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Bradley had always wanted to be an artist. It was something he'd fantasised 32 , but had never really explored. He decided, though, that he could still try.
He wanted to enrol in a painting class at a local college, but he ran into a problem. £You have to take our design and drawing courses first,’ the administrator told him. Luckily it wasn’t too late to take those courses, but it meant that Bradley would have to 33 aside twice as much time per week as he’d intended. Nevertheless, he was excited to learn the skills.
His design course proved to be challenging, but manageable. The drawing course, however, 34 off easily but soon became frustrating. In the fourth week, the participants had to draw one another.
Bradley drew a portrait of his classmate, Nicole. He 35 intensely at her face, trying to draw the nose, eyes and cheeks correctly but the portrait ended up looking more like that of an orang-utan. I'm sorry you look much nicer than that!’ he said.
'It’s OK,’ Nicole replied, showing Bradley her drawing. He was relieved to see that her portrait of him looked like the orang-utan’s brother. ‘Looks as if getting facial 36 correct is trickier than we thought,’ she joked.
While frustrated at times, Bradley persisted 37 his artwork.
By the end of the courses, he had some accomplishments proudly 38 in his home, and others that were tossed into the recycling bin.
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35 1) observed 2) stared 3) glanced 4) browsed
36 1) features 2) elements 3) marks 4) traits
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ответ: The impact of good health
You know that healthy habits, such as eating well, exercising, and avoiding harmful substances, make sense, but did you ever stop to think about why you practice them? A healthy habit is any behavior that benefits your physical, mental, and emotional health. These habits improve your overall well-being and make you feel good.
Healthy habits are hard to develop and often require changing your mindset. But if you’re willing to make sacrifices to better your health, the impact can be far-reaching, regardless of your age, sex, or physical ability. Here are five benefits of a healthy lifestyle
Controls weight
Eating right and exercising regularly can help you avoid excess weight gain and maintain a healthy weight. According to the Mayo Clinic, being physically active is essential to reaching your weight-loss goals. Even if you’re not trying to lose weight, regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, boost your immune system, and increase your energy level.
Plan for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. If you can’t devote this amount of time to exercise, look for simple ways to increase activity throughout the day. For example, try walking instead of driving, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or pace while you’re talking on the phone.
Eating a balanced, calorie-managed diet can also help control weight. When you start the day with a healthy breakfast, you avoid becoming overly hungry later, which could send you running to get fast food before lunch.
Additionally, skipping breakfast can raise your blood sugar, which increases fat storage. Incorporate at least five servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet per day. These foods, which are low in calories and high in nutrients, help with weight control. Limit consumption of sugary beverages, such as sodas and fruit juices, and choose lean meats like fish and turkey.
The takeaway
Bad habits are hard to break, but once you adopt a healthier lifestyle, you won’t regret this decision. Healthy habits reduce the risk of certain diseases, improve your physical appearance and mental health, and give your energy level a much needed boost. You won’t change your mindset and behavior overnight, so be patient and take it one day at a time.