All parents know that young children are always energetic, eager to run, jump and play. Turning that natural energy into competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as they grow. Competitive sports such as soccer , track , basketball and swimming can also help kids learn important life lessons about teamwork and fair play. 1 . .
Learning How to Compete
Joining in sports teaches children and teenagers how to compete in the real world. As they grow older, they'll face competition in school, in the workforce and other areas of life. But these competitions don't have to be negative (负面的) or unhealthy. 2 . .
Understanding the Value of Exercise
3 . .In addition , many children who are active in sports are encouraged to eat healthier foods , such as fruits and vegetables.
Improving Self-respect
Improved self-respect is another benefit of competitive youth sports. 4 . . Even when he doesn't win, he can learn a valuable lesson: that you can't win every time.
Losing with his team can also increase self-esteem, as he learns to hold his head high and feel proud for trying his best.
5 .
Youth sports can help stop negative behavior, such as joining a gang (帮派) , because competitive sports provide a way of expressing their energy, friendship and controlled attacking behaviour. Teens who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to join in risky behaviors.
A . Reducing Risky Behavior
B . Developing Character Values
C . Here are the benefits of competitive sports for youth
D . If you try your hardest, you have a better chance to succeed
E.When a child wins a game with his team, he feels recognized
F.Taking part in competitive youth sports burns calories and helps to keep slim
G.Playing sports can help kids understand how competition works in a friendly environment
1 . C
2 . G
3 . F
4 . E
5 . A
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了竞技体育对青少年三方面的好处。
1 .
根据下文的黑体字 “Learning How to Compete (学习如何竞争) ” 以及 “Improving Self-respect (提高自尊) ” 可知,划线句是提出竞技体育对年轻人有好处。 C 选项 “Here are the benefits of competitive sports for youth” (以下是竞技体育对年轻人的好处)符合题意,故选 C 项。
2 .
根据前文 “Joining in sports teaches children and teenagers how to compete in the real world. (参加体育运动教会孩子和青少年如何在现实世界中竞争。) ” 以及 “But these competitions don't have to be negative (负面的) or unhealthy. (但这些竞争不一定是负面的或不健康的。) ” 可知,本段是讲述竞技运动帮助孩子了解在健康环境下如何竞争。 G 选项 “Playing sports can help kids understand how competition works in a friendly environment” (做运动可以帮助孩子们理解在友好的环境中竞争是如何运作的)符合题意,故选 G 项。
3 .
根据后文 “In addition , many children who are active in sports are encouraged to eat healthier foods , such as fruits and vegetables. (此外,许多积极参加运动的孩子被鼓励吃更健康的食物,如水果和蔬菜。) ” 可猜测,本段是讲述体育对孩子身体健康方面的好处。 F 选项 “Taking part in competitive youth sports burns calories and helps to keep slim” (参加竞争性的青年运动燃烧卡路里,有助于保持苗条)符合题意,故选 F 项。
4 .
根据后文 “Even when he doesn't win, he can learn a valuable lesson: that you can't win every time. (即使他没有赢,他也能从中学到宝贵的一课 : 你不可能每次都赢。) ” 可猜测,前后转折,所以划线句是描写孩子比赛赢的时候的收获。 E 选项 “When a child wins a game with his team, he feels recognized” (当一个孩子和他的团队赢得一场比赛时,他会感到被认可)符合题意,故选 E 项。
5 .
根据下文 “Youth sports can help stop negative behavior (青少年体育可以帮助阻止负面行为) ” 以及 “Teens who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to join in risky behaviors. (有积极影响和朋友的青少年觉得不太需要参与危险行为。) ” 可知,本段是介绍体育可以帮助青少年减少危险行为。 A 选项 “Reducing Risky Behavior” (减少危险行为)符合题意,适合作本段标题,故选 A 项。