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English Refresher · CEFR B2 · Unit 4

Health & Well-being

Give healthy advice with should, ought to, and must. Practice, check your answers, and study the flashcards.

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Speaking

Give Some Advice

What to do: Work in pairs. Talk about healthy habits and give advice. There is no score — just speak and listen.
Audio 1Listen to an example
Listen to someone describe their wellness routine, then describe yours.

Talk about it

  • What does "well-being" mean to you? What's one healthy habit you have?
  • Your partner is always tired. Give three pieces of advice with modals.
  • What's one thing you should cut down on, and one thing you ought to do more?
Featured Reading

The Habits That Actually Help

Read the full interactive article on well-being and do the comprehension quiz.

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Reading

Start with Sleep

What to do: Read this short extract from the unit article. Then answer the questions and tap Check Answers. (Read the full article using the link above!)

If you fix only one habit, make it sleep. Experts say teenagers need 8 to 10 hours a night, and most adults need 7 to 9. Too little sleep is linked to poor focus, low mood, and weaker health.

One habit quietly steals our sleep: the late-night screen. People who keep their leisure screen time to about two hours or less a day have far lower odds of poor sleep. You ought to keep your phone out of the bedroom.

1. How many hours of sleep do teenagers need each night?
2. What does the late-night screen "steal" from us?
3. What does the article say you ought to do with your phone?
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Listening

A Friend's Advice

What to do: Listen two times. Then complete the sentences and answer the questions.
Audio 2Sam gives Maya some advice

Maya: I've been so tired lately. I can't focus at all.

Sam: You should try going to bed earlier. How much sleep do you get?

Maya: Maybe five or six hours. I scroll on my phone till midnight.

Sam: That's the problem. You shouldn't use your phone in bed. You ought to put it in another room.

Maya: That's hard. But I guess I'd better try.

Sam: You should also get some exercise. Even a short walk helps you recharge.

Maya: Good idea. I really need to cut down on caffeine too.

Sam: Definitely. And you mustn't skip breakfast — it gives you energy.

Maya: Thanks, Sam. I'll start tonight.

1. Maya only gets five or six hours of ______.
2. Sam says she shouldn't use her ______ in bed.
3. Maya needs to cut down on ______ too.
4. What does Sam say Maya ought to do with her phone?
5. What mustn't Maya skip?
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Grammar

Modals of Advice

What to do: Complete each sentence with the modal in brackets (one word per gap). Remember: no "to" after should / must.
1. You look exhausted. You ______ get more sleep. (advice)
2. You ______ skip meals. (advice — negative)
3. To stay healthy, you ______ drink enough water. (necessity)
4. You ______ see a doctor if the pain continues. (strong advice / warning)
5. Everyone ______ to do some exercise. (advice — ______ to)
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Word Order

Build the Advice

What to do: Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a word in your answer to put it back. Then tap Check Answers.

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Writing

Advice for a Stressed Friend

What to do: Write a short message (about 80–100 words) giving a tired or stressed friend advice. Use a range of modals. There is no automatic score — use the checklist.
Example: "Hi Tom, I'm sorry you've been feeling so tired. First, you really should get more sleep — teenagers need eight to ten hours. You ought to put your phone in another room at night; you mustn't scroll until midnight! You don't have to join a gym, but a short daily walk would help you recharge. You'd better cut down on coffee in the afternoon too. Small changes will make a big difference. Take care of yourself!"
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Vocabulary

Flashcards

What to do: Tap a card to reveal the meaning and an example. These are the key words for this unit and the reading.
well-beingnountap to reveal
the state of being healthy and happy"Sleep is key to well-being."
to work outphrasal verbtap to reveal
to exercise"I work out three times a week."
a balanced dietnountap to reveal
varied, healthy eating"A balanced diet includes vegetables."
to rechargeverbtap to reveal
to rest and get your energy back"I recharge at the weekend."
burnoutnountap to reveal
exhaustion caused by long-term stress"She suffered burnout at work."
mindfulnessnountap to reveal
calmly focusing on the present moment"Mindfulness reduces stress."
to cut down onphrasal verbtap to reveal
to reduce something"You should cut down on sugar."
screen timenountap to reveal
time spent on phones, tablets, or computers"Limit screen time before bed."
to get into shapeidiomtap to reveal
to become fit and healthy"I want to get into shape this year."
a good night's sleepphrasetap to reveal
a full, restful night of sleep"Everyone needs a good night's sleep."

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