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Many teens in high school want to try out for sports.A lot of them try outbecause they think it will make them popular or get them more dates.While this may seem like a silly reason,there are lots of other benefits to sportsthat your children may fail to notice.
Here are some reasons that you'll find comforting.With TV,movies,computers and video games becoming more and more popular,it has become so much easier for teens to be by themselves rather than going out with friends.Kids used to go hang out at the mall or drive around town; now they just sitat home.Getting your teens into a sport gives them achance to go out and spend time with other peoplesocially.While they may not find a new best friend,they will learn how to communicate with one another and work as a team andthey'll find something useful later in life.
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity,and it's not just a problem with adults.More and more kids are becoming overweight.Joining a team sport will help teens get out and get some exercise without feelingpressured ( 有壓力的) to lose weight or get in shape.What's more,if your teens see that their physical condition is causing them tounder-perform,they may be encouraged to do other activities to get healthy.Bythe time your children reach their teenager year,part of good parenting willbe providing them with direction and encouragement and continuing to help themdevelop a healthy style of living.
These days,it's becomingharder to show your teenagers that you love and support them.A great way to dothis is by showing up to their game,helping them practice,and helping withteam fundraisers.These are also great ways to spend time with your kids andtalk to them.
You may think"but my teen isn't good enough to make their school team".There are plenty of other places besides school to play team sports.You canalways check out"for-fun"teams.You could look into more unknown sports thatyou may not have thought of,did you know that bowling is a NCAA team sports?If you do a little research,you're sure to find something your teen willenjoy.
Team sports are a great way for teens to get out of the house,get moving,make friends,and even get a scholarship to college.Sowhy not talk to them about getting into sports today?
52.From Paragrah 2,we know thatC.
A.sports help teens to make best friends with others
B.movies and video games are more popular than sports
C.sports help teens learn how to talk and work with others
D.teens prefer playing with friends outdoors to staying at home
53.The underlined word"obesity"in Paragraph 3probably means"C".
A.feeling very lonely
B.taking less exercise
C.having too much body fat
D.having too much pressure
54.The writer may agree thatC.
A.encouragement helps teens develop a healthy style of living
B.trying out for sports can make teens popular or get more dates
C.being present at your teens'game shows your support to them
D.teens on"for-fun"teams are better at playing unknown sports
55.What's the best title of the passage?B
A.The Ways of Doing Team Sports
B.The Advantages of Sports for Teens
C.The Free-Time Activities for Teens
D.The Purpose of Trying out for Sports.