Mantenerse en forma
Explora palabras cotidianas relacionadas con el ejercicio y formas sencillas de hablar sobre cómo mantenerse activo.
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1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué actividad realiza Maya?
Maya: I go to the pool and exercise in the water.
- Running.
- Swimming.
- Cycling.
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- Swimming.
A menudo decimos “go swimming” cuando hablamos de esta actividad.
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2. Elige la respuesta correcta.
How does Ben stay active on his way to work?
Ben: I leave the car at home and ride my bike to work.
- He walks.
- He runs.
- He bikes.
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- He bikes.
“Bike” and “ride a bike” describe the same activity.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué planean hacer?
Nina: Want to join me for a run in the park?
Leo: Yes! I'll put on my sneakers.- Run together.
- Ride bikes together.
- Go swimming together.
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- Run together.
“Go for a run” es una forma común de hablar de correr para hacer ejercicio.
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4. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué zapatos son los más adecuados para este plan?
We're going for a long walk. Wear comfortable shoes made for exercise.
- High heels.
- Dress shoes.
- Sneakers.
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- Sneakers.
En inglés estadounidense, los zapatos diseñados para practicar deportes y hacer ejercicio suelen llamarse “sneakers.”
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5. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué lugar se ajusta mejor al plan de Omar?
Omar: I want to exercise indoors using weights and exercise machines.
- A gym.
- A swimming pool.
- A park.
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- A gym.
Un gimnasio suele tener equipo para distintos tipos de ejercicio.
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6. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué movimiento describe Eva?
Eva: I stretch my arms up toward the ceiling.
- She crosses her arms in front of her.
- She reaches her arms above her head.
- She keeps her arms by her sides.
Piensa en dónde está el techo.
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- She reaches her arms above her head.
Puedes estirar diferentes partes del cuerpo, como los brazos, las piernas o la espalda.
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which activity is Carlos describing?
Carlos: I hold a weight in each hand and move them up and down to make my arms stronger.
- Riding an exercise bike.
- Walking on a treadmill.
- Lifting weights.
He holds the exercise equipment in his hands.
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- Lifting weights.
Small weights that you hold in your hands are called “dumbbells.”
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8. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué hace Dina con su hermana?
Dina: I work out with my sister after work.
- She exercises.
- She does her job.
- She plans her work.
“Work” y “work out” tienen significados diferentes aquí.
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- She exercises.
Puedes hacer ejercicio en casa, al aire libre o en un gimnasio.
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9. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cómo se llama esta primera parte del entrenamiento?
Before I run fast, I walk and gently move my arms for a few minutes.
- A rest break.
- A warm-up.
- A cooldown.
Esto ocurre antes de que comience el ejercicio más difícil.
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- A warm-up.
Un calentamiento ayuda a tu cuerpo a prepararse para movimientos más activos.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
How often does Alex exercise?
Alex: I exercise every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Every day.
- Twice a week.
- Three times a week.
Count the exercise days in one week.
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- Three times a week.
Phrases like “three times a week” tell us how often an activity happens.
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11. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Por qué Rosa quiere usar las escaleras?
Max: Let's take the elevator.
Rosa: I'd like a little exercise. Let's use the stairs.- To get some rest.
- To be more active.
- To avoid exercise.
Rosa quiere mover más su cuerpo.
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- To be more active.
Las actividades cotidianas, como subir por las escaleras, pueden ser parte de una rutina activa.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué hace Kim los domingos?
Kim: I exercise during the week, but Sunday is my rest day.
- She takes a break from exercise.
- She does her longest workout.
- She tries a harder workout.
Un día de descanso es diferente de un día de entrenamiento.
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- She takes a break from exercise.
Un día de descanso no significa quedarse en la cama; puedes seguir haciendo actividades cotidianas ligeras.
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13. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What part of the workout does Paul describe?
Paul: I've finished my fast run. Now I'm walking slowly for a few minutes before I stop.
- The warm-up.
- The main exercise.
- The cooldown.
Notice that the fast run is already finished.
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- The cooldown.
Walking after a run lets you slow down little by little.
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14. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué quiere decir Sara?
Jay: Would you like to go for a walk after dinner?
Sara: I'd love to, but I have to work then.- She wants to go, but she cannot.
- She does not enjoy walking.
- She agrees to walk after dinner.
Las palabras después de “but” explican el problema.
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- She wants to go, but she cannot.
“I'd love to, but…” es una forma amable de decir que no puedes aceptar una invitación.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What does Eli suggest?
Jo: I haven't exercised for a long time. I want to start walking again.
Eli: Try a short walk first. Add a few minutes when it feels easy.- Start with a long, hard walk.
- Start small and slowly do more.
- Keep every walk the same length.
The first walk and the later walks are different.
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- Start small and slowly do more.
You can say “little by little” to describe making small changes slowly over time.