Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Aviso en la intranet: pausa activa y yoga al aire libre
Fill in the gaps: corrieron, tuya, entrenaron, estiramientos, estrés, cansados, mío, piscina
(Intranet notice: active break and outdoor yoga)
Esta semana la empresa ofrece una pausa activa para reducir el del día a día. Es una sesión corta de movilidad y en la terraza, el miércoles a las 18:15. No hace falta experiencia: solo ropa cómoda y una botella de agua. Después puedes ir a la del centro deportivo con una tarifa especial.
Algunas personas del equipo ya lo han probado: el viernes pasado 20 minutos y luego sin estar tan . Un compañero dice que sale más relajado y con más fuerza para el resto de la tarde. Si vienes, avisa a Recursos Humanos y trae tu esterilla si tienes una .This week, the company is offering an active break to help reduce day-to-day stress. It’s a short mobility and stretching session on the terrace on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. No experience is needed—just comfortable clothes and a bottle of water. Afterwards, you can go to the sports center’s pool at a special rate.
Some people on the team have already tried it: last Friday they ran for 20 minutes and then worked out without feeling so tired. A colleague of mine says he leaves feeling more relaxed and with more energy for the rest of the afternoon. If you’re coming, let Human Resources know, and bring your mat if you have your own.
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¿Qué actividades propone el aviso y qué beneficios menciona para la tarde de trabajo?
(What activities does the notice suggest, and what benefits does it mention for the rest of the workday?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(During the week, the speaker goes to the gym or does yoga depending on how she feels.) |
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(At the gym, she usually lifts a lot of weight to gain strength quickly.) |
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(On Saturday she goes to the pool with a friend and says that helps her sleep better.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ayer ___ 20 minutos en el parque y luego hice estiramientos para no estar tan cansado.
(Yesterday I ___ for 20 minutes in the park, and then I did some stretches so I wouldn’t be so tired.)2. La semana pasada no ___ ir a la piscina porque tuve mucho trabajo y estaba estresado.
(Last week I ___ go to the pool because I had a lot of work and I was stressed.)3. El sábado ___ con una compañera mía y levantamos pesas para ganar fuerza.
(On Saturday I ___ with a friend of mine, and we lifted weights to build strength.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Suelo entrenar en el gimnasio y después hago mi rutina. / Después del entrenamiento me siento más fuerte y más relajado. / A veces estoy cansado, pero me me esfuerzo y estiro un poco.
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¿Qué tipo de ejercicio haces normalmente durante la semana y cómo te sientes después, por ejemplo, relajado o cansado?
What type of exercise do you usually do during the week and how do you feel afterwards, for example, relaxed or tired?
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Cuando tienes una semana de mucho trabajo y estás estresado, ¿qué haces para mantener una vida sana y seguir con tu rutina de ejercicio?
When you have a very busy week and you are stressed, what do you do to maintain a healthy life and keep up your exercise routine?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Hola, Marta 😊 Soy Luis. ¿Qué tal?
Esta semana quiero volver a entrenar después del trabajo. Estoy un poco estresado y creo que me viene bien hacer algo de deporte.
¿Te apetece venir conmigo al gimnasio el miércoles o el jueves? Podemos hacer pesas y luego estirar un poco. Yo prefiero ir sobre las 19:00.
Avísame y lo organizamos.
Hi, Marta 😊 I’m Luis. How are you?
This week I want to start working out again after work. I’m a bit stressed, and I think it would do me good to get some exercise.
Do you feel like coming with me to the gym on Wednesday or Thursday? We can do weights and then stretch a bit. I’d rather go around 7:00 p.m.
Let me know and we’ll sort it out.
Useful phrases:
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¿Te va bien el miércoles a las…?
(Does Wednesday at… work for you?)
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Podemos hacer una rutina sencilla: primero…, después…
(We can do a simple routine: first…, then…)
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Si prefieres, podemos ir con un amigo mío / una amiga mía.
(If you prefer, we can go with a friend of mine.)
Hi, Luis. Great! Working out also helps me switch off from work. I can’t do Wednesday, but Thursday works. Does 7:00 p.m. work for you? We can do 30 minutes of weights (legs and arms) and then stretch for 10 minutes. I’m a bit tired this week, so I’d prefer an easy routine. If you want, a friend of mine can come too. See you on Thursday!