阅读理解Sport is not only physically challenging, but can also be mentally challenging. Criticism(批 评) from coaches, parents and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical or emotional and research has showed that it can lead to burnout(精疲力竭). Burnout has been described as dropping out of or quitting an activity that was at one at time enjoyable.The early years of growth are important years for learning about oneself and the sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback(反馈)to youngsters can greatly affect them. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches' criticisms to heart and find faults in themselves.Coaches and parents should also pay attention that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today's youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find faults with youngsters' performances. Positive support should be provided regardless of the criticism. Research shows that positive support encourages and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.
(1)
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A . Stress should be made less.
B . Sport can be mentally challenging.
C . Mental stress should be reduced.
D . Sport should be made less competitive.
(2)
Why is sport important for young people according to the passage?
A . It enables them to criticize themselves.
B . It can help them learn more about society.
C . It can provide them with valuable experiences.
D . It teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves.
(3)
What should parents and coaches do according to the passage?
A . Make sure children enjoy sport.
B . Help children to win every game.
C . Train children to deal with stress.
D . Understand the meaning of sport.
(4)
What's the author's purpose of writing the passage?
A . To teach young athletes how to avoid burnout.
B . To persuade young children not to worry about criticism.
C . To stress the importance of encouraging children in sport.
D . To discuss the skill of combing criticism with encouragement.
答案: B
C
A
C