High-Q | חטיף 1

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חטיף מס '1

אנגלית

Reading Comprehension This part consists of a reading passage followed by several related questions. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text .

Text I (Questions 13-17)

Exercise can be a key to helping you sleep better. Regular exercise has many benefits, psychological and emotional as well as physical. True, it can be hard to overcome inertia and get yourself started. But the good news is that just a little exercise - taking a walk or gardening - can help alleviate depression, raise self-esteem, and promote a sense of well-being; all of these will benefit sleep. Regular exercise is habit-forming, and a fine 5 replacement for the many less-healthy addictions you may struggle to break. Studies of the effects of an aerobic exercise program show that exercisers tend to have lower blood pressure, anxiety, and muscle tension, and are able to cope better with stress than non-exercisers. Studies also show that even simple regular exercise - stretching, strengthening, and gentle movements - helps people sleep better compared to those who are 10 completely sedentary. This may be because exercise promotes the release of the chemical serotonin in your brain - a neuro-transmitter thought to be connected to feelings of well being and satisfaction. But the key word here is regular . Sporadic bursts of strenuous exercise may prove more painful than helpful. There is one other warning about exercise: avoid exercise just before bedtime. Moderate or strenuous exercise has an initially arousing 15 effect, making it difficult to relax. Many studies suggest that the best time of day to exercise is in the afternoon or early evening. Leave a space of about three or four hours between exercising and bedtime. This gives the body time to enjoy an athletic high, then unwind slowly and begin to want to rest. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 15 to 60 minutes of some sort 20 of aerobic exercise, practiced three to five days per week. Examples of aerobic exercise are running, brisk walking, swimming, cycling, rowing, aerobic dancing, cross-country skiing, and rope jumping. If one is over 45, or has heart disease risk factors, it is best to consult a doctor before starting an aerobic exercise program.

Questions

13. The primary topic of the passage above is -

(1) the pros and cons of regular exercise (2) the effects of exercise on the body’s production of serotonin

(3) how to improve one’s sleep through exercise (4) how to develop an effective exercise regimen

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