B2 Level- Listening practice: Sports

What is exercise good for?

• Only physical health

• Only mental health

• Both body and mind

• Only entertainment

Which of the following health benefits are mentioned for young people who exercise regularly?

• Strengthening bones, removing bad cholesterol, and reducing risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes

• Improving eyesight and hearing

• Curing common colds and flu

• Growing taller overnight

What chemicals does our brain release when we work out?

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

• Serotonin

According to the transcript, these natural hormones (endorphins) do what?

• Control pain and create comfort in the central nervous system, leading to a feeling of euphoria

• Increase hunger and create discomfort in the peripheral nervous system, leading to anxiety

• Regulate blood sugar levels in the circulatory system, leading to calmness

• Boost muscle growth in the musculoskeletal system, leading to fatigue

"Increased endorphins and general body activity may…"

• decrease concentration and worsen mood and memory

• increase concentration and improve mood and memory

• only improve memory

• only improve mood

What extra benefit is gained when you find a sport and join a team you like?

• Only stronger muscles

• Benefits beyond the usual physical and mental ones, especially psychological and social benefits

• Guaranteed victories in every competition

• Instant fame and fortune

Which of the following is not one of the communal/team benefits listed?

• Learning to trust and rely on each other

• Accepting and offering help

• Working together toward a shared goal

• Improving your personal driving skills

What makes it easier to form a regular exercise habit?

• Exercising completely alone every time

• Being dedicated to a team and doing fun activities together

• Exercising only once a month

• Focusing solely on individual competition

What has participating in sports at school been shown to do over four years?

• Reduce the risk of depression and greatly increase selfconfidence and selfesteem

• Increase the risk of depression and lower selfesteem

• Have no effect on mental health

• Only improve academic grades

What lasting and transformative benefit comes from experiencing failure in sports?

• Stronger bones and muscles

• Forging resilience and selfawareness to keep up with the learning curve

• Instant victories in future games

• Improved eyesight and hearing