Get Moving
(1) Most people know that physical activity is important. (2) It can lower and reduce stress and help people sleep well. (3) Scientists say it is one of the keys to a healthy life. (4) Yet few people get all the exercise they need. (5) There are many benefits to an active lifestyle, so people should commit to some sort of physical activity every day.
(6) All exercise increases energy and boosts mood. (7) Some studies show that exercise can also help with memory and other mental tasks. (8) Clearly there are plenty of good reasons to exercise, and there are dozens of fun ways to do so. (9) Playing basketball, cycling, and dancing are just a few of the options. (10) All that really matters is that a person moves.
(11) Different kinds of exercise bring different benefits. (12) Aerobic exercise, like running or swimming, causes the heart to beat faster. (13) This increases blood flow, flooding the muscles with oxygen; it is also good for maintaining a healthy weight. (14) Strength training, which involves lifting weights, strengthens bones and muscles.
(15) And flexibility exercises, like yoga, improve balance. (16) This makes people more graceful and less likely to injure themselves.
(17) Experts recommend that adults get about 30 minutes of physical activity every day. (18) Young people, according to most guidelines, need even more. (19) In fact, they should be moving for at least an hour a day. (20) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that “only one in three children are physically active every day,” and it reports that “only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week.” (21) Why is this so?
(22) There are a variety of reasons that people give for not exercising. (23) People who are not used to exercise may find it boring or exhausting. (24) Some become frustrated if they do not see immediate results. (25) The most common excuse that people give is that they simply don’t have the time. (26) However, a 2019 study revealed that the average American is spending more than five hours a day online! (27) People can find just a few minutes a day to do something that will extend their lives and make them feel better. (28) Obviously, it will take time to see results.
(29) Many adults and students cannot avoid sitting for long periods of time at work or at school. (30) They have busy, stressful jobs and schedules. (31) But they should still find time to participate in some physical activity.
1. What is the BEST way to revise sentence 2 to avoid repeating ideas?
A. It can lower stress that helps people sleep well.
B. It can reduce stress for helping people sleep well.
C. It can lower and help people sleep well with stress.
D.It can reduce stress and help people sleep well.
2. Sentence 14 needs to be revised. In the box provided, rewrite sentence 14 in a clear and effective way.
3. Anthony wants to provide some additional support for the ideas in the fifth paragraph (sentences 22–28). Which sentence can BEST follow sentence 28 and help accomplish this goal?
A. But after just a few weeks, most people who exercise will notice that they feel a little stronger and a little more physically fit.
B. For some people it takes too much time, and they will give up on physical fitness even if they started with good intentions.
C. Obviously, most people are already aware that any project that is worth their energy will take some amount of time.
D. Some people say that when beginning a new exercise program, you should start with something easier than aerobic exercise.
4 Which sentence can be added after sentence 31 to sum up the ideas in this paper and bring it to a more effective conclusion?
A. Work and school are certainly important aspects of life, but exercise can actually be fun.
B. Experts make their recommendations for activity and exercise based on extensive research.
C. Committing to daily exercise is one of the most important things people can do for themselves.
D. Exercise can refer to many activities, including sports, yoga, swimming, and strength training.
1. D. It can reduce stress and help people sleep well.
2. Strength training, involving lifting weights, builds bone and muscle strength.
3. A. But after just a few weeks, most people who exercise will notice that they feel a little stronger and a little more physically fit.
4. C. Committing to daily exercise is one of the most important things people can do for themselves.
1. The BEST way to revise sentence 2 to avoid repeating ideas is: D. It can reduce stress and help people sleep well.
2. Revised sentence 14: Strength training, such as weightlifting, helps to build and strengthen bones and muscles.
3. The sentence that can BEST follow sentence 28 to provide additional support for the ideas in the fifth paragraph is: A. But after just a few weeks, most people who exercise will notice that they feel a little stronger and a little more physically fit.
4. The sentence that can be added after sentence 31 to sum up the ideas in this paper and bring it to a more effective conclusion is: C. Committing to daily exercise is one of the most important things people can do for themselves.