Do you know about volleyball?

吉林 王天宝

□语篇导读

里约奥运赛场上，中国女排的姑娘们团结一致，力克强敌，上演了惊天逆转，时隔12年重夺奥运冠军!女排，比的是实力，拼的是意志，搏的是勇气。在女排精神的激励下，越来越多的国人积极参与到排球运动之中。可是，你对排球的起源、排球的比赛规则等有所了解吗？

Volleyball originated(起源)in the United States in 1895,when William G.Morgan decided to create an indoor game for his students.He wanted to create a team sport more suitable for older members,which needs athletic skills.Volleyball is a game which is full of excitement and energy,and it's no doubt that volleyball has become a worldwide sport.Many people like playing it,because it's easy to play and good for our health.

However,how to play volleyball professionally(专业地)is a big problem.Therefore,I will tell you how to play volleyball well.

To start with,you must be well prepared before you walk into the playground.Youshouldpreparea sport suit which is suitable for you to run,to jump,and to stoop down.

Secondly,being familiar with the rules of the volleyball game and obeying it well will help you a lot.In this game,you must pay attention to the time and your location and direction.For instance,if you stand at a wrong place to catch the ball or you touch the net,you will be warned.

At last,during the game,you should pull together with your partners.And it's the most important for you to win a game.

With these three steps,I am sure you will play volleyball better and better.

◆语块收藏

...needs athletic skills……需要运动技巧

to start with开始；首先

...is suitable for you to run,to jump,and to stoop down……适合你跑步、跳跃和弯腰

...being familiar with the rules of...……熟悉……的规则

you must pay attention to the time你必须注意时间

◆典句赏析

1.He wanted to create a team sport more suitable for older members,which needs athletic skills.他想创建一个更适合年纪略大的会员参与的团体运动，并且需要运动技巧。

此句为含有which引导的非限定性定语从句的复合句，修饰先行词team sport；句中的want to意为“想要”，want后接的动词不定式作宾语。

2.Volleyball is a game which is full of excitement and energy.排球是一项充满激情和能量的比赛。

此句为含有which引导的定语从句的复合句，从句修饰表示事物的先行词game，引导词which也可换成that；be full of意为“充满……的”，可以与be filled with互换使用。

3.Secondly,being familiar with the rules of the volleyball game and obeying it well will help you a lot.其次，熟悉排球比赛的规则并认真遵守也会对你有很大的帮助。

being familiar with the rules of the volleyball game和obeying it well都是动名词短语，两者构成并列主语；a lot作为副词，意为“很；非常”，相当于very much。

4.For instance,if you stand at a wrong place to catch the ball or you touch the net,you will be warned.例如，如果你接球时站错了地方或者你碰网了，你都会被警告。

此句为含有if引导的条件状语从句的复合句。在表达中我们要注意“主将从现”的原则；for instance是固定词组，意为“例如”，用于列举具体事例的场合。

◆理解自测

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择适当的答案。

1.Where was the volleyball invented?

A.In China. B.In the United States.

C.In Japan. D.In Germany.

2.Why do many people like playing volleyball?

A.Because it's easy to play.

B.Because it isn't expensive.

C.Because it's good for health.

D.Both A and C.

3.According to the passage,what is the most important to win a volleyball game?

A.Wearing a sport suit.

B.Having a volleyball.

C.Pulling together with partners.

D.Obeying the game rules.

◆词句微练

根据所给汉语句子，完成下列英语句子。每空一词。

1.开始，我还不知道这件事发生在他身上。

________ ________ ________,I didn't know this thing happened to him.

2.我们说的每句话都应该充满正能量。

Each word we say should be______________positive energy.

3.或许你还不熟悉这次比赛的规则。

Maybe you aren't ______________the rules of this game.

4.如果他想出了好办法，他会给我打电话。

He ______________me if he _______of a good idea.

5.我确信他很快会来帮助我。

I______________he will come to help me soon.?