June 11 of 2024 was the first-ever International Day of Play. On March 26, 2024, the United Nations decided to create a day ____1____ which to honor play around the world.
Play is more than just a pastime (消遣) for kids. It’s a very important part of their development. Play encourages them to be ____2____ (physical) active, which is healthy. Play also helps to improve children’s friendships and social skills. It teaches ____3____ (they) how to solve problems. And through play, kids can increase their ____4____ (creative) and imagination. All of these benefits (好处) are important. They help kids develop better.
What’s more, play-based learning in school ____5____ (be) more interesting. It makes kids study ____6____ (hard). And it helps them remember information.
But four out of five children say ____7____ the adults around them don’t think playing is important. That statistic comes from a survey done in 2023 by YouGov and the Child & Youth Friendly Governance Project. The groups ____8____ (survey) more than 10,000 children from over 20 countries.
Now, some organizations are emphasizing (强调) ____9____ importance of play. They worked together to campaign (从事运动) for an International Day of Play. The Right to Play is one of these organizations. Susan McIsaac is its president and CEO. “Play is ____10____ (power),” McIsaac says. “Through play, children explore and understand the world.”
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