Why play sports? You might say “to get exercise” and you'd be right. To have fun? That's true, too. But there's more. In fact, there are at least 5 more reasons. According to the Women's Sports Foundation, girls who play sports get a lot more than just fit.
Girls who play sports do better in school.Research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't. Exercise improves learning, memory, and concentration.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills.(技能)Sports teaches nice life skills. When you are working with coaches(教练)and teammates to win games and achieve goals, you're learning how to be successful and how to get on with others. Those skills will help you in your life.
Sports are good for a girl's health.Girls can keep fit and get a healthy weight. Girls who play sports have great interest in sports. They don’t smoke or drink. And later in life, they won’t get cancer easily.
Playing sports brings self-confidence.Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. Why? It builds confidence when you know you can practice, improve, and achieve your goals.
Exercise cuts the pressure.Playing sports can make us relaxed and help us feel a little happier. How? The brain chemicals can improve a person's mood. Friends are another mood-lifter. It's good to know your teammates will support you—both on and off the field!
41. Girls who play sports are better at schoolwork because exercise can improve their _______.
A.learning | B.memory |
C.concentration | D.A,B and C |
42. Sports can teach the girls good life skills, they can learn _________.
A.Hoe to be confident | B.how to keep healthy |
C.teamwork and goal-setting skills | D.how to get a healthy weight |
43. Playing sports can bring girls __when they know they can practice, improve, and achieve their goals.
A.a healthy weight | B.health |
C.life skills | D.self- confidence |
44. Why can playing sports make us relaxed and help us feel a little happier?
A.Because we can get good grades. |
B.Because we can keep fit. |
C.Because it can bring confidence. |
D.Because the brain chemicals can improve our moods and friends are another mood-lifter. |
45. Which is NOT right according to the passage?
A.Girls who like sports do better at school than girls who don't. |
B.Sports girls won’t get cancer easily. |
C.Playing sports can’t bring the girls self-confidence. |
D.Playing sports can make people feel relaxed and happier. |