Paraphrase : There is something deeply conflicted about the
devotion to work, vocation, career as an ideal in
any society, but especially in one that has
zealously cast off so many of its other
repressions...
We (Americans) have all been so
oversocialized that unnatural devotion to toil
leaves its mark on every area of life. It could even
be argued that the most highly prized pleasures
have themselves become a form of work.
complete with their own uniforms, disciplines.
and special lingo.' -- Christopher Clausen,
professor

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.