Look through the texts in exercise 1 again and say if these statements are true or false.

1. What are the benefits of being active?

2. What can you expect from regular activity?

3. What four steps are necessary for starting a fitness program?

4. Do you go in for sports? What sport are you good at?

5. What goals do you usually want to achieve when you start a fitness program?

6. Do you prefer to exercise indoors or outdoors?

7. Do you like exercising by yourself, or do you find that exercising with others is more motivating?

8. Can you give up exercising because of frustration, boredom or something like that?

4. Read the dialogue and do the task. Do you agree with the woman as for keeping to healthy lifestyle? Go to https://tonail.com/a-healthy-lifestyle/ to listen to the dialogue.

Man: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And...uh... a slice of pizza from the fridge.

Woman: Anything else?

Man: None, that’s all for now. Hey, hon, you know, they’re organizing a company basketball team, and I’m thinking about joining. What do you think?

Woman: Humph

Man: “Humph” What do you mean “Humph”. I was the star player in high school.

Woman: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just don’t want you ha­ving a heart attack running up and down the court.

Man: So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I’m not that out of shape.

Woman: Well. you ought to at least have a physical before you begin. I mean, it HAS been at least five years since you played at all.

Man: Well, okay, but.

Woman: And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, like ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and ve­getables.

Man: Yeah, you’re probably right.

Woman: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.

Man: Hey, you’re starting to sound like my personal fitness in­structor!

Woman: No, I just love you, and I want you to be around for a long, long time.

1) What does the man want to do?

a) play basketball with friends from work

b) try out for the company baseball team

c) get in shape and compete in a cycling race

2) What is the woman’s main concern?

a) She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.

b) She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.

c) She is concerned about her husband’s health.

3) What is the woman’s first suggestion to her husband?

a) He should see a doctor.

b) Her husband should start with a light workout.

c) Her husband needs to visit a fitness trainer.

4) What does the woman advise about the man’s diet?

a) He should consume less salt.

b) He should eat less fatty foods.

c) He should add more protein products to his diet.

5) Why does the man’s wife recommend cycling?

a) It is good for improving muscle tone.

b) It helps strengthen the heart.

c) It helps develop mental toughness.

5. Go to www.english-online.org.uk/begvideocourse/begvideo9.htm, watch lesson 9 At the gym and do exercises 1, 2, 3.

II. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: AT THE DOCTOR'S