B1 Reading. 'Running'.

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

In the past, people ran mainly to _____ .

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

When did sport become part of children’s education?

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

What has changed about running in recent years?

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

According to the text, running can _____ .

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

People who ran more than 50 miles a week had ______ .

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

Running helps improve your mood because ____ .

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

One problem for runners is that ______ .

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

What advice does the writer give to beginners?

1 Throughout history, humans have always run. Thousands of years ago, they ran to hunt food. In the 1800s, sport became an important part of children’s education. After the modern Olympics began later that century, athletes became famous. People admired them and wanted to be like them. However, until about forty years ago, watching running races was more popular than running. Now this has changed. More and more people are recognising the health benefits of exercise, and are putting on their running shoes!

2 It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. Studies have shown that it can help prevent many types of illness including heart disease and cancer. It will also help you live longer. Studies show that exercise can add up to 5 years to your life. Of course, there are many ways to exercise. Running is just one of them. But running may have advantages over other kinds of exercise. For example, one study showed that people who ran more than 50 miles per week had more HDL cholesterol (good fat) than people who did not run.

3 If you find you feel better after exercise, there’s a good reason for it. Running makes your body release feel-good chemicals called endocannabinoids. As a result, no matter how bad you feel, running will cheer you up. In fact, a 2012 study found that just 30 minutes of running per week for three weeks helped people sleep better and improved their mood.

4 Of course, as well as benefits, there are some downsides to running. Many runners complain of problems with their knees. Running on roads is especially damaging. Using a running machine at a gym is less harmful. If you do not warm up and stretch properly, your muscles will ache. Running is especially risky in hot weather if people do not drink enough water.

5 If you’re interested in taking up running, it’s important to do it properly, and these tips will help. Keep your head up. Look straight forward, not down at your feet. Relax your neck and shoulders, hold your body tall and lift your chest, as this will help you breathe more easily. If you lean forward, you will hurt your lower back. Short distance runners lift their knees to run, but for distance running, keep them low, or you will use up all your energy.

Distance runners should _______ .

Throughout history, humans ____.

In ______, sport became an important part of children’s education.

People admired them and wanted ______ like them.

More and more people ______ the health benefits of exercise.

They are putting ______ their running shoes!

If you’re interested in taking _____ running, it’s important to do it properly,