Complete the text. Choose the correct word.My name is Catalina. I think it is interesti ng to find art in our life. I really enjoy (1) going/go to the cinema, art galleries or museums, and try to (2) understanding/understand what the artist (3) want/wants to tell us. I am not a very (4) create/creative person. The art I like most is (5) photography/photos. Some years ago I went to a photography course and learned some things about it and about the cameras. But one day my camera (6) brakes/broke down. Of course, my parents did not buy me a new one. I continue taking photoswith my mobile phone, but these photos are not very (7) good/well. Many of my friends also love photography, and sometimes we go out to take photos together.One more thing I like is writing. I think that it is very interesting to share your feelings with other people. I usually write when I am sad or happy, when I am full of feelings.I think that art is something that (8) needs/helps us to share our feelings with other people and to (9) create/understand other people’s feelings.

1. sports improve your mood

want a burst of happiness and relaxation? get involved in a physical activity. whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. team sports in particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that improves your fitness. they also provide social benefits by allowing you to connect with teammates and friends in a recreational setting.

2. sports improve your concentration

regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age. this includes critical thinking, learning, and using good judgment. research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities is especially helpful. participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.

3. sports reduce stress and depression

when you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. this can help you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body. at the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins. these are natural mood lifters that can keep stress and depression at bay. endorphins may even leave you feeling more relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout. experts agree that more quality research is needed to determine the relationship between sports and depression.

4. sports improve sleep habits

sports and other forms of physical activity improve the quality of sleep. they do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day, as well as improve your mood. just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day. evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too energized to sleep.

5. sports help you maintain a healthy weight

the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommend sports participation as a healthy way to maintain weight. individual sports, such as running, cycling, and weightlifting, are all particularly effective ways to burn calories and/or build muscle. staying within a recommended weight range reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

6. sports boost your self-confidence

the regular exercise that comes with playing sports can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. as your strength, skills, and stamina increase through playing sports, your self-image will improve as well. with the renewed vigor and energy that comes from physical activity, you may be more likely to succeed in tasks off the playing field as well as on it.

7. sports have been linked to leadership traits

team sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball are breeding grounds for leadership traits. studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset” in the workplace and in social situations. the team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.

My winter vacation passed wonderfully. This year heavy snow covered the ground, so there was no time to get bored. Together with friends we drove in a sleigh, made snowmen, played snowballs and just had fun. In the evening I watched TV, talked on the phone with friends and occasionally played on the computer.

The second week my family took me to a winter resort. I don’t ski very well, so it was hard in the beginning to learn how to ski down mountain slopes. But the next day, I learned to keep balance and fell to the ground only a few times. At a ski resort we spent 4 days. During this period I managed to make friends and girlfriends, with whom now I keep in touch and correspond through the internet. We hope to see one another again at the same place next year.

By the end of winter break my spirits fell. Suddenly it came in on me that I had not done some homework. But still there were a couple of days left, and I had time to do the tasks before the beginning of classes. How quickly vacations end! And how long a school year lasts!