Forget 10,000 steps: the truth behind a famous health target
A columnist explains where the 10,000-step goal came from and what research shows; students evaluate the argument and discuss realistic goals.
B2Adults50 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A B2 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 50 minutes
- Topic
- Health & medicine
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- pedometer, catchy, level off, barrier, fitness tracker, object to, joint, gadget
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow the argument, evidence and counter-arguments in an opinion piece
- Understand idiomatic phrases used to express and support opinions
- Discuss and write about realistic health goals