The President Brings Back the Fitness Test

May 6, 2026, 21:28
Middle EastPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump started the Presidential Fitness Test again. He wants students in schools to be strong and fast.

Main Body

The test checks how strong and fast students are. The government wants children to be healthy. This helps them join the army in the future. At a big meeting, the President talked to students. He talked about problems in Iran. He also said that transgender people cannot play in women's sports. He played golf and danced with the children. Some people are worried about the President's health. A doctor on CNN says the President needs a medical check. Some people say the President slept during the event, but the White House says this is not true.

Conclusion

Schools are starting the fitness test now. The President is still talking about sports and problems with other countries.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Word Shift

Look at how we describe things happening now versus things that already happened. This is the key to moving from A1 to A2.

The Pattern: Today vs. Yesterday

Now (Present)Before (Past)
wants →\rightarrow wanted
checks →\rightarrow checked
says →\rightarrow said
plays →\rightarrow played

Simple Rules for your brain:

  1. The 'ED' trick: Most words just need -ed at the end to go back in time. Example: Play →\rightarrow Played.

  2. The 'Rule-Breakers': Some words change completely. You must memorize these. Example: Say →\rightarrow Said.

Real-life Example from the text:

  • "President Trump started the test" (It happened already).
  • "The President is still talking" (It is happening right now).

Vocabulary Learning

strong (adj.)
Having physical power or ability to withstand force.
Example:The athlete is strong and can lift heavy weights.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly or at high speed.
Example:The runner is fast and wins races.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical condition and free from illness.
Example:Eating vegetables keeps you healthy.
army (n.)
A large group of soldiers trained for war.
Example:He wants to join the army after high school.
meeting (n.)
A gathering of people to discuss something.
Example:The team had a meeting to plan the project.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or obstacles.
Example:She faced many problems during the trip.
play (v.)
To engage in an activity for enjoyment.
Example:Children love to play outside.
dance (v.)
To move rhythmically to music.
Example:They dance at the party.
doctor (n.)
A person trained to treat illness.
Example:The doctor advised him to rest.
check (v.)
To examine or inspect something.
Example:The mechanic will check the car.