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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, running and playing different games 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 sporting events. Television and newspapers report about them in detail. In order to keep fit some people do aerobics or yoga; others prefer some kind of weight training in a gym. 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. Physical activity can protect against heart disease, 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 part of daily 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.

Answer the questions:

1. 1.How can people keep fit?

2. 2.Why do many people prefer jogging?

3. 3.What do people do in order to keep fit?

4. 4.Why is it useful to be active?

5. 5.Why is football so popular now?

Say if these sentences are true or false. (исправлять неверные предложения не надо!)

1. 1.Running competitions aren’t held.

2. 2.Physical activity can’t protect health.

3. 3.People can easily learn more about fitness through popular books and videos.

4. 4.Walking is a very popular activity.

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imuraveva    3   14.04.2020 16:58    2