81. Topic: A Personal Goal
– Question 81: Describe a personal goal you’re working toward.
– You should say:
– What is the goal, and why is it important to you?
– When did you set this goal, and how are you progressing?
– What steps have you taken to achieve it?
– How do you plan to reach this goal in the future?
Model answer by Lifestyle Training Centre
One personal goal I’m diligently working toward is achieving peak physical fitness. This aspiration stems not only from a desire to look good but also to feel healthy, energised, and mentally sharp. Fitness, as they say, is not just about adding years to your life but also life to your years.
I set this goal about six months ago after a routine health check-up. While my results were generally fine, the doctor advised me to adopt a more active lifestyle to avoid potential issues down the road. That was my wake-up call. Since then, I’ve made fitness my priority, and I’m slowly but surely making headway.
To achieve this, I’ve taken a multi-pronged approach. Firstly, I’ve embraced a structured exercise regimen, which includes a mix of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Every morning, I lace up my running shoes and hit the park for a brisk jog, followed by some light stretching. I’ve also joined a gym to build strength and work on endurance. Secondly, I’ve overhauled my diet. Gone are the days of binging on junk food. Now, my meals are rich in lean proteins, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats. I’ve even developed a taste for green smoothies, which I initially couldn’t stand!
Despite the occasional hiccup—like skipping workouts on busy days or indulging in a cheat meal or two—I’ve stayed the course. Progress has been steady; I’ve shed a few kilos, my stamina has improved, and I sleep like a log now.
Looking ahead, I plan to take this a step further by setting specific milestones, like running a half-marathon or mastering advanced yoga poses. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and I know that true fitness is a journey, not a destination.
This goal has taught me the value of discipline and consistency. Each day, I remind myself that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body, and that motivates me to keep pushing forward. Ultimately, achieving this goal will not only improve my quality of life but also serve as a reminder that perseverance pays off.
List of vocabulary used:
- Diligently – With careful and persistent effort.
- Aspiration – A strong desire or goal to achieve something.
- Energised – Feeling full of energy or vitality.
- Mentally sharp – Quick to think, alert, and focused.
- Peak physical fitness – The highest level of physical health and strength.
- Wake-up call – An event or realization that serves as a warning or motivation to change.
- Headway – Progress or advancement toward a goal.
- Multi-pronged approach – A strategy involving multiple methods or angles to achieve a goal.
- Regimen – A prescribed routine or system, often related to exercise or diet.
- Cardio – Cardiovascular exercise, typically involving activities that raise the heart rate.
- Strength training – Exercise aimed at increasing muscle strength.
- Flexibility exercises – Exercises designed to improve the range of motion of muscles and joints.
- Lace up – To tie the laces of shoes, typically before going for a run or exercise.
- Brisk jog – A fast-paced, steady jog or run for exercise.
- Overhauled – Made significant changes to something, often to improve it.
- Binging – Engaging in excessive eating, drinking, or other activities in a short period of time.
- Lean proteins – Protein sources that are low in fat, such as chicken, fish, or legumes.
- Indulging – Allowing oneself to enjoy something, often in excess or as a treat.
- Hiccup – A small setback or interruption in progress.
- Stay the course – To continue with a plan or effort despite difficulties or challenges.
- Stamina – The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
- Sleep like a log – To sleep deeply and soundly, without waking up.
- Milestones – Significant points or achievements in a process or journey.
- Half-marathon – A long-distance running race that is half the length of a full marathon, typically 21.1 kilometers (13.1 miles).
- Mastering – Becoming highly skilled or proficient at something.
- Rome wasn’t built in a day – A proverb meaning that important achievements take time and effort.
- Journey, not a destination – An idea that emphasizes the importance of the process or experience, rather than just the end goal.
- Discipline – The ability to stay focused and stick to a plan, especially when it’s difficult.
- Consistency – The quality of being steady and reliable in one’s actions or efforts.
- Perseverance – The determination to keep going despite challenges or difficulties.
- Pays off – To result in success or benefit after sustained effort.
Idioms and Phrases
- Peak physical fitness – The highest level of physical health and conditioning.
- Look good, feel healthy – A desire to improve both appearance and health.
- Life to your years – Making life more enjoyable and fulfilling, not just longer.
- Wake-up call – A moment or event that brings attention to a serious issue or realization.
- Slowly but surely – Making steady progress, even if it’s slow.
- Multi-pronged approach – Using several methods or strategies to achieve a goal.
- Lace up my running shoes – Put on shoes, particularly for physical activity like running.
- Hit the park – Go to the park, often for exercise.
- Light stretching – Gentle and mild stretches.
- Overhauled my diet – Completely changed or revamped my eating habits.
- Gone are the days – Referring to a time that no longer exists.
- Binging on junk food – Overindulging in unhealthy food.
- Stayed the course – Continued with a plan or effort despite difficulties.
- Shedding a few kilos – Losing weight, usually in a gradual and healthy manner.
- Sleep like a log – Sleep deeply and soundly without waking up.
- Take this a step further – Move to the next level or increase the challenge.
- Rome wasn’t built in a day – Achievements take time and effort, not achieved instantly.
- True fitness is a journey, not a destination – Achieving fitness is a continuous process, not something that is ever fully completed.
- Discipline and consistency – Staying committed and following through with actions regularly.
- A healthy mind resides in a healthy body – Physical health directly impacts mental well-being.
- Perseverance pays off – Continual effort and determination lead to success and rewards.
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