Social fitworking - Module 7

C2 Proficiency · Open Cloze · Expert Proficiency Resource Book, Pearson Education

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning.

In common (0) ___ many of life's self-imposed hardships, fitness training is more fun if there's a chance to share the experience with others. For anyone (1) ___ the most ardent fitness fans, however, there's (2) ___ anything to be said in favour of a lonely workout at the gym on a cold winter's night. (3) ___ wonder, therefore, that what are known as 'social fitworking' events are taking off in a big way across London. (4) ___ the domain of the serious athlete, group fitness competitions have been redesigned for general use, and young Londoners have been signing up (5) ___ their droves. With names like 'Warrior Dash' and 'Tough Mudder', the events involve teams of runners racing over obstacles in rough terrain. Quite (6) ___ from the physical benefits, being part of a team is a motivating experience, (7) ___ it involves actually competing together, chatting in the bar or sharing photos online afterwards. The fact that the events attract men and women in roughly equal proportions could also (8) ___ for some of the appeal.

Social fitworking

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