Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).   
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in fishing.
The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比赛项目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (灾害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports games are also an event that unites (团结) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life.

1. 1.

   What are children expected to learn when they play games?

   1. A.
      To act as a team leader.
   2. B.
      To follow the basic rules.
   3. C.
      To train how to move fast.
   4. D.
      To practice rope-jumping.
2. 2.

   What can we learn from the passage?

   1. A.
      Games can help everybody to make much money.
   2. B.
      Games can turn real-life experiences into a story.
   3. C.
      Games can make skill learning more interesting.
   4. D.
      Games can prevent all the countries from disasters.
3. 3.

   What’s the main idea of the passage?

   1. A.
      Games can help people in different ways.
   2. B.
      People are advised to play games for fun.
   3. C.
      An Olympic win means a lot to every country.
   4. D.
      Sports can get people all over the world together.

Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).   
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in fishing.
The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比赛项目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (灾害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports games are also an event that unites (团结) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life.
【小题1】What are children expected to learn when they play games?

Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.

Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).   

Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in fishing.

The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比赛项目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (灾害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.

Sports games are also an event that unites (团结) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.

Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life.

1.What are children expected to learn when they play games?

2.What can we learn from the passage?

3.What’s the main idea of the passage?

    Ancient Chinese，Roman．and Egyptian writings tell about games played by kicking a ball．We also know that in the twelfth century, in some English towns，on Certain days of the year．hundreds of young men would kick a ball around the streets．Unfortunately，fighting often resulted．People were hurt and even killed．In l314．such games were not allowed because they were too dangerous．

    The game we now know as football developed in England in the early nineteenth century．Football was played in many schools and clubs as early as l823．These schools and clubs often had different rules．but in l 863．the Football Association of “FA” was created，and standard rules were agreed for everyone to follow．These are the rules that many parts of the owrld use for football today．In l871，a cup Was given for the best English club，called the FA Cup．Football soon spread acrous the world．

    In the United States and Canada, however, a different type of football game developed，where the players could pick the ball up and carry it．The ball is also in a different shape. In American football there is also more violent contact between players，who have to wear special clothing to protect themselves．

    Football is flow certainly the most popular game on earth．Why is that? One reason may be that a more relaxing game like football Can be enjoyed by．just a few people of any age，on any-piece of ground or even in the street. All they need is a ball，and a few things to mark the goals(比分)．Another reason may be that，although football is a team game，it also allows people to show their special skills．Some footballers become very rich and famous，like David Beckham，who now plays for Real Madrid．For this reason，many young people dream of becoming football stars and getting very rich．Television too has undoubtedly made football more popular．Millions of people Call watch international matches such as the World Cup，which is held every four years．

1．The first ball games in England were _____________.

    A．very dangerous

    B．played only by a few people for relaxation

    C．played for money

    D．played for a cup

2．In the early l9^th century，football was played___________，

    A．in many countries               B．by many people in England

    C．with standard rules         D．by a few people in England

3．When Was the first FA Cup Match held?

   A．1823    B．1863      C．1872        D．1871

4．Why do many young people dream of becoming football stars?

    A．To hurt other people．        B．To get the FA Cup．

    C．To become rich and famous．       D．To weal special clothes．

5．What does “Undoubtedly” mean?

    A．Sure of something．           B．Not sure of something．

    C．Happy about something．       D．Very lucky．