(1) Trees make towns and cities better places to live. (2) One important reason is that they provide shade, which keeps streets and playgrounds cooler on hot days. (3) For example, walking along a tree-lined street in summer feels noticeably cooler than walking along a street with no trees at all. (4) Trees also take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen as they grow, and their leaves trap some of the dust in the air. (5) In addition, they provide food and shelter for birds, insects and other wildlife. (6) For these reasons, planting and protecting trees should be a priority for every town and city.

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(1) Playing a team sport has benefits that go well beyond fitness. (2) Players learn to communicate clearly, because a team cannot succeed if its members do not talk to each other. (3) They also learn to cope with losing, which is an important skill in every part of life. (4) Basketball was invented in the United States in the 1890s. (5) Most importantly, team sport helps young people make friends outside their usual group. (6) Clearly, joining a team is about much more than winning games.