广东省仲元中学、中山一中、南海中学等七校2013-2014学年高二2月联考英语试题
第一部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1－15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sports are by nature competitive. But recently, the over-competitive nature youth sports seem to have taken on has led to cause for __1__.
Those who are strongly against competition point out that in a competition, only one wins while the rest __2__. They argue that competition leads children to define themselves by the outcome, tying their self-esteem(自尊心) up with their ability to __3__ others. They further argue that competition causes anxiety, affects learning and causes children to view others as__4__ to their success. Competition restricts participation and __5__ success. A “win-at-all-costs” mentality can cause children to pay little attention to honesty and fair play.
On the opposite side of the debate are those who view competition as a __6__ part of American society. They argue that placing kids in a competitive situation such as sports helps prepare them for a(n) __7__ life in our society that is full of competition. __8__ is a normal part of human nature and part of everyday life. Other arguments __9__ competitive sports are that they provide challenges, help kids develop skills, and teach them how to get along with others.
The third side of this debate says that a little competition can’t be that __10__, as long as competition does not get out of hand and take on a “win-at-all-costs” mentality. They claim that competition in itself is not bad and it can serve as a __11__ of social comparison, necessary for adolescents to see how __12__ they are. Their advice is to introduce competition __13__ while focusing more on mastery and cooperation during childhood. The gradual shift toward competition will allow children to build skills, participate fully, and focus on __14__ rather than winning.
It is important that you consider all of the possible __15__ of competition before you put your child in a competitive situation.
1.A. alarm B. concern C. optimism D. accident
2.A. follow B. stop C. fail D. return
3.A. beat B. change C. study D. control
4.A. tickets B. barriers C. roads D. invitations
5.A. refuses B. limits C. imagines D. stresses
