There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.
The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
1. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. Five minutes is effective for them B. They do not have much free time
C. Gymnasiums are expensive D. They keep fit not by exercising
2. Which of the following is not a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage?
A. Tennis courts B. Badminton courts C. Swimming pools D. Gymnasiums
3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People should exercises are more popular then indoor.
B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor.
C. Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people.
D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.
4. The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to……………..
A. take place B. exercise indoors C. exercise outdoors D. train on equipment
5. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?
A. Health B. Income C. Occupation D. Lifestyles
Exercise 1: Read the following then complete the gaps with the following appropriate phrases:
Keep fit, playing monopoly, collecting used toothbrushes ,do exercises, flower vases, home decoratetions
1. Some people have unusual and cheap hobbies, I like. collecting used toothbrushes
2.Do exercises fifteen minutes a day, and the doctor will do away!
3.Alice wants to keep fit , so she does the aerobics almost every morning.
4. What terrific ceramic pots! They would certainly make impressive home decorations
5.Dorothy has made a lot of lovely vases out used bottles she collected.
6.If you like playing monopoly ; you can take board games as your hobby.
Exercise 1: Read the following then complete the gaps with the following appropriate phrases:
Keep fit, playing monopoly, collecting used toothbrushes ,do exercises, flower vases, home decoratetions
1. Some people have unusual and cheap hobbies, I like collecting used toothbrushes.
2. Do exercises fifteen minutes a day, and the doctor will do away!
3.Alice wants to keep fit, so she does the aerobics almost every morning.
4. What terrific ceramic pots! They would certainly make impressive flower vases .
5.Dorothy has made a lot of lovely home decoratetions out used bottles she collected.
6.If you like playing monopoly, you can take board games as your hobby.