New Year's Resolutions
Read these comments about New Year's resolutions and answer the questions that follow.
Mary
“Every year it's the same – give up smoking. I stop for a couple of days, but once my
normal work routine starts again, so does the smoking!”
Jim
“I think New Year's resolutions are a waste of time. I used to make them when I was
younger, but I always ended up breaking them.”
Karen
“If you need to lose weight, join a gym. If you're unhappy in your relationship, change
something. If you need to change your life, don't wait till New Year's Day!”
David
“I'm going to work less and spend more time with my family this year. I work very hard for
my family, but I realise now that money is not the most important thing.”
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Who hasn't made a New Year's resolution?
Who thinks he/she works too much?
Who thinks their resolution won't last?
Who doesn't make New Year's resolutions any more?
Who thinks that you shouldn't wait till New Year's Day to change something?
Read these New Year’s resolutions. Fill in the blanks with will or won’t and a verb.
1. This year, I want to be healthy. I __________________________ to the gym three
days every week.
2. At the gym, I __________________________ for 30 minutes.
3. I need to eat healthier food, too. I __________________________ a lot of desserts.
4. I __________________________ more fruits and vegetables.
5. I won’t stay up late at night. I’ll watch my favourite TV show at 9 pm, and then I
__________________________ to bed.
6. I will wake up at 7 am every morning so I __________________________ late for
work.
7. I will have a good attitude at work. I __________________________ to my boss.