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Elementary - New Year Resolution (B0026)

A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution?

I’ve decided to go on a diet.

B: And you’re going to completely transform your

eating habits, right?

A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no

more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.

B: I’ve heard this one before.

A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean

it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in

one year’s time!

B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed.

Do we have any chips left?

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c 2008 Praxis Language Ltd.Key Vocabulary

diet Noun (singular)

eating plan to help you

lose weight

transform Verb change

cut out Verb remove, eliminate

eating habits Phrase usual ways of behaving

stick to Verb continue doing something

wait and see Phrase remain in a state in

which you expect something to happen, and

see if it does

stuffed Adjective filled with food; no

longer hungry

Supplementary Vocabulary

calorie Noun (singular)

unit of energy in food

vegetarian Noun (singular)

person who does not eat

meat

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c 2008 Praxis Language Ltd.fast food Noun (noncount)

food that is prepared

and served quickly (i.e.

McDonald’s, KFC,

Burger King, etc.)

work out Verb exercise at a gym

lifestyle change Phrase change the way you live

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