Speaking of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, most people would mention skating, but there’s another sport in it: curling（冰壶运动）.

Curling is also called “chess on ice”. It’s not a speed game, but a thinking game. It’s a sport played by two teams of players who slide stones on a ice sheet（冰道）.

The sheet made of ice is 44.5 meters long and 4.32 meters wide. At the end of the sheet, a target（靶） lies on the centre line. The target is also called “the house”, in which there are 4 circles.

A curling team is often made up of four players, namely Lead, Second, Third, and Skip. When one player slides the stone, the other two need to sweep the ice in front of the stone. The sweeping helps smooth the surface of the ice to make sure the stone has a longer ride. At the same time, the Skip, also the team leader, standing in the house, directs play for the team.

The purpose of the game is to get the stones as close to the center of the house as possible. Usually there are 10 rounds in a game. In each round, each team gets eight stones. A team gets a point for each stone that is closer to the center of the house than the other team’s best stone. If there is no stone in the house, there is no point. After ten rounds, the team that has higher total points is the winner.

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There are certain sports that are played individually (各自地). They help you build confidence and the spirit to win, and teach you how to “face” victory. But, most of the time, team sports stand above them. They not only train you in body, but also in emotion, social communication and morality (道德). The word ‘‘team” has a deep meaning. 【小题1】

They keep your body in shape and save you from problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and weak bones. 【小题2】 Research found that 60% of the women who play team sports are prevented from having breast cancer. They help children to develop strong muscles and a good body shape. People who are above the age of 55 should also actively take part in team sports.

【小题3】 The more he communicates, the more he understands. Team sports help to build better friendships. The team players spend a lot of time discussing new ideas, opinions and methods with each other.

Team sports help people to develop the ability to listen to each other. 【小题4】 On the other hand, team sports also help build enough courage in individuals. This helps you to overcome your fears. It gives you the freedom to experiment and express yourself. It has been proved that children who play team sports are healthier and happier.

As Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself!”

I’m Susi. My parents send me to football classes with the help of the Magic (魔力的) Bus. The Magic Bus is a group in India that helps children live better lives. I know that with hard work I can grow and live better. But most friends at my age in my town stay at home learning to cook and take care of the house.

“I should change (改变) them and get them out of their homes!” I thought. So I started a plan to help the girls in my town play football, like me. I tried to ask parents to let their girls out to play. It was difficult. No one really listened to me. So I asked my mom for help. My mom shared the story about me and the Magic Bus, “Susi will be part of a football camp in the USA!” This helped because parents listened to other parents.

When I had my first lesson, only 10 girls came. But by the next weekend, 20 turned up (出现), and then there was no looking back. Girls loved playing football. They told me, “I never knew I had it in me to play like a boy!” Slowly, I see their changes (变化) of mind—now they think that staying at home isn’t the only choice (选择) for a girl. They’re not afraid to go out of their homes.