Have you ever roller skated? This sporty and interesting activity involves rolling around on special wheeled shoes. It is a physical activity     1     can be done both indoors and outdoors. It has something to do     2     the fashion and music. There are several forms of roller skating, including speed, dance and roller derby (速度比赛) — a contact sport     3     (play) between two teams,

Roller skating was     4     (huge) popular in America in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among children     5     young adults. Later, in the 1990s, inline skates, or roller blades, became the leading kind of roller skate. Over time, roller skating     6     (drop) in popularity in general.

Now, The Associated Press reports that roller skating is back in style. You can find temporary roller skating rinks set up in     7     (park) and on roadways. Roller skating is trending on     8     (society) media. Skate meet-ups in large cities are common.

New York City’s Rockefeller Center held a skating gathering (聚会) for the first time since 1940. The organizers advertised     9     event as “bringing the magic of the 1970s with it”. And then there were many people on skates.

Skating references are common in media of all kinds lately: music videos, magazine covers and movies. Stars of music, film and the Internet     10     (be) among the producers.

2 . Some Winter Activities

Winter activities are underestimated (低估). The days may be shorter, but the list of fun activities isn’t. Don’t let the winter blues take over.     1    

Finding your favourite.     2     Nobody likes cardio (有氧运动) for a long time, but signing up for an adult sports team, or taking a yoga class on the weekend can be a fun way to break up the boredom of going to the gym. Recreational (娱乐的) sports are also a great way to meet new people.

Walking on snow.     3     Walking with snowshoes is friendly to beginners, and suitable for kids and seniors alike. You can buy a set for under $100 or rent some for the afternoon. Take a friend or walk alone to enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors in winter.

Skiing. Those that love it really love it. Hitting the ski hills is an old wintertime tradition. It gets you outside, boosts your mood, and serves as a core workout. You don’t need the latest gear (设备) to be able to have fun.     4     If you’re feeling tired of too much indoor time, get your heart pumping at a nearby ski hill.

    5     Taking an online class, or picking up an instrument for the first time, can be incredibly rewarding. Expanding your professional skill can do wonders for your future job prospects. It may take a little planning, but consider learning something new this season.

3 . Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to success. Competitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.

To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic(行为准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.

Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants(参与者) said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.

On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” kids of their childhood, but offers unique opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.

In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.