Keeping fit

[Dongocanh]

A sick man is a nuisance for himself and a nuisance for others about him. A sick person can not go about his duties efficiently. He will not be able to work hard and may not be mentally alert also. Indirectly it is a strain on government because it will have to run more hospitals for the sick. Economically a nation whose people are often sick can not strong because the hours of work will suffer. So, keeping fit very important.
there are many ways of keeping fit. First and foremost is diet. Unless one takes a proper, balanced and nutritious diet one can not be healthy. One must take care what he eats and how he eats. One must plan to diet in such a way that it is well balanced, meaning it should contain the necessary quantity of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins and so on. He must keep his surroundings cleans and neat, which are called environmental sanitation.
Keeping fit also means how a man lives, his hours of work, his sleep, rest and relaxation. While everyone has to work to deserve his food, it should not be all work. There must be hours of relaxation. It may be some reading, playing with children, taking a stroll or taking up a healthy hobby.
The mental attitude also is greatly responsible for keeping fit. One must take to the work like the fish to the water. One must being swinging like a wheel in his work . Work can be play and play can work.
To keep fit some physical exercise is necessary. this may be according to the age of the person. Some out-door exercises like running, jumping, swimming or climbing are for the hardy youth. Walking and jogging are good for the old.
Above all, to keep fit depends on one's attitude towards life. If one can accept success and defeat equally then one is said to be a fit person.

TOEFL listening lectures: A university lecture on agriculture

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