Cycling Is Good for Your Knees

B1 – Intermediate 

If you are thinking about how to prepare your body and health for old age, consider getting on a bicycle now!

According to a new study, one surprising benefit of riding bikes is the possibility to have less knee pains when you are older.

Read the article about how cycling is good for your knees.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2405/240523-cycling-and-knees.html

Vocabulary Questions:

1. Explain the condition “wear-and-tear arthritis”. “Osteoarthritis is often called wear-and-tear arthritis.” Make your own sentence with this term.
2. What does “less likely to die prematurely” mean? “A lot of research shows that cyclists are around 20 per cent less likely to die prematurely.” Make your own sentence with this phrase.
3. What does “to wear down” mean? “The cartilage wears down and becomes painful.”  Make your own sentence with this phrase.

Discussion Questions:

1. What are your thoughts on this medical news?
2. What are the good effects of cycling on our body?
3. What is your opinion about riding bicycles?
4. What do you know about wear-and-tear arthritis and other diseases that involve bones, muscles and joints? Talk about them with as much details as you can.