Benefits of PlayingGames

Why playgames?Because they are fun,and have more benefits.Following the rules…planningyour next move…acting as a team member…these are all"game"ideas that

you will come acrossthroughout your life.

2.Think about someof the games you played as a young child,such as rope-jumping andhide-and-seek.Such games are entertaining and fun.But perhaps more

importantly,theytranslate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rulesthey will be expected to follow the rest of their lives,such as taking turnsand

cooperating（合作）.

3.Many children'sgames have a practical side.Children around the world play games that preparethem for work they will do as grown-ups.For instance,some Saudi Arabian

children play a gamecalled bones,which sharpens the hand-eye coordination（协调）needed in hunting.

4.Many sportsencourage national or local pride.The most famous games of all,the OlympicGames,bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly

competition.Peoplewho are watching the event and waving flags know that a gold medal is a win foran entire country,not just the athlete who earned it. For countries

experiencing naturaldisasters or war,an Olympic win can mean so much.

5.Sports are also anevent that unites people.Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Peopleon all continents play it一somefor fun and some for a living. Nicolette

Iribarne,aCalifornian soccer player,has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer.He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls butalso a

promising future.

6.Next time you playyour favorite game or sport,think about why you enjoy it,what skills areneeded,and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.Rope-jumping andhide-and-seek teach children of taking turns and_______.

A.hope

B.cooperating

C.brave

D.coordination

E.grown-ups