Ball games have become an integral part of modern society. They give us entertainment providing us a means to safely free ourselves from stress. There are many different ball games that can do this for us. Some people enjoy football, while others like basketball. These two ball games are the most popular in China. Other games such as baseball are growing in appeal, yet have not become popular. The development of these games is interesting. Basketball is one of the few sports with a known date of birth. It was created in 1891 by James Naismith. Football, or soccer, originally developed from traits found in both China and Europe. It has grown to become the world's most popular sport. In Europe, football clubs have been established, which in turn has been copied in the rest of the world. These football clubs train players who may later go play for their nations in the World Cup. This is the most watched ballgame championship on the planet. Basketball is not as popular as football in China, yet is growing. The teams of the National Basketball Association or NBA are becoming household names. The rise of such stars in China as Yao Ming highlights the creation of the Chinese Basketball Association, or CBA. This popularity of sports has led to the further creation of a sports industry, where accessories and fan products are sold. It is important that these organizations were established so that people would have a safe way to relax and enjoy themselves.
语法小结 Grammar 虚拟语气
虚拟语气还可以用在主语从句中，从句的谓语助动词用“should + 动词原形”，常用的句型有如下两个：
1. It is (was) important / necessary / desirable / imperative / advisable / incredible / possible / essential / natural / preferable / crucial / better / best / ridiculous that…
It's important that he (should) work hard. 他要努力工作，这是很重要的。
It's vital to her health that she should take this medicine. 她要吃这药，这对她的健康很重要。
2. It is (was) a pity / shame / wonder / suggestion / proposal / requirement / request / desire / order / that…
It is a suggestion that we should finish as quickly as possible. 建议我们应该尽快完成。
It's a shame that you have to leave so soon. 真遗憾，你那么快就要走了。
家庭总动员 Do it together
两人一组，一方朗诵下面的中文句子，另一方说出相对应的英语句子。
１． 这很重要，所以他不可以放弃。
２． 这很荒谬，他为了这事责怪她。
３． 真遗憾，我们没有面对面交谈的机会。
４． 建议你们立刻离开。
５． 要求你穿西服。
１． It's a shame that we have no chance to talk face to face.
２． It's an advice that you should leave immediately.
３． It's very important that he should not give up the chance.
４． It's a request that you should wear a suit.
５． It's ridiculous that he should blame her for that.
发表于 2009-12-27 21:43
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