2. Reading: Read the text and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F):
Most Americans do little or no exercise during work or rest hours. Today there aren't many jobs
requiring intense physical activity. Instead of walking, people use automobiles or public transportation,
Instead of being physically active, people usually watch TV in their five time. Exercise is very
important and is beneficial both physically and mentally. When you exercise, you feel better about
yourself because you are fit or you're getting fit. The benefits of physical activity are it gives you more
tinergy, it helps you in coping with stress, it improves self-image, and it increases resistance of
Exercise does not only keep you fit, it also reduces your chance of heart attack, Various studies
have shown that the chance of heart attack is two times more likely to happen to an inactive person
than a more active person. It really all adds up because with exercising, you burn of calories, which
keeps you at your desirable weight, which lowers your risk of heart disease,
Exercising too hard is not good for anyone, however, and is especially dangerous for out of
shape, middle-aged and older people. It is very important for all people to follow a gradual and sound
exercise program,
With some of this information earlier stated, exercise seems pretty dangerous, but it's not very
dangerous at all, you just need to be careful. No research studies have shown that physically active
people are more likely to have sudden, fatal heart attacks than inactive people. A matter of fact, several
studies have shown a reduced risk of sudden death for people who are physically active.
False
1. Most Americans neglect the physical exercises.
2. When you exercise, you feel tired and sick because you are getting fit.
3. There are many benefits of physical activity,
4. Inactive people haven't any chances of suffering from heart attack
5. Elderly people should do exercises more actively and longer than others.
6. Some studies have shown that more people suddenly pass away in the result of doing exercises.
Total: 6 points