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Name: David Hadi Nugroho

NIM: 2201301002
Topic: TOEFL Single Passage

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Engaging in physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and


outdoor exercise offers unique advantages. Whether it's a brisk walk, a jog through the park,
or a bike ride along scenic trails, spending time exercising outdoors provides numerous
benefits for both physical and mental well-being.
Firstly, exposure to natural sunlight during outdoor exercise promotes the body's
production of vitamin D. This essential vitamin plays a crucial role in bone health, immune
system function, and overall mood. A moderate amount of sunlight not only contributes to the
synthesis of vitamin D but also helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, promoting better sleep.
Secondly, outdoor exercise encourages a connection with nature, fostering a sense of
tranquility and stress relief. Being surrounded by greenery, fresh air, and natural landscapes
has been linked to improved mental health. Individuals often report feeling more relaxed and
rejuvenated after spending time exercising in natural environments.
Additionally, outdoor exercise offers a variety of terrain and challenges, contributing
to a more comprehensive workout. Whether navigating hills, uneven paths, or diverse
landscapes, the body engages different muscle groups, enhancing overall fitness levels. This
diversity in physical activity also keeps workouts interesting and motivates individuals to
maintain a regular exercise routine.
In conclusion, incorporating outdoor exercise into one's routine can have a positive
impact on physical and mental health. The combination of sunlight exposure, a connection
with nature, and diverse physical challenges makes outdoor exercise a rewarding and
enjoyable way to stay active.
Questions:
1. What are the unique advantages of outdoor exercise mentioned in the passage?
a) Limited benefits for physical and mental well-being
b) Numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being
c) Advantages only for physical health
d) No benefits compared to indoor exercise
2. How does exposure to natural sunlight during outdoor exercise contribute to well-
being?
a) It has no impact on health.
b) It promotes the production of vitamin D, bone health, and immune system
function.
c) It only affects the sleep-wake cycle.
d) It exclusively enhances mood.
3. What is the connection between outdoor exercise and mental health mentioned in the
passage?
a) There is no link between outdoor exercise and mental health.
b) Outdoor exercise fosters a sense of tranquility and stress relief.
c) Mental health is only affected by indoor exercise.
d) Greenery and fresh air have no impact on mental well-being.
4. How does outdoor exercise contribute to a more comprehensive workout?
a) By limiting the workout to a specific type of terrain
b) By offering a variety of terrain and challenges that engage different muscle
groups
c) By excluding diverse physical challenges
d) By keeping workouts monotonous and uninteresting
5. According to the passage, why is outdoor exercise considered rewarding and
enjoyable?
a) It limits physical challenges.
b) It lacks the benefits of sunlight exposure.
c) It combines sunlight exposure, a connection with nature, and diverse
physical challenges.
d) It focuses solely on mental well-being.

Note: correct answers are styled with bold and italic

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