Warum lieben Menschen den Wettbewerb?
Entdecke, was Wettbewerb spannend macht, wie er Menschen zusammenbringt und wann der Wunsch zu gewinnen Probleme verursachen kann.
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1. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Warum hat Ben Spaß an diesem Wettbewerb?
Ben plays board games with friends. There are no prizes, but everyone laughs and enjoys trying to win.
- It helps him earn money.
- It gives him a chance to have fun with friends.
- It helps him prepare for a professional contest.
Achte darauf, was den Freunden während des Spiels Spaß macht.
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- It gives him a chance to have fun with friends.
Ein Wettbewerb kann sich lohnend anfühlen, auch wenn niemand einen Preis erhält.
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2. Fülle die Lücke aus.
A running race offers a gift card to the winner. Leo enters mainly because he wants that gift card. His main reason for competing is the ___.
- prize
- exercise
- company
Überlege, was Leo zu erhalten hofft.
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A running race offers a gift card to the winner. Leo enters mainly because he wants that gift card. His main reason for competing is the prize.
Ein Preis ist eine Belohnung, die von außerhalb der Aktivität kommt, im Gegensatz zur Freude am Laufen selbst.
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3. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Was würde für Rosa als Erfolg gelten?
Rosa wants to finish her next race faster than her last one. She does not care how many runners finish before her.
- Finishing ahead of every other runner.
- Running at exactly her usual speed.
- Beating her own previous time.
Mit wem vergleicht sich Rosa?
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- Beating her own previous time.
Wenn du dich mit deiner eigenen früheren Leistung misst, kannst du Fortschritte messen, ohne jemand anderen schlagen zu müssen.
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4. Fülle die Lücke aus.
The school publishes the writing contest winner's name. Max hopes his classmates will admire his achievement. For him, the main reward is ___.
- private advice
- public praise
- a cash payment
Max möchte, dass andere seinen Erfolg bemerken.
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The school publishes the writing contest winner's name. Max hopes his classmates will admire his achievement. For him, the main reward is public praise.
Die Anerkennung durch andere kann Menschen motivieren, selbst wenn ein Wettbewerb kein Preisgeld bietet.
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5. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Warum ist diese Regel wichtig?
At a puzzle contest, every player receives the same puzzle and the same amount of time.
- It gives players an equal chance to show their skill.
- It makes every player finish together.
- It allows less experienced players extra time.
Überlege, ob jemand einen besonderen Vorteil erhält.
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- It gives players an equal chance to show their skill.
Gleiche Bedingungen tragen dazu bei, dass das Ergebnis von der Leistung und nicht von einer bevorzugten Behandlung abhängt.
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6. Fülle die Lücke aus.
The score is tied just before the end of the game. Both teams still have a chance to win. Fans feel excited because the result is ___.
- final
- already settled
- uncertain
Do the fans know who will win yet?
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The score is tied just before the end of the game. Both teams still have a chance to win. Fans feel excited because the result is uncertain.
Not knowing what will happen can keep people interested until the final moment.
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7. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Wie hilft eine Niederlage Jordan?
After a chess match, Jordan studies the move that led to his defeat. He practices how to handle a similar situation next time.
- It proves that practice is unnecessary.
- It shows him a specific skill to improve.
- It guarantees that he will win his next match.
Konzentriere dich darauf, was Jordan aus dem Spiel lernt.
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- It shows him a specific skill to improve.
Eine Niederlage kann nützliche Erkenntnisse liefern, aber Fortschritte erfordern trotzdem Übung.
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8. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Wie wirkt sich Wettbewerb auf diese Teamkollegen aus?
A team enters a quiz contest. One member knows history, another knows science, and another knows music. They share ideas before giving their answers.
- They cooperate to compete against other teams.
- They avoid using each other's knowledge.
- They compete for separate prizes within the team.
Denk darüber nach, wer ihre Gegner sind.
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- They cooperate to compete against other teams.
Wettbewerb zwischen Gruppen kann die Zusammenarbeit innerhalb jeder Gruppe fördern.
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9. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Was macht das Anschauen des Spiels für Elena bedeutsam?
Elena cheers for her city's team. She has never met the players, but she feels connected to the other local fans.
- A chance to improve her own playing skills.
- A chance to receive part of the team's prize.
- A feeling of belonging to a group.
Achte auf ihre Verbindung zu den anderen Fans.
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- A feeling of belonging to a group.
Eine Mannschaft zu unterstützen, kann Menschen eine gemeinsame Identität geben, auch wenn sie selbst nicht spielen.
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10. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Warum fühlt sich Sam plötzlich weniger erfolgreich?
Sam is pleased after reading three books this month. Then he learns that his friend read five. His own reading has not changed, but now he feels behind.
- He has forgotten which books he finished.
- He is judging his progress against someone else's.
- He has received a lower score from his teacher.
Welche neue Information verändert Sams Gefühle?
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- He is judging his progress against someone else's.
Wenn wir uns mit anderen vergleichen, kann das verändern, wie wir uns angesichts derselben Leistung fühlen.
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11. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Warum nimmt Ana an diesem Wettbewerb teil?
A training program has more applicants than available places. Ana needs the training for her career, although she would prefer not to compete.
- She enjoys proving that other applicants are weaker.
- She wants the excitement of an uncertain result.
- She wants access to an opportunity with limited places.
Unterscheide zwischen dem, was Ana braucht, und dem, was ihr Spaß macht.
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- She wants access to an opportunity with limited places.
Menschen konkurrieren manchmal miteinander, weil eine Möglichkeit nur begrenzt verfügbar ist, nicht weil ihnen der Wettbewerb Spaß macht.
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12. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
How has Nora's motivation changed?
Nora used to enter drawing contests just for fun. Later, she entered only contests with cash prizes. When the contests stopped offering prizes, she stopped drawing.
- She has become more dependent on rewards.
- She now draws mainly for personal enjoyment.
- She now values practice more than contest results.
What keeps Nora interested near the end of the story?
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- She has become more dependent on rewards.
Rewards can sometimes shift attention away from enjoying an activity and toward what it pays.
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13. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Welche Gefahr entsteht durch Alex' Haltung?
Before a contest, Alex says, "Winning matters more than following the rules."
- He may value honest effort more than the result.
- He may break the rules to get a better result.
- He may stop caring whether he wins or loses.
Was ist Alex bereit, als weniger wichtig anzusehen?
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- He may break the rules to get a better result.
Wenn das Gewinnen zum einzigen Ziel wird, kann Fairplay weniger wichtig erscheinen. Das kann das Vertrauen zwischen den Konkurrenten schädigen.
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14. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Warum könnte Meis Plan ihre Leistung beeinträchtigen?
After a close defeat, Mei decides to train hard every day without any rest days. She believes that more training must always mean better results.
- Rest days prevent athletes from making progress.
- A close defeat means further training cannot help.
- Her body needs time to recover from hard training.
Denk darüber nach, was zwischen den Trainingseinheiten passiert.
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- Her body needs time to recover from hard training.
Erholung ist Teil des Trainings. Ein starker Siegeswille kann schädlich werden, wenn er dazu führt, dass Menschen Ruhepausen vernachlässigen.
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15. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Why might the player make the risky move?
In a game, a safe move guarantees second place. A risky move could lead to first place or last place. Only the winner receives a prize.
- It is the only move that gives the player a chance to win the prize.
- It guarantees a better finishing position.
- It protects the player's current second-place position.
Compare what each move can achieve under the prize rule.
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- It is the only move that gives the player a chance to win the prize.
A prize for first place only can make a risky choice attractive, even when a safer choice guarantees a good finish.