Directions: Select all the correct answers. In which two ways are both passages similar?
Both passages emphasize the value of determination
Both passages describe the importance of critical thinking
Both passages show how colleges require students to participate in after school activities
Both passages favor individual growth over team building
Both passages stress how after-school activities increase self-esteem
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Join the Tennis Team
Tennis is an enjoyable spring sport. There are both physical and psychological
benefits to playing tennis. The activity in tennis improves cardiovascular endurance
and burns calories. Tennis players are more optimistic and have higher self-esteem
than other athletes. Overall, tennis is a good choice for an after-school activity
Tennis improves both arm and log strength Tennis players have good muscle
control because they use all parts of their body to play in a tennis match, a player
has to frequently change directions. This builds excellent joint strength and agility
Timing the hit between the racket and the ball improves hand-eye coordination. All of
these benefits are important to everyday life, not just in the game of tennis
Playing tennis gives you a good work ethic. It is not an easy game, so you have
to work hard. Tennis players have to be persistent. Tennis requires a lot of practice
You have to think quickly during a tennis match and anticipate what your opponent's
next move might be the ability to make decisions in an instant is an important skill
for tennis players to develop
There are many benefits to tennis, but the best one is that tennis players have
fun Consider joining a tennis team this spring and see what this great sport has to
offer
Passage 2
The Winning Argument
The debate club is an after-school club that teaches students how to argue
Debate clubs enter contests and argue against other clubs. Debating is a centuries
old tradition of communicating points of view in respectful ways. Arguments at
debates do not include personal attacks or insults. Debaters should be rational, yet
firm, and they should be able to defend their points in a reasonable manner. Good
debaters should also never waiver or hesitate, they need to be sharp and perceptive
in order to follow through on their stance.
Debate clubs research current issues and events Shy students can learn to be
more outgoing Debaters have to speak persuasively and confidently about their
topics. Debate clubs work as a team Communication, trust, and cooperation are
important skills developed by debaters
During a debate, teams must keep careful notes on points made by opposing
teams. Debaters learn to speed read in order to make arguments during the debate.
They must think critically, even when it is stressful and noisy.
Joining the debate club develops a number of important skills Colleges and
universities are impressed to see "debate club" listed on applications Debaters are
known to be great students and responsible people.