Exercise of English 1 as Make up Class

MIK, KA, TRP, TRE

These days there are pills for just about everything. If you can't sleep, take a pill. If you're
sad, take a pill. If you're in pain, take a pill. But what about people who are overweight or
lack fitness? The best solution for these people is to exercise, but many people don't
want to exercise or are unable to exercise. Drug companies are always looking for new
pills to sell, and many have spent lots of money on developing a pill for these people too.
In the 1990s, scientists working for one of these companies found a new drug that gave
mice some of the same benefits as exercise. Newspapers began reporting on this new
drug, calling it the "fitness pill" or "exercise pill". They said it could "build muscle,
increase stamina, and even burn fat."

The reports said that mice with no previous fitness training could run much longer
distances after being given the drug. They said there was evidence that the drug could
also help humans by improving fitness and building up muscles. Many people who read
these articles wanted to try the pills, but reports about problems with the drug soon began
appearing. Researchers found that mice had an increased chance of developing cancer
after taking it. This meant the drug would never be approved for human use and the drug
company stopped developing it.

Medical researchers are still looking for a drug similar to the one found in the 90s. They're
trying to find a new drug with the same benefits that doesn't also cause cancer. They
believe such a drug would have many uses, including important medical uses. It
could benefit people who can't get out of bed due to ill health. It could also benefit people
with diabetes and those with diseases that cause muscle-wasting. Medical researchers
also believe such a drug could benefit the average adult as well. Most adults say they
don't have enough spare time to do the 40 minutes of daily exercise that doctors
recommend. For these people, a so-called fitness pill or exercise pill could be the best
solution. But others might say they're cheating by taking a pill instead of exercising. Would
you take such a pill if it meant you no longer had to jog, swim or use a treadmill to stay
fit?

Many people in the world of sports are concerned about a pill like this. They fear that
some athletes might use it as a performance-enhancing drug. Even though the drug
discovered in the 90s was never approved for human use, some athletes may have used
it to cheat. Top athletes already go through extensive drug testing before national and
international events, but until sports authorities know about a new drug, it won't be tested
for. Some people think top athletes who pass drug tests might still be cheating, and in
some cases this has been shown to be true. The world-famous swimmer and Olympic
gold-medalist Michael Phelps knew this, so he offered to go through extra drug testing
before the 2008 Olympics. He knew that many people would suspect his amazing
strength and stamina came from using performance-enhancing drugs, so he felt he had
to prove that it came from hard work and training alone.

A. Match the words with the definition

Word Meaning

approve verb a substance that's taken to change one's normal

physical or mental state

benefit noun the checking of blood for illegal drugs or banned

substances

benefit verb a fact that proves or supports a belief

drug noun the strength to do something like exercise or work for a

long time

drug testing noun the process of preparing for a sporting event

evidence noun a machine that you run on

fitness noun to give official permission (esp. of a government or

other authority)

ill health noun a good or positive effect something has

muscle noun to get a good or positive effect from something

overweight adj being too heavy or weighing more than you should
Word Meaning

performance- (of drugs) able to improve one's performance or chance

enhancing adj. of winning

pill noun a small tablet that's swallowed, esp. one containing

medicine or a drug

previous adj having happened before; preceding

spare time noun free time; time that hasn't been scheduled for something

stamina noun good physical condition that comes from exercising

training noun poor physical health; sickness

treadmill noun part in an arm, leg, finger, etc. that makes it move

B. Answer these questions

1. The fitness pill could help people become

fitter
taller
overweight

2. The pill could also help people lose

 fitness
muscles
weight

3. Where would you expect to see people on a treadmill?

in bed
in a gym
in a hospital

4. Mice with no previous ________ ran longer after taking the fitness pill.

training
schooling
spare time

5. People who can't get out of bed due to _______ could also benefit.

good health
ill health
lack of sleep

6. How much time should adults spend exercising each day?

40 minutes
5 minutes
none

7. Many people fear athletes might use the fitness pill to enhance their

performances
drug tests
sports

8. Michael Phelps is a world-famous Olympic gold-medalist in

 drug testing
strength and stamina
swimming

9. Drugs that still haven't been approved for human use shouldn't be

tested
of benefit
taken

10. Who first discovered the fitness pill?

athletes
scientists
fitness trainers

C. Complete the conversation below with the expressions in the box.

Would Tuesday or Wednesday be best for you?
I would like to see Dr. Jones.
I would like to make a doctor's appointment.
What seems to be the problem?
You can see either Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones.
No, it just itches a lot.
I need an appointment on Tuesday.
I will write you in on that doctor's schedule.
Which one would work best for you?
Have you been feeling any joint aches with-
that rash?
I can fit you in on that day at 10:00.
I need to come in and see the doctor.

CONVERSATION A
A: I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.

B:

A: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.

B: Do you have a fever with that rash?

A:

B: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best for you?

A:

B: Fine, I am putting you down for 9:00 on that day. Would you like to see Dr. Smith or
Dr. Jones?
A:

B: I can schedule you with him with no problem. We look forward to seeing you.

CONVERSATION A
A: Good morning,

B: Can you describe your health concern?

A: I have been having skin problems that aren't going away.

B: Are you in any pain?

A: No. Except for the rash, I feel fine.

B:

A: I would like to come in on Tuesday.

B: I will write you in for that day at 4:00.

A: I would like to see Dr. Smith.

B: See you then.

CONVERSATION C
A:

B: Are you scheduling a check-up, or are you ill?

A: I have really itchy skin and think I may have to have it looked at.

B:

A: No, but I have a low fever.

B: I have times available for Tuesday or Wednesday.

A: I want to come in on Wednesday.

B: Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones is available.

A: I would prefer Dr. Smith.

B: You can see the doctor of your choice then, and we will see you at your scheduled
appointment time.
D. Read the situation below, and write paragraphs to predict “What happened to
Andrew’s body?” as depicted below. Continue the story about Andrew based on
the situation.

Andrew is a student of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. He always has a

breakfast with burger or french-fries. Moreover, he spends his lunch time in fast-food café

to have lunch with pizza and pasta. Guess what does he have for dinner? Yes, he has

burger or pizza that he bought in lunch time. The worst thing is he never does exercise

and he loves laying on his bed while watching TV and film.