[Vocabulary] Physical activity

Question 1

How do you _ physical activity _ your daily routine?

= включаете, инкорпорируете

Answer 1

How do you incorporate physical activity into your daily routine?

/ɪnˈkɔː.pər.eɪt/

Question 2

To be honest, I’m _ _ _ _ spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.

= я не из тех, кто проводит часы в спортзале…

Answer 2

To be honest, I’m not the type to spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.

Question 3

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to _ _ a morning jog (= выкроить время в расписании) at least three times a week.

Answer 3

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to slot in a morning jog at least three times a week.

Question 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to _ _ l_ (= чтобы размять ноги).

Answer 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to _ _ _ my desk and _ _ _ _ (= встать из-за стола и немного подвигаться), which is really helpful.

Answer 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk and move around a bit, which is really helpful.

Question 6

Every day, I _ walk_ _ tak_ the bus whenever I can.

= take option 1 rather than option 2

Answer 6

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I _ _ q_ walk _ _ office (= прохожусь по офису) to stretch my legs.

Answer 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 8

I’m not the type to watch TV _ hours _ _ (= часами); instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Answer 8

I’m not the type to watch TV for hours on end; instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Question 9

And I have this simple app that _ me _ get up from my desk (= gives me a gentle push to..), move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.

Answer 9

And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk, move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.

Question 10

Honestly, my daily routine is _ _ _ _ (bit) juggling act.

Answer 10

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act.

Question 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and _ _ _ b_ (= придаёт мне энергии), you know?

Answer 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and gives me a boost, you know?

Question 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus _ _ _ (= когда это возможно).

Answer 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 13

And on weekends, I love _ _ _ (= хожу в походы, на длинные прогулки) – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!

Answer 13

And on weekends, I love going for hikes – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!

also: I took a hike, I went on a hike (use ‘went on’ when you mean настоящий поход)

Question 14

_ work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

= сочетать, балансировать

Answer 14

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 15

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I _ _ _ point _ slot in an hour for my piano practice.

idiom: I give my attention to it, I make sure that it happens because I find it important / morally right / ethical / …

Answer 15

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 16

I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of k_ the stress _ _.

= держать под контролем, не допускать

Answer 16

I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of keeping the stress at bay.

Idiom: if you keep something or someone at bay, you prevent them from reaching, attacking, or affecting you.

**Eating oranges keeps colds at bay. **

Question 17

Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for _ _ mind.

= stop worrying and thinking about work / your current problems etc, прояснить голову

Answer 17

Even though my schedule is packed, I always slot in time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

also: clearing my head

Question 18

Even though my s_ is p_ (= несмотря на загруженный график), I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

Answer 18

Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

Question 19

I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and s_ _ p_ _ _ the _ of the day.

= задаёт позитивный настрой на весь оставшийся день

Answer 19

I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day.

Question 20

With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to u_ (= расслабиться).

Answer 20

With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to unwind.

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

Question 21

Whenever I get the chance, I h_ _ (= go to) the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Answer 21

Whenever I get the chance, I head to the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Question 22

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I _ _ b_ _ exercise. (=I’m not into exercise)

Answer 22

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I’m not big on exercise.

Question 23

I do enjoy a _ in the park (= прогулка) now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Answer 23

I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Question 24

I do enjoy a stroll in the park n_ _ _ (= from time to time), especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Answer 24

I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Question 25

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts _ _ _ th_ (= isn’t something I enjoy doing). Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Answer 25

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts isn’t really my thing. Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Question 26

Well, I like to keep it simple and _ (DO >> adjective), you know?

Answer 26

Well, I like to keep it simple and doable, you know?

Question 27

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to _ a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Answer 27

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to take a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Question 28

Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of _ (упражнений на пресс) and _ (отжиманий). It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.

Answer 28

Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of sit-ups and push-ups. It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.

Question 29

You’ve been really _ with your morning runs (= you don’t skip them). How do you do it?

Answer 29

You’ve been really consistent with your morning runs. How do you do it?