【正确答案】Today increasing importance is being attached to cultivating college students’ team spirit. This is a positive trend as a sense of cooperation is essential to both academic and career success. One advantage teamwork brings us is that it improves self-confidence. Students with team spirit tend to listen to and respect other teammates’ ideas. Conversely, their own views would be valued as well. Thus, their self-confidence would be built up. Being confident would encourage even the most introverted students to participate in group activities, which extend their abilities for greater success. Another benefit of working in a team is that it teaches social skills. When working in a team, students learn how to communicate with others and how to give or get support. These are important qualities as people seldom work alone whether at school or in the workplace. People are often required to cooperate. That’s why employers prefer to look for candidates who demonstrate the ability to work in a team. In conclusion, introducing students to collaboration in their school experiences presents opportunities for them to become more confident and to gain social skills needed in a team-based environment.