Many people run for exercise. But what will you do if you are not a “born” runner or jogger (慢跑者) ? You may still want a kind of exercise that’s inexpensive and easy to do. Why not try walking?

Walking requires no special equipment (装备) . It is a kind of exercise that almost any normal, healthy person can do. Walking is good for your health, and it will just take longer than jogging or running. Jogging and running make your heart work harder than walking. They also put more stress on your legs and feet than walking does.

The problem with walking is that most people don’t take it seriously. But there’s a big difference between serious walking and the walking that most of us do. Walking, like jogging, should have a steady and continuous motion (稳健而持续的动作) .

If you want to get your exercise by walking, you need to follow some rules. First, you need to have your own walking plan. After all, runners and joggers set goals for themselves. Walkers need goals, too. You also need to set a course to walk. Start by walking about 15 — 30 minutes a day. Increase your time and distance slowly. And try increasing your walking speed little by little. Later on, you can increase your distance, speed and exercise time.

【小题1】Which of the following is NOT TRUE about jogging and running?

A．Jogging and running don’t have a steady and continuous motion.

B．Jogging and running make your heart work harder than walking.

C．Jogging and running take shorter time than walking.

D．Jogging and running put more stress on your legs and feet than walking does.

【小题2】What’s the problem with walking?

A．Walking requires a lot of special equipment.

B．Jogging and running make your heart work harder than walking.

C．Most people don’t take it seriously.

D．Walking takes longer.

【小题3】What suggestions did the writer give us if you want to walk to exercise?
①Have a walking plan.     ②Walk fast at the beginning.
③Start by walking an hour a day.     ④Increase distance and speed little by little.

A．①②

B．②③

C．①③

D．①④

【小题4】What is the main idea of this article?

A．Jogging and running is a good way of exercise.

B．Walking is a good way of exercise but need to follow some rules.

C．We should walk to exercise every day because it is inexpensive.

D．Walking requires no special equipment.