I HAVE ONE OR TWO BAD HABITS, LIKE EATING TOO MUCH CANDY

 Everyone has habits. Some are good, and some are not so good. A bad habit is something we do often that is not healthy or helpful. For example, eating too much candy, not sleeping enough, or biting your nails can be bad habits. It's okay to have one or two bad habits, but it's important to try and change them.

For example:

• I eat candy every night before bed.

• He always drinks too much soda.

• She never eats vegetables.

Understanding our habits can help us make better choices and feel better.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • I eat too much candy.

   • He watches TV every night.

2. Present Continuous:

   • I am trying to stop biting my nails.

   • They are eating too much junk food today.

3. Past Simple:

   • I drank three sodas yesterday.

   • She ate all the cookies.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

   • I will try to eat less sugar.

   • We are going to start a healthy diet.

5. Modals:

   • You should drink more water.

   • You must brush your teeth after eating candy.

   • You can eat sweets sometimes.

   • You shouldn’t eat too many chips.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives:

   • Candy is sweeter than fruit.

   • Water is the best drink for your health.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • I always eat chocolate after lunch.

   • He rarely eats vegetables.

8. Prepositions:

   • I put candy in my backpack.

   • She hides cookies under her bed.

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VOCABULARY

1. Candy – sweet food, like chocolate or gum

2. Habit – something you do often

3. Junk food – food that is not healthy

4. Vegetables – healthy food like carrots and broccoli

5. Soda – sweet, fizzy drink

6. Sugar – sweet ingredient in candy

7. Healthy – good for your body

8. Teeth – white parts in your mouth used to eat

9. Snack – small amount of food between meals

10. Water – the best drink for staying healthy

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I know it’s a bad habit.

• I’m trying to stop.

• Just one more piece!

• You should eat more fruit.

• I want to be healthier.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I have one or two bad habits.

• She eats a lot of candy.

Negative:

• I don’t eat vegetables every day.

• He doesn’t sleep early.

Questions:

• Do you have any bad habits?

• What do you usually eat for snacks?

Answers:

• Yes, I eat too much candy.

• I usually eat cookies and chips.

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CONVERSATION

Ben: Hey Mia, do you have any bad habits?

Mia: Hmm... Yes, I eat too much candy, especially at night.

Ben: Oh, I do that too! I also drink a lot of soda.

Mia: I know it's not good for me. I'm trying to eat more fruit instead.

Ben: That’s smart. I’m going to start drinking more water.

Mia: We can help each other! Let’s bring healthy snacks to school.

Ben: Great idea! No more candy for lunch.

Mia: Deal! Let’s be healthy together.

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Long READING

Breaking Bad Habits

My name is Carlos. I like sweets, especially candy and chocolate. I eat candy every day after school. Last week, I ate a big bag of jelly beans by myself. After that, I felt sick. My parents told me I should eat less sugar. Now, I am trying to stop. I bring apples and nuts for snacks. It’s not easy, but I feel better already. Next month, I am going to make a new rule—no candy on weekdays! I want to have better habits and take care of my health.

Questions:

1. What does Carlos like?

2. What happened last week?

3. What did his parents tell him?

4. What snacks does he bring now?

5. What is his new rule?

Answers:

1. He likes sweets, especially candy and chocolate.

2. He ate a big bag of jelly beans and felt sick.

3. They told him to eat less sugar.

4. Apples and nuts.

5. No candy on weekdays.