Sometimes, kids feel that they don’t like sports because they may not understand how to play them or they haven’t had much practice. Sports may seem tough because of all the rules and special equipment. Even the fields and courts sports are played on come in different shapes and sizes and have confusing (让人糊涂的) lines drawn on them.
People usually need to spend many years learning about their favorite sports and practicing how to play them well, so don’t feel bad if you don’t know the difference between a “corner kick” and a “goal kick” in soccer. If you want to learn more, you can go to camps or take part in activities that introduce kids to new sports. These may be better than just joining a team that starts playing games right away without much explaining first.
Gym classes and programs at school can also be good ways to try new sports with a mix of kids. But you need to focus your attention. Some of my students just don’t listen to me carefully when I explain the rules to them. They prefer to come back to me when they run into difficulty.
Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos that explain the rules and offer advice.
If you have an older friend or family member who’s good at a certain sport, you might ask him or her to help you practice. Some sports may seem easy to understand, but once you begin to play them, you’ll have great difficulty. Therefore, having someone teach you and play with you will be a good choice.
8. The underlined word “tough” is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A.unimportant | B.useless | C.dangerous | D.difficult |
9. Which of the following ways of learning about sports is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Going to camps that help you to learn about a certain sport. |
B.Watching videos that teach how to play a certain sport. |
C.Reading books that explain how to play a certain sport. |
D.Asking a friend to practice with you. |
10. The author of the passage is probably _____.
A.a health expert | B.a PE teacher |
C.the headmaster of a school | D.the manager of a sports club |
11. What would be the best title for the passage?
A.How to Learn to Play a Sport. | B.Sports Are Good for You. |
C.Why Do We Play Sports? | D.Sports Are Hard to Play. |