regardless of how they played or whether or not they improved.
"I think we should encourage kids' participation in sports," says Kenneth Barish, a psychology professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City. "A trophy is one way to encourage kids' efforts."
Barish argues that when we only single out the best or even the most improved players with a trophy, we are teaching kids the wrong lesson. We are sending the message that winning is everything. "Winning is only part of the equation (等式)," Barish told TFK."Playing sports also teaches kids about teamwork and the importance of exercise."
There will be plenty of opportunities for kids to learn about competition as they get older, says Barish. They'll soon realize that only one soccer team wins the World Cup and only one football team wins the Super Bowl. For now, he thinks there's nothing wrong with letting all kids who play a sport feel like winners. That means trophies for everyone.
1. According to Carol Dweck, which player should receive a trophy?
A. Tony, the most attractive player of the soccer team.
B. David, a soccer player who is both clever and funny.
C. Peter, who is ready to help his partners to score goals.
D. Jim, a soccer player who tries his best to win the game.
2. Which of the following statements would Kenneth Barish agree with?
A. There is no sense in giving a trophy to everyone.
B. Kids fond of playing sports should be rewarded.
C. Kids should be given trophies for trying their best.
D. It is necessary to encourage kids' participation in sports.
3. The underlined phrase "single out" in Paragraph 6 probably means "________".
A. honor B. choose C.value D. stress
4. Which shows the correct structure of the text?
A. B.
C. D.