Health and welfare

1. Health refers to the physical and mental state of a person (being free from illness).
2. Welfare refers to the general well-being and social support provided to individuals (financial aid, healthcare access, social services).

💡 À retenir : Health is about your body/mind; Welfare is about your social conditions and quality of life.

1. A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for the body to function properly.
2. It prevents chronic diseases like obesity or diabetes.
3. It boosts mental health and concentration, which is crucial for your studies.

💡 À retenir : A balanced diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.

1. Use "should": "You should take a break."
2. Use "ought to": "You ought to practice meditation."
3. Use "had better": "You had better organize your time better."

💡 À retenir : Use these modals to give polite and effective advice.

1. Mental health is often a topic in reading comprehension or writing tasks.
2. Focus on keywords like: stress, anxiety, depression, support, and balance.
3. Connect it to social welfare and the role of the community in helping others.

💡 À retenir : Mental health is as important as physical health in this chapter.

1. "Must" expresses a strong necessity or obligation, not just a friendly piece of advice.
2. If you want to give a suggestion, "should" or "ought to" are much better choices.
3. Use "must" only if the situation is urgent or a strict rule.

💡 À retenir : Use "should" for advice, "must" for strong obligation.

1. No, you don't need to memorize a medical dictionary.
2. Focus on general terms: illness, flu, headache, stress, obesity, epidemic.
3. Understand how to describe the consequences of these illnesses on daily life.

💡 À retenir : Focus on general vocabulary rather than specific medical terminology.

1. Sedentary lifestyle (lack of physical activity).
2. Unhealthy eating habits (fast food, sugar).
3. High levels of stress and lack of sleep.
4. Environmental pollution.

💡 À retenir : Most health issues today are related to lifestyle choices.

1. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., "Living a healthy lifestyle is essential for a happy life").
2. Add 2-3 supporting sentences with examples (diet, exercise).
3. End with a concluding sentence summarizing your point.

💡 À retenir : Organization is key to getting full marks in writing.

1. Providing accessible healthcare for all citizens.
2. Supporting vulnerable groups (the poor, the elderly).
3. Promoting awareness campaigns about healthy habits.

💡 À retenir : Welfare is a shared responsibility between the state and the individual.

1. No, it is much broader.
2. It includes access to education, clean water, housing, and social security.
3. It aims to ensure a decent standard of living for everyone.

💡 À retenir : Welfare encompasses all aspects of human well-being.

1. "Due to" is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing).
2. Example: "Many health problems are due to unhealthy eating habits."
3. It explains the cause of a situation.

💡 À retenir : Use "due to" to link a problem to its cause.

1. Don't panic.
2. Look at the context (the words before and after).
3. Try to guess if it is a positive or negative word.
4. Move on and come back to it later.

💡 À retenir : Context is your best friend during the exam.