3. What do we learn about Dr. James Penn at the beginning of the interview?
1) He has written several books.
2) One of his books won a prize.
3) He was born and raised in Seattle.
Ответ: _______________________ .
4. Why is the 10,000-step rule so popular, according to Dr. Penn?
1) Because it is a medically proven number of steps.
2) Because nowadays, people love setting targets.
3) Because it is easy to walk 10,000 steps a day.
Ответ: _______________________ .
5. How did the 10,000-step number originate?
1) It was a random number chosen by a Japanese engineer of pedometers.
2) It was partly based on research and then rounded up to a nice round number.
3) It comes from the Japanese character for 10,000 that looks like a walking man.
Ответ: _______________________ .
6. What do we learn about pedometers before the 1960s?
1) They were mainly used for entertainment.
2) They appeared in Japan in the 18th century.
3) They were widely used for health reasons.
Ответ: _______________________ .
7. What does Dr. Penn mean when he calls the 10,000-step rule a “useful myth”?
1) It’s a modern myth that is interesting to study as a psychological phenomenon.
2) It’s false information that helps companies sell different gadgets and apps.
3) It may help some people keep fit, but it is not based on scientific data.
Ответ: _______________________ .
