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IV. SPEAKING
Giving instructions for an exercise routine
1. Look at the diagram. Match the two parts of each sentence to complete the instructions.
To do star jumps properly, you should follow four steps.
| 1. To begin with, | a. jump back to your starting position and repeat. |
| 2. Then, | b. stand with your arms down at your sides and your feet slightly apart. |
| 3. As you jump, | c. open your legs wider than your shoulders and move your arms out, creating a star shape while in the air. |
| 4. Finally, | d. jump with your feet apart and your arms spread out. |
Tips
To give instructions, you should:
• start by introducing the process.
Example: To do press-ups properly, you should follow three steps./You can develop your arm muscles by doing some press-ups.
• sequence the steps, using linking words or phrases (e.g. first, second, next, after that, as/when/while, finally).
Example: First, lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Next, push up with your arms to lift your upper body. give one direction at a time.
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2. Look at the 'How to burn fat' exercise. Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the first part of the instructions.
do star jumps (20sec.) -> (one minute rest) -> stand on one leg (10sec.) -> repeat on the opposite site (10sec.) -> (one minute rest) -> do squats (30sec.) -> run on the spot (20sec.)
You can burn fat by doing this simple exercise routine. (1) _____ do star jumps for 20 seconds. (2) _____, take a one-minute rest. (3) _____, stand on one leg for 10 seconds...
3. Work in pairs. Practise giving the instructions for the rest of the exercise routine in 2.
4. Work in groups. Take turns demonstrating the exercise routine and giving instructions to the rest of your group so they can do the exercise with you.
