Why can't she stop eating chocolate?

I know that I have a big problem. I can’t stop eating chocolate!

I started eating chocolate as a child. My sisters and I all ate a lot of different kinds of chocolate. However, my sisters and I are adults now and I’m the only one who still eats it a lot. So, how much do I eat? Well, I have about 10 bars of chocolate a day. At Christmas we got a giant family-sized bag of chocolate sweets, I ate the whole bag on my own in two days!

I know eating a lot of chocolate is bad for my health. There’s a lot of sugar in all types of chocolate. There’s also a lot of fat. I think that’s why I have many spots on my face, and I’m a little overweight too. I know that it’s also very bad to take and eat chocolate that’s not mine but I can’t stop myself.

What can I do? At the supermarket there’s always chocolate for sale while I wait to pay for my shopping. At the station — bus, train, underground — there’s always chocolate for sale in machines. Sometimes I try to stop but if I don’t have any, I get very bad headaches. However, as soon as I have some chocolate I feel better and happier too. I try to speak to my family but nobody understands. They all like chocolate but nobody wants to eat 10 bars a day, and nobody understands why I do.

I need help! Please tell me what I can do to stop eating chocolate!

How old is Mr Cansler?

What kind of life did he have when he was young?

What does he recommend listeners to do?

Journalist: Mr Cansler, how does it feel to be one hundred?

Mr Cansler: Well, actually, I’m not one hundred yet. My birthday’s in two weeks’ time.

Journalist: You’re in perfect shape, what do you do to keep fit?

Mr Cansler: Nowadays, people seem to be crazy about having a healthy lifestyle. When I was young, nobody thought about such things. I was one of ten children in my family. We had no idea what a healthy diet was. We were happy if we had enough to eat. There was no need to take any exercise, the work on the farm was hard, and we spent all days outdoors. You had to be strong; I lost one brother and one sister quite early, but those that survived lived into an old age. We all probably took after my father, who died at the age of ninety-four.

Journalist: Have you ever smoked?

Mr Cansler: Well, I haven’t tried cigarettes, no. But once I thought I’d look interesting with a pipe* so I tried that. But my wife couldn’t stand it, so after a week or so I threw the pipe away.

Journalist: What can you advise our listeners?

Mr Cansler: I don’t think you can do anything to guarantee a long life. You can’t avoid hardships, even tragedies. What you can do is be as active as possible and have a positive attitude.

Journalist: Thank you, Mr Cansler.

What do Nancy's parents worry about?

Why does Nancy refuse to do household chores?

What arguments does Mum use to make Nancy clean the room?

Mum: Nancy, you’ve been home from college for three days now. Why don’t you clean up your room, dear?

Nancy: We don’t have to clean up our rooms at college, Mother.

Mum: That’s very nice, and I’m happy you’re going to such a free-willing* institution. But while you are here in the house I would like you to clean up your room.

Nancy: What difference does it make? It’s my room.

Mum: I know, dear. But your father is very much afraid of the plague*. He said this morning if it’s going to start anywhere in this country, it’s going to start in your room.

Nancy: Mother, you, people, aren’t interested in anything really important. Do you realise how big corporations are polluting our environment?

Mum: Your father and I are very much worried about it. But now we are more concerned about the pollution in your bedroom.

Nancy: I never do it at the college.

Mum: Of course you don’t, and I’m sure the time you save goes towards your education, doesn’t it? But we still have that old-fashioned idea about making beds in the morning. And since you are at home, why don’t you do it to please us? Nancy: All right, all right. I’ll clean up my room if it means that much to you. But I want you to know you’ve ruined my vacation.

How do people feel if they have no friend? 2. What qualities does a good friend have?

Why is it good to be a real friend?

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do my classmates feel lonely and unhappy?” While the answer varies from person to person, we all seem to understand that they have no friend to talk to and share their sad and happy moments.

Have you ever asked yourself how to make a good friend? Of course people have different ideas about it, but I strongly believe that the best ingredients of friendship are compassion*, attention, honesty and caring.

Compassion is the ability to feel the same things your friend is feeling and then share in the emotions your friend is going through. Listening attentively is also important. Often, a friend doesn’t need advice, he just needs someone to listen to him.

Another part of the friendship recipe is honesty. Being truthful is part of that, but also being authentic* is important. Stand firm in your own values and beliefs. Be honest with your friend and be honest about who you are. Two sides of the same coin.

The last part of the recipe is caring. Let your friends know that you care about them and love and respect them. Let them know by the words you use and the actions you take.

Sharing, caring, listening and doing something for another person will make your life different: full, meaningful and interesting. You’ll feel the joy you can’t experience being alone.