Alan: How many laps did you swim?
Doug: Twenty-five.
Alan: That's a good workout! I can only swim five laps before
I get tired.
Doug: Two months ago, I started swimming only a few laps.
Then I gradually swam more and more.
Alan: How often do you come to the pool?
Doug: Almost every day. It keeps me in good shape.
gradually - Slowly.
almost - Nearly.
good shape - Good or healthy physical condition.
Quiz
Choose the best answer.
1. After a long ____, I was a little tired.
a. pool
b. gradually
c. workout
2. Frank exercises and eats healthy food. He's in ____.
a. laps
b. good shape
c. almost