MPB 1613 DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH

MANVIN KAUR MP111413 NURUL ATIAH IYLIA MP1111386 AUDREY LIN JIE YUN MP 111369 SITI NUR BAITI MP111436

Article on Healthy Food

Text 1: Article from book A Healthy Start Text 2: Article from newspaper Eat to live, not live to eat Text 3: Article from magazine Eat Right & Stay as Lean as You Want

WORDS

TYPE
Text 1: Root Word: body, store, fresh, skip, lack, large Prefix: en- = ensure, endurance im- = improves in- = intake Suffix: -ly = quickly, slowly, regularly, simply, smoothly, especially, suddenly, certainly, directly -ing = running, skipping, functioning, choosing, helping, eating, including, missing, achieving -ion =concentration, participation, situation, caution, nutrition Prefix+suffix = requirement, replenishment, unfortunately Compound words : without, lifelong, intake, overall, breakfast, yourself, within

Text 2 Root word: eat, fast, stay, live Prefix: un- = unhealthy, unheated, uncooked, en- = ensure Suffix: -ly = primarily, usually, regularly, -ful = careful -tion =moderation, addiction -ing = suffering, building, ageing, growing, going, consuming, becoming, realising Prefix + suffix: rebuilding Compound words = lifestyle, overweight, carefree, worldwide

Text 3 Root word: small, stay, health, start, rule, burn Prefix: in- = include, intake , inhibitor un- = unless Suffix: -ly = widely, simply, sparingly, significantly -ing = skipping, meaning, craving, binding, making, using -tion = determination, modification, combination - ness = fitness Prefix + suffix = requirements, intervention, digestion, absorption, responsible Compound words = lifestyle, over-weight

Complexity
Text 1 a lot of prefix, suffix and compound words the words are not too simple but can be understood Text 2 a lot of prefix and suffix but a few of compound words the words are simple and easy to be understood Text 3 a lot of prefix and suffix but very little compound words there are few scientific term been used in the text (pancreatic, enzymes, gastro-intestinal)

PHRASES

Noun Phrases
Text 1 Remember your body needs calories (energy) to carry out your daily tasks, so no skipping meals, - but do reduce your food portions. Text 2 Food is fuel. Text 3 Today, more people are into a diet of raw vegetables and fruits.

Adjective Phrase
Text 1 Those three months of abstinence have simply mode craving irresistible. Text 2 Some people complain that breakfast upsets their stomachs. Text 3 Malaysians are spoilt for choice with a variety of food that is available around the clock.

A mixture of phrases
Text 1 Protein helps build [ new tissues and muscles, which you will need when you work out ] NP So, how can you eat [ right and stay lean at the same time?] Prep P Text 2 These foods help maintain your blood sugar level for hours and start your day with[ healthy nutrient intake ] NP

Text 3 There is [ a growing awareness of the food we ate ] Prep P The food you eat will determine [ a healthy body, mind and lifestyle ] NP

CLAUSES

TEXT 1
1. When you eat foods rich in carbohydrates and fats, your body will burn off those as fuel before using those already stored in your body and which are making you over weight. Finite subordinate clauses Adverbial clause Dependent clause.

Finite subordinate

TEXT 2
1. Kids who skip breakfast tend to be disinterested, irritable and lack the focus needed to succeed in class. Finite subordinate Independent clause Direct object. 2. Although the day is half over, the daily nutrient intake is far from half complete. Finite subordinate Subject Adverbial clause

TEXT 3
1. Many Malaysian are obese and overweight because they consume too much fatty sugar rich and oily food. Finite subordinate Direct 2. Malaysia is blessed with much food because of our cultural diversity. Finite subordinate Subject complement Main clause Nominal.

Non finite subordinate

Text 1
The recommended dose is 120 mg three times daily, with well balanced low calorie meals. Non finite subordinate verb Non finite subordinate clause Ed - participle

Text 2
1. Helping children develop a good breakfast habit is one of the best ways parents can ensure lifelong success for their offspring. Non finite verb Non finite subordinate clause ing - participle

Text 3
1. By consuming these foods regularly in large portions, we are fuelling our bodies with bad unhealthy cholesterol and toxins. These finite verb Non finite verb ing - participle

SENTENCES

TYPE

Text 1 The majority types of sentences are complex sentences. Text 2 The majority type of sentences are complex sentences. Text 3 The majority type of sentences are complex sentences.

Example of simple sentence Text 1 Food is fuel. Text 2 Everything should be taken in moderation.

Text 3 Finally, its time for your favourite cheese cake!

Example of compound sentences

Text 1 A bowl of cereal, a piece of fruit, yogurt, and/or slide of slice of whole-wheat toast is adequate. Text 2 The food you eat will determine a healthy body, mind and lifestyle. Text 3 Orlistat can block up to 30% of fat absorption and cut off 200 calories.

Example of complex sentences

Text 1 The Massachusetts School Nutrition Task Force reports a study in which students participating in school breakfast programs had decreased trips to the school nurse, as well as increased math and reading scores, improved behavior, and attendance. Text 2 By consuming these foods regularly in large portions, we are fuelling our bodies with bad and unhealthy cholesterol and toxins. Text 3 A 3-year study revealed that addition of orlistat to lifestyle intervention was associated with maintenance of an extra 2.4 kg weight loss after very low energy diet for up to three years in obese subjects.

Conclusion
Text 1: Book More suitable for nutritionist, dietician or parents Text 2: Newspaper Easy to understand Suitable for any age group to read Text 3: Magazine Suitable for any age group to read More suitable for people that want to stay fit and healthy

References
Yesuiah, S. (2012). Eat to live, not live to eat. New Sunday Times 16 Sept. 2012: 32. Cormier, N. (2012). Guide to Nutrition: All you need to keep you-and your family-healthy. Malaysia: Advantage Quest Publications.