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Ficha inglés nivel avanzado B2 - The importance of Teamwork. Ficha de ejercicios sobre el papel de la creatividad en la historia, con actividades de verdadero o falso, comprensión lectora, asociación de ideas, identificación de elementos y ejercicios de escritura. Incluye respuestas destacadas en color verde para facilitar el aprendizaje y la corrección. Ideal para estudiantes de inglés de nivel intermedio que deseen mejorar su comprensión y expresión escrita.
The Importance of Teamwork
Teamwork is essential in many areas of life, from school projects to sports and professional environments. When people work together, they combine their strengths and ideas to achieve a common goal. Teamwork helps to solve problems faster, improve efficiency, and create better solutions than when working alone.
For example, think about a sports team. Each player has a specific role, and the team cannot win unless everyone works together. The same principle applies to companies, schools, and even families. In my personal experience, when I had to complete a project with my classmates, we used our different skills to finish faster and with better quality than if we had worked alone.
Good teamwork requires communication, respect, and the willingness to listen to others’ ideas. It also means taking responsibility for your part and helping others when needed. By working together, people learn to appreciate different perspectives and find creative solutions. In short, teamwork is an important skill that can lead to success in any group activity.
Exercise 1: True or False
- Teamwork is only useful in sports.
- Each team member’s role is important for success.
- Good teamwork requires clear communication.
- Teamwork means you do not have to take responsibility for your actions.
- Listening to others is a key part of teamwork.
Exercise 2: Comprehension Questions
- Why is teamwork essential in professional environments?
- How does the author describe the role of communication in teamwork?
- What personal experience does the author share about teamwork?
- What can people learn by working together?
- Can teamwork be useful outside of professional settings? Explain.
Exercise 3: Matching Ideas
Match the ideas in Column A with their corresponding statements in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Sports Team | a. Each member has a specific role for the team’s success. |
| 2. Good Communication | b. Leads to faster problem-solving. |
| 3. Personal Responsibility | c. Means being accountable for your own part. |
| 4. Teamwork | d. Using combined strengths to achieve a goal. |
| 5. Listening to Others | e. Creates respect and understanding in a group. |
Exercise 4: Identifying Elements
Identify the following in the text:
- An example of teamwork in sports.
- A personal experience shared by the author.
- A key skill required for good teamwork.
- A benefit of listening to others.
- A synonym for “collaboration.”
Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the correct words:
- Teamwork helps people achieve ______________ faster.
- Good communication is a key element of ______________.
- A successful team needs both respect and ______________.
- Each member of a team has a ______________ role.
- ______________ means sharing responsibilities to achieve a common goal.
Exercise 6: Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast teamwork in sports and teamwork in a professional setting. How are they similar in terms of cooperation and achieving goals? How do they differ in their dynamics and individual roles?
Exercise 7: Writing
Write an essay of about 100 words on how teamwork has helped you achieve something in your personal or professional life.
