题目内容
Psychologists(心理学家) know that children learn important life lessons when they join in sports. Some research even _________ the things children learn in a team sport will directly influence how they behave in the future. What do children learn when they take part in a team sport? One of the skills is how to find a __________ between competing and team work. All sports are competitions and there is always going to be a winner and a loser. But in order to win, kids shouldn’t just care about what they want for themselves. They should do _________ they are needed to do for the team. Many kids understand that winning isn’t everything. A U.S. study of 26,000 children found that winning was only the tenth most important reason for playing on a team. More important reasons were feeling the _________ of playing the game, being part of the team, and developing skills. Having fun was the _________ reason.
The parents of kids should understand that there is _________ more important than winning. Sports psychologists suggest using the idea of succeeding rather than winning. Succeeding means doing your __________. Doing your best is not the same as winning. An important part of “doing your best” means trying to do better than _________. Bettering your own time and trying to get to your “personal best” are what everyone can enjoy. Psychologists say that excellent athletes don't talk about winning. They talk about how they love the sport instead. Canadian Lloyd Eisner, an Olympic skater, is a good _________. He remembers, when he was a kid, his parents would never __________ him to go to the ice rink (溜冰场) to practice. “Their opinion was, if I didn't want to, I didn’t have to. The result was that when I did go, I knew it was my choice. I went because I loved it.”
1.A.means B.shows C.notices D.mentions
2.A.standard B.balance C.purpose D.point
3.A.how B.when C.where D.what
4.A.excitement B.development C.agreement D.movement
5.A.valuable B.top C.perfect D.big
6.A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
7.A.best B.least C.most D.fastest
8.A.later B.first C.before D.next
9.A.player B.father C.boy D.example
10.A.encourage B.invite C.force D.allow
If you are like millions of people around the world, you may have new goals(目标) from time to time. Perhaps you want to save money, lose weight or learn a new skill. But then you get busy. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by, and you are no closer to your goal.
When we do not work on our goals, we may end up feeling guilty or not successful. So, how can we work on these larger life goals?
Set specific goals
As you set your goals, be specific. If a goal is too general, it may be hard to achieve.
Let's say your goal is to get in better physical shape. That's a fine idea—but scientists might say as a goal, it is too general. To make the goal more specific, you could say your goal is to lose a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of time.
Write your goals down
Experts say writing down your goal is a very important step. It gets the goal out of your brain and into the real world.
Some scientists suggest that writing a goal on paper is better than typing it on your computer or saying it into your phone. Your brain receives information differently when it comes from handwriting. Writing things down seems to say to the brain, “I am important! Remember me!”
Tell a friend
Telling someone your goal is also helpful.
If someone else knows about your goals, you are held accountable for any progress or lack of progress. Your friend might ask, “So, how many pages of your novel have you written?” If you keep saying “none,” you might feel bad.
Break down BIG goals into small ones
Not all goals are created equal. Some can be quite big. And for those bigger goals, experts suggest breaking them down into smaller ones.
So, let's say you want to work for yourself. You love cooking. So, you decide to start your own company that supplies food for special events. Now, that is a very big goal. But it is made up of many smaller goals. So, identify them, write them down and set time limits for yourself.
These suggestions all help to realize your goals. Your way to your goal makes up the weeks, days and hours of your lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!
Ways to 1. your goals | |
You may have new goals from time to time. Sometimes you are too2. to work on it. Then you may feel3. or unsuccessful. | |
Set specific goals | ◆If a goal is too general, you may4. to achieve it. ◆Make your goal more specific. |
Write your goals down | ◆It gets the goal out of your brain and into the real world. ◆Write a goal on paper5. of typing it on your computer or saying it into your phone. |
Tell a friend | ◆It may be of much6. to tell someone your goal. ◆If you keep saying “none,” you might not feel7. . |
8.big goals into small ones | ◆Not all goals are created equal. ◆You make up your9. to start your own food company. ◆It consists of many smaller goals. |
All the10. above helps make your goals come true. |