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Thus, we know that our body is designed to be regularly active.

There are many benefits of regular exercise and maintaining fitness.
• Exercise increases the energy level. It improves both the strength and the efficiency of
our cardiovascular system to get the oxygen and nutrients to our muscles.
• Exercise improves muscle strength. Staying active keeps muscles strong and joints flexible,
allowing us to move more easily and avoid injury. Strong muscles and ligaments reduce
the risk of joint and lower back pain by keeping joints in proper alignment. They also
improve coordination and balance.

• Exercise can help us maintain a healthy weight. The more we exercise, the more calo-
ries we burn. In addition, the more muscle we develop, the higher our metabolic rate
becomes. So we burn more calories even when we’re not exercising.
• Exercise improves brain function. Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen levels in the
brain. It also encourages the release of the hormones that are responsible for the pro-
duction of cells in the part of the brain that controls memory and learning. This, in turn,
boosts concentration levels and cognitive ability, and helps reduce the risk of diseases
like Alzheimer’s.

Activtiy 2
Activtiy 2

Task 1 (4 marks)
Task 1
You will hear an announcement by the Head Girl of ABC Public School. Read the statements
given below, then listen to the announcement and complete them with one or two words.
You will hear the recording twice.
Supriya Ghosh, the Head Girl of (a) ___________________ is announcing that the school is
providing relief for the victims of earthquake in (b) ___________________ . The school is
planning a special ‘Autumn Fete’ to (c) ___________________ for the cause. For help with
registrations, contact (d) ___________________ and Deepanshi Agarwal.

Task 2 (4 marks)
Task 2
You will hear two friends talking about the World Tennis Champion, Sania Mirza. Read the
statements given below, then listen to the conversation and find which five of the following
statements are a part of the conversation. You will hear the recording twice.
(a) Roger Anderson was Sania’s coach.

(b) Ritika is searching for Sania Mirza on the Internet.
(c) Sania’s father Imran Mirza was her second coach.

(d) Amrit is making a project on Sania Mirza.
(e) Sania Mirza is the first South Asian Woman to be appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador
for UN.
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