The Language Works ~ Fun English ~ Lesson 22

Section One ~ Basic-Talk 122 ~ Exercise and Fitness ~ Role Play Practice ~

 

A) When did you last time exercise or go to the gym?

 

B) Let me see, it was ________________________________________ .

(the day before yesterday/about a week ago/several years ago/the Friday before last.)

 

A) How often do you go to the gym?

 

B) ________________________________________________ .

(About once/twice/three times a week ~ Every few days ~ I never go there.)

 

A) Do you play any sports?

 

B) ____________________________________________________ .

(Yes. I play tennis and handball/Yes. I sometimes play badminton/No. I jog.)

 

A) Do you often meet up with friends to exercise?

 

B) _______________________________________________________ .

(Yes. We go hiking and biking/Yes. We golf together/No. I like exercising on my own.)

 

A) Do you do yoga or martial arts?

 

B) _______________________________________________________ .

(Yes. I belong to a yoga studio/Yes. I practice mixed martial arts/No. I¡¯m not into it.)

 

A) Do you take walks, hike, or ride a bicycle?

 

B) ______________________________________________________ .

(Yes. I walk around my neighborhood every day/I take short hikes on weekends.)

 

A) What sport or exercise would you like to try?

 

B) Hmm. I¡¯d like to try ________________________________________.

 

Section Two ~ Form-Talk 122 ~ Phrasal Verbs 2 ~ Dialogue Practice ~

 

1) Phrasal verbs are composed of two or three words.

2) They usually have a meaning different from those two or three words separately.

3) They are often used in everyday speech and have this form:

 

phrasal verb = verb + adverb/preposition/noun

 

Example questions:

 

Q1: How do you warm up before you exercise? Is it important?

Yes. Stretching is essential. If you go "gung-ho" you may cause yourself injury.

 

Q2: If you don't work out on a regular basis, how do you feel?

Bad. We need to keep active to access our life energy. Maybe simple activity is enough.

 

Q3: Have your joints ever swollen up because of exercise or injury? Tell.

Yes. Ankles and knees are the most vulnerable. Older people have difficulty walking.

 

Q4: Do you push yourself when tired or give up and take a rest?

I guess both. It comes down to how lazy I am. When motivated, I push myself.

 

Q5: Have you ever taken part in competitions or races? How was it?

I competed in kick boxing as a youth but have avoided any competition since.

 

Q6: What do you do to cool down after lots of exercise?

I drink something cold (beer), take a cold shower, stretch, and turn on the air con.

 

Q7: What is the best way to burn off extra calories? Explain.

Walking and running are obvious, but games (badminton, ping pong, etc.) are more fun.

 

Q8: About how much does it cost to sign up at a fitness club?

It depends. I guess it costs between 10 to 30 US dollars per day. It could be more.

 

Q9: Have you ever chickened out before a difficult hike or exercise? Tell.

Yes. I'd rather take a cable car than hike to a peak. Never group exercise (aerobics).

 

Q10: What sports teams do you root for? How successful are they?

Only during World Cup Football. I root for the team that belongs to the country I'm in.

 

 

 

Make some of your own questions using this form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                            

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Pre-Lesson Journal-Talk: Each student takes a turn at the beginning of class

                                                        

1) In the first section, fill in the blanks, then practice your role plays on your own.

 

2) Then, as a class, in groups, or in pairs, perform the role plays you have created.

 

3) After that, perform your role play in class with a partner/several partners.

 

4) Finally, challenge yourself by performing the role play with no written cues.

 

5) In the second section, briefly discuss the form as a class. Avoid over-analysis.

 

6) Select two questions from the list. Practice with a partner, then in front of the class.

 

7) You may wish to discuss the form (section two) before the role play (section one).