[originaltext]M: Good morning, Amanda!W: Hi, Mike! Nice day, isn’t it?M: Yeah

M: Good morning, Amanda!
W: Hi, Mike! Nice day, isn’t it?
M: Yeah, so what’re you doing up so early? (23)Have you decided to take up jogging in the park like me?
W: No, Mike. You know I really can’t stand jogging. It’s so boring. I’ve joined a yoga class at our local fitness centre. I hear it’s a great way to stay fit. Want to join me?
M: No way! Yoga is for girls. I’d rather do some weights at the gym at weekends than put my body into painful postures.
W: Come on, there’s more fun in yoga than that! (24)It’s perfect for both physical and spiritual well-being-It also helps your body become more flexible.
M: No, thanks. I think all of this is just a money-making game. I’m telling you Amanda, don’t buy into it! If you want to keep fit, you should take some physical exercises.
W: Mike, we just learn three new postures every day and do some meditation (冥想). My yoga mentor is going to teach us about breathing today. Did you know that we don’t even breathe properly any more?
M: Count me out! I don’t need anyone to tell me how to breathe! (25) Just because celebrities are doing yoga, everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon.
W: That’s not true! You’re always reluctant to try something new. Give it a chance, you might enjoy it.
M: OK, but only if you promise I’ll end up with a body like a tough strong man!
23. What kind of exercise does the man do in the morning?
24. Which is a function of yoga?
25. Why is yoga popular nowadays according to the man?