Sports might have started as a way to survive. Long ago, people ran, jumped, and climbed to stay alive. Hunters were known by their special skills. Wall paintings centuries ago, showing activities like wrestling or dancing, were found in an Egyptian tomb. The ancient Greeks made a big change by holding the first Olympic Games.

Modern sports began in England in the early 19th century and then spread globally. These became the models for sports such as football that we play now.

Sports come in many shapes and sizes. Organized sports, whether swimming or ice hockey, are serious forms of play. There are rules to obey, skills and positions to learn, and plans to carry out. Team sports like soccer require you to work with teammates while individual (个人的) sports such as tennis focus on personal performance.

There’s no doubt that sports are valuable. The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids’ and teens’ thinking, body, social life and feelings. Sports exercise our bodies and teach us about ourselves and our world. Organized sports get us using our bodies and minds, which makes us more imaginative, curious, and creative. The skills we learn can help us in school and later at work.

In an ideal world, sports would always be fun. But in reality, sports can cause physical hurt like broken bones, and also harm in mind. In team sports, misunderstandings and hurt feelings are part of the learning process. Sports are supposed to bring people together, but they can also drive people apart. But even when they’re not always a cheerful experience, they show us how to face life’s challenges.

You don’t have to be on a school team. But many, like school coaches, have found ways to make play their work, which makes them feel whole.

There’s no better place to play and learn about the world than on a sports field. No matter what sport you choose, the key is to play for fun. When you do, you’re already a winner.

1.1.In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?

A Travel.

B Nature.

C Technology.

D Entertainment.

解析：选D。D.推理判断题。这篇文章围绕体育运动展开，介绍了它的起源、发展、价值和潜在问题。体育运动属于休闲娱乐范畴，因此最有可能刊登在报纸的娱乐版块。A 选项 “旅游”、B 选项 “自然”、C 选项 “科技” 均与文章主题无关。

2.2.Why is play important for teenagers according to the passage?

A It reduces their physical hurt easily.

B It improves their mind and body health.

C It helps them have more time for sleep.

D It teaches them how to win competitions.

解析：选B。B.细节理解题。根据文章第四段 “The American Academy of Pediatrics says play is important for kids’ and teens’ thinking, body, social life and feelings” 可知，运动对青少年的思维、身体、社交和情感都很重要，也就是能促进身心健康发展，B 选项表述正确。A 选项 “轻松减少身体伤害” 与原文 “sports can cause physical hurt” 矛盾；C 选项 “帮助拥有更多睡眠时间”、D 选项 “教会如何赢得比赛” 在文中均未提及。

3.3.Which of the following is the writer’s opinion?

A People should try to become a famous athlete.

B People can play mainly for fun and enjoyment.

C Trying team sports is better than individual ones.

D Avoiding sports that cause hurt is the best choice.

解析：选B。B.观点态度题。文章最后一段明确提到 “No matter what sport you choose, the key is to play for fun”，这是作者的观点，即人们参与运动的核心是为了乐趣和享受，B 选项与之相符。A 选项 “人们应该努力成为著名运动员”、C 选项 “尝试团队运动比个人运动更好” 在文中无依据；D 选项 “避免会造成伤害的运动是最佳选择” 与作者认可运动虽有挑战但仍有价值的态度相悖。

4.4.What may be the best title for the passage?

A The Styles of Sports

B The History of Sports

C The Charm of Sports

D The Challenges of Sports

解析：选C。C.主旨大意题。文章不仅介绍了体育的历史（B 选项）、运动的类型（A 选项）和面临的挑战（D 选项），还重点阐述了体育的价值和意义，这些内容共同展现了体育的魅力，C 选项能全面概括文章主旨。A、B、D 选项均为文章的部分内容，不能作为全文标题。