1. Regular exercise is beneficial to secondary school students. Do you agree? Give reasons Long writing task: 250 words

2. Genre Giving your opinions Argumentative: I think…/ I believe… Do not need any suggestions

3. Draft: 5 paragraphs construction Introduction -Most ss are ignoring the need to exercise regularly -Need to stress the importance of regular exercise to sec. sch. ss 1 st benefit -Raise their level of concentration/ upgrade academic performance -Team sports train discipline/ help ss socialize and improve communicative skills 2 nd benefit Physically, help build up muscle strength/ good for the heart and the lungs/ enhance resistance to diseases 3 rd benefit Psychologically, relieve stress/ endorphin helps maintain good mental health/ Conclusion Summarize all the good points you have mentioned in the last paragraphs Emphasize the importance of doing regular exercise again

4. Introduction Nowadays, many secondary school students are so busy with their homework and extra-curricular activities that they are ignoring the importance to exercise regularly. However, no one can deny that regular exercise can be very beneficial for all of us, especially secondary school students. In this article, I will talk about the advantages of regular exercise for them.

5. First benefit First and foremost, doing regular exercise can raise their level of concentration and this in turn can upgrade their academic performance. Most students and parents wrongly believe that young people do not have time for exercise because they need to spend all the time on their studies. However, in fact, a more efficient and fit body means that students will be more energetic and alert at the end of a long school day, making it easier for them to concentrate on their studies. Team sports train discipline/ help ss socialize and improve their communicative skills

6. Second benefit In addition, regular exercise will help students be more resistance to diseases or injuries. Students who exercise regularly are less likely to become ill because they have improved their cardiopulmonary functions. Moreover, if they have built up their muscle strength and flexibility, accidents can be avoided. Therefore, it will be easier for them to cope with their busy and hectic school life.

7. Third paragraph Last but not least, if students are involved in regular exercise, they will be mentally and emotionally stable. After doing regular exercise, endorphin will be secreted and this will help people feel happy and relaxed. As we all know that students need to face huge pressure from numerous and continuous assignments and assessments, a stable and balanced mental state will be very essential to them.

8. Conclusion All in all, regular exercise is definitely beneficial for secondary school students. (definitely = shows your attitude) Repeating the question words = shows you are answering the question / no sidetracking All these students should be encouraged to take up regular exercise because it can improve their concentration, and keep them healthy physically and psychologically.