Audio
Time: 4 min 1 sec
Level: Intermediate
Vocabulary: To help learners fully understand the audio
and transcript, most vocabulary that might be unknown for this lesson’s level is
provided. Vocab in bold
is more useful for learners at the lesson’s target level. Try to choose 8
to 10 new words to learn from the story (in general, it’s best to try to learn
no more than 8-10 new words a day).
Definitions
are written with the help of various sources including Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary
Endurance: the
ability to do something difficult for a long time.
To go for it: to try
to achieve or get something.
Racket: a piece of sports equipment that is used to hit a ball
or other objects in games like tennis or badminton.
To shuffle: to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth
without lifting them completely.
To backpedal: to move backward with quick steps.
Pursuit: the act
of following or chasing someone or something.
To eliminate:
to
remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something).
Disparities: a noticeable and often unfair difference between
people or things.
Background:
the
experiences, knowledge, education, etc., in a person's past.
Fit: physically
healthy and strong.
To fidget: to make a
lot of small movements because you are nervous, bored, etc.: to move or act in
a nervous or restless way.
Disruptive:
to
cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the
normal progress or activity of (something).
Self-esteem:
a
feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities.
Depression:
a
serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and
unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way.
Anxiety: fear or
nervousness about what might happen.
To impair:
to
make (something) weaker or worse.
Attentiveness:
thinking
about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something.
Extensively:
large
in size or amount : very full or complete.
Capacity:
the
largest amount or number that can be held or contained.
Nutrients:
a
substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow.
To whittle away: to reduce or get rid of (something) slowly.
Sub-set: a group of things, people, etc., that is part of a
larger group.
Discussion
questions:
1. How can exercise help students in the classroom?
2. Do you exercise? If so, what kind of exercise do you do?
3. Do you find that exercise helps your mental performance?
4. What kind of exercise have you done in school?
5. Do you think exercise can help you improve your English
skills?
