Basic 1 Unit 9

Unit 9
Health And Fitness

Introduction
a. What are the people doing? Look at the pictures and complete the sentences.

1. He is swimming . 2. They are jogging . 3. She is dancing .

4. They are hiking . 5. He is lifting weights . 6. She is jumping .

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b. Put the words in the correct order to make imperative sentences. Start each
sentence with a capital letter.

1. me / don’t / for / wait

Don’t wait for me !
2. this / exercise / machine / try
Try this exercise machine .
3. ball / me / pass / the
Pass me the ball .
4. so / run / don’t / fast
Don’t run so fast! !
5. today / our / gym / join
Join our gym today! !

Jolt Gym
a. Write an ad for a gym. Include the following information.

• Name of your gym • What exercise classes you have

• Gym address • Gym hours
• What exercise machines you have • Why people like your gym

The "michi" gym is waiting for you, come and register with us today!

Try our popular exercise classes

Yoga
Aerobics
Pop dance

We have varieties of exercise machines.

Abdominal bench
Punching bag
Treadmill
Weight bench and more

We are open Tuesday to Sunday from 7 am to 10 pm

Join us, people love exercise classes and our exercise machines.

Visit us in person on October 9 in the city center- Guayaquil

b. What is so good about your gym? Try to convince your partner to join your gym.

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Let’s Register!
a. Which of these activities can you usually do in a gym?

1. Hiking X 5. Weight training

X 2. Aerobics 6. Boating
3. Swimming X 7. Yoga

X 4. Dance classes X 8. Spinning

b. Match the response in B to the correct question or statement in A.

A B
1. I don’t know how to use weight
a. It’s over there.
machines. C
2. What do you think? B b. It’s great. Let’s register!
3. Do you have exercise classes? D c. Don’t worry. Our trainers can help you.
4. Where’s the swimming pool? A d. Yes. We have many different kinds.

c. What happened in the video? Number the sentences in the correct order.
2 Jess shows Ava and Judy the weight training area.
3 Judy asks about exercise classes.
5 Two men walk past Judy and Ava.
6 Judy and Ava decide to join the gym.
4 Ava asks about the swimming pool.
1 Jess, Ava, and Judy walk into the gym.

d. Show someone around your own gym by completing the sentences.

Over there is the cardio area .
Over there are the weight machines .
We have tredmills, climbmills, elliptical machine, and jump ropes to do cardio .
We have a fitness tre, a cable machine, a weighting bench, a barll bell, dumbbells,
etc .
Our gym is the best in town .
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Looking for Sports Equipment

a. Another customer comes to the sports store. Write the sentences in the correct order.
Free weights, please. They sound like more fun.
Do you want free weights or a weight machine?
I want to start weight training. I want to get fit.
We have lots of free weights. Come this way.
Good morning! How can I help you?

Salesclerk: good morning! How can I help you?

Customer: I want to start weight training. I want to get fit

Salesclerk: do you want free weights or a weight machines?

Customer: free weights please, they sound more like fun

Salesclerk: we have lots of free weights. Come this way!

b. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with partner.

I practice with bailon
c. What do you think about different sports and exercises? Complete the sentences.

I enjoy cycling because it is relaxing and exciting

I don’t enjoy American football because I don’t understand it!

I want to try skydriving because it is full of adrenaline!

I think a good way to stay fit is to walk long distances

d. Share your answers to activity c. with your partner.

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Jump Your Way to Health!

a. You read an article about trampolines and exercise. Below are instructions for
another trampoline exercise. Number the sentences in the correct order.

3 Jump straight up and down.

1 Stand on the trampoline.

5 Repeat for 30 seconds.

4 Then, bring your knees up high to your chest.

2 Put your feet in a jumping position.

b. Match the ends of the sentences in B to the correct beginning in A.

A B

1. You can buy a trampoline… b a. trampoline exercises.

2. There are indoor and… e b. at a sports store.
3. Trampolines come in different… d c. have trampolines.
4. Many exercise gyms… c d. shapes and sizes.
5. Trampoline classes teach you different… a e. outdoor trampolines.

c. Write five facts about trampolines and trampoline jumping that you learned from
this lesson. Then share your facts with a partner.

1. Trampolines are for children and adults

2. Trampolines can help you stay healthy

3. Jumping on trampoline helps concentrations, balance and coordination

4. Jumping on trampoline burns a lot of calories

5. Jumping on a trampolines is also good for you heart

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Fitness Now
a. Do you remember the podcast on staying fit in the office? Mark these statements
true or false.

True False

1. Ray Harold is a fitness trainer. X

2. Charles York is an author. X

3. Charles asks Ray for tips on staying healthy. X

x
4. Charles thinks it’s easy to stand all day.

5. Ray tells people to get up every 20 minutes. X

6. Charles never takes an elevator at work. x

b. What should you do to stay healthy in an office? Mark “Do” or “Don’t”

Do Don’t

1. Stand for part of the day. X

2. Walk over to people in your office. X

X
3. Sit in your seat all day.

4. Take the elevator. X

5. Move your feet in circles. X

6. Take the stairs. X

7. Sit still without moving. X

c. With a partner, discuss other ways to stay healthy in an office. Then share them with
the class.

I practice with jostin

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