The Social Benefits of Playing Sports
運動的社交益處
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When considering why we enjoy playing sports, many of us think first of the physical benefits or perhaps the simple fact that sports are fun. However, on top of these benefits, there are also many personal skills that can be developed by playing sports, some of which may even help you in your future career.
許多人想到我們運動的原因第一都是先想到健康益處或可能會想到運動很有趣這件簡單的事實。然而，除了這些益處之外，運動還能培養出許多個人能力，有些能力可能甚至能幫助你的未來生涯。

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First, playing sports is a social activity. By joining a sports team, one can make new friends. The players on a team are united in their common goal of winning. In order to do that, they must work as a team and communicate with one another effectively. Together, they will face and overcome challenges, they will laugh, and maybe they will even cry.
首先，運動是一項社交活動。加入運動團隊的人可以交到新朋友。隊伍中的球員因贏球這個共同目標而相連結。為了這個目標，他們一定要團隊合作，和彼此進行有效的溝通。他們會一起面對、一起克服挑戰，一起笑，甚至一起哭。

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Second, one can develop leadership skills through sports. A team captain must be able to strategize and understand how to utilize each individual player’s strengths to the team’s advantage. He or she also has to acknowledge individual players’ weaknesses and help them to grow. A good leader must inspire others with his or her own ability, but also give others a chance to be in the spotlight.
再者，透過運動也可以發展領導能力。隊長一定要能安排策略，還要了解如何利用每一名球員的優勢以對團隊有利。他或她得承認每個球員的弱點，幫助他們成長。一位好的領導者一定要能用他/她的能力激勵其他人，但又能給其他人機會成為鎂光燈的焦點。

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Third, one can learn how to accept defeat. No team wins every single time, and this is an analogy to life; nobody is successful every single time in the real world. Players must learn not to be poor losers, nor should they be poor winners when they win. Respecting one’s opponents will get one far in life, no matter what one ends up doing.
第三，他們可以學著接受失敗。沒有隊伍每場比賽都贏，這就是模擬人生，沒有人在真實世界中每一次都能成功。球員一定要學著不要變成可悲的輸家，他們贏得比賽時也不應該成為可悲的贏家。不論一個人結果為何，尊重對手都會幫助他們有個成功的人生。

Vocabulary 好字精選

1. united (adj) together  統一的，聯合的，團結的
All the players in the club were united in their love of chess. 
俱樂部裡所有的球員都因為對西洋棋的愛而聚首一起。

2. effectively (adv) in a way that is successful in achieving something  有效地
The employee’s were reminded to use their time effectively.  
職員們被提醒要有效率善用時間。

3. captain (n) leader of a team (usually sports)  (通常指運動)隊長
The captain of the football team injured his knee during the game. 
橄欖球隊的隊長在比賽中傷到膝蓋。

4. strategize (v) to make strategies  策略發想，策畫(方案)
Winning this deal will require the salesperson to strategize carefully. 
要贏得這筆交易會需要業務員小心安排策略。

5. utilize (v) make good/practical use of  利用
Make sure to utilize your time effectively when studying.    
念書時務必要確認你是有效率地利用時間。

6. acknowledge (v) recognize  承認，接受
At least he acknowledged that he was in the wrong.
至少他承認他是錯的。

7. analogy (n) a comparison between two things for the purpose of explaining something  相似，類似，類比
The professor made an analogy between trees producing oxygen and humans breathing. 
教授對樹木製造氧氣及人類呼吸之間進行類比。

Phrases and Sentence Patterns 句型解析

1. on top of (phr) in addition to  除了…之外
On top of all the money Jan got for winning, she also acquired the respect of her family and friends.  
除了錢之外，Jan也贏得家人與朋友對她的尊重。

2. to sb’s advantage (phr) in a way that benefit’s sb.  對(人)有益
It would be to your advantage to treat your team members more respectfully.    
多以尊重善待團隊成員會對你有好處。

3. be in the spotlight (phr) to get attention or receive fame for something  出風頭，處於公眾注意力的中心
The congressman has been in the spotlight lately for his charity work. 
國會議員最近因為慈善工作而備受矚目。

4. get sb. far in life (phr) to make/help sb. be successful in life 使…成功
Being a kind person will get you far in life.  
當一個善心的人會使你的人生成功。

Exercise 課後練習題

1. The nation was _____________under the leadership of the new king.
國家在新國王的領導之下被整合統一。

2. Learning how to study ____________ will help you to save time and improve your scores.
學著如何有效率地念書會幫你節省時間，改善成績。

3. The _______________ of the team is respected and loved by all the team members.
隊長受人尊敬，也被所有的隊友喜愛。

4. Even though our team isn’t as good as the other one, we may be able to win through careful _______________.
雖然我們的團隊並不像另一隊那麼強，我們小心策畫就可能會贏。

5. This strategy can be very helpful if you ______________ it correctly.
假如你正確的使用這個策略，那就可能會非常有幫助。

6. Jeremy didn’t even ______________ the fact that he had won the contest because he was too humble.
Jeremy甚至不知道到他已經贏得比賽，因為他太過謙虛了。

7. Climbing a ladder is often used as an ______________ to getting promotions in one’s company.
爬上梯子常被用作為在公司獲得升遷的比喻。

8. ______________ meeting his new girlfriend in the club, Jesse also made several new friends.
Jesse除了在俱樂部認識新女友外，他也結交了幾個新朋友。

9. Mrs. Reynolds told her employees that it would be ______________ their _____________ to understand all the details of the new policy.
Reynolds太太告訴她的員工，了解公司新政策所有細節會有好處。

10. Yvonne was ______________ all day at school because of her new dyed blue hair.
因為Yvonne新染的藍髮，她整天都是校園裡大家注目的焦點。

11. Lying to others will not get you ______________.
欺騙其他人不會使你的人生成功。

解答：
1. united
2. effectively
3. captain
4. strategizing
5. utilize
6. acknowledge
7. analogy
8. On top of
9. to/advantage
10. in the spotlight
11. far in life

Comprehension Questions 閱讀理解

1. Which benefit of sports is not mentioned?
a. Enjoying the glory of winning.
b. Accepting the sorrow of losing.
c. Meeting and enjoying the companionship of others.
d. Learning how to work effectively with others.

2. According to the article, what should a good leader do?
a. Scold others when they don’t try hard.
b. Sit on the bench for some of the games.
c. Give other players a chance to get attention.
d. Make sure the team never loses.

解答：
1. 以下哪一項運動的好處在文章中沒有提到？
a. 享受贏賽的榮譽。
b. 接受輸球的憂傷。
c. 遇見他人且享受他人的陪伴。
d. 學習如何和別人一起有效的工作。

2. 根據文章內容，以下選項何者是一名好的領導者應該做的事？
a. 當其他人不夠努力時，就斥責他們。
b. 坐在長椅上看比賽。
c. 給其他球員機會受人注意。
d. 確保隊伍從不輸球。

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