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Lesson 4

Exercise

Nowadays, people worship and
dedicate their time and money in the

temple of the body. People are
excessively engrossed with toning their

muscles in pursuit of the perfect body, but
they have neglected what really defines

humans: intelligence. Whenever I see a

muscle bound guy or wellsculptured gal
sweating it out in the gym, I couldn’t help

exclaiming, “There goes one more brain-
less dinosaur on the verge of extinction.” I just can’t change myself of the ste-

reotype that a beautiful body houses an empty head.
As this health mania spreading like a cold virus, I don’t feel so prejudiced.

A healthy body and a functioning brain can coexist. However, with all
narcissistic preoccupation with health, people no longer have the time to

develop grey matter between their ears. It’s a reverse of the past; people
were too busy making a living or couldn’t afford the time and money to

workout. But when it swung the opposite way, it went to an absurd extreme.

Take this test to determine your mental health.

Comprehension

1. What does “grey matter” mean?
2. What are two elements needed for people to exercise?

3. Why did the writer mention “the brainless dinosaur”?

Questions

1. What kind of exercises do you do?
2. How often do you work out?
3. What do you think of yoga?
4. What are the popular forms of exercise in your

country?

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