Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answers. There may be one or two. Pay attention to the words and phrases in bold.
1. It’s impossible to lift 900 kilos / run 10 miles / score five goals.
2. An inactive person might spend all day reading / swimming / watching TV.
3. If you’re out of shape, it’s hard for you to climb stairs / take a lift / drive a car.
4. It helps your self-esteem if you try hard / win a match / get a high mark.
5. You could take part in a match / a conversation / an accident.
6. It’s a great achievement to win the lottery / win a gold medal / win an Oscar.
2 Write a suitable continuation for each sentence using the words in brackets.
1. Irene is able to run 10 kilometres.
(endurance)
2. Harold scored five baskets during the match.
(performance)
3. Three of us didn’t show up for training.
(coach)
4. You work hard all the time.
(relax)
5. I’m going to take a course in mountain climbing.
(challenge)
6. You failed the English exam.
(improve)
3 What is the difference between:
1. being unwilling and being incapable of doing something?
2. setting goals and achieving goals?
3. taking up and giving up an activity?
4. scoring a goal and beating an opponent in football?
4 Answer the questions.
1. What can you do to keep fit?
2. What do you do when you work out?
3. What snacks do you usually eat?
4. How can you live a healthy lifestyle?
5 Complete each sentence to show that you understand the bold words.
1. In order to be successful at something, you
.
2. Parents often disapprove of
.
3. A well-balanced diet should include
.
4. You may risk your life if you
.
5. You might put on weight if you
.
6. People feel impatient when
.
6 Do you agree with the following statements? Write Y (yes) or N (no). Then write why or why not.
...... 1. It’s unhealthy to eat meat.
.
...... 2. You can train anyone to be good at sport.
.
...... 3. Walking is a good way to strengthen your muscles.
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...... 4. You should always distrust people you don’t know.
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...... 5. Not needing any friends is a sign of strength.
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...... 6. International championships are more exciting than local matches.
.
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the reporting verbs below. Make any necessary changes.
admit • complain • suggest • announce • explain • advise • threaten • wonder
1. “I didn’t play very well today,” said Nathan.
2. “Do you live in this neighbourhood?” asked the shop assistant.
3. “You should work out at least three times a week,” said the trainer.
4. “I’m taking up judo,” said Donna.
5. “Fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of vitamins,” said the nutritionist.
6. “Our fans are terribly rude,” said the players.
7. “I’ll make you sit on the bench for the entire match!” said the coach.
8. “Let’s visit Holly later this afternoon,” said Beverly.
2 Complete the second sentence to logically follow the first. Use reported speech.
1. My room was a mess. My mother ordered me
.
2. Sophie met a boy at a party. He asked her
.
3. My friends returned home from the match. They told me
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4. I missed swimming practice twice this week. The coach warned me
.
5. I wasn’t doing well in maths. My friend suggested
.
6. Gary saw a pair of jeans he liked. He wanted to know
.
3 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
1. “Where did you practise basketball yesterday?” my friend wanted to know.
2. “I’ve wanted to be a professional athlete all my life,” explained the runner.
3. “The home team is winning!” announced the commentator.
4. “Drink a lot of water during your workout,” my trainer advised me.
5. “My favourite player may play for a different team next year,” said Dennis.
6. “Does Bethany want to join us this afternoon?” wondered Max.
4 Complete the passage with the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
Almost Barefoot
Some people feel that running barefoot or in thin, minimalistic shoes is much better than running in sports shoes. Swiss Protection Socks have been designed by the Swiss Barefoot Company for this purpose. In their adverts, the company claimed that the socks 1. …………………… (can protect) feet from sharp objects while giving the feeling of being barefoot. In one video, they even suggested 2. …………………… (wear) them while rock climbing. We asked some customers who had used the socks how their experience 3. …………………… (be). One runner complained that his foot
4. ………………… (hurt) every time he 5. …………………… (step) on a stone. He warned wearers 6. …………………… (look) carefully where they put their feet while they ran. Other customers, however, said that they 7. …………………… (be) satisfied with the socks and that they 8. …………………… (buy) another pair in the future.
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