The ancient Greeks believed in the harmonious development of both mind and body, an idea that still exists in our society.
Athletes have a deep respect for their bodies and may attribute poor performance to specific body parts.
The relationship between outstanding athletes and their parents, particularly their mothers, can greatly influence their athletic ability.
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The ancient Greeks, who are credited with the idea of the Olympics, believed in the ( 1 ) development of both mind and body.
This belief is still alive in our society. The athlete has the utmost respect for his body, as if it were an ( 2 )piece of expensive machinery. If he plays poorly, he may blame his unsatisfactory performance on one part of his body.
The relationship between the outstanding athlete and his parents also can be a major determinant of his athletic ability and level of performance. One noted American psychologist has made the observation that outstanding athletes tend to have especially ( 3 ) relationships with their mothers and were encouraged from an early age by rewards of love and approval to perform challenging physical feats.
The psychological pressures on an athlete in competition of the Olympic level are great. Not only does he suffer from the nervous ( 4 )of having to prove his own ability, but he carries the additional burden of representing his county. However, the superior athletes are able to cope with the high hopes ringing on them. They know that they have done their best to prepare.
(1)1. harmonious 2.tedious 3.unnatural 4.immoral
(2)1.irregular 2.enabled 3.intuitional 4.invaluable
(3)1.fragile 2.liable 3.intense 4.profitable
(4)1.attempt 2.tension 3.priority 4.complication
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