The following passage has some blanks. Find ONE suitable word to fill in each blank. Circle A, B, C or D to identify your answer.

Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping fit. It improves your (24)_______ and mind and enables you to perform better in the work place and at home. Proper breathing is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you should also take into account your heart rate. It can be (25) __________ to do too much at one time. That is why all good fitness instructors emphasize the importance of “listening to your body”. When you first start, you should use good judgments. It is easy to make mistakes of using the equipment incorrectly or doing too much at one time. (26) __________ slowly and build up gradually. To increase your fitness (27) __________ you should exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week. Then you will see a difference both in your body and your mind in only a few weeks.

It improves your (24)_______ and mind and enables you to perform better in the work place and at home.