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Chapter 6 Hobbies and Interests

Unit 4: Exercising

A lot of people use their spare time to exercise to keep their body fit. Some go to the
gym to work out, while most just exercise at home or in the neighborhood. Tell me
about activities you do to keep your body healthy.

Answer A:
I go to the gym to exercise. Usually, after school, I walk straight to the gym and do cardio
workouts. I pump iron too. It helps me build my body. Sometimes, when there’s too much to
study and I go home late, I just go to a nearby swimming pool to workout. I swim for an hour. It
makes me refresh my body. On weekends, I jog to the park. Sometimes, I go on a hiking trip to
the mountain with my family. This not only improves our metabolism but also the bond among
us. My friends are envious of my body. They ask me how I manage to exercise after a hard
day in school. I tell them it’s just a matter of dedication to have a healthier lifestyle. I believe that
exercising is a main reason why I don’t get under the weather.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Answer the question directly and support it with details.
- Tell the main ways of how you exercise.
[example: I go to the gym to exercise.]
- Tell when you usually exercise.
[example: Usually, after work]
- Give examples of exercises that you do.
[I walk straight to the gym and do cardio workouts.]
- Give reasons why you exercise.
[example: It helps me build my body.]

Conclude the discussion.
[example: I believe that exercising is a main reason why I don’t get under the
weather.]

Vocabulary

cardio workouts - exercises that strengthens endurance
pump iron - lift weights
refresh - energize
metabolism - protection
bond - connection
envious - jealous
dedication - commitment; devotion
lifestyle - way of life
under the weather - sick

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