This is America. Гришенкова Е.Г. - 49 стр.

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TEXT 9

1 KEY WORDS

Match the vocabulary items with their definitions

1. stroke a. allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely

2. cancer b. physical or mental condition that limits movements,

senses, or activities

3. release c. run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis

as a form of physical exercise

4. disabled d. a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness

caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the

brain

5. jog e. a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

6. sit-up f. a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of

abnormal cells in a part of the body

7. push-up g. above a weight considered normal or desirable

8. workout h. a physical exercise designed to strengthen the

abdominal muscles

9. pregnant i. an exercise to strengthen your arms and chest muscles

10. overweight j. having a child developing in the body

2 FIND THE INFORMATION

Read the text as quickly as possible and answer the questions

1. Why do people want to lose any extra weight?

2. Why are many Americans at risk of heart disease?

3. How can the risk be reduced?

4. What chemicals can reduce feelings of pain?

5. How much exercise do you need to improve your physical and emotional

health?

6. What are some of the most popular physical activities in the United States?