How do you keep fit?

LISTENING • B1 • FILL THE GAPS

How do you keep fit?

Type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.

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Chris tries to keep fit in ___.

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He doesn’t love ___.

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On ___, Chris walks a lot.

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He usually walks ___ steps.

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He gets off the bus ___.

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He does a short workout at home ___.

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His home workout includes ___.

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The workout is only about ___.

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On ___, he goes cycling with a friend.

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The hardest part for Chris is ___.

How do you keep fit?

LISTENING • B1 • KEEP FIT

How do you keep fit? (Anna)

Put the events in order (1–8). Then click Check answers. Empty items are not checked.

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Anna believes staying fit is about balance, not perfection.

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She goes to a small gym three times a week, usually in the morning because she has more energy then.

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At the gym, she does a little cardio (treadmill or bike).

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Then she works on strength with light weights.

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She stretches a lot because her back can get tense when she sits too long.

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On days she doesn’t go to the gym, she still moves: stairs, walking to the supermarket, and short yoga videos at home.

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She used to feel guilty when she missed a workout, but now she focuses on consistency over time.

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When she exercises, her mood improves and she feels more confident.

How do you keep fit?

LISTENING • B1 • FITNESS

How do you keep fit?

Listen and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.

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David keeps fit mainly through ___.

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He gets ___ in the gym.

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He plays basketball every ___ evening.

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He plays with a group of ___.

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The basketball games are ___, but also fun.

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On weekends, he goes ___ when he can.

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Swimming works your ___.

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Swimming doesn’t hurt your ___.

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In his diet, he tries to eat enough ___.

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If exercise is on his ___, he is more likely to do it.

How do you keep fit?

🏃‍♂️ Transcription — How do you keep fit?

Three speakers: Chris, Anna, David.

B1 • Transcription
Transcription
Chris Anna David
CHRIS
How do you keep fit?

Hi, I’m Chris. I try to keep fit in simple ways because I don’t love strict gym routines. On weekdays, I walk a lot—usually 8,000 to 10,000 steps—because I get off the bus two stops early and walk the rest. Two evenings a week, I do a short workout at home: push-ups, squats, and planks. It’s only about 20 minutes, but I do it regularly, and that’s what matters. On Saturdays, I go cycling with a friend in a park near my apartment. The hardest part for me is motivation after a long day, so I keep everything easy and realistic. When I feel stressed, even a quick walk helps me clear my head and sleep better.

ANNA
How do you keep fit?

Hello, I’m Anna. For me, staying fit is about balance, not perfection. I go to a small gym three times a week, usually in the morning, because I have more energy then. I do a little cardio, like the treadmill or the bike, and then I work on strength with light weights. I also stretch a lot because my back can get tense when I sit too long. On days when I don’t go to the gym, I still try to move: I take the stairs, I walk to the supermarket, and I do short yoga videos at home. I used to feel guilty if I missed a workout, but now I focus on consistency over time. When I exercise, my mood improves and I feel more confident.

DAVID
How do you keep fit?

Hi, I’m David. I keep fit mainly through sports because I get bored easily in the gym. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, I play basketball with a group of coworkers. It’s competitive, but it’s also fun, and I don’t even notice how much I’m running. On weekends, I go swimming when I can. Swimming is great because it works your whole body and it doesn’t hurt your joints. I also try to eat in a way that supports my training—nothing extreme, just more vegetables, enough protein, and less fast food. The biggest challenge is finding time, so I plan exercise like an appointment. If it’s on my calendar, I’m much more likely to do it.