【明報專訊】Dr Panda is exploring new ways to keep fit again. Here he is at the fitness centre, being persuaded to make prepayment for the gym services...

“ Eason: Hey, dude! You're not in a correct posture for weight training! ”

“ Dr Panda: What's wrong? ”

“ Eason: Why don't you join the personal trainer program? There are special offers! ”

“ Dr Panda: Sounds good... ”

“ Eason: The 3-year prepayment program is the best for you. Cash or credit card? ”

“ Dr Panda: Credit card please... ”

“ MoMo: You're from E Fitness next door! What're you doing here? ”

■English highway﹕Gym

"Gym" is also known as "gymnasium". When used as a countable noun, it refers to a building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise.

e.g. I go to the gym at least once a week.

When used as an uncountable noun, it refers to exercises that people do indoors for physical development and as a sport.

e.g. We've got gym this afternoon at school.

■Quiz

Insert the word "gym" in the appropriate position in each line.

(1) A: I'm going to the 7pm class tonight. Would you like to join?

(2) B: I'd love to, but I don't have my clothes with me.

(3) A: No worry. You can just borrow the kit there.

(4) B: Good. See you tonight at the then!

(Answers on next text)

■Glossary

persuade (v) 說服

prepayment (n) 預先支付

posture (n) 姿勢

credit card (n phr) 信用卡

[Smarties' Power English 第235期]