Basic Vocabulary for speaking

1. Health

1.1. Prevent weight gain

1.2. encourage gain loss

1.3. reduce cholesterol and blood pressure

1.4. keep fit and stay healthy

1.5. Be in good shape

1.6. slow down the aging process

1.7. prolong life span=prolong life expectancy

1.8. be as strong as a horse

1.9. be full of beans

1.10. be in the pink

1.11. be ready to drop=run out of steam

2. Recreation

2.1. balance my mind

2.2. escape from the hustle and bustle of hectic life

2.3. let my hair down

2.4. find piece of mind

2.5. lift up my mood

2.6. stimulate creativity and imagination

2.7. recharge my battery

2.8. have a ton/tons of fun

3. Knowledge

3.1. know sth/sbd inside out

3.2. deepen my knowledge

3.3. broaden my horizon

3.4. get access to a reservoir of knowledge

3.5. catch up with up-to-the-minute information

3.6. accumulate knowledge and hands-on experience

3.7. know the ins and outs about

3.8. know sth like the back of sb's hand

3.9. broaden my mind

4. Tradition