Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Kids need time every day to run, jump, stretch and play. These experiences have been shown to build children’s confidence and pleasure in physical activities, develop their motor skills, and even improve emotional well-being.
[16] To begin with, children seem to have a natural desire to overcome challenges and take risks. Taking healthy risks through physical movement builds children’s confidence and ability to solve problems and persist through frustration. Secondly, movement activities build children’s big body skills such as coordination and balance, as well as the fine motor skills they need for tasks like writing, tying their shoes, or throwing and catching a ball. [17] Thirdly, according to the American Psychological Association, regular physical activity (and especially outdoor activity) reduces children’s stress and depression, and improves their ability to focus and learn. Regular exercise can significantly improve self-regulation and decrease disciplinary consequences for negative behavior. Physical activity provides a positive outlet for frustration, anxiety, or anger and can become a healthy coping skill throughout life. [18] Finally, we know that physical activity is important for our physical and mental health, and cultivating the habit of physical activity starts early. Children are more likely to develop a lifelong love of physical activity from frequent positive early experiences. Not every child enjoys competitive sports or playing with balls and that’s OK. There are plenty of other options such as imaginative play, non-competitive games, and gardening or nature experiences.
短文一
孩子们每天都需要时间跑跑跳跳、伸展身体和自由玩耍。事实证明,这些体验能帮助孩子建立对体育活动的信心与热情,培养运动技能,甚至改善情绪健康。
首先,孩子们似乎天生就渴望克服挑战和冒险。通过身体活动进行健康的冒险,可以培养孩子的自信心、解决问题的能力以及在受挫时坚持的毅力。其次,运动能锻炼孩子的大肌肉群技能,如协调性和平衡感,同时也能发展他们写字、系鞋带或投接球等任务所需的精细动作技能。再者,根据美国心理协会的研究,定期的体育活动(尤其是户外活动)能减轻孩子的压力与抑郁情绪,并提升他们专注和学习的能力。经常锻炼能显著提高自我调节能力,减少因负面行为导致的纪律处分。体育活动为沮丧、焦虑或愤怒提供了积极的宣泄途径,并能成为伴随一生的健康应对技巧。最后,我们都知道体育活动对身心健康至关重要,而培养体育活动的习惯要从小开始。孩子如果早期经常拥有积极的运动体验,就更可能养成终身热爱体育活动的习惯。并非每个孩子都喜欢竞技性运动或玩球,这没关系。还有很多其他选择,比如想象性游戏、非竞争性游戏,以及园艺或自然体验活动。
What do children seem to have a natural desire to do?
问:孩子们似乎天生就渴望做什么?
解析:
According to the American Psychological Association, what does regular physical activity do to children?
问:根据美国心理协会的说法,规律的体育活动对孩子们有什么作用?
解析:
What does the passage say about cultivating the habit of physical activity?
问:关于培养体育活动的习惯,文章说了什么?
解析:
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