Question

Read the article given and answer the questions.

Running has been a popular form of exercise since the 1970s, but in recent years the number of people
running and participating in road races has hit record levels. Running provides many health benefits,
but that doesn’t mean it is a good fit for everyone

Firstly, regardless of exercise type, doing too much too soon can result in injuries (Philips, 2012).
However, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, stress fractures, and runners’ knee are a few
specific ailments often reported by runners (Sports Today, 2013). Training for long distances, ignoring
rest days, and running through pain contributes to these injuries.

Surprisingly many people gain weight when they begin running, or when training for a long distance
event. According to Robson and Edwards (2014), reasons for this weight gain may include an increase
in muscle mass and increased glycogen in the muscle, which is stored with extra water. Additionally, as
weekly mileage increases, many people experience an increase in appetite. They add that to satisfy
this hunger, it is easy to eat and drink excess calories that lead to weight gain.

Once you start running, you may begin to connect with other runners due to shared interests. You may
be impressed by their dedication, and feel challenged to keep up. Invitations to run further or faster can
be difficult to turn down, but when you don’t take things slowly and work at your own pace, you risk
injury, burnout, and feelings of defeat.

While high-tech gear is not required, there is plenty out there that can make running more enjoyable.
Current research reveal that many runners spend money on GPS watches, compression sleeves,
running hats, sports sunglasses, and special foods and drinks, all have the potential to make running
more expensive (Whitley, 2013; Benedict &Cartwright, 2014 & Morris, 2014). If you plan to compete in
races regularly, registration fees also present a financial barrier. Most 5K races range from $15 to $30.
Longer distance races, such as half marathons and full marathons, can cost anywhere from $50 to well
over $150 for a single registration.

To ensure a safe start, get the okay from your doctor, and start slowly by integrating short segments of
running into a walking program. Over time, increase the running segments and decrease your walking
segments. Aim for shorter distances, and complete a 5K (3.1 miles) before taking on longer distance
events.
 DrRichard Weil, 2015, Retrieved and adapted from
http://www.edarticle.com/articlesdisadvantasges-of-running, Journal of Sports Science,
Vol 10, Issue 2, pgs22-24

PRACTICE 1

Based on the passage above, answer the questions below.

1. Reference:
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2. Introduction:

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3. Main Points

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Main point 2:

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 Main point 3:

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Critical Response:

Point 1:

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Point 2:

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Point 3:

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Point 4:

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PRACTICE 2

Paraphrase the following supporting details taken from the article given.

Running has been a popular form of exercise since the 1970s, but in recent years the number of people
running and participating in road races has hit record levels.

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Additionally, as weekly mileage increases many people experience an increase in appetite. They add
that to satisfy this hunger, it is easy to eat and drink excess calories that lead to weight gain.

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Invitations to run further or faster can be difficult to turn down, but when you don’t take things slowly
and work at your own pace, you risk injury, burnout, and feelings of defeat.

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If you plan to compete in races regularly, registration fees also present a financial barrier.

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To ensure a safe start, get the okay from your doctor, and start slowly by integrating short segments of
running into a walking program. Over time, increase the running segments and decrease your walking
segments.

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PRACTICE 3

Based on the given article, write an annotation about 250 - 300 words on importance of
including critical thinking skills in classrooms. You are advised to paraphrase and summarise
the information critically.

Your annotation should include the following:

• reference

• three (3) in-text citations at least

• an introduction

• three (3) main ideas

• a critical response based on the author’s argument with a minimum of 4 points

• appropriate use of language

You may use the template provided as guide to write an annotation.

1. Citation of article and four in-text Refer to page 187 in your textbook (follow APA
citations (3 marks) format).
- Name
- Year
- Title
- Retrieve from

2. Introduction (2 marks)
a) In this article, the writer attempts to highlight…….
a. Objective of writing the article The writer also suggests …..
and scope of article. The article focuses on …..

b. Type of article b) This is an informative/ persuasive/ research/ etc.

article.

3. Content (5 marks) In this article, the author states / says / suggests that/
proposes that…..
- 5 main points
(Use linking words – firstly, secondly, etc.)

4. 5. Critical response (5 marks)

a. Target readership a) The author targets ….

b. Logical organization of the article b) The article is valid and reliable because……
The article is also well written because it is
coherent and argued well by the writer.
c. Objective reasoning
c) The writer provides an objective reasoning because
he uses facts such as…… to support his idea that…

d. author’s tone or point of view d) The author’s position is /believes that …. and the
tone is…..
e. author’s use of language
e) The author feels strongly about this issue as the
article is emotionally written.
f. Usefulness of the article
f) This article is significant as it provides insight into ....

g. Author’s use of other resources / g) Although X says that ….. Y disagree. According to Y….
comparisons with other sources Y also agrees with X regarding…..

h. Strength / weakness of the article

h) This article stresses the importance of …….. However,
it did not explain the ways to address the ……….
i. Suggestion to improve the article
i) The article could be improved by highlighting ………….

END OF PRACTICE