8th Class English Notes (Unit 8.3) A Healthy Living for Everyone

Exercise

When writing an instructional text, it is important to ensure it is simple, clear and to the point. Above all, it needs to be factual. Instructions can be about anything, from following the procedure of a simple first-aid to following instructions in an airplane and to guiding someone with the road directions.

When you read an instructional text especially a recipe, you often have to select facts as these contain the important information you need to know. For instance, you may need to use numbers and measures in order to be able to follow instructions. Always remember to include or check the units of measurements being used – there is a big difference between a teaspoon of chilli powder and a tablespoon of chilli powder!

Read the following recipe. Note how measurements are written and how the steps are written in simple and easy language.

Fish and Vegetable

Ingredients:

• 1×1.5 kg fish cut into 12 pieces
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 cloves of crushed garlic
• 2 tsp of ground cumin
• 2 tsp of ground coriander
• 1 half ground red chillies
• 500 grams tomatoes, chopped
• 100 ml chicken stock or water
• 1 medium lime (extract juice)
• steamed cauliflower

Method:

1. Heat 2 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan. Fry the pieces of fish. Once fried, put it aside and fry the onion in the same pan until soft. Stir in, garlic, cumin, coriander, red chillies and cook for a minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, mixing everything together. Reduce the heat, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the chicken stock or water. Place the chicken pieces on top, lower the heat, cover and cook until the chicken is tender. It should take about 30 minutes. Add in the lime juice and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Just before serving, add steamed cauliflower.

Your turn to write:

There are many steps that we can take to help ourselves have a healthy life. With the help of the guidelines given above, design a health plan for a week that shows how you will change the way you eat everyday to have a healthier diet.

Weekly Health Plan for a Healthier Diet

Instructions:

1. First, make a shopping list for all the ingredients you need for the week. This will help you stay organized and ensure you have everything you need for your meals.
2. Second, plan your meals ahead of time. Prepare some meals in advance, especially lunch and dinner, to save time during busy days. This will help you stick to your healthy eating plan without feeling rushed.
3. Then, set aside time each day for exercise. Mix different types of exercises to keep it interesting. For example, you can do brisk walking one day and strength training another day.
4. Next, ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Staying hydrated is important for overall health and can help you feel more energetic.
5. After that, make sure you are getting enough sleep each night. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep to help your body recover and stay healthy.
6. Finally, review your progress at the end of each week. Reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Adjust your plan as needed to continue making healthy choices.

Shopping List:

• Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, berries)
• Vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, bell peppers, etc.)
• Chicken (for grilling and kebabs)
• Fish (for baking and grilling)
• Whole-grain bread, roti, and chapati
• Brown rice and quinoa
• Yogurt, honey, and nuts
• Tofu and chickpeas
• Eggs, cottage cheese, and feta cheese
• Pineapple chunks and fresh juice ingredients
• Black beans, corn, and avocado
• Whole-grain cereal, noodles, and pancake mix