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Which vegetables do they decide to put in the stew?
– So for the stew, which vegetables should we add? My mother uses carrots and potatoes.
– Only those two vegetables? It must be a bit bland. Well, we’re using the onion that I’ve just washed, although half of it will be enough. A few slices of cucumber and a red pepper if there’s any left.
– There are a few of them in the freezer, but we’ve got plenty of time, so that’s not a problem. However, I ate the cucumber yesterday, so can we use these mushrooms instead?
– It will add some flavour to the stew. Brilliant!
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What happened to the girl this afternoon?
You’ll never guess what happened to me this evening! I was cycling to Peter’s house, when there was this rain, and I fell off my bike when I was turning. Next thing I know is that my DVDs were lying all over the pavement. I didn’t hurt myself, though. It’s a good job that a nice woman saw the accident and quickly came to my help. She even picked up all my DVDs for me. It’s a shame my bike got damaged and I’m afraid I’ll have to get it fixed soon, as I was planning to take part in next week’s race.
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A- George? Wow, look at you, you’re so…fit.
B- Thanks! yes… I couldn’t stop gaining weight and decided to look after myself
A- That’s great. Yes… you had such a sedentary life… no wonder you were putting on some weight. You feel better now, don’t you?
B- Absolutely! it really makes a big difference to develop healthy habits… and it’s kind of addictive.
A- I can tell! I haven’t really paid much attention to my health lately… You see? my abs don’t show any more… haha
B- haha being healthy means much more than just having visible abs… but yeah, maybe you should change your current habits…Â
A- hmm yeah… but I don’t really know what to do… I guess that eating healthy food and get some exercise, right? Everybody says the same…
B- Yes, food and exercise are important. However, apart from working out and eating nutritious foods like vegetables, eggs, and so on, there are a few things that will make you lose weight and feel better.
A- huh, go on…
B- Well, first, keep track of your sleep time, make sure you sleep is long and good enough. Also, drink a lot of water, like 2-3 liters a day, and find a way to let off steam, this is important. Identify your sources of stress and try to do something about them. A lot of professionals recommend meditating, I haven’t tried it though, so I can’t tell you my experience with it.Â
A- I see… it’s not as difficult as I thought…
B- You should also learn new skills, like playing chess, cooking or painting… they will help you switch off and feel happier.Â
A- Right… Actually, I’ve been thinking of taking up cookery lessons, so…
As a doctor, my day starts early with a round of checking on patients in the hospital. I listen to their concerns, examine them, and make sure they are recovering well. Throughout the day, I see many different patients with various health issues. Some come for check-ups and others for treatments. I often discuss their symptoms, explain their conditions, and prescribe medicine if needed. It can be busy, but I enjoy helping people feel better and seeing their smiles when they get better news. Sometimes, there are challenging cases that require careful thinking and teamwork with other medical professionals. Overall, being a doctor is rewarding because I get to make a positive impact on people’s lives every day.