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        Obviously, regular exercise can help you improve your strength, stay in good shape, and prevent dangerous diseases. But did you know that aside from its physical effects, staying active can also offer you a wide range of mental benefits?

        When faced with mental or emotional challenges in life, exercise can help you build resilience and cope in a healthy way, instead of resorting to alcohol, drugs, or other negative behaviours that only worsen your symptoms. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. In addition, physical activity can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break the cycle of negative thoughts that feed mental health problems like depression.

        Even if you are feeling just fine and not suffering from mental health issues, regular exercise can still give you another advantage: a sharper, more active brain. This is because the same endorphins that make you feel better also help you concentrate and feel mentally sharp for tasks at hand. Exercise also stimulates the growth of new brain cells and helps prevent age-related memory decline.

        And of course, leading an active lifestyle will significantly boost your self-confidence. Regular activity is an investment in your mind, body, and soul. And when it becomes a habit, it can develop your sense of self-worth and make you feel strong and powerful. You’ll feel better about your appearance, and by meeting exercise goals, you’ll also feel a sense of achievement and success.

(Adapted from helpguide.org)

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

                A. Fighting mental illnesses with the help of exercises

                B. Why physical activity sharpens your brain

                C. The positive mental effects of exercising              

                D. How to become more confident while exercising

Question 32: According to paragraph 2, endorphins are chemicals that ___________.

                A. help you become more resilient when you exercise                                       

                B. is released when you face emotional challenges

                C. boost your spirits to help you exercise more        

                D. make you feel better and more energized

Question 33: The word “feed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

                A. assist           B. intensify             C. motivate                    D. provide

Question 34: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

                A. Alcohol or drugs reduce mental issues but also cause health problems.

                B. Endorphins boost both your emotions and your ability to stay focused.

                C. People who do not exercise will lose their memories as they grow old.

                D. The more exercise goals you meet, the more success you will achieve.

Question 35: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________.

                A. lifestyle                       B. activity            C. investment                 D. soul 

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