Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage
three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen
carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time,
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact
words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you
have written.
Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally
challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as
pressure to win can create an (36) amount of anxiety or
stress for young athletes. Stress can be (37) , emotional, or
psychological, and research has (38) that it can lead to
burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or (39)
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 (40) can
take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to work together with
others, make friends, and (41) other social skills that will
be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all
times, that their (42) to youngsters can greatly affect
their children~ Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms
to heart and find a (43) in themselves.
Coaches and parents should also be careful that youth sport participation
does not become work for children. (44) . In today’s youth
sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of
enjoying themselves and the sport. (45) . Positive
reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. (46)
Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to
burnout.