Track your spending for at least two weeks. You won't really know how to live a thriftier lifestyle until you know where your money is going. Write down every time you spend money and take a look at it at the end of the month. 2
●Find a convenient time and place to do activities. 3 . If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way. ●Use music to keep yourself entertained.
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exercise F1
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structured or daily routine
Healthy heart
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If miss exercise? Try another day
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P63 Yellow Book
Discuss in groups and finish the following tasks on the white board.
• Draw a mind-map of the passage. • Work out the answer.
Track your spending for at least two weeks. You won't really know how to live a thriftier lifestyle until you know where your money is going. Write down every time you spend money and take a look at it at the end of the month. 2
● 4 .Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or coworkers for help.
●Don’t overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time and intensity ( 强度) of your activities as you become more fit. 5
●Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success!
●Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy. 2
●Wear comfortable, properly fitted shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
Turn off the lights and other electronics in your home when you are not using them. 4 Leaving electronics on can use a tremendous amount of extra energy, costing you money.
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In times of economic downturn, many people start to look for ways to reduce their household budget and save extra cash. Living a thrifty(节俭的)lifestyle does not have to mean doing nothing. 1 Here are some tips.
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红岭教育集团-朱慧芬
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B4 music
what support?
share with others
ask for help
Do not over do it
keep a record
slowly increase
reward yourself
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success
will
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Which of the mind-maps do you like? Put your “ ” beside the map you like.
a thrifty life
1 doesn’t mean Instead?
doing nothing
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track your spending
write and look
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search the
internet
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prices
P63 Yellow Book
Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. 1 .Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success.
Search the Internet when you have to make purchases. Because of the easy access to information, you can compare prices from more stores in less time. 3 Combining producers' coupons ( 优惠劵) with store discounts can lead to major savings.
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Do have to go out?
look for available discounts
frequent restaurant