Read this sentence from passage 1.
"it is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look" (paragraph 1)
why does thoreau make this comparison to the visual arts?
. to suggest people should spend more time appreciating the beauty in details.
. to compare finding one’s focus to the challenge of making beautiful things
to associate daily life with the slow process of painting and sculpting
to imply that human perspective can be shaped as readily as physical objects

Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. all it requires is a good pair of sneakers-no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking. identify the main idea of this paragraph. walking is a difficult and safe exercise for beginners. walking is an easy and safe exercise for beginners. walking is a boring and dangerous form of exercise. walking is an exciting and very effective form of exercise.