Diabetes, a Global Epidemic – What Can Be Done?

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Diabetes, a Global Epidemic – What Can Be Done?

In 2010, over 255 million people in the world were suffering from type 2 diabetes and it is predicted that this number will double by the year 2030. However, type 2 diabetes is not a disease or an illness, but a condition that can develop because of one's lifestyle choices. There are long-term problems of diabetes, but there are ways it can be prevented. Ultimately, it's the choices we make every day that can stop this serious condition.

Most people know that type 2 diabetes occurs when there is too much sugar in the blood, and many people recognize that this can be dangerous. However, some of the long-term problems of type 2 diabetes are not so well known. High blood sugar levels over a long period of time can affect the eyes. This can lead to a number of symptoms. For example, people might experience blurred vision, when they cannot see clearly. They may see spots or lines or, worst of all, they can lose their sight. At the other end of the body, people's feet can also suffer. High blood sugar can lead to the blood moving more slowly. This may result in a number of problems, such as pain or even loss of feeling – this is particularly dangerous and could lead to a foot being removed. However, because type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle choices, it is possible to prevent it.

Type 2 diabetes does not happen suddenly; it is the result of not eating a balanced diet over many years. By making changes, people can have healthier lives. First, people should stop smoking because it can affect blood sugar levels. Second, if someone is overweight, they should manage their eating to reduce weight. Scientists have shown there are clear links between obesity and type 2 diabetes. For instance, people who weigh more tend to have higher blood sugar levels. Third, people need to be active and exercise more. Exercising regularly helps control blood sugar levels, maintains a healthy heart, and helps people lose weight or stay at a healthy weight. An additional benefit is that exercising helps reduce stress, and as stress often leads to eating, exercise can have a great impact. Type 2 diabetes is not a problem which has no solution. However, the solution is not in a pill which the doctor can give.

To summarize, type 2 diabetes is one of the most serious health problems affecting the world today. The number of people with this condition in the future depends totally on the decisions we make about our own lifestyles. If we want to be healthy, then we need healthy lifestyles.

January

Grammar - English Language

Часть 1. Найди своего друга! (Глагол TO BE)

Задание: Вставь правильную форму глагола am, is, are.

  1. I ______ a student.

  2. My friend ______ at the park now.

  3. We ______ from Russia.

  4. The cat ______ sleeping on the sofa.

  5. ______ you happy today?

  6. My parents ______ at work. They ______ not at home.

  7. It ______ cold and windy outside.

Часть 2. Обычно vs Сейчас (Present Simple vs Present Continuous)

Задание: Распредели слова-подсказки в правильную колонку.

Слова: now, every day, at the moment, on Mondays, usually, right now, often, today, always, Look!

Present Simple (обычные действия)Present Continuous (действие сейчас)

1. _________________1. _________________

2. _________________2. _________________

3. _________________3. _________________

4. _________________4. _________________

5. _________________

ЧАСТЬ 3. ГРАММАТИЧЕСКАЯ ТРЕНИРОВКА (Работа с глаголами)

Задание 3.1. Поставь глагол в нужную форму.
Выбери: Present Simple (V/Vs) или Present Continuous (am/is/are + Ving)

  1. My sister __________ (to read) books every evening.

  2. Be quiet, please! The baby __________ (to sleep).

  3. They __________ (to play) tennis every weekend.

  4. Look at Tom! He __________ (to ride) a new bike.

  5. I __________ (to drink) tea for breakfast every day.

  6. We __________ (to cook) dinner right now. The kitchen smells great!

Задание 3.2. Собери предложение.
Расставь слова в правильном порядке, чтобы получилось грамотное предложение. Не забудь про форму глагола!

  1. (usually / to school / I / walk) → ____________________________________________.

  2. (is / a letter / writing / now / She) → ________________________________________.

  3. (listen / We / to music / often) → ____________________________________________.

  4. (not / am / I / TV / watching / at the moment) → _______________________________.

  5. (your brother / Does / play / chess /?) → _____________________________________?

Часть 4. Что не так? (Исправь ошибки)

Задание: В каждом предложении есть одна грамматическая ошибка. Найди и исправь её.

  1. She am reading a book. → _________________________

  2. He play football every Tuesday. → _________________________

  3. They is swimming in the pool. → _________________________

  4. We usually watches TV in the evening. → _________________________

  5. I is not hungry right now. → _________________________

  6. Listen! The birds sings. → _________________________

Часть 5. Твоё творческое задание «Мой день»

Задание: Напиши небольшой рассказ (6-8 предложений) о СЕГОДНЯШНЕМ ДНЕ. Используй все три темы!

  • To be — чтобы описать, где ты, какое у тебя настроение.

  • Present Simple — чтобы рассказать о том, что ты делаешь обычно.

  • Present Continuous — чтобы рассказать, что происходит прямо сейчас или в эти каникулы.

Слова-помощники: today, now, usually, but, and, because (потому что).

Пример начала:
«Hello! My name is ______. Today I am at home. The weather is sunny. I usually help my mom on holidays, but today I am relaxing. Right now, I am doing this worksheet. My dog is sleeping near me...»

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