1 . Living a healthy life is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. It is important to adopt ______habits that contribute to our physical and mental well-being.

Eating a______and balanced diet is the first step towards maintaining good health. This means including a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in our daily meals.

Regular exercise is______important for our overall health. Whether it’s jogging, swimming, or practicing yoga, finding an activity that we enjoy can make exercise more ______. Not only does exercise help in maintaining a healthy weight, but it also boosts our ______and lowers the risk of various diseases.

In addition to a healthy______and regular exercise, it is crucial to get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can have negative effects on our______, concentration, and immune system. Aim for around 7-8 hours of sleep every night to feel refreshed and______every day.

To maintain our mental well-being, it is also important to engage in activities that______ stress. This could be practicing meditation, ______a hobby, or spending quality time with loved ones. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.

Lastly, it is important to______bad habits that can negatively impact our health. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive______intake are all examples of habits that should be avoided. These habits can increase the risk of various health issues and gradually lead to health______.

In conclusion, living a healthy life requires a______of healthy diets, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits. By adopting these habits and making them a part of our daily______, we can improve our overall health and well-being.

2 . Respiratory (呼吸的) conditions like asthma (哮喘) affect about 1/6 New Zealanders. Aimee Scott is one of those who have ______ asthma since she was a child.

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation (ARFNZ) is asking those people to ______ themselves to do at least 16 minutes of lung exercise a day during the Breathe Better Month. ______ set themselves up with a challenge that suits them — anything like taking the stairs or performing a dance—and , in the process, get ______ by others. All the money raised by them goes to ARFNZ for awareness, research and ______ for people with respiratory conditions.

Scott’s challenge is to walk an average 10,000 steps every day for the purpose of it being ______ , doable, and maintainable. “______ this (asthma) is my biggest struggle, it is also what makes me strong,” she says. “Being fit and healthy is an ______ we should put at the top of our list.”

“I want to give those with asthma ______ with my story that living with asthma doesn’t mean you can’t participate in exercise, but that exercise should be used to help ______ the strength of your lungs.”

ARFNZ chief executive Letitia Harding says as the foundation ______ no government funding, it relies ______ on donors, sponsors and community funding organizations. “We’re dependent on generous people like Aimee who understand the ______ of respiratory conditions and want to make a difference. We are so ______ for all her efforts. She is a fantastic example of someone who has not allowed her condition to be a(n) ______ to a full and active life.”