Do you exercise every day? Exercise helps us stay fit and feel good. Walking, running, and dancing are great ways to stay active. Some people go to the gym, but you can also exercise at home. Stretching in the morning wakes up the body. Too much sitting is not good for our health. It is important to move every day. Even playing with children is good exercise. I try to walk more instead of using the car. What exercise do you like?
Vocabulary List
Exercise [ˈɛksərˌsaɪz] (noun) – Activity that keeps the body healthy.
Example: “Daily exercise helps us feel strong.”
Active [ˈæktɪv] (adjective) – Moving and doing things.
Example: “Children are very active.”
Stretch [strɛʧ] (verb) – To extend the body to stay flexible.
Example: “I stretch my arms every morning.”
Fit [fɪt] (adjective) – Healthy and strong.
Example: “Running helps me stay fit.”
Grammar Tips: Using “Can” and “Should”
We use can to talk about ability.
Example: “I can run for 30 minutes.”
We use should to give advice.
Example: “You should drink water after exercise.”
PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the correct word from the vocabulary list.
- Walking and running are great ways to stay ______.
- I always ______ before I start my workout.
- You should exercise daily to stay ______.
- ______ is important for a healthy life.
Exercise 2: Match the Words with Their Meanings
Match the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right.
- Exercise a) To extend the body
- Active b) Moving and doing things
- Stretch c) Healthy and strong
- Fit d) Activity that keeps the body healthy
Exercise 3: Using “Can” and “Should”
Write a sentence using “can” or “should” about exercise.
Example: “I can walk for 30 minutes every day.”
Exercise 4: True or False
Read the statements and write True or False.
- Too much sitting is good for our health. _______
- Playing with children is a type of exercise. _______
- Stretching helps our body stay flexible. _______
- You should drink water after exercise. _______
Answers
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
- Walking and running are great ways to stay active.
- I always stretch before I start my workout.
- You should exercise daily to stay fit.
- Exercise is important for a healthy life.
Exercise 2: Match the Words with Their Meanings
- Exercise → (d) Activity that keeps the body healthy
- Active → (b) Moving and doing things
- Stretch → (a) To extend the body
- Fit → (c) Healthy and strong
Exercise 3: Using “Can” and “Should”
(Answers may vary, but here are some examples.)
- I can do yoga every morning.
- You should warm up before running.
Exercise 4: True or False
- Too much sitting is good for our health. False
- Playing with children is a type of exercise. True
- Stretching helps our body stay flexible. True
- You should drink water after exercise. True