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1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
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2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.
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3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
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4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.
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5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.
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6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.
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7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.
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8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.
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9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
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10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.
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11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.
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13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.
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14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.
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15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.
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16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
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Copyright (C) 1999 by Colleen Weldele

New Orleans after Katrina...

Dear all,

Five years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans, Louisiana, the city's mayor says its recovery, slowed by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, will take at least another five years.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu reported Thursday on the city's progress as it continues to deal with the effects of Katrina and the BP oil spill. Both events, he said, brought the coast "to its knees."

Today, we bring you a report on how the city is recovering. May you find it useful... and challenging!

Exercise to be downloaded (answers included)

Kind regards,

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

CNN Student News

div>Dear people,

CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program for middle and high school students in the US produced by the journalists and educators at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion Web site are available free of charge throughout the school year.

As classes resumed in the US last week, the program is back on the air

On today's show:

* As combat operations come close to an end, what's next for the U.S. forces remaining in Iraq?

* Why are government officials discussing the safety of seafood from the Gulf?

* Should schools adjust their start times to help students get more sleep?

* Explore the answers in this Friday edition of CNN Student News.

* Plus, watch what happens when a group of penguins experience a butterfly effect.

SHOW'S TRANSCRIPTION

May you enjoy the show, and our classes at CUI.

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Total English - Revisión de las Unidades

Hola a todos!

El cuatrimestre ya está finalizando, y queremos que el proceso de exámenes sea un tiempo de evaluación objetivo y a la vez personal. Objetivo, cuando todos ustedes alumnos rinden sus exámenenes en los que se evalúa el progreso y los contenidos adquiridos. Y personal, cuando son ustedes mismos quienes miden y ven su propio progreso. Es por eso que hoy les acercamos un examen unidad por unidad, para que hagan una evaluación personal antes del examen. Pero... es importante que NO los realicen como un ejercicio más, sino como el resultado del estudio previo. Hagan los ejercicios del Workbook, trabajen con el CD-ROM -tiene muy buena ejercitación y explicaciones claras y concisas-. Y recién después, realicen estos "exámenes" de práctica.
Que les resulte de utilidad y que los exámenes finales sean un tiempo de cosechar el trabajo del cuatrimestre.

Unidad 1 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 2 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 3 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 4 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 5 -examen y respuestas-


Saludos,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Argentinians in London

Hi there!

A bonus track video clip this weekend! CNN visited a London bar where Argentine fans were watching the World Cup match between Argentina and Greece. Peek inside!
Have a look at Argentinians in London as they enjoy a football match as much as we do... but in English!

Cheers!
Mariano

Travel with Val

Dear all,
travelling for pleasure is one of the most energizing experiences!
This week, summer holidays are starting in the US. And, if any of you is planning a trip to New York City we suggest a formidable and impressive tour to celebrate their Independence.
Here you will find the exercise that we have prepared for you all, and below you will find the video to solve the activities.




Enjoy it and may you have a good weekend!

Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

A Theatre Programme? That's a Playbill!

Dear all,

Playbill is a monthly U.S. magazine for theatregoers. Although there is a subscription issue available for home delivery, most Playbills are printed for particular shows to be distributed at the door. Articles within the Playbills change monthly to reflect new shows and artists performing in plays, musicals or special attractions; this wraparound section is the same for all Playbills across all venues at any given time. Within this wraparound, Playbills contain a cast list, cast photos, cast biographies, song lists and who performs the songs (if a musical), and a list of scenes for the particular show.

In this week's edition of our Blog, we bring you a report by NY1's Roma Torre on how the "programme" gets to the Theatres. The idea is to relax for a while, as you watch the report and practise your listening skills.
In case there are words you do not understand, we provide you with the TRANSCRIPT TO THE CLIP.



Kind regards,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas