Are Sports Bad for Kids?

     People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.

     Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

     As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

28. What is the main idea of the reading?

     A. Children often become like their parents.

     B. Children need to play sports in school.

     C. Playing sports may have negative results.

     D. Some sports can cause health problems.

29. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?

     A. All of the children                      B. More than half of the children

     C. Less than half of the children     D. About ten percent of the children

30. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?

     A. Adults                                        B. Children with low grades in school

     C. New rules in sports                     D. Other players

31. What does the writer suggest?

     A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.

     B. Children should not play sports until high school.

     C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

     D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

32. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?

     A. Ignoring the problem                              B. Finding the reason

     C. Admitting there is a problem                  D. Looking for a solution

VII. Make questions for each sentence.

1. …………………………………………………………………………………

We go to the zoo three times a week.

2. …………………………………………………………………………………

I can meet him at the zoo at 8.

3. …………………………………………………………………………………

I like music shows best.

4. …………………………………………………………………………………

TV viewers can know about the weather from the weather forecast

1.Let's Learn. It is a TV programme for small children which education fun. How? It has cute characters, fun songs, and special guests. It began many years ago, in 1969. People in over 80 countries can now watch it. It is not just for kids, parents and teenagers love the programme too. 2. Hello Fatty! It is a popular TV cartoon series for kids. It's about a clever fox from the forest called Fatty, and his clumsy human friend. Together they have many adventures. Millions of children around the world enjoy this cartoon. It can both entertain and educate a young audience. Dịch hộ mình hai đoạn này với và viết thêm một đoạn kể một chương trình mà em yêu thích bằng tiếng Anh nhé

II. Make questions for these underlined words

8. _______________________________________________?

- We went shopping yesterday. 9. _______________________________________________?

- He came to the zoo last week. 10. _______________________________________________?

- I visited Australia last summer. 11. _______________________________________________?

- She learned how to open the computer yesterday. 12. _______________________________________________?

- Laura had lunch at 11 a.m. 13. _______________________________________________?

- The cat is sleeping. 14. _______________________________________________?

- I am studying Math now. 15. _______________________________________________? 

* Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

  For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled, but safety has to be given first (31) ________. All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (32)_________they know how to swim. All boats and rafts should also carry (33)__________ life jackets, whistles and lifebuoys. While playing water sports, kids need to be accompanied by an adult, preferably an attentive lifeguard, who must know how to swim. He should also know what to do during times of emergency and the ABCs of giving first (34)__________Water sports should always be carried out when the climate is pleasant. If the weather is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect the children from radiations.

  There are different kinds of water sports for children. Let's start with a simple water sport (35)_________boating, which is very much enjoyable. In most of the kids and youths camps you'll find boating and canoeing. If you want an adventurous water sport, then sailing has to be your first choice.

(Adaptedfrom: https://www.ezilon.eom/articles/articles/8063/l/Water-Sports-for-Kids)

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* Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

  For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled, but safety has to be given first (31) ________. All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (32)_________they know how to swim. All boats and rafts should also carry (33)__________ life jackets, whistles and lifebuoys. While playing water sports, kids need to be accompanied by an adult, preferably an attentive lifeguard, who must know how to swim. He should also know what to do during times of emergency and the ABCs of giving first (34)__________Water sports should always be carried out when the climate is pleasant. If the weather is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect the children from radiations.

  There are different kinds of water sports for children. Let's start with a simple water sport (35)_________boating, which is very much enjoyable. In most of the kids and youths camps you'll find boating and canoeing. If you want an adventurous water sport, then sailing has to be your first choice.

(Adaptedfrom: https://www.ezilon.eom/articles/articles/8063/l/Water-Sports-for-Kids)

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* Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

  For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled, but safety has to be given first (31) ________. All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (32)_________they know how to swim. All boats and rafts should also carry (33)__________ life jackets, whistles and lifebuoys. While playing water sports, kids need to be accompanied by an adult, preferably an attentive lifeguard, who must know how to swim. He should also know what to do during times of emergency and the ABCs of giving first (34)__________Water sports should always be carried out when the climate is pleasant. If the weather is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect the children from radiations.

  There are different kinds of water sports for children. Let's start with a simple water sport (35)_________boating, which is very much enjoyable. In most of the kids and youths camps you'll find boating and canoeing. If you want an adventurous water sport, then sailing has to be your first choice.

(Adaptedfrom: https://www.ezilon.eom/articles/articles/8063/l/Water-Sports-for-Kids)

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