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Walking is a great way to get in shape without breaking the bank (it's free and you do it every day).
It benefits people physically, psychologically and socially. Here are how:
Keeps You in Good Health
In terms of health, walking is the key to managing weight, controlling blood pressure, and reducing the
risk of a stroke, breast cancer, and many other illnesses. A quick and energetic daily walk lengthens your
life, decreases the risk of disappointment and keeps up your mood and sense of wellbeing.
Keeps You Mentally Refreshed
From a psychological viewpoint, walking offers an opportunity to clarify thoughts, to solve problems
and to reduce stress. If you take a walk that is relaxing and peaceful, walking can also become a form of
meditation(冥想).
Allows for Social Relationship
Walking regularly with someone else enables a friendship to develop as the pair of you exercise.You
can also schedule regular walk "dates" with your partner and use the time to discuss questions without
being disturbed.
Lets You See the World Around You
Also, the best way to explore some of the world's great cities-such as New York, London, Paris and
Rome-is on foot. Walking motivates the senses and enables you to enjoy a rich life around you.
Wordsworth, who is believed to have travelled around the world seven times during his lifetime, always
delighted in the truth that "going for a walk is an invitation for surprise".
Here are some tips to get going:
Get a walking partner and meet each week at a set time.
Get a dog and you'll have a constant walking companion.
Choose a spot that is charming but accessible.
Start with a soft walk, then increase the pace and distance.
Include some hills and stairs.
Use an umbrella if it rains: the worst that can happen is that you get wet!
1. What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 10 words)
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2. What does the underlined word"schedule"mean? (No more than 5 words)
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3. How does walking keep us mentally healthy? (No more than 20 words)
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4. Why does the author take Wordsworth for an example in the ninth paragraph? (No more than
30 words)
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5. What is the best way for us to explore the world's great cities? Why? (No more than 20 words)
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