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.