2. Body problems.
Look at the problems the people below have with their bodies. All the problems are connected to the same profession.
Choose the profession from the box that you think each sentence refers to.
5. A letter.
Read this letter written to the advice page of Healthy Life, Happy Life magazine.
| Dear Sir,
I am an international business manager and as part of my job I fly all over the world and spend lots of time in airports and sitting on aeroplanes. During long flights I often get aches and pains in my back, shoulders and legs. Spending lots of time on planes and in airports also makes me feel tired and lethargic. This is a very real problem for me because I often arrive in foreign countries and have to go directly to important meetings. As you can imagine this isn't a very good condition in which to do business! Could you give me some advice on how to survive the problems of long-distance travel – both in the airport and on the plane? Could you also suggest any exercises that I can do to help my poor body? Thank you very much, Gillian Hudson |
Tick the problems from the list below that Gillian mentions in her letter.
7. Write.
1. A reply letter.
Write a reply to Gillian giving her advice about what she can do in the airport and on the plane to make her long-distance travel more successful and enjoyable. Also, suggest some exercises she can do to help with plane travel.
Look again at the language that you have studied in this unit to help you write your letter.
Here are some useful expressions to help you write your letter:
Sitting still for long periods can be uncomfortable.
You should do these exercises regularly.
One problem might be that …
Also remember that …
Bend your right arm and touch your shoulder.
Finally, don't forget that …
Write about 150 words. Check spelling, grammar and organisation carefully.