流利美国口语5.1

Unit 5. Sports and leisure.

Unit 5. Part 1.

W: When did you start playing chess?

M: I picked up chess a couple of years ago. How about you?

W: I’ve been at chess since 6.

M: Wow, no wonder you are so adept at it.

W: By the way, have you noticed that there are no adjourn positions now that all the games are played in one day?

M: So it seems. We no longer take a break to analyze the adjourn game.

Dialogue 2.

W: Who do you think will win the series? The Huston Rockets or the Los Angele Lakers?

M: The Lakers are the underdogs. But I think they will edge up the Rockets.

W: Really? The Rockets have the best all fence, and it will be a blowout.

M: The Lakers have the best defence and I bet they will beat the Rockets.

W: Just wait and see.

Dialogue 3.

W: Can I ask you something about the Olympic Games?

M: Of course.

W: What’s the Olympic creed?

M: The creed reads as follows: The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part. Just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.

W: What’s the Olympic oath?

M: At the opening ceremony an athlete from the host nation recites the following oath: In the name of all competitors I promise that we will take part in the Olympic Games, representing and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory of sport in honor of our teams. One of the officials takes a similar oath on behalf of all judges and officials.

W: What’s the Olympic flame?

M: The Olympic flame represents the continuity between the ancient and modern games. It is a symbol reminiscent of the ancient Olympic Games.

W: What’s the origin of the Olympics?

M: The Olympic game originated from ancient Greece. They were a part of a religious festival in honor of the Gods Zeus.

W: Wow, you are great.