Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Which diet is the best?

This post has been written to show you what it might be like to listen to a lecture in English. First, you will need to do some reading to prepare for the lecture. Then, you will go to the lecture, listen and take notes. Finally, you will put all your information together and reflect on what you have learnt.

Start by visiting this website to learn about nutrition.

What are carbohydrates?
What is fat?
What is protein?
Which ones are good and which ones are bad for you?

Visit this website to learn about the Atkins diet.

What is the main idea behind the Atkins diet?
How is the Atkins diet different to you current diet?

You will now listen to the lecture. It is a long lecture. Try to listen for about 15 minutes then take a break. Do this a few times until you have finished the lecture. While you are listening take lots of notes. Try to answer the following questions;

What does the lecturer think about diets like the Atkins diet?
What evidence does he have to support his opinion?
What does he think we should eat instead?

You will find the lecture here.

After you have listened to the lecture use your notes to write a summary.

Finally write a paragraph about this question: “Is the Atkins diet a good way to lose weight?”

Good Luck!


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