Ejercicio A5 · Inglés PAU Valencia Ordinaria 2023

A5. Do you think that social activities and sport are important for mental health? Give reasons.

Solución: Model answer (about 145 words; any well-argued opinion is valid): In my opinion, social activities and sport are essential for our mental health, especially for teenagers. Firstly, doing sport helps us to reduce stress. When I go running or play basketball with my team after a long day at school, I forget about my exams and I feel much more relaxed. Moreover, exercise makes our body produce substances that improve our mood. Secondly, social activities stop us from feeling lonely. Joining a club, a choir or a volunteer group allows young people to meet others who share their interests and to build real friendships, not only online ones. However, these activities are not a magic solution. People with serious mental health problems also need professional help. To sum up, I believe that schools and local councils should offer more affordable sports and social activities, because they can make young people happier and healthier.