Unit 2
Activity book/ page 13, exercise 13
8 Read the article and match the paragraphs with the correct headings. One heading is not needed.
1. Time to listen
2. Useful tips
3. Don't leave it too late!
4. A growing problem
5. It's good for you!
Answers:
A 4 B 1 C 5 D 2
9 Read the article again and complete it with the missing sentences. One sentence is not needed.
a School children are less physically active than they used to be.
b Another big factor is lack of exercise.
c They also advise exercise that strengthens the muscles, for example, sit-ups.
d On the other hand, it can be fun.
e It doesn't have to take much extra time.
Answers:
(1) b (2) a (3) c (4) e
10 Answer the following questions.
1. According to the article, what are the main reasons for higher rates of obesity?
The growing popularity of fast food; increasing inactivity(preferring to drive rather than walk, and shopping online.)
2. What is the minimum amount of exercise recommended for someone in your age group?
at least an hour's exercise a day.
3. Do most British people get enough exercise? Which sentence in the article tells you this?
No they don't. "However, recent research shows that less than 50% of the British population manages this."
4. Guess the meaning of the highlighted word in paragraph C. Then check in a dictionary.
Strenuous means requiring a lot of effort.
5. The author suggests some ways of including exercise in our normal lives. Give two examples from the article.
getting off the bus one stop earlier than usual; standing up when you're on the phone.
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