1. You are going to hear a story from the news.

It is about a study that

has found that children learn better if they are in good shape. The
listening is just over five minutes in length.

As you listen, choose the correct answer for each sentence below:

A. Studies are finding that children

1. are doing a lot of exercise

2. do not want to exercise
3. are not exercising enough
4. do not have time to exercise

B. Obesity and diabetes are health problems that come from

1. too little physical activity

2. too much physical activity
3. diseases
4. other children

C. The children walk to school once a week to

1. give their dogs exercise

2. spend time with their parents
3. save money
4. increase their physical activity

D. Children in other countries

1. are not affected by obesity

2. have similar problems as American children
3. have more problems with obesity

 4. have fewer problems with obesity

E. Children can get type 2 diabetes if they

1. go on diet
2. never go on a diet
3. eat badly
4. do not eat enough food

F. 60 minutes of exercise every day is

1. not enough for children

2. too much for children
3. the minimum amount for children
4. the maximum amount for children

G. Professor Kohl says that exercise makes children

1. want to be more physically active

2. learn better
3. faster
4. have a bigger brain

 H. Professor Hillman, from the University of Illinois, thinks that the best kind of
exercise for children to learn

1. happens after school

2. happens before school
3. happens at school
4. 2 and 3



2. Compare your answer with a partner or group.

3. Check the article to confirm your answers.

Were you physically- t when you were a child? What

about now?

Yes, when I was little I loved to be playing everywhere, I

ran a lot and if my mom saw that I was gaining weight,
she would help me lose it.

Now, I don't exercise as much, but I try to take care of

myself.

Does your country have a lot of overweight people?

Yes, especially for children

Do you think tness can a ect or improve our

learning?

Yes, because it keeps you active, the brain starts to

secrete di erent hormones and I feel that everything is
activated, you sleep better and you feel better.

What are some diseases that come from being

overweight?

Diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol

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