Unit 3: Talking About Exercise and Yoga

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In this unit, you will learn simple words to talk about your favorite sports, daily exercises, and basic yoga poses.

Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học các từ vựng đơn giản để nói về các môn thể thao yêu thích, bài tập thể dục hàng ngày và các tư thế yoga cơ bản.

Can-do Statement

I can talk about exercises, yoga poses, and sports I like or do.

In this unit, you learn words and grammar to talk about exercise, yoga, and activities for health.

Exercise and Yoga Vocabulary

Exercise Context
Word Simple Meaning Example
exercise physical activity for health I do exercise every day.
yoga a practice with poses and breathing She likes yoga.
stretch move your body to make muscles longer We stretch before class.
breathe take air in and out Breathe slowly.
pose a body position in yoga This pose is easy.
run move quickly on your feet I run in the park.
walk move on your feet slowly They walk every morning.
gym a place for exercise He goes to the gym.
home the place where you live I practice yoga at home.
class a lesson with a teacher We have a yoga class.
strong having power in your body Exercise makes you strong.
flexible able to move your body easily Yoga helps you become flexible.
easy not difficult This exercise is easy.
difficult not easy That pose is difficult.
practice do something again and again to improve I practice every day.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

exercise = tập thể dục.

stretch = kéo giãn cơ thể trước hoặc sau khi tập.

breathe = hít thở.

strong = khỏe, mạnh.

flexible = dẻo dai, linh hoạt.

practice = luyện tập thường xuyên để tiến bộ.

Grammar 1: Present Continuous (Actions Happening Now)

Form

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

  • I am stretching.
  • She is practicing yoga.
  • They are running.
We use the present continuous for actions happening now.
Example 1
A: What are you doing?
B: I am doing yoga.
Example 2
She is breathing slowly.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn dùng cho hành động đang xảy ra ngay lúc nói.

Cấu trúc: am/is/are + V-ing.

Ví dụ: "She is practicing yoga." = Cô ấy đang tập yoga.

Grammar 2: Imperatives (Instructions)

Form

Base verb

  • Stretch your arms.
  • Breathe slowly.
  • Walk for ten minutes.
Imperatives give instructions or directions.
Example
Yoga teacher: "Breathe deeply. Stretch your legs."
Negative Imperative
Don't run too fast.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Imperative là câu mệnh lệnh hoặc hướng dẫn.

Ví dụ: "Stretch your arms." = Hãy kéo giãn tay.

Phủ định: "Don't run." = Đừng chạy.

Grammar 3: Like / Prefer (Preferences)

Like

Use like to say something you enjoy.

  • I like yoga.
  • She likes walking.

Prefer

Use prefer to choose one thing more than another.

  • I prefer yoga to running.
  • They prefer exercise at home.
like = enjoy
prefer = like one thing more than another thing
A: Do you like sports?
B: Yes, I do. I like running.
A: Do you prefer the gym or home exercise?
B: I prefer home exercise.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

like = thích.

prefer = thích hơn, ưu tiên hơn.

Ví dụ: "I prefer yoga to running." = Tôi thích yoga hơn chạy bộ.

Worked Examples

Worked Example 1

Question: What is Anna doing now?

Answer: Anna is practicing yoga.

Why? The action is happening now, so we use present continuous.

Worked Example 2

Question: Give an instruction for breathing.

Answer: Breathe slowly.

Why? Instructions use the imperative form.

Worked Example 3

Question: Which sentence shows a preference?

A. I like yoga.

B. I prefer yoga to running.

Answer: B

Why? "Prefer" compares two choices.

🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Ví dụ 1 dùng hiện tại tiếp diễn vì hành động đang diễn ra.

Ví dụ 2 dùng câu mệnh lệnh để đưa ra hướng dẫn.

Ví dụ 3 dùng "prefer" vì có sự so sánh giữa hai lựa chọn.

Unit Summary

  • Learn words about exercise, yoga, and health.
  • Use present continuous for actions happening now.
  • Use imperatives for instructions.
  • Use like and prefer to talk about preferences.
  • Talk about activities at the gym, at home, or in class.