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Akane
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Ruth
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Weight Loss
Ruth and Akane talk about losing weight.
Ruth: Akane, I hope you don't think I'm being rude but you look amazing. Have you lost weight?
Akane: Actually, I have.
Ruth: Wow. How did you do it?
Akane: Well, I've been really eating healthy and working out a bit as well.
Ruth: Wow. I read recently actually in the newspaper that there are lots of new gyms opening up. Is that what you've been doing, going to the gym?
Akane: Ah, yeah actually. I joined a new gym. It wasn't that expensive either, and it's been really good.
Ruth: So, how much was it?
Akane: It was about $30 a month.
Ruth: So when you so to the gym, what kind of thing do you do?
Akane: Well, my favorite thing to do is to run on the treadmill, and sometimes I also do weights.
Ruth: You do weights as well? Really heavy weights?
Akane: No just lighter ones.
Ruth: Oh, I see.
Akane: Yeah.
Ruth: So, do you mind the fact when you're in the gym the air is really stuffy and you can always smell people's sweat? Does that not bother you?
Akane: It does actually bother me so I do prefer to go when it's not too crowded.
Ruth: Of course, yeah.
Akane: People tend to go after work, so I try to go a little bit earlier, or a little bit later.
Ruth: That's a good plan. But you know, sometimes I still wonder if it's healthy to exercise inside because if you exercise outside you can get more fresh air.
Akane: I think you're right about that. It does feel better when I do get exercise outside, but sometimes I'm so busy and if the weather's not good, it's just easier to go the gym.
Ruth: Well, I suppose so.
Akane: Yeah, and a little exercise inside is better than no exercise.
Ruth: You're right actually.
Akane: So if I want to lose weight, what would you recommend?
Ruth: Basically, just exercise within your limits and eat healthy.
Akane: I think it's just common sense.
Ruth: Really? Then, you think I'll lose weight?
Akane: For sure. I think so, but I don't know what you're talking about. You definitely don't need to lose weight.
Ruth: Well, that's kind of you Akane. OK, thanks.
bother
Does that not bother you?
The word - "bother" - means to annoy or upset someone.
Examples:
- The noise doesn't bother me.
- Does the smell bother you?
stuffy
When you're in the gym, the air is really stuffy.
The word - "stuffy" - means having little fresh air; or being warm and uncomfortable.
Notice the following examples:
- The gym gets stuffy at peak hours.
- This room is too stuffy. Let's open the window.
do you mind the fact
Do you mind the fact when you're in the gym, the air is really stuffy?
The phrase - "do you mind the fact" - is used to ask if something bothers someone.
Notice the following examples:
- Do you mind the fact that it’s crowded?
- Do you mind the fact that it’s noisy?
within your limits
Basically, just exercise within your limits and eat healthy.
The phrase - "within your limits" - refers to a level or degree of activity that is safe or comfortable for you.
Notice the following examples:
- Exercise within your limits.
- Work within your limits to stay healthy.
for sure
For sure.
The phrase - "for sure" - means "definitely" or "certainly" and shows assurance.
Notice the following examples:
- You will improve for sure.
- I’ll be there for sure.
common sense
I think it's just common sense.
The phrase - "common sense" - refers to information or knowledge that is practical and not complicated.
Notice the following examples:
- Eating healthy is common sense.
- Use common sense when exercising.
that's kind of you
Well, that's kind of you Akane.
The phrase - "that's kind of you" - is a polite way to thank someone for being nice.
Examples:
- You look lovely in that dress.
That's very kind of you to say. - Let me drive you home!
Thank you! That's very kind of you.
Vocabulary Quiz
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