I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV so I worried about my weight. Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” I should be asking “Am I fit?” I have no idea a letter could     1    ! Once I started thinking about health     2     weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to run 2k in eight minutes”. Instead of cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I add healthy foods to my meals.

I used to be so anxious about my weight that I     3     depression. However, now I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier.

When Michael Jordan’s feet     1     (leave) the ground, time seemed to stand still.   The player who became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental strength that he showed made him unique. The secret     2     his success is learning from his failures. “I can accept failure; everyone     3     (fail) at something. But I can’t accept not trying,” Jordan said that losing game     4     (teach) him to practice harder and never give up.

Jeremy is fed up with     1     (get) sick all the time   He asked for advice from the expert. According to Dr. Martin, long-distance running is a great sport for people. Running will help people get fit and prevent diseases. Besides, anybody     2     is feeling down can go for a run to cheer     3     (them) up. Even a thirty minute run will provide relief from aches or tension that one may be suffering due to stress.