What’s in The News? Why is it Important to Eat Fruit and Vegetables?

Speaking Practice. Having Things Done and I Wonder if?

English Grammar. Modal Verbs of Probability Present and Future!

Eating fruit provides health benefits — people who eat more fruits  and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a  reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital  for health and maintenance of your body.  Most fruits are naturally low  in fat, sodium, and calories. None have cholesterol. Fruits are sources  of many essential nutrients that are under-consumed, including  potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). Diets rich  in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Fruit sources  of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and  apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.

Dietary fiber from fruits, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps  reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.  Fiber is important for proper bowel function. Fiber-containing foods  such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.  Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber. Vitamin C is  important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and  wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Folate (folic acid) helps the  body form red blood cells. Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits  as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease,  including heart attack and stroke.

Steve: Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.

Mike: Sure. What is it?

Steve: I want to have my hair cut, but I can’t find a barber shop.

Mike: I know where one is. Come on—I’ll show you.

Language Notes

I wonder if… A polite introduction to a request for assistance.

Some other examples:

I wonder if you could show us how to get there.

I wonder if you would mind moving over one, so my friend and I can  sit together. I wonder if you can tell me where I can find a barber  shop.

Sure! What is it? = What is it you would like me to do?

Have my hair cut = Have someone cut my hair.

Other ways to use have:

I had my shoes shined just before I came. We’re going to have our  house painted next year. You should have that window repaired before the  rainy season begins.

Barber shop = A compound noun, with the principal stress on the first word.

I know where one is = I know where the barber shop is located.

Modal verbs are one of my favorite subjects. They are often  considered one of the most important parts of the English language. The  diverse usage of Modal auxiliary verbs makes them extremely useful and  yet complicated for some students. Modal auxiliary verbs are just that;  Auxiliary Verbs. In perfect speech, they are always used with another  verb.

Modal verbs are used to refer to time, manners, ability, desire,  wants, politeness and more. Modal Auxiliary Verbs also help us to  express doubt, fear, commitment and assumptions.

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