English 10 unit 02 your body and you lesson 6 writing

Lists of the foods that may cause the problems:Brainst orming Allergy: Bad breath: Stress: Sleeplessness: Sleepiness: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish… onion, garlic, curry, alcohol… coffee,

UNIT 2:

Lesson 6: Writing

Jumble word game:

 SETSRS

 GELALRSIE

 RBAHTER ADB

 ESLELPESSNSES

 PINSLEESSNE

stress

allergie s

bad breath

sleeplessne ss

sleepines s

- allergy (n) : a reaction of the body to certain foods

-> to have an allergy to something

- bad breath: bad smell when breathing

- sleep (v)(n) -> sleepless (a) -> sleeplessness (n) # sleepiness(n)

Lists of the foods that may cause the problems:

Brainst orming

Allergy:

Bad breath:

Stress:

Sleeplessness:

Sleepiness:

milk, eggs, fish, shellfish…

onion, garlic, curry, alcohol…

coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol

caffeine, sugar, fatty, spicy colours… Soya milk, tofu, honey,

Read the letters from the readers

and analyse the problems, then write

a similar request for help letter.

Main part Function

Opening Dear Expert/Mr./ Mrs./Dr …,

Body - I have had trouble with…: …

Ex: (I have had trouble with my sleep.)

- I am going to have….:

Ex: (I am going to have an interview.)

- I have just got….: …

Ex: (I have just got a toothache.)

- I am coming down with …:

Ex: (I am coming down with flu.)

- I'm writing to ask if you could give me some advice on this

- I would be very grateful if you could give me some suggestions/advice on this

- Could you give me some ideas about …?

Ex: (Could you give me some ideas about how to lose weight?)

Ending Sincerely,/ Best regards,/ …,

Dear Dr Wong,

I am going to have an important English

contest in three weeks I feel stressed and worried about it I know there's a close

connection between the foods we eat and our feelings I would be very grateful if you could give me some advice on certain types

of foods or drinks that can make me feel

better before the contest.

Sincerely,

Silvia

Writing a replying to 'request-for-help' letters

Main parts Function

Opening Dear ,

- Thank you for your letter requesting information/ advice about …:

(Thank you for your letter requesting advice on the foods and drinks before your contest.)

- I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for …:

(I'm writing in reply to your letter asking for ways to get rid of flu.)

- I was sorry for your problem; I think some suggestions can be useful

Body - If I were you, I would…: (If I were you, I would not eat onion or garlic because they can give you bad breath.)

- I recommend :…

I recommend meats and foods that are high in protein because they help you stay concentrated

- You should …: …

Additionally, you should avoid fast food because it gives you stress

- It would be a great idea to ….: …

It would be a great idea to avoid eating peanuts because you will feel sleepy

- Hope you will do your best

- I hope my advice may help you

- I hope you will recover soon

- Wish you good health

Ending Sincerely,/ Best regards,/ …,

Dear Jack,

Thank you for your letter asking for advice about what to eat before going to your job interview.

Garlic and onion are believed to give you bad breath You

should not eat peanuts or papaya as they make you feel

sleepy Additionally, avoid fast food because it will give you stress Meanwhile, a cup of tea or coffee can keep you

awake.

I hope you will chose the right foods and succeed in your

interview.

Regards,

Dr Glenn