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Peter: I know more women who work out than men. What’s the main reason you

work out? For your health, or to look good?

Laura: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important

consideration.

Peter: If they were honest, most men who work out would admit that they also do

it to look better, and not merely for health reasons.

Laura: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?

Peter: I do a lot of walking, for exercise and enjoyment — sometimes ten to

twenty kilometers at a time — but I never go to the gym like you do.

Laura: Well, walking is good exercise. How about sports?

Peter: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it’s

impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV.

Laura: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends, and sometimes go swimming

and cycling by myself.

Peter: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go

swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.

Laura: Why don’t you join me at the gym sometime? I can get you a guest pass. Peter: Well, maybe someday, but I’m pretty lazy about things like that.

Language and Culture Notes 1. Background information

Nowadays many people work in offices, spending most of their time indoors. In the evening they usually sit watching TV or reading newspapers. Their daily activities do not provide them with the exercise needed to keep them fit and healthy. Therefore, many of them devote part of their spare time to doing regular physical exercises and playing some sports. Some people go to the gym for a workout three times a week in the evening. The exercises they do there can help them stay in shape and feel relaxed. 2. I’m off to the gym. I’m going to the gym. 3. I can’t always make it Sometimes I can’t go to the gym for exercise (probably because I have no time). 4. recreational swimming

swimming for exercise rather than for competition 5. guest pass

You need to pay for a membership pass to go and work out in a gym. But sometimes the gym will allow you to invite a friend to go with you. A free guest pass will be issued for your friend.

Exercise 1

Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions. 1. What do you know about Peter?

a. He is an active sportsman. b. He is a keen cyclist.

c. He enjoys playing baseball. d. He exercises regularly. 2. Where might the two speakers be having this conversation? a. In Peter’s home. c. In the gym.

Exercise 2

b. In the street.

d. On their way to the gym.

Listen again and write down answers to the following questions. 1. Why is Laura so keen on sports?

Because she wants to enjoy good health. She also wants to stay in shape and look good.

2. What sports do Peter and Laura go in for?

Both Peter and Laura like cycling and swimming. Laura also plays tennis regularly.

Speaking Tasks

Communicative Function: Inquiring About Future Activities Inquiring About Future Activities Responding to Inquiries About Future Activities What are you doing this weekend? I’m thinking of going to the gym . / I haven’t decided yet, but I think I’ll go and play tennis with my roommate. Do you have any plans for tomorrow? Not really. I’ll probably just stay home and watch some sports programs on TV. Are you doing anything special this evening? What’s your plan for this weekend? I’m going to do some cycling. / I’d like to go to the volleyball match at the big stadium, but I can’t get a ticket. I wonder if you’re going to the gym after class. If I feel like it, I’ll go. No. Why do you ask? Is it your intention to join the school Yes. Football is my favorite sport and fI’ve always wanted to play in the oschool team. otball team? Are you going to watch the Olympic Games on TV? Would you care for a game of tennis? Well, I’d like to, but you have to teach me how to play it first. Are you planning to enter for the annual Of course. I always do. What about you? cycling competition? / No. I’m no good at cycling. Sure. I can’t wait to watch them. Do you plan to be a professional athlete No, I don’t think so. I don’t think I ohave what it takes to be a professional nathlete. e day?