Fit to Play
Fit to Play
Understanding
At the beginning of the story, Budi has no interest in training, he's only interested in playing. Why is it important to train? In this first activity, think about why it's important to train and what might happen if you don't do any training or exercise.
Grammar - 'as + adjective + as'
We can use the structure 'as + adjective + as' to compare two different things. When we want to say that two things are the same or equal in some way, we can say 'as + adjective + as' to talk about this. Look at these examples:
"This season, the Premier League is as popular as always."
"The world's biggest tomato is as big as a football."
We use 'not as + adjective + as' to talk about something that is not the same or not equal in some way. Look at this examples from the comic:
"Training is not as good as playing."
We also use 'as + adjective + as' to talk about what is possible. In the comic, Rini said:
"Coach Novi wants us to be as fit as possible."
Sometimes we can also use an adverb in this structure. Here are some other examples of using the 'as....as' structure to talk about possibilities.
"I wanted to get home, so I ran as quickly as I could."
"Can you call me as soon as possible, please?"
Now, have a look at the activity below to check your understanding. If you want to know more, check out the Grammar Pages on our Learn English website.
Vocabulary
"I need to come off. I'm exhausted!"
"I wanted extra-time. It's a pity we won!"
Have a go at the activity below and see if any of the words or expressions are new for you.
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Comments
24/05/2022
points
I do jogging daily in the early morning.In my opinion diet isn’t as important as exercise. Without exercise diet isn’t beneficial.
Phrases
• Working hard and dedication is needed if it's wanted to be as good as it can be. Life pays off.
• Fit enough players don't let opponent to take the ball, able to catch the ball running away don’t fall over and don’t needed to come off from the pitch.
24/05/2022 18:13
Tottenham Hotspur
5555
I do jogging daily in the early morning.In my opinion diet isn’t as important as exercise. Without exercise diet isn’t beneficial.
Phrases
• Working hard and dedication is needed if it's wanted to be as good as it can be. Life pays off.
• Fit enough players don't let opponent to take the ball, able to catch the ball running away don’t fall over and don’t needed to come off from the pitch.
12/03/2021
points
sad.
12/03/2021 17:50
Manchester United
202
sad.
09/04/2021
points
no
09/04/2021 18:21
Manchester United
202
no
17/08/2020
points
1. Budi didn't train because he think is boring.
2. There is important because we feel better.
3. I like jump rope.
4. Yes. The key success is diet. We have to eat: fruit, vegetable and meat but sometimes we can eat piece of cake. ;)
17/08/2020 18:44
Chelsea
351
1. Budi didn't train because he think is boring.
2. There is important because we feel better.
3. I like jump rope.
4. Yes. The key success is diet. We have to eat: fruit, vegetable and meat but sometimes we can eat piece of cake. ;)
30/06/2020
points
Because he thought it's so boring.
To keep fit and healthy and to have stamina which is so important in games.
I go for a run twice a week and do cycling as well.
Diet is as important as exercise because it helps you to do exercise with more flexibility.
30/06/2020 23:17
Manchester United
6536
Because he thought it's so boring.
To keep fit and healthy and to have stamina which is so important in games.
I go for a run twice a week and do cycling as well.
Diet is as important as exercise because it helps you to do exercise with more flexibility.
13/02/2020
points
because he didnt want
i like run
13/02/2020 19:11
Wolverhampton Wanderers
435
because he didnt want
i like run
08/11/2019
points
Easy peasy lemon squeezy
08/11/2019 17:05
Manchester City
314
Easy peasy lemon squeezy
07/06/2016
points
Diet is as important as exercise.
If you exercise without and diet you are likely to fall and even faint after a period
07/06/2016 01:01
Manchester United
4779
Diet is as important as exercise.
If you exercise without and diet you are likely to fall and even faint after a period
07/06/2016
points
I play football and I enjoy it
07/06/2016 00:55
Manchester United
4779
I play football and I enjoy it
07/06/2016
points
It helps to work out our muscles and get us ready for whatever activity that might exit ahead of us
07/06/2016 00:53
Manchester United
4779
It helps to work out our muscles and get us ready for whatever activity that might exit ahead of us
07/06/2016
points
He thought training was boring
07/06/2016 00:51
Manchester United
4779
He thought training was boring
06/03/2016
points
Because he is lazy
06/03/2016 04:11
Leicester City
1761
Because he is lazy
02/03/2016
points
he has to train
02/03/2016 15:59
Stoke City
271
he has to train
16/02/2016
points
And a minor mistake in the 'as...as' exercise: Lions aren't as big as lions - interesting statement))))
16/02/2016 08:10
Arsenal
2453
And a minor mistake in the 'as...as' exercise: Lions aren't as big as lions - interesting statement))))
16/02/2016
points
Well, at least it's not a typo this time. I have no idea how this error came about.
Thanks, as always.
16/02/2016 11:16
Arsenal
560
Well, at least it's not a typo this time. I have no idea how this error came about.
Thanks, as always.
16/02/2016
points
Diet is a must if you want to keep fit.
16/02/2016 07:53
Arsenal
2453
Diet is a must if you want to keep fit.
16/02/2016
points
I go jogging every other day and I do enjoy it especially in spring time.
16/02/2016 07:52
Arsenal
2453
I go jogging every other day and I do enjoy it especially in spring time.
16/02/2016
points
Doing regular exercise is very important to maintain/improve your fitness level. Healthy mind in a healthy body!
16/02/2016 07:50
Arsenal
2453
Doing regular exercise is very important to maintain/improve your fitness level. Healthy mind in a healthy body!
16/02/2016
points
Budi just overestimates his physical condition and thinks he will be as fit as the other players even without training.
16/02/2016 07:47
Arsenal
2453
Budi just overestimates his physical condition and thinks he will be as fit as the other players even without training.
15/02/2016
points
Because he thinks the training is boring.
Because it is important to be prepared and to be always in fit.
Skatebording because it's cool and i like it.
15/02/2016 17:10
Manchester United
369
Because he thinks the training is boring.
Because it is important to be prepared and to be always in fit.
Skatebording because it's cool and i like it.
15/02/2016
points
8 of 10
15/02/2016 09:58
Arsenal
145
8 of 10
14/02/2016
points
I reckon that diet is important but not so as exercise is. Exercising we help our stomachs to digest all we ate. If we train ourselves on a daily basis it doesn't really matter what our diet is. IMHO
14/02/2016 03:55
Liverpool
6570
I reckon that diet is important but not so as exercise is. Exercising we help our stomachs to digest all we ate. If we train ourselves on a daily basis it doesn't really matter what our diet is. IMHO
14/02/2016
points
Is it possible to get PDF forms of your premier skills lessons
14/02/2016 03:54
Chelsea
121
Is it possible to get PDF forms of your premier skills lessons
15/02/2016
points
Hi Sadulla,
We do have PDFs for some of our lessons. Take a look at 'The English Game' and our vocabulary section and you will see some PDFs in the download section on the side of the page.
We're happy that you enjoy the website!
Rich - The Premeir Skills English Team
15/02/2016 08:27
Liverpool
594
Hi Sadulla,
We do have PDFs for some of our lessons. Take a look at 'The English Game' and our vocabulary section and you will see some PDFs in the download section on the side of the page.
We're happy that you enjoy the website!
Rich - The Premeir Skills English Team
15/02/2016
points
Hi Sadulla,
We do have PDFs for some of our lessons. Take a look at 'The English Game' and our vocabulary section and you will see some PDFs in the download section on the side of the page.
We're happy that you enjoy the website!
Rich - The Premeir Skills English Team
15/02/2016 08:27
Liverpool
594
Hi Sadulla,
We do have PDFs for some of our lessons. Take a look at 'The English Game' and our vocabulary section and you will see some PDFs in the download section on the side of the page.
We're happy that you enjoy the website!
Rich - The Premeir Skills English Team
14/02/2016
points
Hello there ,These comics are very useful for beginner footballers because you are teaching them how to be fitted
14/02/2016 03:52
Chelsea
121
Hello there ,These comics are very useful for beginner footballers because you are teaching them how to be fitted
14/02/2016
points
I like running (except winter) and swimming and cycling in the summer and late spring.
14/02/2016 03:52
Liverpool
6570
I like running (except winter) and swimming and cycling in the summer and late spring.
14/02/2016
points
Permanent training or doing exercises is a must. If you don't move forward - the stream of life flows you back.
14/02/2016 03:50
Liverpool
6570
Permanent training or doing exercises is a must. If you don't move forward - the stream of life flows you back.
14/02/2016
points
Budi did not grasp the reasons for constant training because he forgot the saying : "Practice makes perfect".
14/02/2016 03:48
Liverpool
6570
Budi did not grasp the reasons for constant training because he forgot the saying : "Practice makes perfect".
13/02/2016
points
Training or doing exercise important because it's makes people happier, healtier and more stronger.
I prefer to walking and swimming.
13/02/2016 22:18
Arsenal
358
Training or doing exercise important because it's makes people happier, healtier and more stronger.
I prefer to walking and swimming.
13/02/2016
points
Because he thinks it is boring.
13/02/2016 15:03
Liverpool
3705
Because he thinks it is boring.
12/02/2016
points
Because training is boring.
Training is important in daily life because it help us keeping our body healthy and having good sleep and humor.
I use to run once a week and do some exercices although I am 65 years old.
Diet is as important as exercice and bad eating affect our life hygien.
12/02/2016 18:17
Manchester City
3988
Because training is boring.
Training is important in daily life because it help us keeping our body healthy and having good sleep and humor.
I use to run once a week and do some exercices although I am 65 years old.
Diet is as important as exercice and bad eating affect our life hygien.
13/02/2016
points
Training helps to sleep better.
13/02/2016 17:21
Manchester United
7
Training helps to sleep better.
12/02/2016
points
Diet is as important as exercise because you can't build your muscles only with exercises. Healthy food is a fuel for your body, and it is important to make a good balance between exercises and nutrition.
12/02/2016 15:10
Arsenal
3557
Diet is as important as exercise because you can't build your muscles only with exercises. Healthy food is a fuel for your body, and it is important to make a good balance between exercises and nutrition.
12/02/2016
points
I usually go swimming in the summer, or doing a long runs. Sometimes I'm lifting weights but not more than 3 times a week.
12/02/2016 15:07
Arsenal
3557
I usually go swimming in the summer, or doing a long runs. Sometimes I'm lifting weights but not more than 3 times a week.
12/02/2016
points
Doing exercises is important not only for professional players but also for every single person who wants to stay healthy. It is good for your mind as it is for your body.
12/02/2016 15:04
Arsenal
3557
Doing exercises is important not only for professional players but also for every single person who wants to stay healthy. It is good for your mind as it is for your body.
12/02/2016
points
Budi didn't want to train probably because he didn't understand the importance of exercises and working on his physical performance. Fitness training programs would prepare him to endure all 120min if necessary.
12/02/2016 15:01
Arsenal
3557
Budi didn't want to train probably because he didn't understand the importance of exercises and working on his physical performance. Fitness training programs would prepare him to endure all 120min if necessary.