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Answer B:
Actually, I don’t exercise a lot. Since I spend most of my time studying, I don’t get much
chance to exercise. However, on weekends, I sometimes ask my friends to go out to the park.
There, we play soccer or basketball. I think playing these kinds of sports is a good way to
exercise the body. It strengthens my immunity against diseases. I also get to spend quality time
with my friends. When my friends are not available, I just jog alone around my neighborhood.
It makes me unwind. I can think more clearly whenever I spend some time exercising. I think I
should exercise more to get these benefits.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Answer the Question. Give reasons why you don’t exercise.
- Tell the main reason why you can’t exercise.
[example: Since I spend most of my time studying, I don’t get much chance
to exercise.]

Try to cite some alternatives to exercise. Give specific details.
[example: However, on weekends, I sometimes ask my friends to go out to the
park. There, we play soccer or basketball.]

Give the benefits of exercising.
[example: I think playing these kinds of sports is a good way to exercise the
body.]

Conclude the discussion.
[example: . I think I should exercise more to get these benefits.]

Vocabulary

strengthen - make stronger
immunity - protection
quality time - valuable time
neighborhood - within the vicinity of one’s home
unwind - relax one’s mind
benefit - advantage

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