Two years ago, Minh could not swim at all, and he was afraid of deep water. One summer, his older sister took him to the local swimming pool and taught him the basics. At first, he could only swim for a few minutes, but he practised three times a week and never gave up. After three months, he was able to swim across the whole pool without stopping. Now he swims every morning before school because it gives him more energy for the whole day. He also sleeps better and feels less stressed during exam weeks. Last month, he joined the school swimming team and won a silver medal at a city competition. His coach says regular exercise is more important than winning medals because it keeps both the body and the mind healthy. Minh agrees, and he has invited his friends to swim with him next weekend.
pool
Now he swims every morning before school because it gives him more [blank1] for the whole day. He also sleeps [blank2] and feels less stressed during exam weeks.
energy
better
What did Minh do last month?
Last month, he joined the school swimming team and won a silver medal at a city competition.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Minh’s sister is a swimming teacher at the local pool.
Winning medals is the only reason to do sport.
Swimming regularly has made Minh healthier and happier.
The local swimming pool is near Minh’s school.
Choose the best title for this passage:
A City Swimming Competition
How Minh Learned to Swim
The Best Swimming Pool in Town
Why Students Feel Stressed
According to his coach, why is regular exercise important?
because it keeps both the body and the mind healthy
