Spoken Interaction Examples (courtesy of Biscuit Notes)

a. Would you enjoy taking part in organized exercise activities like the one in the picture? Why or why not? Agreeing that taking part in organised exercise is enjoyable Opinion - Personally, I'll be glad to/I'll enjoy taking part in an organized activity such as the one shown in the picture. Personal experience - Our school does not organise such an activity. Thus, apart from the mass workout we do on ACES day, I have not really participated in a mass exercise programme. Judgement - However, it is quite common to see large scale fitness events in Singapore and many Singaporeans do support and participate in such events. For example, .... Judgement - Exercise is important especially for Singaporeans who lead very hectic lives, tend to be workaholics (like my father). They accumulate high levels of stress and get physically and mentally worn out by the work they do. Thus, exercise will help them to take a break from work and flush out the stress that can be harmful in the long run. Personal experience/example (example is missing} - As a student, I too am overwhelmed with studies and assignments and feel the pressure of preparinq for the 'O' levels. - I will thus look forward to/be enthusiastic about participating in such a mass event to unwind, keep fit and mingle with others. Benefits of exercise - The exercise will be beneficial because: - It promote healthy lifestyle, active lifestyle - Improves fitness level and energy level of participants, - Improves blood circulation - Helps them to relieve stress and - Bond or interact with people from the community/neighbourhood - It is fun to exercise with others as we will feel more motivated to work out. - Though the work-out ,such as the stretching being done in the picture, may not be too strenuous, it will be a useful routine to learn and can be done as warm-ups before we do something more rigorous such as run or play floorball. During our P.E. lessons, we hardly do any stretching and plunge straight away into the sport. Thus, after the activity we have to pay for not doing warm-ups and suffer the pain of aching muscles. Disaareeina - I do not think I would like to take part in such a mass exercise as it may not be suitable for my fitness needs. Reasons @biscuitnotes on carousell

- When people do mass exercise, the routine may not be rigorous enough for a satisfying work-out. For some people, the exercises may be unsuitable especially if they have pre-existing health conditions such as a bad back. Opinion+ reason - If I had to exercise with a group of people, I would prefer to do it with friends who will want an intensive session as it will be more fruitful/meaningful. Opinion + reason - I would also be happy to work out with the family as it is a good way for us to bond and it is a great way to get my busy parents to work out and take care of their health and fitness level. b. What sort of problems might a lack of fitness bring to our daily lives? Some interesting points: Introduction