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II Speaking

KEEPING FIT

The fitness boom of the past decades led to a big rise in the numbers of people participating in sports and activities. Those who pursues the latest fitness ; fashion are convinced that stay- j ing in good physical fonn re- 5 quires much more than regular j exercises and balanced meals. For anyone who really wants to be healthy, fitness has become an integral part of their lives. A lot of health and fitness clubs, and public leisure centres that were created in many countries indicate the popularity of sports during the past thirty years. These centres with their swimming pools, sunshine beach, wa­ter slides, and tropical plants and gyms are very popular among the people. Fami­lies can spend their holidays at huge indoor water parks. In such places everybody will have much fun.

There are many opportunities for keeping fit. First of all it is necessary to do exercises. People of different ages can design exercises that will fit them. Running, jumping, swimming, bending and stretching are among the most popular exercises. Many people prefer jogging, which is the cheapest and the most accessible sport. Walking is a very popular activity too. For example, popular running competitions are now held everywhere. Lots of people want to see if they can run faster than \ everyone else. The big city marathons have become spotting events.

Television and newspapers report about them in details. In order to keep fit some people do aerobics or yoga; others prefer some kind of weight training in a gyra. People can easily learn more about fitness through popular books and videos that are sold almost everywhere. A healthy body becomes a fashion, an ideal of the life of today. Even moderate physical activity can protect against heart disease and strokes as well as improve general health and the quality of life. Everyone can benefit from being a little more active. Making small changes like using the stairs instead of the lift or walking or cycling instead of taking the bus can help people live a more active, healthier and enjoyable life.

Many sports activities have become a part of daily Ukrainian life. Football has always been the most popular sport among boys. Playing football is healthy; foot­ball also brings people close because in order to win people have to work as a team. Bicycling is very popular in Ukraine. Skiing, skating, fishing and hunting are wide spread in our country. In summer many people like to go to the bank of the river on a hot day to swim. Another activity that is popular in our country is roller-skating. Today it has reached its peak in our country. At present the lack of facilities make enthusiasts use city pavements or parking lots.

Unfortunately, many people do not take enough exercises to keep them healthy. According to the statistics nowadays 60 percent of men and 91 percent of women are below activity levels necessary for a fit and healthy life. Many men and women are overweight.

  1. Fill in the blanks with missing words.

    1. There are many opportunities for ...

    2. Families can ... their holidays at huge ... water parks.

    3. Many men and women are ...

    4. ... is a very popular activity too.

    5. Everyone can ... from being a little more active.

    6. The big city marathons sporting events.

    7. People of different ages can design ... that will fit them.

    8. Unfortunately, many people do not take enough ... to keep them ...

    9. Popular running ... are now ... everywhere.

j) A ... body becomes a fashion, an ideal of the life of today.

k) List and give reasons for five golden ndes for keeping healthy.

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