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"Exercise is the Source of Health," I believe everyone
has heard this phrase. However, in our country, there are still very few
adults who engage in regular physical exercise, while the emphasis on
tonics and supplements is increasing. The general notion of "tonics"
includes both medicinal and dietary supplements. Personally, unless
strongly recommended by a doctor, I do not take medicinal supplements.
As for dietary supplements, I believe they should be taken in
moderation. Why is that? Because excessive dietary supplementation can
actually have adverse effects.
From my student days until now, I rarely get sick. Is it because I have
a special immunity to diseases? Absolutely not. Throughout these
decades, I have never stopped exercising. I firmly believe that the main
reason I have abundant energy and can work eight hours a day without
feeling tired is exercise. I have always believed that "exercise is
better than medicinal supplements, and dietary supplements are better
than exercise."
In modern society, people's lives are fast-paced. Some people are busy
day and night with work or studies, turning into machines that never
stop operating, even lacking enough time for sleep, let alone exercise.
When they feel their health is subpar, they resort to health supplements
or nutritional foods, thinking that they can enhance their constitution
and reduce diseases. However, this view is half true.
Doctors and nutritionists point out that as long as a person's diet is
balanced, with plenty of vegetables, fruits, bread, grains, legumes, and
so on, they can obtain sufficient nutrition. As for medicinal
supplements, excessive use can be harmful to the body. Only exercise is
the fundamental solution. There is a saying in the West that goes,
"Exercise can replace medicine, but medicine cannot replace exercise."
Therefore, no matter how busy people are, they should allocate time for
exercise, such as swimming, running, doing aerobics, and so on. Ideally,
it should be done at least three times a week, with each session lasting
at least half an hour. If someone finds exercising alone monotonous and
difficult to sustain, they can choose competitive sports like soccer or
badminton because competition can enhance interest in exercise and make
it a consistent habit.
In Canton, Ohio, United States, there is a man named Condos who, on his
87th birthday, publicly performed one thousand sit-ups as a physical
exercise. He told reporters, "I do gymnastics every day and have no
dietary restrictions. I never take medicinal supplements. Exercise is my
best medicine." In Singapore, there is a 75-year-old man named Mr. Chen,
who has participated in many cross-country and marathon races in the
past 18 years. During an interview with reporters, he repeatedly
emphasized that neither medicinal nor dietary supplements can compare to
exercise. He has been dedicated to daily physical exercise since his
youth and never slackened, which is why he remains so robust.
In conclusion, modern people should adjust their lifestyles and
cultivate the habit of regular exercise. Doctors say that exercise can
strengthen the functioning of the body's organs, eliminate tension,
invigorate the mind, make life more fulfilling, improve health, and even
prolong life. These words are indeed words of wisdom. Therefore, I
sincerely propose to everyone the phrase "Exercise is the Best Tonic,"
hoping that everyone will incorporate exercise into their daily lives,
regularly strengthen their physique, and enjoy a healthy life. |
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According to the article,
which of the following are the benefits of exercise?
(1) Improve work efficiency
(2) Alleviate tension and stress
(3) Maintain abundant energy
(4) Prolong life
A. (1), (3)
B. (1), (4)
C. (2), (3)
D. (2), (3), (4) |
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Summarizing the entire article, the author aims to explain
A. The importance of a healthy lifestyle
B. The unreliability of medicinal and dietary supplements
C. Exercise as the source of health
D. The need for moderation in exercise |
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In the fourth paragraph of the article, what technique
does the author use to support their argument?
A. Quotation method
B. Example-based reasoning
C. Counter-argumentation
D. Analogy method |
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Fill in the correct answers on the blanks. In the fifth
paragraph, the author provides examples of _________ and _________ to
demonstrate that __________________________________. |
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Why does the author consider relying on health
supplements or nutritional foods to enhance physical fitness as a
misleading viewpoint? |
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Condos; Mr. Chen; longevity depends not on medicine but
on exercise. |
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Because a balanced diet can provide sufficient
nutrition, and excessive use of supplements can be harmful to the body. |
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