Sport is not only physically challenging, but can also be mentally challenging. Criticism 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, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. 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 to youngsters can greatly affect their children. 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 outcome. Research indicates that positive support motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.
The BBC was founded in 1922, including radio and television services. It is based at Broadcasting House in London.
The BBC is controlled by some governors chosen by the government, but these people have freedom and the government can't interfere(干扰). That is, the BBC is supposed not to be the mouthpiece(代言人)of the government. It has to be as fair as possible in giving radio and television time to, for example, political parties and religious groups.
There is a kind of interesting service in Britishrental services. Many people prefer to rent their television sets instead of buying them.
The rent for a black and white set is about 80 pence a week. The rent of a color set is more than twice that of a black and white set. If the sets go wrong, people can have them repaired free of charge or replaced immediately.
Everyone has to buy a yearly license, since there is no advertising on BBC radio or television. It is from the sale of licenses that the BBC gets most of its money. A license for a black and white set costs 8 pounds, and for a color set 18 pounds a year.
There are four special radio channels, which broadcast different kinds of programmes. Radio 1 is mainly pop music. Radio 2 deals with light music, sports and other programmes. Radio 3 broadcasts serious music, talks on serious subjects, etc. News broadcasts are mainly given by Radio 4.
There are special programmes for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and certain parts of England. It also broadcasts programmes about Britain — in many different languages as well as in English to all parts of the world.
It was the afternoon when we closed on our new house, and I was in the garage (车库). I 1 a part of blanket sticking out of the ceiling; that was 2 I pulled on it, and a way to the attic (阁楼) suddenly3 I climbed a ladder and headed up.
I climbed into a space 4 the garage that was separated from the rest of the attic. As my eyes adjusted (适应) to the dark, I saw a metal container that I 5as a World War II ammo (弹药) box; my grandfather used to store 6used on his farm in this ammo boxes. I opened the cover and was 7 at what I saw: a lot of money 8 up in orange rope. God, I've found, like $800!
But there was more than one box of9 I found another seven boxes10to the edge, plus two big black dustbin bags full of money.11 about $45,000. In my attic, I won't lie, my first 12 was that this was a 13 from God—the money to 14 this old house and to make life15for our two young sons. But I 16 that the right thing I should do was to17the money to the former owners. So I called them and asked them to come.
They were18 of course, not only about the money but that I was returning it. They had recently 19 over the house and said it must have been their dad who had20 the money.
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The way we cook is important. In many countries, the two choices are (nature) gas or electric powered stoves.
The World Health Organization warns that millions of people (suffer) from indoor air pollution at present time, which results from the use of (danger) fuels and cook stoves in the home.
WHO officials say nearly three billion people are (able) to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. As a result, more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Most of the deaths are in (develop) countries, such as India, China and Latin American countries.
WHO officials say opening a window or door (let) out the harmful air will not correct the situation. will only pollute the outdoors.
Nigel Bruce, is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool, says researchers are developing good cookstoves and other equipment to burn fuels a more efficient way.
But, this is just a start. It is urging developing countries to use (clean) fuels and increase access to cleaner and more modern cooking and heating appliances (用具).
Television is everywhere around us. Yet it is great for learning English. The pictures make it easier to understand than radio and because you can see who's talking, and get a better idea of what people mean. Just watch their ＂body language＂! Watch programs that you find enjoyable and entertaining.
Here's the English-at-home.com guide to learning as much as possible while watching English television:
Learning English should be fun — not something that you have to force yourself to do. If you have a passion for football, watch matches or the sports news.
Keep a notebook near to your television. This is especially useful. You can look for programs with subtitles in your own language.
Try to watch English television regularly. Even if you can only watch 15 minutes a day, you'll be amazed how much you learn.
Don't worry if you don't understand everything. English television is normally aimed at native English speakers. If the programs that you're watching are full of unknown words, just concentrate on understanding the general meaning.
Keep a note of television programs and presenters that you find easy to understand and try to watch them regularly. Soon you will impress your friends with your English skills.
A. Don't watch the programs too easy for you.
B. Programs often include many difficult words.
C. Better watch programs that you find interesting.
D. English learning has little to do with watching TV.
E. Whatever you watch will help you improve your English.
F. Doing this will increase your confidence in learning English.
G. You can take down any new words or expressions that you hear.
