sport   l  work out  
 
get exercise/get regular physical exercise  
sedentary  
overweight  
obese/obesity  
back and neck trouble  
a decline in fitness   
keep you away from diseases   
keep fit   
boost your fitness  
a perfect way to let off steam   
a marvelous stress reducer/killer  
a great way to meet new people and make friends   
a great way to expand your circle of friends  
Health is your biggest wealth.   
Get a slim figure  
Shed a few pounds  
build up your body/get muscular   
sport facilities  
basketball/volleyball/tennis/badminton court  
football field/pitch  
yoga club  
dancing club   
fitness center/gym/gymnasium  
treadmills/exercise bikes   
Natatorium  
sport center where we can play badminton and ping pong.   
sport gear  
tennis/badminton racket/ping pong bat   
exercise structures around the community/neighborhood  
gentle exercise like swimming and jogging  
strenuous and competitive sports like basketball and football  
adventurous/extreme/risky sports like rock climbing, bungee jumping scuba-diving, sky-diving,     parkour, rafting, skateboarding, roller-skating, aggressive roller-skating   
get lots of kicks from such sports.   
It’s really thrilling.   
physically stronger   
physically challenging  
exhausting/exhausted   
Girls don’t like to sweat a lot.   
team sports/individual sports   
Team sports help us to develop a team spirit.  
Individual sports help us to discover our own value and potential.   
Individual sports is also a great way to boost our self-confidence.   
 
Swimming  l  aquatic sport 
 
go for a swim   
go for a dip   
Natatorium  
bathing in the sea  
bathing/swim suit  
Trunks  
swimming goggles  
ear plugs  
swimming cap  
swimming coach  
life guards  
swimming ring  
life ring  
life jacket   
Lane  
swim a few laps  
float on water  
slide through water   
locker room  
a 5-meter diving platform  
swimmers and divers  
It’s marvelous exercise and also great fun.   
In summer, it’s the best way to beat the heat.   
Swimming is perfect way to help you cool down and wind down.   
Swimming is a great stress killer.   
It’s really refreshing.   
swimming lovers/enthusiasts  
water slide  
water play activities  
swimming strokes  
do the freestyle  
back stroke  
breast stroke  
Butterfly  
dog paddle  
swimmable river/lake  
no-swimmer  
could save your life  
have a fear for water  
drown to death  
 
9. Cycling 
 
ride the bike   
bike/cycle  
biker/cyclist  
biking/cycling   
cycle to work/school and back home  
Cycling is a great way to get around, especially for short trips.   
economical, eco-friendly and great exercise  
bike-friendly, with excellent road conditions and bike lanes  
Cycling could be dangerous in some parts of the city, where the traffic is heavy and often messy.   
So, cyclists have to watch out and stay alert all the time.   
In China, bikes are mainly used as a means of transport. Not many people ride the bike as a sport.   
Sometimes, riding a bike is considered to be a symbol of having no money.   
I think the government should encourage people to bike more instead of driving anywhere, for the sake of their health and also the environment.   

Driving  l  get a driver’s/driving license 
 
I’ve been driving since I was 18.   
the make of your car  
drive to work/school  
I love to get around by car.  
Having a car does make you life much easier.   
You get to have your own timetable.   
You are free to make your own decisions about when to go and where to go, and how to go there.   
It’s fast, comfortable and private.   
go for a drive in the countryside  
go travelling in your own car  
I hate driving in Beijing. The traffic jams could drive me mad/crazy.  
under-age driving/drive under-age/teenage driving  
Teenagers like to drive fast for kicks.  
They lack experience and patience.  
So, they’re more likely to get into a car crash.   
drink and drive/drunk driving  
drive while drowsy/drowsy driving  
fine sb heavily  
pay a fine of 200 RMB and lose p2 points  
traffic police  
Garage  
car wash/wash the car  
Insurance  
Maintenance  
Petrol  
Toll  
Tax  
speed limit  
surveillance camera 
 
TV  l  TV shows/programs/channels 
 
cable TV/satellite TV  
talent show  
quiz show  
reality show  
variety show  
sports show  
news programs  
Sitcoms  
game show  
Documentary  
host/hostess  
online TV  
HD TV   
viewing rate   
Episode  
the 2nd season 
 sequel  
 It’s got millions of loyal viewers.   
TV guide  
the most important form of home entertainment   
I just watch TV once in a while now. I spend more time on the computer and Internet.   

From Monday to Friday, I watch very little TV, but on the weekend or during holidays, I’m a bit of a couch potato.   

Well, actually, I’ve got no particular preference for TV shows. I just flick through the channels and watch anything that attracts me.   

What I like most is entertainment shows, cos they’re really entertaining. You know, after a hard day at work/school, a good laugh is exactly what I need to relax.   

One of my favorites is an entertainment show called Happy Camp, which is one of the best-liked shows among young people. Most of my friends are loyal viewer of the show.   

One big attraction of the show is the hosts and hostesses. They’re young, smart, cool, stylish, and amusing.   

Every time, they invite a celebrity in the showbiz to share their success stories with the audience and also give a live performance.  

There’s applause and laughter all through the show. I just love the atmosphere.   
Some TV shows are educational and entertaining, no doubt about it, but on the other hand, watching too much TV makes one lazy both physically and mentally, cos TV is passive pleasure.   

Watching TV is fun, but on the other hand, it can be totally time-consuming.  

Advertisements  l  advertise 
 
advertising  
advertiser  
place/put an advert/ad  
commercials  
non-profitable advertisements  
commercial break  
prime time   
advertising revenues   
do adverts for big companies  
pay big stars to endorse their products  
commercials tend to exaggerate and mislead the consumers  
Commercials are important cos this is a commercial society.  
Commercials serve as a bridge connecting consumers and manufacturers.   
But on the other hand, they could be really annoying cos they always show up at the time you least want them to. 
 
deceptive advertisements  
Some adverts are just an insult to my intelligence.   
be conned into buying fake products  
I don’t trust what they say in adverts.  
I just believe my own eyes and judgment.  
And I trust name brands.   
Name brands cannot afford to sell fake products.   
TV adverts are just like mini-films, so they are more attractive and impressive.  
Some advertisements are classic and great works of art.  
 
I love advertisements that don’t exaggerate but really give you a strong visual impact and pleasure, and have very catchy advertising words.