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.
