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6 Read the three texts about sports and for questions 1-6 circle the correct answer A-C.

A Running.
as most of you already know, is a sport that attracts all sorts of people: professionals, amateurs, women, men and so on. Running a marathon is something that long-distance runners often have as a final goal. The secret of getting yourself into the best shape is not to make yourself work too hard or run too fast. In this way, you can avoid injuries. So the idea is to increase your training distance slowly, step by step. Be careful how you warm up and cool down because these are the times when injuries could happen. Always take the last kilometre slowly, too. If you stop suddenly after a hard run, you might have a heart attack.

B Pilates-the exercise method for you

If you find an aerobics class too fast and walking too slow, consider Pilates. Follow Madonna, Sharon Stone and other celebrities who have been keeping fit for many years.

Stretch and strengthen The Pilates method is based on breathing and concentration and uses five pieces of equipment that work all the muscles to stretch and make them stronger. Come and join us

For those who want to try Pilates, our Pilates Centre is offering a free session every Monday evening the next six weeks for A word to those with backache and other injuries: Pilates can help you with your problems but it cannot replace medical help.

C Tennis-a future ambition

I've been playing tennis since I was young. At first, I found it very difficult, but gradually it became easier and my dad kept saying things like: "You'll be a champion one day if you keep on like this." Well, I kept on playing but I'm not a champion yet. I've been playing tennis all over the world and twice I beat top players. I get to travel a lot, but it's not as exciting as people think. I spent most of last year in hotel rooms. Recently, I've been thinking that I'd like to try something different. I've been travelling non-stop for five years and now it's time for a change. But if I didn't play tennis what would I do? You see, I didn't study much when I was at school because I only thought about tennis. I wish I could go back to school but it's too late now.

1 Text A is about... A professional running. B disadvantages of running. C preparing for a long-distance event.
2 Text A says that if you cool down... A you may injure yourself. B you may have a heart attack. C you might not achieve the best results.
3 Pilates... A is popular with celebrities. B includes walking and aerobic activities. C concentrates on five pieces of equipment.
4 The purpose of the text B is to... A inform the readers about Pilates. B encourage the readers to try Pilates. C explain how Pilates solves health problems.

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