Walking is for everyone
Walking is a popular form of exercise, and it is growing more popular each year. Walking is good for every age group: the rate of participation does not decline in the middle and later years. In a national survey, the highest percentage of regular walkers for any group was among men 65 years of age and older
People walk for many reasons for exercise for enjoyment for solitude or simply for transportation. No matter the reason though people who are walking are getting great exercise when walkers maintain a good brisk pace and walk on a regular basis there are definite health advantages some of these include lowered resting heart rate, gradual weight loss, and reduced blood pressure Briskly walking one mile in fifteen minutes burns as many calories as jogging the same distance in eight and one half minute.
Walking is an easy exercise regimen you can do it almost any time you can do it almost anywhere. There is no special equipment needed. And it does not cost anything. No matter what your age or condition, walking can make you healthier and happier.
1.Which sentence does the author use to emphasize that walking is a healthy activity?
The rate of participation does not decline in the middle and later years
In a national survey, the highest percentage of regular walkers for any group was among men 65 years of age and older
some of these include lower resting hear rate, gradual weight loss, and reduced blood pressure THIS ONE
there is no special equipment needed.
2.Each paragraph in the selection describes
causes and effects
problems and solutions
a timeline of events
a main idea and details THIS ONE
I agree.
To find the answer to the first question, we need to identify the sentence where the author emphasizes that walking is a healthy activity. Let's look at each of the options:
1. "The rate of participation does not decline in the middle and later years" - This sentence mentions the participation rate but does not specifically highlight the health benefits of walking.
2. "In a national survey, the highest percentage of regular walkers for any group was among men 65 years of age and older" - This sentence talks about a survey but doesn't directly emphasize the health benefits.
3. "Some of these include lower resting heartrate, gradual weight loss, and reduced blood pressure" - This sentence directly states the health advantages of walking, so it emphasizes that walking is a healthy activity.
4. "There is no special equipment needed" - This sentence mentions the ease and accessibility of walking but does not directly highlight its health benefits.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: "Some of these include lower resting heartrate, gradual weight loss, and reduced blood pressure."
To find the answer to the second question, we need to determine the purpose of each paragraph in the provided selection:
- The first paragraph introduces the topic of walking as a popular form of exercise and highlights its inclusivity for all age groups.
- The second paragraph lists various reasons why people walk and mentions the health advantages of brisk walking.
- The third paragraph highlights the accessibility and affordability of walking as an easy exercise regimen.
Since each paragraph focuses on a different aspect related to walking, the correct answer is option 4: "a main idea and details."
1. The sentence the author uses to emphasize that walking is a healthy activity is "some of these include lower resting heart rate, gradual weight loss, and reduced blood pressure."
2. Each paragraph in the selection describes a main idea and details.