Dear Students,

亲爱的同学们，

The International Department has just launched King’s Club – and you’re invited! The club welcomes all students to learn and play different forms of chess, such as international chess, Chinese chess, Go (weiqi), and other chess variants.

成都树德中学国际部最近开办了King's棋类俱乐部——欢迎你们加入！我们的俱乐部欢迎你们前来学习和练习各种棋类对弈，包括国际象棋，中国象棋，围棋以及其他棋类游戏。

All levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. You don’t need any prior knowledge to join. Club meetings are a mixture of instructional learning and play! Thus, you will have access to individual coaching and the knowledge of your teammates too.

从初学者到专家，各个级别段位的同学都可以来参加。你不需要有任何的基础知识。我们的俱乐部活动结合了教学和实践！因此你有机会体验一对一的教学指导，也能从其他会员身上学到知识和技巧。

King’s Club is more than just a chess club however; it is Shude’s premier social club! We will host events such as movie nights, design competitions, and performances. We’ll take your suggestions for exciting events you would like to do as well.

King’s 俱乐部不单纯是一个棋类俱乐部，它是树德国际部的社交俱乐部！我们将会举办诸如“电影之夜”、“设计大赛”和才艺表演之类的活动。如果你们有任何有趣的活动建议，都可以提出来，我们都会考虑。

Consistent members will be welcomed to join in intramural chess tournaments. The best part is winners will be recognized and awarded for their achievements.

我们还欢迎老会员踊跃参加我们举办的内部棋类锦标赛。获胜者会得到相应的表彰和奖励。

Not only is club participation good padding for your resume and college applications, but also it acts as a form of self-improvement.

参与我们的俱乐部不仅能丰富你们未来的简历和大学申请材料，对你们来说更是一种自我提升的有效方式。

Here are ten reasons why chess is good for you:

那么下棋有什么好处呢？

1. Chess involves all levels of critical thinking (knowledge, comprehension, analysis, evaluation)

2. Chess requires forethought and cultivates visualization skills

3. Chess improves problem solving skills

4. Chess helps to overcome the fear of risk-taking

5. Chess teaches concentration and self-discipline

6. Chess teaches responsible decision-making

7. Chess rewards determination and perseverance

8. Chess raises self-esteem and promotes good sportsmanship

9. Chess encourages socialization skills that extend across cultures and generations

1. 下棋的过程中涵盖了各层级的辩证思维模式（知识，理解，分析，评估）

2. 下棋要求预判能力，同时也培养形象思维技巧

3. 下棋帮助你克服冒险过程中产生的畏惧心态

4. 下棋提升你解决难题的能力

5. 下棋训练你的专注力和自制力

6. 下棋教会你做出负责任的决断

7. 下棋培养决心和毅力

8. 下棋提升自尊自信，发扬良好的竞技精神

9. 下棋提高跨文化跨年龄的社交技能

And as an added bonus…

然后，还有一点馈赠就是…

10. Chess is fun!

10. 下棋非常有意思！

（翻译/Wayson ）