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Watch and listen as Elena tries to persuade Carlos to become healthier, but why is she so keen?

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1. Watch the video and decide whether the following statements are True or False.

a) Elena is practising a sport with her friends today.

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b) Carlos exercises twice per week.

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c) Carlos thinks exercising is a waste of time.

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d) Elena believes that exercising prevents diseases.

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e) Carlos thinks that playing tennis with Elena is a great idea.

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f) When Carlos is worried about something, he likes to go on bike rides.

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g) For Elena, participating is the most important thing.

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h) Elena thinks that Carlos has an addiction.

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2. The following are all benefits of practising sport. Which 5 are mentioned in the video?

You can burn calories easily.
It promotes a competitive spirit.
It is fun.
It helps with your self-esteem.
It prevents illnesses.
It benefits your mental health.
It helps to alleviate tension.
It is a great way to work as part of a team.
It helps you to make new friends.
It helps you learn about other cultures.
You can burn calories easily.
It promotes a competitive spirit.
It is fun.
It helps with your self-esteem.
It prevents illnesses.
It benefits your mental health.
It helps to alleviate tension.
It is a great way to work as part of a team.
It helps you to make new friends.
It helps you learn about other cultures.

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3. Watch the video and answer the following questions in English.

a) What sport does Elena want to play?

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b) When does Carlos actually exercise?

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c) What does Elena do when she feels stressed or worried about something?

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d) According to Elena, what can you suffer from if you lead a sedentary life?

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e) Why doesn’t Carlos want to play with Elena? (Tick the 2 correct answers)

Carlos has other plans for the afternoon.
Carlos thinks her sister has an unhealthy attitude towards winning.
Carlos has already exercised twice this week.
Carlos is not feeling really well.
For Carlos, exercising is not as entertaining as playing with the computer.
Carlos has other plans for the afternoon.
Carlos thinks her sister has an unhealthy attitude towards winning.
Carlos has already exercised twice this week.
Carlos is not feeling really well.
For Carlos, exercising is not as entertaining as playing with the computer.

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