Part 3: Questions 76 – 85.

Read the text and think of one word which best fits each gap.

GETTING ENOUGH EXERCISE

While most people want to have a toned healthy body, not everyone enjoys (76) _{………………….}out at the gym. In fact, many of us (77) _{………………….}rather avoid any kind of vigorous exercise altogether, and may not even feel it is necessary. Over the years, various health experts have assured us (78) _{………………….}keeping fit simply requires a total of 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week. Many people believe that a walk to the shops or some light housework constitutes moderate activity, (79) _{………………….}it turns out this may not be the case.

According to the British Association of Sport and Exercise, it is high (80) _{………………….}more specific advice were given about what actually constitutes moderate activity. Housework, it seems, does (81) _{………………….}fall into this category. Anyone who devotes a great deal of time every day (82) _{………………….}dusting and vacuuming no doubt wishes that it did, but research has shown that women who spend over eight hours a day (83) _{………………….}housework actually tend to be slightly more overweight than those (84) _{………………….}do none whatsoever. The association, therefore, would prefer it if the public were instructed as to exactly what (85) _{………………….}of physical activity to aim for.

She always speaks about her children’s achievements with great pride. (boasts)