example kids or old people, or because they cannot access to clean water.
3. What is the importance of drinking water?
Water maintains us alive, cleaning inside our body and helping to eliminate waste by sweating or urinating. It also helps to the digestive, breathing and blood processes. Water gives flexibility to muscles and skin.
4. How does drinking water benefit our health? What are the benefits of drinking water for your mind?
Drinking water maintains us hydrated, in addition to all the benefits the text explains like reducing some diseases, prolonging our life, slowing down our ageing… Drinking water also contributes to the proper functioning of the brain and nerves.
5. Do you think you drink enough water? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. Years ago I had a kidney disease and since then I am very aware of how much water I drink.
Good job with your answers to this lesson’s discussion questions.
Here is a slightly better edit of this sentence:
Thank you for consistently practicing your writing!