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Violence in sports
2. Benefits of doing sports
3. A secret of staying in shape
4. Loved by millions
5. Sports unite people
6. Drawbacks of doing sports
7. An important ability for sports
8. Sports broaden outlook
A. Playing sports offers many personal, social and health advantages, including the
development of better strength, endurance, overall fitness and increased
relationship opportunities. Soccer, for example, offers much aerobic exercise. For
young people, playing sports also reduces the amount of idle time that could get
teens into trouble. Sports can be an escape from peer pressure and a stress relief for
some participants.
B. As a main component of total fitness, power is crucial for success in sports such
as boxing, baseball, football, and track and field. Power gives athletes the explosive
ability to run faster and jump higher, and it can be improved by lifting weights,
running against resistance and performing exercises, such as depth jumps or
medicine ball throws. Power in sports is the capacity to apply maximum force as
quickly as possible.
C. There are a few clearly identified disadvantages of playing sports. They are
increasing the risk of injury, adding a lot of pressure, developing aggression and the
large investment of time. The constant pressure to perform at peak levels and win
can cause emotional disturbances or even drug and alcohol abuse. Moreover, many
hours away from families lead to loneliness and depression for athletes.
D. The intense competition and the lure of big rewards foster a spirit of aggression
and unruly behaviour. In most cases this is confined to relatively harmless forms of
aggression, such as swearing or name calling. However, there are many recorded
instances of cruelty and serious bodily harm arising out of anger against fellow
players and referees. Sometimes athletes are targeted for attack by disappointed
fans.
E. As of 2014, soccer remains the world's most popular sport. The game is played
by an estimated 250 million athletes in over 200 countries around the world with as
many as 3.5 billion followers across the globe. Soccer accounted for roughly 43%
of global sports market income. With more than 700 million global viewers, the
sport's 32-team FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest sporting competition.
F. Sports are often a bridge to form new friendships with people someone might not
have met otherwise. Different cultures and religions can come together through
sporting activities and start friendships that translate into everyday life. In addition,
a stronger relationship with family members can occur from participation in sports.
Family members attend sporting events of their loved ones to show them support
and love.
G. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, participation in sports
encourages people to change their diet. It is essential to eat a balanced diet while
doing sports. A lot of energy is used, so it is necessary to choose healthy food and
stay hydrated. The diet should include enough fats, minerals, vitamins, proteins and
complex carbohydrates. Thanks to a balanced diet, athletes are in shape at all times.

Answer 1

1-E
2-B
3-F
4-A
5-A
6-G
7-D
8-C