Q. You are Vineeta/Vikram. You are very much disturbed to see the youth becoming couch-potatoes and avoiding physical activities. Write an article for your school magazine on 'Value of games and sports in life' in not more than 150 words. You may refer to ideas given in the unit 'sports' of 'My English Reader' along with your own ideas.
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VALUES OF GAMES AND SPORTS IN LIFE
-- By Vineeta
'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'. This statement clearly tells/states us that games and sports play a pivotal (crucial, central, important) role in our life. They keep us physically fit and mentally alert. In other words, They keep us away from mental stress arises from our hectic lifestyle. They instill the spirit of self confidence and discipline. Sports and games makes the man a disciplined man. They are major/the most important source of recreation and provide enjoyment in life to all human beings.
These are also very essential for students in schools also. It is the duty of a school to provide a well maintained play grounds and various accessories to students.
As the saying goes on 'A healthy mind dwells in a healthy body'. This saying become true only with the help of games and sports. These tone up the one's muscles and body. It keeps our mind active, peace and calm. For students these are the stepping stones to success. It inculcates qualities like team spirit, sportsmanship, confidence in a person which helps to move ahead in life.
Some students also think to make a sport as a career in their life and wants to become a sportsperson for the future like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kholi, Saini Mirza, and so on. This dream of students come to true only when they are given proper training from the very (since) childhood. And a fair selection of players must be there for national and International games.
At last, we can say that games and sports are very beneficial for healthy and peaceful life. We must take part in games and sports, but not at the cost of our studies. So, a balanced view is very necessary.
Short article
It is rightly said that,"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Games and sports is very important in all walks of life. They help to build a fine body and makes us mentally alert and physically strong. It helps us to cope with difficult situations. Sports remove our tiredness and nervousness. Sport is an important part of a student life. Education is incomplete without sports and games. We learn the spirit of sportsmanship and learn to follow the rules. Sports give a break from a monotonous routine. We learn to be disciplined and it is a good means of entertainment. Sports help in maintaining a healthy mind, body and soul. Therefore games should be played for pleasure and recreation. If we play the games in a right spirit we can lead a healthy and happy life. (140 words)
Another way of question to be asked in examination
1. Education means all round development of a child. It includes physical education and inculcation of values also. However, we find there is a lot of importance given only to the academic learning of the child, while physical education & sports in the most of the schools are neglected. Parents too are least concerned about it. You are Rohan/Rohini of class VIII. Write an article on the topic- 'Value of games and sports in life.' Using your own ideas and using the hints from the unit- 'Sports' from 'My English Reader'. (120-150 words)
Our body is like a machine. A machine cannot work without oiling. In the same way, our body cannot work properly without exercises, games and sports.
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