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　　Health相关话题语料

　　Diet

　　The human body requires a balanced diet

　　An unhealthy diet can cause various health problems

　　Obesity, diabetes and heart disease are on the increase

　　Many people nowadays rely on fast food or pre-prepared meals

　　These foods often contain too much fat, salt and sugar

　　They are cheap to buy and very easy to prepare

　　Many young people have grown up on a diet of convenience foods

　　Populations in developed countries are increasingly overweight

　　Exercise

　　Regular exercise is essential in maintaining a healthy body

　　Exercise burns calories and helps to build healthy bones and muscles

　　Doctors advise exercising at least three times a week for 20 minutes

　　Most people nowadays lead a sedentary lifestyle

　　We tend to walk less and do desk jobs

　　Most adults relax by watching television

　　Children play video games rather than doing outdoor sports

　　In the past, people were more active in their jobs and at home

　　Government's Role

　　Governments have a significant role to play in reducing obesity

　　More and more people, including young children are seriously overweight

　　They are at risk of heart disease and diabetes

　　This situation will increase the burden on hospitals and taxpayers

　　Hospitals rely on the government for money and resources

　　Governments should promote a healthy diet and regular exercise

　　There should be more time for sports on school timetables

　　Unhealthy junk food should be banned from school menus People need information about what foods contain

　　Food packaging must show the food's nutritional content

　　The British Government recommends eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day

　　State Health system: advantages

　　Good healthcare should be available to everyone for free

　　State healthcare is paid by the government using money from taxes

　　Everyone has access to the same quality of care and treatment

　　Private healthcare is unfair because only wealthy people can afford it

　　The National Health Service in the UK provides free healthcare for every resident

　　Private Healthcare: advantages

　　State hospitals are often very large and difficult to run

　　Private hospitals have shorter waiting lists for operations and appointments

　　Patients can benefit from faster treatment

　　Many people prefer to pay for more a personal service

　　Patients have their own room and more comfortable facilities

　　Alternative medicine: Positives

　　People are increasingly using alternative medicines to treat illnesses.

　　For example, acupuncture can be used to treat backache

　　Herbal medicines can be used to treat allergies or viruses

　　Many patients report positive experiences with these treatments

　　Some traditional cures have been used for hundreds of years

　　Alternative medicine: Negatives

　　Many alternative medicines have not been tested scientifically

　　They may have no beneficial effect at all

　　They may cause unknown side effects

　　People should trust the opinions of qualified doctors

　　An illness could get worse without treatment from a doctor

　　Stress

　　Modern lifestyles are increasingly stressful

　　People work long hours with strict deadlines

　　Our busy lifestyles mean we have less time to relax

　　Unemployment is a major cause of stress

　　Children may be affected by their parents' relationship problems

　　Tests and exams can also cause stress

　　How to reduce stress

　　Stress can be reduced by taking regular exercise and eating a healthy diet

　　It is also important to get sufficient sleep and make leisure time a priority

　　People should work less overtime and take regular holidays

　　Schools have started to employ psychologists

　　They can offer emotional support to students

　　They can help students to cope with exam stress

　　相关雅思写作历史真题

　　1.Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What could be the reason for this trend, and what can be done to reverse it?

　　2.The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the health care budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all?

　　3.Nowadays a growing number of boys and girls within normal weight ranges have an intense fear of gaining weight and therefore get anorexia.

　　Why do you think a lot of teenagers have a strong desire to be skinny?What can be done to prevent this eating disorder?

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