David Beckham opened his London football academy (学院) on Monday. The academy welcomes boys and girls aged from 8 to 15. It will accept 15,0001a year, 10,000 of them free. In America, football is a boring sport.2American football is different. Players sometimes kick the ball but they often throw the ball and3with it, They try to take it to the other end of the field. They have four chances to4the ball ten yards (码). They can5and throw it. If they move the ball ten yards, they can try to move it6ten yards, If they move it to the end of the field, they can get six points.
It is difficult to move the7. Eleven men on the other team try to stop the man with the ball. If he doesn't move the ball ten yards, his team kicks the ball to the other team.8university wants its own team to win. Thousands of people come to watch. They all shout for their9teams. Young men and women come to the field to help the people shout more. Each team plays 10 or 11 games each10. The season begins in September and ends in December, If a team is very good, it can play another game11the season ends, The12teams play again on January 1st, the first day of the new year. Many people go to see these games and many others watch them on TV.
People enjoy sports all over the world. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.
They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games.Often they get very excited when their favourite player or team wins.
People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is fun in warm weather, but skating is good in winter.
Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or a lake, whether in China or Australia! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many people love to skate in Japan or Canada.
Chinese Wushu, for example，has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is over 150 years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other. But after a game together they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person's character. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace(体面).
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A. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. B. Sports change with the seasons. C. Some sports or games go back to thousands of years ago. D. Many people like to watch others play games. E. More and more people enjoy playing sports now. F. Sports are very boring. |
Last week our school (hold) a sports meeting. Everyone in our class felt very (excite) because we were the winners. In the boys' relay race, Michael ran very fast and our class (win) the first place. Yu Ting is good at the long jump and she also won. We're sorry that we did (bad) in the high jump but we're sure we can do (well) next time. I took part in the boys' 400-metre race. I did my (better) and was the first (pass) the finishing line. This encourages me a lot. Now I love sports better. I want to be a soccer (play). I will take (much) exercise every day and I hope some day I (be) able to take part in the Olympic Games.
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The 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Brazil is the biggest country in South America. And it is the biggest country in the world. Brazil is famous for its football. People there have kept on football for over one hundred years. The Brazilian national football team is the best in the world the FIFA World Rankings (排名), It's the only team that the World Cup five times.
Brasilia (巴西利亚) is the capital of Brazil. It is located on the Goias Plateau (戈亚斯高原) with the of 1,158 meters above sea level. It took Brazil government three years the new capital city. It is a new and modern city at the . Rio de Janeiro is the host city held the 2016 Olympic Games, Cristo Redentor (救世基督像) was used as the symbol of Rio de Janeiro. It's one of the statues in the world.
BASEBALL. It's just a word, but for millions of Americans, it brings to mind so many images (印象).
Hot dogs. Cold beers. Sunny afternoon. Baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons have been playing catch with each other on lawns (草坪) for generations (一代人) in the US. A father's favorite team becomes his son's. Grandfathers talk to their grandsons about games played long ago.
Many American kids collect baseball cards. The cards have pictures of their favorite players on them. In schools, friends trade (交易) baseball cards just like they trade lunches.
Players are known as “the boys of summer” because the sport is most often played in the warm months. You don't need to be of a certain size or shape to play baseball. You don't have to be tall like a basketball player or strong like an American footballer. You just need to want to have fun.
Baseball is not as fast a game as basketball. But when you go to see a game there's time to relax, talk and get to know other people.
Baseball may not be the most popular sport in the US, but it is the most traditional (传统的). It's not just a game any more, but a key part of American culture, like apple pie and grandma's house.
As time goes by, sports have become more and more important in people's modern life. The year 2022 will be a big year for sports in China. That's because the 24th Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing, the 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou.
It will be the third Chinese city to hold the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010. The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event to be held in China. To make the Games a great achievement, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village. The influence (影响) of the Games was to invite the world to see China.
For the 2022 Asian Games， Hangzhou has already started building 33sports venues (场馆) . One of the topics of the Hangzhou Asian Games is "green". The mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 is Chenchen, Congcong and Lianlian. Chenchen means smart and brave, Congcong means strong and kind-hearted， Lianlian means lively and lovely. The three mascots will represent (代表) the Olympic spirit-peace and friendship. They invite everyone to meet in Hangzhou for the Asian Games in 2022.
All over the world people enjoy1. Sports2 people to keep healthy, happy, and to live3.
People play different games in winter and summer.4 is good for swimming. And in winter people often go skating. Some sports are very interesting and people everywhere are interested in them. For example, football is very popular. In China most people, men,5, boys, and girls, like to watch football games. They often6 about it. Some people often play football. Running and jumping began long long ago. But basketball and volleyball are rather7. People began to play them not long ago. And people are starting new sports or games all the time. Water skiing is one of8.
People9different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become10.
Let's take a look at some sports heroes. They all came to the United States from somewhere else.
Knuth Rockne was born in Norway, in 1888. When he was a child, his family moved to Chicago. He studied chemistry(化学) at Nobel Dame. When he was given a chance to coach his college's football team, he stopped his studies in chemistry. Knuth coached Nobel Dame football from 1918 to 1930. His teams won 105 games, lost 12, and tied(打成平局) 5. That was a record in those days.
Patrick Ewing was born in Jamaica. His family moved to Massachusetts when he was thirteen. After playing college basketball at Georgetown, he entered the NBA. He was named an NBA All-star eleven times.
Martina was born in Prague in 1956. She came to the United States in 1975. Tennis made her success. She was, at one time in her career, the number one woman tennis player in the world. She won eighteen. Grand Slam singles titles(大满贯单打冠军). She was the Wimbledon women's singles title holder for nine years.
Sammy was born in Dominican Republic, in 1968. His father died when he was quite young. Sammy had to sell oranges on the street to help his family. He was introduced to baseball when he was fourteen. His talent took him far.
These people from other countries brought great fame(荣誉) to America. Maybe there are more immigrants for us to remember.
We have to be fit, no matter (不管) what age we are. It's very important for kids. That's w they have P.E. class.
In Britain students have two hours of P.E. each week. P.E. includes sit-ups, press-ups (俯卧撑) and skipping rope.
Students also pfootball, basketball and cross-country running. In summer kids run and do the high and long jumps.
When I was at school my favourite was trampoline(蹦床). Jumping high into the air always made me excited. But you need to be c. Sometimes you don't land where you planned!
When you get your report card there will be a grade for P.E.. Your parents will see how good you are a push-ups, as well as maths. But the grade for P.E. doesn't affect (影响) your chances of g into a good school.
A lot of people play sports, but very few people become sports professionals (专业人员). If sports aren't going to be your future, then why should you play them? Why should you train every day? Why should you work hard and feel sore (酸痛) the next day? Wouldn't it be better to forget sports and only pay attention to your lessons?
There are actually a lot of good reasons to play sports. First of all, sports are a great way to exercise. Exercising keeps you healthy and strong. It also helps you stay in a good state. When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽). Endorphins give you more energy and make you feel happier.
Sports are important to everyone, but they are especially important to young people. They teach young people about winning and losing. Also, they teach young people how to communicate and work as a team. For example, when you play football, you must learn how to communicate and work together with your teammates. Sports teach young people to respect their coaches, teammates, and people they fight against as well.
Many reports say that sports help young people stay out of trouble. If a young person plays sports, he or she is less likely to have problems. This is because sports teach people about rules. They also teach people that if they work hard, they might succeed.
Another good reason of doing sports is that they make people leave their houses. These days, a lot of people spend too much time watching television and playing video games. When you play sports, you go outside and exercise in the sun. You take in fresh air. All of these things are important.
You're probably not going to become a sports professional, but that doesn't matter. Sports will help you become a better and happier person. Sports will help you make friends and stay healthy. Here is another good reason to play sports: sports are fun.
Hangzhou won its bid (申办) for the 2022 Asian Games on September 16th, 2015. It will be the third time that the Games are held in a Chinese city after Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.
The well-known capital city of Zhejiang Province in the southeast part of the country has a population of 9. 47 million. It is a beautiful city with a long history and it has been developing rapidly in recent years. Hosting the Asian Games will give the city another chance to grow.
"We have seen here the strong wish and the great effort of Hangzhou to host the 19th Asian Games." The OCA (亚奥理事会) President praised.
The Games are set to include 34 sports. Some venues (场馆) have already been completed, while several others are still being built and will be put into use one year before the Games. The Asian Games will be held from September 10 to 25, when the temperature is around 20℃.
"There is no doubt that the event will attract more visitors to experience the beauty and charm of this amazing city. At the same time, more roads will be built and the underground will be added, reducing heavy traffic. But the best part is that it will give us the chance to watch world-class competitions close to our homes." Shao Lin, a local person, told the reporter excitedly.
With the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September and the World Cup in Qatar (卡塔尔) in November, 2022 will be an exciting year for Asians, especially Chinese sports fans.
Hangzhou is trying its best to get ready for the big sports show. Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022!
At the beginning of this term, my PE teacher suggested to me that I should take part in the marathon (马拉松赛跑). I was very surprised because I was never a good runner. In order to1me, he said that if I took part in the race, I would get the highest mark for the term's PE class. Therefore, I decided to have a try because I had2to lose.
I prepared for the race very3. I ran every day in the morning before school. And after school, I practised running with many other runners on the sports ground. I even had the special diet (饮食) for athletes (运动员). I heard that the special diet could4me to get good results.
When the5of the marathon arrived, I was very nervous. As usual, I got up in the morning, had my breakfast, and listened to some music. Then my father gave me a6to the sports ground. All my family wished me good luck because they knew how7this race was for me and how much effort I had put into its preparation.
My competitors looked like athletes. I was8that I would be the last. However, when I started to run, I thought only about the race. As I paid much attention to the race itself, I did not remember when I9the other runners. Suddenly I realized that I had come first. I was very happy when I won the race. From the experience, I learn that10always comes out of hard work.
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing will be part of the 2024 Paris Olympics. But they will make their first Olympic appearance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. These are all popular sports among young people. Would you like to give them a try?
●Skateboarding
In this sport, you ride on a skateboard and perform tricks. Some people skate on or over obstacles(障碍) such as stairs and rails. It's a sport that celebrates creativity and individuality(个性).There are about 11 million active skateboarders in the world.
●Surfing
Isn't it cool to ride breaking waves? Surfing is a free-spirited sport that allows you to "walk on water" with a surfboard. Surfers have their own language. "Surf's up!" means the surf is high enough to ride. "Wipeout!" means to fall off your board.
●Sport climbing
Athletes have to climb a 15-metre-high wall. There are holds on the walls, but some of them are just big enough for a single fingertip.
Climbing needs great strength, requiring the use of 650 different muscles. Athletes can't see the wall before they compete. They must make quick decisions about which way they should take to reach the top.
Do you know how a sport becomes an Olympic event? To be accepted as an Olympic event, a sport must be played in at least 75 countries on at least four continents (for women's sports 45 countries on three continents). The new sports that have been introduced in recent Olympic Games reflect changing fashions around the world. Snowboarding was introduced in Nagano in 1998, and the first Olympic Taekwondo competitions were held in Sydney in 2000.
Air sports such as paragliding, hanggliding and skydiving are becoming increasingly popular. Paragliding first became popular in the 1970s and it is estimated that there are already more than 400, 000 paragliders in Europe alone. The first world championships were held in 1979 and paragliding schools can now be found around the world. Paragliders say that they do their sport simply for the love of flying.
In the meantime, the World Paragliding Association is busy trying to get the sport accepted as an Olympic sport. If that happens, paragliding will become even more popular. It will help athletes to find sponsors(赞助商)and it will attract more people to the air. Official competitions for paragliding are held in more and more countries each year, and there is reason to hope that paragliding will be added to the Olympic list before long.
Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for our health. Doctors say many of the health problems come from these bad habits: eating too much, drinking too much, smoking, and not taking enough exercise. Doctors tell us. "Fat and drink less, don't smoke, and exercise more."
Running is a good form of exercise because it helps build a strong heart. It also helps most people lose weight. One 68-year-old woman runs three times a week. She runs to lose weight. ""I love to eat," she says.
Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many runners say running keeps colds and other small health problems away. "Running is my doctor," says one man.
Running can also help people to relax. So today men and woman of alleges enjoy running.
Do you like playing soccer? If you do, you may want to join the school soccer team. Read the information following and see how to join the school soccer team. There are some steps you should remember.
The first step is to know the information about the team. You can find more information by asking these questions. How many students are there in the soccer team? How many new players do they need? How often do they play soccer?
The second step is to practice. Practice soccer with your friends or your family. Only good players can join the school soccer team. So you need to practice and improve your skill.
The third step is to study hard. If you always get bad grades in the exam, your teachers and parents won't let you join the soccer team.
The last step is to relax. Don't be too nervous. You can take a deep breath and keep smiling. Believe in yourself and you can be the best player.
In many places of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In the US, there are only1football, basketball and baseball. Almost in every season, Americans have a ball game2you want to know what season it is, just look at what people are playing.
For Americans, sports are very important. Students3to play many sports at school. They take4classes, join the school teams, and even talk about sports news. Thousands of sports fans5expensive tickets to watch their6teams and players play games. Some fans it in front of the TV set, and watch the exciting games at home. Some sports stars7make lots of money through the games.
We can say sports are one of the8languages (语言). You may know some9superstars like Michael Jordan and Yao Ming. Next time if you want to talk with American friends, try to talk10sports. It really helps.
In just three short years, Rankin High School has built the Red Devils barbecue (烤肉) team that has become one of the most well-known in the state. The team has won $67, 000 (433, 691 yuan) in scholarships (奖学金) in the State High School BBQ Championships.
However, the million dollar question is: How does each competition work with high school barbecue?
According to the rules of competing, all meat must be provided on the day of the competition. No marinating (腌制)，or spicing (加香料) before the official start time is allowed. As for the way of judging, all the foods are supposed to be served in the same dishware (餐具). The teams turn in their foods, which include chicken, pork, beef, beans and a dessert.
"We can't do much except talk to them in the competition, but practices will include going over the basics and showing the kids how to improve some things. " Robbie McClure, the coach of the team said.
The Red Devils barbecue team has a special way to practice and often uses experiences such as cooking for school board meetings, money-raising activities and at-home sports meetings as a way to get better. They've cooked in 18-degree weather and in wind storms.
"Our classroom includes sitting down and talking about it for 20 or 30 minutes and then go out and start something and then come back in and do something else, " McClure said. "They keep notebooks and write down and follow up. If you cook in a snowstorm, you have to cook longer because it takes forever. "
"It's hard to explain, but I like the experience," TJ Templeton, who has been a part of the program for all three years said. "It's something you know for a life-long time. You can use it every day, and it's just really fun competing with your friends. "
The year 2022 will be a big year for sports in China, for China will hold not only the 24th Winter Olympics in Beijing, but also the 19山Asian Games in Hangzhou.
On August 6th, 2018, the official emblem（官方徽章）for the Hangzhou Asian Games came out. The city won the hosting right（主办权）for the 2022 Asian Games in 2015. It will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010.
First held in 1951, the Asian Games is the largest multi-sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China.
The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event hosted by China. To make the Games a great success, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and stadiums（体育馆）,including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village The Games helped the world see China and its achievements. Since 山en, China has improved its global image（全球形象）.
For the upcoming 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou has already started building 33 sports venues. The idea of the Hangzhou Asian Games is "green, smart, economical（节俭的）and civilized（文明的）".All the Games' buildings will be environmentally friendly.
Basketball is one of the world's most popular sports. It has a history of more than one hundred years.
In 1891. James Naismith, a physical education professor in Massachusetts, created new game. He made some rules and asked his students to throw ball into a peach basket. Because of the peach basket this game was named "basketball". People used peach baskets until 1906 when they finally replaced them by metal hoops(金属框)with backboard(篮板). Basketball was first played with soccer ball. In the late 1950s, Tony Hinkle, a basketball coach, made the first ball only for basketball games.
In 1932, people formed the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) . After that, Men's Basketball was first included at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1950, the first FIBA World Championship for Men was held in Argentina. Three years later, the first FIBA World Championship for Women was held in Chile. Women's Basketball was added to the Olympics in 1976.
FIBA had only 8 member countries in 1932, It has divided into five continents-Africa, America. Asia, Europe and Oceania since 1989. In every continent, there are kinds of basketball games every year. Now FIBA has a total of 213 member countries.
