Unit 5

Unit 5 WORD LIST active adj. When someone is active, they move a lot or have a lot of things to do. It is important to be active and not sit around all the time. adult n. An adult is a person who is more than 18 years old. My mom and dad are adults. age n. Age is how many years someone has lived. She died at the age of 80. bad adj. When something is bad, it is not good. She is unhappy because she had a bad day. balance n. Balance is when two or more things are equal. A good balance between work and fun helps keep you healthy. bike n. A bike is a vehicle with two wheels powered by a human. He rides his bike to school every day. choose v. To choose is to pick something or make a decision. I have to choose between taking art classes and sports lessons. doctor n. A doctor is a person who studies medicine and helps sick people. You should go to the doctor when you are sick. during prep. During an event means while the event was happening. Did you sleep during the movie? football n. Football is a sport with eleven members and an oval-shaped ball. Football is a popular sport in the United States.

fun adj. When something is fun, it is enjoyable. We had a fun time at the birthday party. game n. A game is an activity where people compete against each other. Let's play a board game tonight. heart n. A heart is an organ that keeps the body alive. My heart beats fast when I am nervous. golf n. Golf is a sport with clubs and a small white ball. People play golf in nice weather. increase v. To increase is to make something larger. I will increase my score if I study for the test. life n. Life is the time when a person is alive, My grandfather had a long life. kilometer n. A kilometer is a unit of measurement that is 1, 000 meters. A marathon is 42. 2 kilometers. often adv. Often is when something happens many times. He often goes to bed early during the week. plenty pron. If you have plenty of something, there is a lot of it. We have plenty of fruit, so help yourself. weight n. Weight is how heavy something or someone is. I gained weight because I ate a lot of pizza.

Ironman Races Have you heard of the lronman Triathlon? It's considered one of the most challenging sporting events in the world. Competitors swim, ride a bike, and run. The race consists of a 3. 86-kilometer swim, a 180. 25-kilometer bicycle ride, and a 42. 2-kilometer run. There are no breaks during the race, so competitors must keep going no matter what. People who choose to enter this race must be healthy and prepared in both mind and body. lronman races are held all over the world. Some well-known competitions take place in New Zealand, Germany, and California in the United States. There are several rules for those who want to compete in the Ironman. The minimum age of racers is 18, so everyone who competes is an adult. Training for the lronman can take more than a year. People who train often start practicing the events at shorter distances first and then increase the amount of length and time they swim, bike, and run. Training can be difficult because people need to find a balance of strength and endurance training. Without enough training, people can get bad injuries. Some people even gain weight when training because their bodies store calories instead of using them for energy. All people in training should drink plenty of water. Doctors believe that exercise is good for people's health and helps the heart. People participate in other sports and games such as golf or American football, but the Ironman is a challenging way to stay fit. Even though it is hard, it can still be fun. It's a great way to stay active and enjoy life!