UNIT 39

LIFESTYLE
Learning Objective
By the end of this unit, students will be able:

- to describe their peers' lifestyle

- analyze coordinate connectors and their sentence pattern.

A. LET'S LEARN.

I. Look at the picture and answer the following questions.

https://polanddaily24.com/embracing-a-healthy-lifestyle-with-longlifechallenge/lifestyle/35145

1. What is the image about?

2. If you were the woman, what meals would you choose? Explain your answer!

II. The following is a list of vocabulary related to lifestyle. Match the

definitions (a-e) with vocabulary (1-5)

Vocabulary Definition
1 Nutritious A. cause to absorb water.
2 Hydrated B. full of nutrients
3 Rejuvenates C. Supports or increases something
4 Consistent D. done in the same way over time
5 Metabolism E. The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions
in organisms
 III. Read the suggested article below. Underline the coordinate connectors!

Adopting a balanced lifestyle is key to maintaining good health and happiness.

Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast made with fresh ingredients sets a
positive tone for the day. Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated supports your
metabolism and detoxifies your body.
Regular physical activity, like jogging in the park or swimming at a local pool,
boosts your energy levels and improves your mood. Choosing activities you enjoy
ensures you stay motivated and consistent in your fitness routine.
Limiting screen time, mainly before bed, contributes to better sleep quality. Reading
inspiring books or listening to soothing music can be relaxing alternatives to
watching TV or browsing social media.
Finally, being outdoors surrounded by nature can greatly enhance your mental well-
being. Breathing in the fresh air, filled with the scents of trees and flowers,
rejuvenates your spirit and calms your mind.

IV. Interview your friends and find 3 classmates who apply a balanced lifestyle.
Describe their lifestyle in front of the class.

V. Read the text below and answer the question on the practice!

COORDINATE CONNECTORS

Many sentences in English have more than one clause. (A clause is a group
of words containing a subject and a verb.) When we have two clauses in an
English sentence, we must connect the two clauses correctly. One way to
connect two clauses is to use and, but, or, or so between the clauses.

The sun was shining, and the sky was blue.

The sky was blue, but it was very cold.
It may rain tonight, or it may be clear.
It was raining outside, so I took my umbrella.
In each of these examples, there are two clauses that are correctly joined with
a coordinate connector – and, but, or, or so – and a comma (,).
The following example shows how this sentence pattern could be tested in
the sentence completion.
 Example
Indonesia is a democratic country, _______ the people have the
right to vote and express their opinions.

(A) then
(B) so
(C) later
(D) as a result

In this example, we should notice quickly that there are two clauses: Indonesia is a
democratic country, and the people have the right to vote and express their opinions.
This sentence needs a connector to join the two clauses. Then, later, and as a result, are
not connectors, so answers (A), (C), and (D) are not correct. The best answer is answer
(B) because it can connect two clauses in this manner.
The following chart lists the coordinate connectors and their sentence pattern.

COORDINATE CONNECTORS

for and nor but or yet so

S V , coordinate connector S V
It was raining, but Said went out to play.

B. LET'S PRACTICE

Choose the letter of the word or group of words which best completes the sentence.
1. Indonesia is the world's largest island _______ it has more than 17,000 islands.
(A) countries for
(B) country, for
(C) for country
(D) country for
2. Maluku has a rich and diverse culture, for it has been a geographical and cultural
intersection of Asia and Oceania.
(A) being
(B) it has
(C) it has been
(D) has been
3. Indonesia is rich in natural resources, _______ also faces many environmental
challenges.
(A) but it
(B) after it
(C) it
(D) but
4. Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country, and _______ the diversity of other religions and
beliefs.
(A) also respects
(B) its respect
(C) it's also respect
(D) it also respects
5. We can visit many beautiful and historical places in Maluku, or you can enjoy the natural
scenery and wildlife.
(A) can enjoy
(B) we can enjoy
(C) enjoyment
(D) we can enjoys

TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT

Choose the letter of the word or group of words which best completes the sentence.
1. Indonesia boasts a rich tapestry of culture and history, yet it also _______________
a pronounced sense of national unity.
(A) exhibiting
(B) Indonesia exhibits
(C) exhibition
(D) can exhibit
2. Indonesia is a democratic country, ________ have the right to vote and express their
opinions.
(A) the people
(B) as the people
(C) so the people
(D) and
3. __________ as Indonesia's capital and its most populous city, and it is among the
world's most densely populated and rapidly expanding cities.
(A) Jakarta
(B) Jakarta stands
(C) Jakarta standing
(D) Because Jakarta stands
4. Maluku is home to a vibrant and varied cultural _________________ it has served as
a crossroads of geography and culture between Asia and Oceania.
(A) heritage and
(B) heritage
(C) heritage, for
 (D) yet
5. Indonesia is abundant in natural wealth, but it also faces numerous environmental
hurdles.
(A) because numerous environmental hurdles
(B) numerous environmental hurdles
(C) has numerous environmental hurdles
(D) numerous environmental hurdles has