Exercise 1. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
A lot of people choose swimming as their favourite leisure time activity (1) _______ it brings a lot of benefits. Firstly, swimming develops our whole body. It builds up our endurance and muscle strength as we use all of our muscles when we swim. It also helps us maintain a (2)________ weight, healthy heart and lungs. Secondly, swimming is a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise. Many people share that they can (3)_______ their stress after they go swimming. Thirdly, swimming can improve our sleep. According (4) ______ a study on older people who have sleep problems, participants felt the quality of their life and sleep improved after taking part in regular swimming. Last but not least, swimming is available in many places. We can swim in the pool, lake or sea, but remember that we should (5)_________ a safe place to swim in.
Question 1: A. but B. because C. although D. however
Question 2: A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. healthily
Question 3: A. improve B. cut C. take D. reduce
Question 4: A. of B. to C. for D. with
Question 5: A. choose B. choosing C. to choose D. chooses