 Test your English. The Keto Diet. Step 1. Pre-listening. You will hear a passage about an academic topic. Listen carefully and be prepared to take a short quiz afterward. Prepare yourself. Focus. What do you know about this topic already? The Keto Diet. The Keto, short for Ketogenic Diet, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that aims to put the body into a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. This diet typically involves consuming foods that are high in fat and protein, such as meat, eggs, nuts, and oils, while limiting carbohydrate intake to below 50 grams per day. Proponents of the Keto Diet claim that it may lead to weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and a reduction in risk factors for certain diseases. However, there are potential drawbacks to the diet, such as the risk of nutrient deficiencies and the difficulty of maintaining it long-term. As with any dietary changes, it's important to consult with a health care professional before starting the Keto Diet. Step 2. Take the quiz. Answer these questions about the passage. Number 1. The Keto Diet is high in carbohydrates and low in fat. True or false? You may pause the video if you'd like more time. 2. What is the goal of the Keto Diet? To help people gain weight. To lower daily saturated fat intake. To decrease blood sugar levels. To put the body in a state of ketosis. 3. What are the potential benefits of following the Keto Diet? Increased risk of certain diseases. Weight loss. Improved blood sugar control. Increase in risk factors for certain diseases. Reduction in daily energy levels. 4. What is the potential drawback of the Keto Diet? No difficulty maintaining it long-term. Burning carbohydrates instead of fat. Increased protein consumption. Risk of nutrient deficiencies. 5. What is a recommended course of action before starting the Keto Diet? Consult with a health care professional. Start the diet immediately. Stop consuming all carbohydrates. Increase daily protein intake. Answer key. The Keto Diet is high in carbohydrates and low in fat. That is false. It's actually the opposite. 2. What is the goal of the Keto Diet? To put the body into a state of ketosis. 3. What are the potential benefits of following the Keto Diet? Weight loss. Improved blood sugar control. 4. What is a potential drawback of the Keto Diet? Risk of nutrient deficiencies. 5. What is a recommended course of action before starting the Keto Diet? Consult with a health care professional. Step 3. Check your vocabulary. 6. Another word for drawback is withdrawal, disadvantage, re-imaging, reduction, disadvantage. 7. A proponent is someone who supports an idea, is very professional, consumes protein, goes on a diet, supports an idea. 8. To consult means to insult someone, confirm an idea, seek information, provide comfort, seek information. 9. A deficiency is a difference, carbohydrate, competency, shortage, shortage, 10. Which of the following are nutrients, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, all of the above? All of the above. Step 4. Read the script. I will read the script and you can follow along. The Keto, short for Ketogenic Diet, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that aims to put the body into a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. This diet typically involves consuming foods that are high in fat and protein, such as meat, eggs, nuts, and oils, while limiting carbohydrate intake to below 50 grams per day. Proponents of the Keto diet claim that it may lead to weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and a reduction in risk factors for certain diseases. However, there are potential drawbacks to the diet, such as the risk of nutrient deficiencies and the difficulty of maintaining it long term. As with any dietary changes, it's important to consult with a health care professional before starting the Keto diet. Step 5. Summarize. Write about the topic in your own words, or summarize it by speaking with your friends or classmates. Use the knowledge and vocabulary that you learned from the passage. Go ahead and pause the video for this. This is a good way to practice your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English. More questions. Here are some additional questions. Have a discussion with your partners or group. Would you like to try the Keto diet? Why or why not? What would be the benefits and drawbacks? Again, pause the video for your discussion. Take as much time as you would like. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel so that you can get regular updates when we publish new videos. To see more videos like these, click on the link above. Or, check out our websites for more free English learning resources, eslgold.com, and freeenglishstudy.com.