Listening & Vocabulary Worksheet

Video: Joe Wicks on the importance of exercise on mental health | BBC 

Instructions: Watch the video carefully. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question.

1. What does Joe Wicks say about the connection between exercise and mental health?

A. Exercise only helps people build muscle.
B. Physical activity can boost mood and reduce stress.
C. Exercise has no effect on mental health.
D. Exercise should only be done for competition.

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2. When Joe talks about motivation, what advice does he give to people who struggle to start exercising?

A. Wait until you feel ready.
B. Start small and be consistent.
C. Exercise for long hours every day.
D. Compare yourself to others.

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3. The word “wellbeing” in the video is closest in meaning to:

A. Wealth and money
B. Fitness level
C. Happiness and good health
D. Social popularity

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4. According to Joe, what happens in the brain when people exercise regularly?

A. It becomes more stressed.
B. It produces hormones that make you feel happier.
C. It becomes slower and tired.
D. It stops working as hard.

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5. What is the main message Joe Wicks wants to share through this talk?

A. Mental health is only about talking to a therapist.
B. Exercise is a simple and powerful tool to improve mental wellbeing.
C. Only athletes need to care about mental health.
D. Physical activity is less important than diet.