Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important. However, most people do not know how to exercise properly. Exercising the right way is important for people who are worried about their health and their appearance. However, if someone is not working out properly, it is rare that he or she will see the results he or she wants. If you want to achieve the best workout results, here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind.

One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again. This does not challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and repairing themselves. Instead of always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine every six to eight weeks. It is also important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such as swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your whole body stays fit.

Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often. Your body needs to rest between workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made. It is best to keep the number of hard workout routines to no more than two per week. Then, for those who don’t want to get off schedule by skipping a day, shorter workouts of about twenty minutes can be used on other days. For more variety In workouts, you could also plan an easier routine for forty to sixty minutes between days of shorter, more intense workouts. Experts recommend, however, taking at least one day off completely each week, especially after several hard workout days in a row. If you want to make a difference in your overall health, there are some things you can do. Stretch before and after every workout. Do not rush your routine, and do not work out too little or too much.

(Reading Challenge 3)

1. What is the main idea of this reading?

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 10:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 9:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 8:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 7:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 6:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 5:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 4:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 3:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 2:

Listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about four types of physical activity. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with ONE word for each blank. Your browser does not support the audio element.

My name’s John Keith and I’ve been a fitness instructor for more than ten years. Today I’d like to talk about the precautions we all need to take when doing different types of physical activity. Aerobic exercise seem very simple and easy to do. However, studies have shown that if you do your(1)_________outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid. This can lead to heat stroke. You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pase regularly to drink more. You should also exercise early in the(2)________when it’s not too hot. Next is simming. It’s very important to be safe in the water. Swimming pools may look safe, but you should always(3)________the pool water before jumping in. Cold water can make your blood pressure and heart rate go(4)_______. Make sure you have warmed up your boby by stretching or jumping. Don’t swim in bad weather, especially in the rivers, lakes or the sea. If you are swimming and lightning strikes, you risk serious(5)_______or death.

Now, how about yoga? This exercise may look easy and suitable for people of all(6)_____. However, if it’s not done properly, it can do more(7)_______than good. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. This will relax your(8)____and prevent any dammage to your joints.__________ The last type of physical activity is fitness(9)_______. First, you need good(10)______to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Next, when yo walk, don’t look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. Finally, remember to bring water with you and drink at least 150ml for every 15 minutes of walking. That’s all from me for today. Hope you find these safety precautions useful. Thanks for listening.

Question 1: