1 Listen to any piece of classical music and write about your feelings. e.g. I listened to "Summer" from "Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi It was ... It made me
I love spring. It is a wonderful season. Spring comes and nature awakens from its winter sleep. The days become longer and the nights become shorter. The ground is covered with fresh green grass and the first spring flowers. How lovely the white snowdrops are! There are new leaves and blossoms on the trees. The birds begin to sing and build their nests. The air is fresh and the sun shines brightly. The days are warm and everything is full of life and joy. Everybody feels younger and stronger. Many people like spring more than other seasons. It is very pleasant to watch how the nature awakens from the winter sleep. In spring we can go to the country and have a walk in the woods or by the river, play ball-games, lie in the sun and even have a swim if the water is warm enough. That is why I like spring more than any other season of the year.
перевод!
Мое любимое время года - весна! Я люблю весну. Это замечательный сезон. Приходит весна, и природа пробуждается от зимнего сна. Дни становятся длиннее, а ночи становятся короче. Земля покрыта свежей зеленой травой и первыми весенними цветами. Как прекрасны белые подснежники! На деревьях появляются новые листья и цветы. Птицы начинают петь и строить свои гнезда. Воздух свеж, и свет сияет ярко. Дни теплые, и все наполнено жизнью и радостью. Все чувствуют себя моложе и сильнее. Многим нравится весна больше, чем в другие сезоны. Очень приятно наблюдать, как природа пробуждается от зимнего сна. Весной мы можем отправиться в деревню и прогуляться по лесу или реке, поиграть в мячи, лежать на солнце и даже поплавать, если вода достаточно теплая. Вот почему я люблю весну больше, чем в любое другое время года.
want a burst of happiness and relaxation? get involved in a physical activity. whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. team sports in particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that improves your fitness. they also provide social benefits by allowing you to connect with teammates and friends in a recreational setting.
2. sports improve your concentration
regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age. this includes critical thinking, learning, and using good judgment. research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities is especially helpful. participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.
3. sports reduce stress and depression
when you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. this can help you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body. at the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins. these are natural mood lifters that can keep stress and depression at bay. endorphins may even leave you feeling more relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout. experts agree that more quality research is needed to determine the relationship between sports and depression.
4. sports improve sleep habits
sports and other forms of physical activity improve the quality of sleep. they do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day, as well as improve your mood. just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day. evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too energized to sleep.
5. sports help you maintain a healthy weight
the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommend sports participation as a healthy way to maintain weight. individual sports, such as running, cycling, and weightlifting, are all particularly effective ways to burn calories and/or build muscle. staying within a recommended weight range reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
6. sports boost your self-confidence
the regular exercise that comes with playing sports can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. as your strength, skills, and stamina increase through playing sports, your self-image will improve as well. with the renewed vigor and energy that comes from physical activity, you may be more likely to succeed in tasks off the playing field as well as on it.
7. sports have been linked to leadership traits
team sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball are breeding grounds for leadership traits. studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset” in the workplace and in social situations. the team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.
Spring comes and nature awakens from its winter sleep. The days become longer and the nights become shorter.
The ground is covered with fresh green grass and the first spring flowers. How lovely the white snowdrops are! There are new leaves and blossoms on the trees.
The birds begin to sing and build their nests. The air is fresh and the sun shines brightly.
The days are warm and everything is full of life and joy. Everybody feels younger and stronger.
Many people like spring more than other seasons. It is very pleasant to watch how the nature awakens from the winter sleep.
In spring we can go to the country and have a walk in the woods or by the river, play ball-games, lie in the sun and even have a swim if the water is warm enough.
That is why I like spring more than any other season of the year.
перевод!
Мое любимое время года - весна!
Я люблю весну. Это замечательный сезон.
Приходит весна, и природа пробуждается от зимнего сна. Дни становятся длиннее, а ночи становятся короче.
Земля покрыта свежей зеленой травой и первыми весенними цветами. Как прекрасны белые подснежники! На деревьях появляются новые листья и цветы.
Птицы начинают петь и строить свои гнезда. Воздух свеж, и свет сияет ярко.
Дни теплые, и все наполнено жизнью и радостью. Все чувствуют себя моложе и сильнее.
Многим нравится весна больше, чем в другие сезоны. Очень приятно наблюдать, как природа пробуждается от зимнего сна.
Весной мы можем отправиться в деревню и прогуляться по лесу или реке, поиграть в мячи, лежать на солнце и даже поплавать, если вода достаточно теплая.
Вот почему я люблю весну больше, чем в любое другое время года.
1. sports improve your mood
want a burst of happiness and relaxation? get involved in a physical activity. whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. team sports in particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that improves your fitness. they also provide social benefits by allowing you to connect with teammates and friends in a recreational setting.
2. sports improve your concentration
regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age. this includes critical thinking, learning, and using good judgment. research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities is especially helpful. participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.
3. sports reduce stress and depression
when you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. this can help you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body. at the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins. these are natural mood lifters that can keep stress and depression at bay. endorphins may even leave you feeling more relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout. experts agree that more quality research is needed to determine the relationship between sports and depression.
4. sports improve sleep habits
sports and other forms of physical activity improve the quality of sleep. they do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day, as well as improve your mood. just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day. evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too energized to sleep.
5. sports help you maintain a healthy weight
the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommend sports participation as a healthy way to maintain weight. individual sports, such as running, cycling, and weightlifting, are all particularly effective ways to burn calories and/or build muscle. staying within a recommended weight range reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
6. sports boost your self-confidence
the regular exercise that comes with playing sports can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. as your strength, skills, and stamina increase through playing sports, your self-image will improve as well. with the renewed vigor and energy that comes from physical activity, you may be more likely to succeed in tasks off the playing field as well as on it.
7. sports have been linked to leadership traits
team sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball are breeding grounds for leadership traits. studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset” in the workplace and in social situations. the team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.