For a long time, researchers have known that physical activity increases (1) ______ of life and prevents depression. But the (2) ________ was that they didn’t know exactly why. Now, however, we have the answer: exercise increases levels of phenylethylamine. This is a chemical in your body that puts you in a good mood and makes you feel more (3) ________ .Whether you exercise is something you do (4) _______, like perhaps jogging, or a more (5) ______-team sport, like rugby, phenylethylamine will make you happy. So in the (6) _______, doctors can be more confident when they tell their (7)________ patients to start exercising, rather than giving them pills.
Question 1
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. wisdom
b. entertainment
c. enjoyment
d. boredom
Question 2
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. core
b. point
c. key
d. trouble
Question 3
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. pessimistic
b. amazed
c. interested
d. optimistic
Question 4
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. once in a while
b. alone
c. a lot
d. at night
Question 5
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. aggressive
b. entertaining
c. gentle
d. slow
Question 6
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. ER
b. past
c. long run
d. future
Question 7
Marks: 1
Choose one answer.
a. cheerful
b. worried
c. coma
d. wounded