Healthy living

1　I was not feeling very well so the doctor checked my heart and said I needed more exercise. I have never been very active，and I do not like sports. I have always wanted a pet，so my parents gave me a dog for my birthday. Now I get exercise by taking him for a walk every day. I have had him for three months now and I feel really healthy. —Anna
2　Our teacher decided to start a girls’ football team and I thought，“What a great idea! ” I was the first member of the team. We have played football for a year now and we all feel very fit. Our teacher is the coach，and she also takes part in the training with us. She is in excellent condition too.—Wang Wei
3　For the last few years，I went to work on the underground. When I got to work，I always felt very sleepy and I was not happy. I bought a bike in January. Since then，it has become part of my life. Now I ride to work every day. It is my daily exercise. I arrive at work with a smile on my face. —Thomas
4　I was weak after a long illness，so I wanted to exercise more. Then a friend suggested，“Why don’t we go for a run before school? ” So we started running a week ago. But I do not enjoy running，and when I get to school，I feel awful. My legs hurt and I am hot all over. Perhaps I am too weak to do any exercise. What do you think? —Richard