There are 2 activities focussing on: 

• general comprehension of the text (1a)  
• listening for detail (1b) 

 Both activities can be run individually, in small groups or as a whole class.  

Activity 1a – Categorising  

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1. Students drag and drop items into correct boxes to match each statement with the right character from the video. 
2. 📍Encourage students to provide more information about each card.   
3. 📍Focus on & draw students’ attention to the target language, i.e. words and collocations related to staying heathy (exhausted; stay fit; out of shape; tiring) 

Activity 1b – Game (Whack the mole)  

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1. Students ‘whack the mole’ to identify all the benefits of walking that Tom mentions in the video.  
2. 📍Before students start the activity, get them to remember as much as they can about what was said in the video about the benefits of walking.  
3. Get students to complete Activity 1b and check their ideas. 
4. 📍Focus on & draw students’ attention to the target language related to staying healthy (improve/boost concentration; stay fit/unfit/out of shape; lose weight/put on weight; strengthen muscles, etc)

Activity 1a 

Bella 

• Is always in a hurry in the morning 
• Is often exhausted in the afternoon 
• Likes to dance to stay fit 

Kelly 

• Is out of shape 
• Had problems with public transport today 
• Thinks walking is very tiring 

Tom 

• Walks a lot every day 
• Does a breathing exercise in the morning 
• Can’t dance 

Activity 1b 

Tom mentions walking benefits: 

• Helps you save money 
• Improves your concentration 
• Helps you stay fit 
• Strengthens your muscles 
• Helps you lose weight 
• Helps you sleep better 
• Boosts your mood 
• Makes you happy