In this topic, students will learn how to describe daily physical activities, particularly exercising, using the present continuous tense. The lesson will focus on describing actions happening right now, along with vocabulary related to fitness and health. Students will also practice forming questions, answers, and conversation about exercise routines.
Grammar Focus:
Present Continuous Tense:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing
- Example: "She is exercising."
- Usage:
- To describe actions happening at the moment of speaking: "She is lifting weights."
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing
Forming Questions in Present Continuous:
- Structure: Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
- Example: "Is she exercising?"
- Structure: Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
Short Answers in Present Continuous:
- Structure: Yes/No + subject + am/is/are
- Example: "Yes, she is." / "No, she isn’t."
- Structure: Yes/No + subject + am/is/are
Vocabulary:
- Exercise – physical activity to stay healthy and fit.
- Stretch – to extend muscles to prepare for exercise.
- Workout – a session of physical exercise.
- Run – to move quickly on foot.
- Yoga – a series of exercises that involve stretching and breathing.
- Weights – heavy objects used to build muscle strength.
- Fitness – the condition of being physically fit.
- Push-ups – an exercise where you raise and lower your body using your arms.
- Cardio – exercises that increase heart rate and improve endurance.
- Gym – a place with equipment for exercising.
Useful Expressions:
- "She is stretching before her workout."
- "He is running on the treadmill."
- "They are doing push-ups together."
- "She is lifting weights."
- "He is doing yoga."
- "They are having a great workout."
- "She is sweating after her run."
- "He is exercising every morning."
- "They are improving their fitness levels."
- "She is focusing on cardio today."
Sentences:
- She is exercising in the gym.
- He is doing yoga to relax.
- They are stretching before their workout.
- She is lifting weights to build muscle.
- He is running around the park.
- They are doing push-ups to strengthen their arms.
- She is doing a cardio workout.
- He is exercising to stay healthy.
- She is drinking water after her workout.
- They are improving their fitness every day.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Is she exercising right now?
A: Yes, she is.Q: What is she doing?
A: She is running on the treadmill.Q: Is he lifting weights?
A: Yes, he is lifting weights at the gym.Q: Are they stretching before their workout?
A: Yes, they are stretching to prepare.Q: What type of exercise is she doing?
A: She is doing yoga.Q: Is she doing a cardio workout?
A: Yes, she is doing cardio to improve her endurance.Q: Are they doing push-ups together?
A: Yes, they are exercising together.Q: Why is she exercising?
A: She is exercising to stay fit and healthy.Q: How often does she exercise?
A: She exercises every morning.Q: Is he sweating after his workout?
A: Yes, he is sweating a lot after his run.
Conversation:
Anna: What are you doing today?
Sarah: I’m going to the gym. I need to exercise.
Anna: That’s great! What kind of exercise are you doing?
Sarah: I’m doing cardio today. I’m also lifting some weights.
Anna: Do you go to the gym every day?
Sarah: Not every day, but I try to exercise at least four times a week.
Anna: Wow, that’s impressive! I should start exercising more regularly too.
Sarah: You should! It’s really good for your health. You’ll feel better and have more energy.
Reading:
"Her Daily Exercise Routine"
Sarah believes that exercising is important for both her body and mind. Every morning, she wakes up early and heads to the gym. First, she spends 10 minutes stretching her muscles to get ready for her workout. After stretching, she starts her cardio session. Sarah enjoys running on the treadmill because it helps her burn calories and improve her endurance.
Once she finishes her run, she lifts weights to strengthen her arms and legs. Some days, she practices yoga to improve her flexibility and relax her mind. After every workout, Sarah drinks water and feels refreshed. She knows that staying fit isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling strong, healthy, and happy.
For Sarah, exercising is not just a routine, but a lifestyle. She encourages her friends to join her at the gym, and she always feels great after completing her workouts. Exercising keeps her energized throughout the day and helps her manage stress. It’s her way of staying balanced and healthy.
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