eng 111 top notch 1 week 8. unit 6 staying in shape cankaya university - office of basic and...

ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1

WEEK 8

UNIT 6 STAYING IN SHAPE

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

How many calories can a person burn in one hour?


Physical Activities


Lift weight


214


Go walking


250


Go dancing


322


Do aerobics


429


Paly golf


322


Go bike riding



500

Play tennis



501

Play basketball



572

Play soccer



501

Go swimming



572

Go running



572


*Everyday Activities

Sleep



64

Watching TV



71


Talk on the phone


71

Work in an office



107

Study English



128

Go shopping



164

Cooking dinner



179

Clean the house


71


190

Take a shower



248

Play the guitar



214

What are you up to? Definition: What are you doing?

Why don’t we make a date to …?Definition: Would you like to …?

To be out of shapeDefinition: Not exercising

To be crazy about sthDefinition: Love sth


1. Park (n) :

Definition: a large area of land with grass and trees surrounded by fences or walls, which is specially arranged so that people can walk in it for pleasure or children can play in it

Ex: Central Park Hyde ParkEx: We watched the joggers in the park.


2. Gym (n) :

Definition: a large room with weights for lifting, horizontal bars and other equipment for exercising the body and increasing strength

Synonyms: gymnasium Ex: He has been going to the gym twice a weekfor two months and has lost 6 kilos.


3. Track (n) :

Definition: a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, which has been specially designed and built for sports events, especially racing

Ex: a dog/horse trackEx: The runners are now on their final lap of the track.


3. Pool (n) :

Definition: a small area of water Ex: A:Would you like to go to the pool this weekend?B: No, it’s cold.


4. Athletic Field (n) :

Definition: a piece of land prepared for playing a game ; a playing field where sports events take place

Synonyms: playing area, playing field, field Ex: Today, there is an athletic field in almost every university

campus.


5. Golf Course (n) :

Definition: an area of land used for playing golf Ex: Many golf courses are built in Antalya to attrack the

attention of the tourists.


6. Tennis Court (n) :

Definition: an area for playing tennis Ex: Tennis court


7. Accident (n) :

Definition: something bad which happens that is not expected or intended, and which often damages something or injures someone

Word formation: accidental (adj), accidentally (adv)Collocations: to have an accident

by accident Ex: George had an accident and spilled water all over his work.Ex: She was injured in a car accident. Ex: Reports suggest that 11 soldiers were killed by accidental fire

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8. Win (v) :

Definition : to achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition or competitive situation

Word formation: win (n), winner (n)Collocations: win a match/argumentAntonyms: achieve, obtain, accomplishEx: Turkey national football team won the third place cup in

FIFA World Cup in 2002.


9. Compete (v) :

Word formation: competition (n), competitive (adj)Definition: 1. to try to be more successful than someone or

something else 2. to take part in a race or competition Collocations: compete with /against

to take part in a competition Ex: Both girls compete for their father's attention. Ex: The two athletes are competing for the gold medal.


10. Competitive (adj) :

Word formation: compete (v), competition (n)Definition: Involving competition Collocations: to have a competitive spirit Ex: competitive sports a highly competitive industryEx: Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push

yourself if you want to succeed.


11. Give up (phrasal verb) :

Definition: to stop doing something before you have finished it, usually because it is too difficult

Collocation: give up doing sthAntonyms: hold, maintain, remain

Ex: I gave up trying to help her. Ex: She gave up driving after she had a terrible accident she

had 5 years ago.


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