蒋建平

Playing sports benefits teens a lot..

Playing sports will first and foremost help teens grow socially. As teens spend more time with their peers， they will learn to come out of their shells and interact（交流） better. Teens may be shy or self-conscious but as they meet other sports enthusiasts， they will gain self-confidence.

. Teens will learn how to cooperate with their team members. They will also learn to keep the interest of the entire team on top priority instead of thinking about their individual performance only.

Many adults will ensure not only striking goals but also friendship on the playground！ Teens will form some of their closest bonds（關系） during these growing up years， right on the play-ground. ， they’re sure to form some very strong bonds that may last a lifetime.

As teens train to play sports， they will slowly and steadily build their stamina（体力）.     . Teens will soon start enjoying these workout sessions. Real sports are also a great way to increase teens’ mental health and strength.

When teens get involved in sports， they will also start managing their time better. They will try to strike a balance between studies and sports， and this will mean they will start following a routine and making use of their time productively. In addition to this， they will also develop a competitive spirit.

Sports can play an important role in teens’ overall development and growth. Each teen should take up a sport of his choice.  . Be there to cheer and support him！

A. Be attentive and see how he copes with his new activity

B. As teens will need more nutrition when they play a sport

C. Find out the right sports drink that is safe for teens to drink

D. As teens share their fears and secrets with these youngsters

E. Here is a quick look at how playing sports can benefit teens

F. Sports will help teens stay healthy by being physically active

G. Sports are an excellent exercise to build team spirit and leadership skills

Reading Check

Fill in each blank with a proper sentence from the sentences below the text.

Language  Study

Sentences to express the benefits of sports

1. Playing sports will first and foremost help teens grow socially.

参加运动首先帮助青少年在社交方面得到成长。

2. Real sports are also a great way to increase teens’ mental health and strength.

真正的运动也是促进青少年的心理健康和增强体力的好方法。

3. Teens will try to strike a balance between studies and sports.

青少年会试图在学习和运动之间取得平衡。

4. Sports can play an important role in teens’ overall development and growth.

体育运动在青少年的全面发展和成长中发挥着重要作用。