Find your favorite. While many athletes are good at several sports, there will usually be one they are best at. Which sport are you most drawn to? Your favorite will make your work seem like play as you become a professional athlete.
Learn that even though you love the sport that is your favorite, it won’t be easy to become a professional athlete. You must be not only very talented (有天赋的), but also very serious. You must have the drive and dream to keep you going on. This needs a strong will. You’ll need a positive feeling.
Train long and hard, starting at a very young age. Little league, private lessons, high school and college teams can all help you to become a professional athlete. Of course, training will be different depending on the sport you choose. Any sport will need long hours and years of practice if you want to make a living as a professional athlete.
Study all the strategies (策略)and rules of your game. Watch videos of your performances. Look for your weak areas so you can work on improving.
Take care of your body by eating well and getting enough rest. Good nutrition (营养)and good rest will help to keep your body healthy. Nutrition and rest also play a key role in keeping your mind smart. Stopping smoking will also help keep your body in good health.
Be a person of honesty. You’ll be a role model for young children everywhere you go.
【小题1】What should we do to become a professional athlete according to paragraph 1?| A．Work like play all day. | B．Play all kinds of sports. |
| C．Learn to play and have enough rest. | D．Learn what sport is our favorite. |
| A．Train hard but not too long. | B．Learn their weak points by watching videos. |
| C．Give up smoking and eat a lot. | D．Watch the videos of the sport. |
| A．A strong will. | B．Training hard and long. |
| C．Good diet and rest. | D．Dream and interest. |
| A．Ways of Being a Professional Athlete | B．Why Become a Professional Athlete |
| C．How to Protect Athletes | D．Professional Athletes’ Talent |
