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Another pollution problem we are currently facing is Cut down on sugar and salt. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
water pollution. Marine life is affected as these marine Avoid instant food when possible and drink plain water. All
creatures depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. We of these are simple, everyday habits that will make a huge
are deprived of beautiful sea corals and exotic fish species. difference in the long run. All it takes is a little discipline. Your
Our marine heritage is ruined and at the same time the body will thank you for it as you grow older.
livelihood of fishermen is adversely affected as the catch In conclusion, remember this: no matter how busy you
gets depleted year by year. Our food source is threatened. are or how troublesome you think it is having to keep all
The harmful water from industries, farms and sewage these in mind, nothing is more important than your health.
systems can cause serious health problems, culminating in Do not neglect it. No amount of riches or fame will be able
death. to replace it once it is gone. Health is after all, our greatest
Last but not least of the environmental problem is noise asset.
pollution. Noise from heavy machinery in factories and at
airports and vehicles on roads can result in hearing problems Practice 8
and in extreme cases, deafness. With more vehicles on the
roads, we are exposed to noise daily. Members of the public Write a story about an athlete begining with: “My dream
are encouraged to avail themselves of public transportation was to play in...”
system to commute to work, schools and other purposes My dream was to play in the 1st Under-12 Football
with discounts and efficiency. We have to reduce the number Team ever since I was in Year I. I did get into the Under -10
of private vehicles on the congested roads in the cities to Team but I did not get to play in any matches. I was always
reduce noise pollution and prevent us from going deaf! sitting on the bench, as a reserve. During the three years I
We have to work together to make this world pollution- was sitting on the bench, none of the players ever got sent
free for the future generations. Prevention is better than off or was injured. I never got the chance to show my talent
finding a cure when the problem of pollution becomes as a football player. My grandfather, my father and all my
insurmountable! uncles had been featured on their school football teams.
Abah was my football hero and I made it a point to watch him
Practice 7 play in the district league games. How I screamed my lungs
out whenever he scored a goal! I wished I had his talent and
Why is health our greatest asset? his speed!
Nowadays, it seems that there is a technological solution I was in Year 3. I tried out for the trials. I came home
to every human problem. Too busy to cook? Simply heat up that evening, disappointed. I was too small, too short, too
frozen meals using the microwave. Too tired to clean the thin and too light. I did not have the build. I tried again when
house? There are automated appliances designed to do just I was in Year 4, this time for the Under-12 Team. I had to
that. Portable vacuum cleaners that can move around on compete against the Year 6 boys. Needless to say, I lost out
their own without human supervision. Sometimes they even again. That year, I decided to build up my size. I jogged with
do a better job than their living counterparts. But if there is Abah and took up boxing and weight lifting, all under Abah’s
one thing technology is unable to replicate, it is our health. guidance. I even asked Bonda to feed me muscle building
Even though advancement in the medical field has cured food which she did, much to her amusement. Fortunately,
many fatal diseases, but as we all know, prevention still I did put on some weight, some muscles and even some
has the upper hand. Rather than getting sick and relying on height, much to my surprise and to the wonderment of both
doctors and medication to help us get better, we should start my parents. They were glad for me.
off by taking good care of our health. Then a miracle happened! I was selected for the second
Health is our single most important possession because team : the shadow team, the back-up team. I was in seventh
everything else is secondary. Without a healthy body, we will heaven! Now I had to prove my worth! I trained hard, real
not be able to do a lot of things and our daily activities will be hard, but I did not neglect my studies. If I did, it would mean
tampered. Needless to say, everything starts off with health the end of my dreams!
because it is the first step to the rest of our lives. Year 5 saw me in the reserve team. Year 6 saw me as
When we are sick, we cannot take care of ourselves a reserve in the First XI. It was one step nearer. The football
and we have to rely on others to care for us. This is not season drew near. Prior to it, the footballers trained hard.
only troublesome for our family members and friends but I dreamt of football. I saw footballs every day. I visualized
it is also tiring and stressful for them. It puts a strain on the school jerseys. I saw myself in football boots, brand
our relationship with others and can lead to feelings of new boots bought with my pocket money! I woke up with
resentment and discontent. Getting sick can also become flashes of me in my full attire: football stockings, football
a financial burden depending on the severity of the illness. boots, football jersey and shorts in the school colours. It
Some of us who are more well off might be able to afford was a fantastic sight! I could hardly believe my eyes! I was
insurance that will cover most of the cost. But for a lot of still sitting on the bench, waiting for the coach to call out my
people, getting sick is a luxury they simply cannot afford. name to join the team. No one got injured. Everyone was
Thus, the key here is once again, to prevent rather than to going strong.
cure. The first match of the season was on. The school was
Although there is no guarantee that we will remain playing against its arch rival. The right wing was tackled and
sickness-free no matter how much we exercise and eat he slumped down with an injured ankle. I was hauled up to
properly, there is no excuse not to try. Make physical take his position. I jumped up and took my position. I ran
movement a part of your daily routine. Use the stairs instead like the wind and outmanoeuvred my opponent tailing me.
of the elevator. Go for weekly jogging or swimming sessions. I shot the ball to the centre forward and he scored a goal.

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