时间:2018-12-08 作者:英语课 分类:常春藤解析英语


英语课

Dancing Underwater 优雅的水上芭蕾


by Suzanne Cowan


Synchronized 2 swimming is a sport that always makes a splash.

花式游泳总是令人大为惊叹。


Synchronized swimming (花式游泳) must be seen to be understood. It _(1)_ groups of swimmers who perform dance routines in the water. The swimmers twist, flip 3, and raise their arms and legs together, making patterns and creating a spectacle as a whole. Their _(2)_ are timed to go together perfectly 4. Especially from a distance, it is a strangely fascinating sight.



Synchronized swimming is a _(3)_ new sport. It was first performed in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century. As a _(4)_ of swimming, dance, and gymnastics, it was eventually given the nickname "water ballet." Its popularity jumped in 1984, when synchronized swimming became recognized as an _(5)_ sport of the Summer Olympics. Participation 5 in the Olympic Games is only _(6)_ to female synchronized swimmers. But although it is a sport dominated by women, there are some male synchronized swimmers who _(7)_ national competitions.



Although synchronized swimming looks graceful 6, it is a sport that requires great strength, skill, and timing 7. Synchronized swimmers train for many hours every day to make sure that they have the endurance and flexibility 8 necessary to _(8)_ striking routines. Some synchronized swimmers do perform solo routines, but most work in pairs or small groups. Performing as part of a larger group _(9)_ an extra level of difficulty as it requires the swimmers to be in sync with each other and with the music.



If you ever see several people _(10)_ their arms at the same time in a pool, don't run for a lifeguard because you think they are drowning. They might be practicing a synchronized swimming routine.


(A) adds (B) official (C) involves (D) waving (E) combination (F) open (G) carry out (H) movements (I) relatively 9 (J) take part in


原来如此


1. It involves groups of swimmers who perform dance routines in the water.

理由:


a. 空格前有代名词 it,后有名词词组 groups of swimmers(成群的游泳者),可知空格内应置入第三人称单数形的及物动词或及物动词词组。

b. 符合上述的选项有 (A) adds(增加)和 (C) involves(包含,需要),然仅 involves 置入后符合语意,表这项运动由成群的游泳者在水中表演舞蹈动作,故选 (C)。

c. involve vt. 包含,需要

例: Good management involves a careful division of labor 10.

(良好的经营管理需要细心的分工。)


2. Their movements are timed to go together perfectly.

理由:


a. 空格前有所有格 their(他们的),其后有复数 be 动词 are,可知空格内应置入复数名词。

b. 选项中为复数名词的仅有 (H) movements(动作),且置入后符合语意,表他们的『动作』非常整齐划一,故选之。


3. Synchronized swimming is a relatively new sport.

理由:


a. 空格前有不定冠词 a,其后有形容词 new(新的),可知空格内应置入副词以修饰 new。

b. 选项中为副词的仅有 (I) relatively(相当地),置入后亦符合语意,表花式游泳是种『相当』新颖的运动,可知 (I) 为正选。

c. relatively adv. 相当地;相对地

例: Because of my tight schedule, I can only stay here for a relatively short time.

(由于行程紧凑,我能待在这里的时间相当短暂。)


4. As a combination of swimming, dance, and gymnastics, it was eventually given the nickname "water ballet."

理由:


a. 空格前有不定冠词 a,后有介词 of,可知空格内应置入子音起首的单数名词。

b. 在剩下的选项中,为子音起首的单数名词仅有 (E) combination(结合、组合),置入后亦符合语意,表『结合』游泳、舞蹈和体操,花式游泳最终获得『水上芭蕾』的昵称,故选之。


5. Its popularity jumped in 1984, when synchronized swimming became recognized as an official sport of the Summer Olympics.

理由:


a. 空格前有不定冠词 an,后有名词 sport(运动),可知空格内应置入元音起首的形容词。

b. 符合上述的选项有 (B) official(正式的)和 (F) open(开放的),惟 official 置入后符合语意,表花式游泳被列入夏季奥运的『正式』比赛项目,故选 (B)。


6. Participation in the Olympic Games is only open to female synchronized swimmers.

理由:


a. 空格前有 be 动词 is,后有介词 to,可知空格内应置入形容词或分词。

b. 符合上述的选项有 (D) waving(挥舞的)和 (F) open(开放的),惟 open 置入后符合语意,并形成下列用法:

be open to...  对……开放

例: The health club is only open to its members.

(该健康俱乐部只对会员开放。)

c. 根据上述,可知 (F) 为正选。


7. But although it is a sport dominated by women, there are some male synchronized swimmers who take part in national competitions.

理由:


a. 空格前有关系代名词 who,代替其前的复数先行词(名词)swimmers(泳者),其后则有名词词组 national competitions(国家级比赛),可知空格内应置入及物动词或及物动词词组。

b. 符合上述的选项有 (G) carry out(执行、完成)和 (J) take part in(参加、参与),惟 take part in 置入后符合语意,故选 (J)。

c. take part in...  参加∕参与……

= participate in...

例: Henry participated in the triathlon.

(亨利参加了铁人三项。)


8. ...to make sure that they have the endurance and flexibility necessary to carry out striking routines.

理由:


a. 空格前有不定词 to,后有名词词组 striking routines(惊人的表演动作),可知空格内应置入原形及物动词或动词词组。

b. 符合上述的选项仅有 (G) carry out(执行、完成),置入后亦符合语意,表以确保有足够的耐久力和柔软度来『执行』这种惊人的表演,故选之。

c. carry out...  执行∕完成……

例: Through teamwork, we were able to carry out the mission.

(经由团队合作,我们得以完成任务。)


9. Performing as part of a larger group adds an extra level of difficulty as it requires the swimmers to be in sync with each other and with the music.

理由:


a. 空格前有动名词 Performing(表演),作主词,之后有名词词组 an extra level of difficulty(额外的困难度),可知空格内应置入第三人称单数的及物动词或动词词组。

b. 符合上述的选项仅有 (A) adds(增加、添加),置入后亦符合语意,表一大群人一起表演更是『增加』花式游泳的困难度,故选之。

c. add vt. 增加、添加

add A to B  将 A 加到 B 上

例: Mr. Collins, do you have anything to add to your statement?

(柯林斯先生,对于你的陈述,还有什么要补充的吗?)


10. If you ever see several people waving their arms at the same time in a pool, ...

理由:


a. 空格前有知觉动词 see(看)及名词词组 several people(几个人),可知空格内应置入原形动词作受词补语(表已发生的事实);或接现在分词作受词补语(表进行的状态);亦可接过去分词作受词补语(表被动的概念)。

b. 符合上述的选项仅有 (D) waving(挥舞),故选之。

c. wave one's arm/hand  挥手臂∕挥手

例: Harry 11 waved his hand to get the teacher's attention.

(哈利挥手来引起老师的注意。)


精解字词词组


1. spectacle n. 奇观,壮观(的场面)

make a spectacle of oneself  出洋相

= make a fool of oneself

例: Simon got drunk and made a spectacle of himself at the party.

(赛门在派对上喝醉酒大出自己的洋相。)


2. be timed to V  选好∕设定好时间做……

例: The alarm is timed to go off at eight o'clock.

(闹钟被设定在 8 点响起。)


3. from a distance  从远方,从远处

例: The letters of that neon sign are so big that they are visible from a distance.

(那霓虹灯上的字母大到从很远的地方都看得到。)


4. be/become recognized as...  被公认为……

例: The book is recognized as one of the greatest works of literature of this century.

(那本书被公认为是本世纪最重要的文学作品之一。)


5. dominate vt. 在……中占主要地位;支配

例: The boxing champion dominated the fight from beginning to end.

(那位拳击冠军从开始到比赛结束一直占上风。)


6. striking a. 惊人的;引人注目的

例: The girl's likeness 12 to her mother was striking.

(这女孩面貌酷似她的母亲。)


7. extra a. 额外的,另外的

an extra + 数字  额外的……

= an additional + 数字

例: We need an extra 10 volunteers for the charity event.

(我们还需要 10 名义工加入这项慈善活动。)


8. sync n. 同步,同时

in sync with...  与……同步∕协调

例: Justin's movements were in sync with the music.

(贾斯汀的动作与音乐一致。)


单字小铺


1. underwater adv. 在水中,水面下地

2. synchronized swimming   花式游泳

synchronize 1 vt. & vi.(使)同时发生

3. perform vt. 演出,表演

4. routine n.(一套固定的)舞步∕动作

5. twist vi. & vt. 旋转,扭转

6. flip vi. & vt. 翻转

7. pattern n. 样式,模式

8. perfectly adv. 完美地

9. gymnastics n. 体操;体育

10. nickname n. 绰号

11. water ballet n. 水上芭蕾

12. popularity n. 普及,流行

13. participation n. 参加,参与

14. competition n. 比赛,竞赛

15. graceful a. 优美的

16. timing n. 精确计时;时机的选择

17. endurance n. 耐久力;忍耐

18. flexibility n. 灵活度;弹性

19. solo a. 单独(表演)的

20. lifeguard n. 救生员

21. drown vi. 溺水;溺毙


词组小铺


1. as a whole  整体看来

2. in pairs  两个一组地;成对地

3. at the same time  同时


中文翻译&标准答案


花式游泳是一种必须实际观赏才能了解的运动。这项运动由成群的游泳者在水中表演舞蹈动作。他们一起旋转、翻腾、举手投足,呈现出各种花样,制造出壮观的景象。他们的动作非常整齐划一。从远处观赏,更是令人赞叹的景观。



花式游泳是相当新颖的运动,20 世纪初才在加拿大首度表演。花式游泳结合游泳、舞蹈和体操,最终获得『水上芭蕾』的昵称。它在 1984 年被列入夏季奥运的正式比赛项目时,开始大受欢迎。夏季奥运的花式游泳比赛只开放给女性选手参加。虽然花式游泳以女性参赛为主,但在一些国家级的比赛中也可见到男性选手参赛的身影。



虽然看起来很优雅,但花式游泳其实需要相当的体力、技巧和精确的时间掌握。花式游泳的选手每天进行好几个小时的训练,以确保有足够的耐久力和柔软度来进行这种惊人的表演。虽然有些单独表演的选手,但花式游泳大多为两人或多人一组。一大群人一起表演更增加花式游泳的困难度,因为这需要所有选手能够一起和音乐同步动作。



要是你看见好几个人在泳池里挥舞着双臂,千万别因为以为他们溺水而去找救生员。他们或许只是在练习花式游泳的动作呢。


标准答案: 1. (C) 2. (H) 3. (I) 4. (E) 5. (B) 6. (F) 7. (J) 8. (G) 9. (A) 10. (D)

 



1 synchronize
v.使同步 [=synchronise]
  • The sound on a film must synchronize with the action. 影片中的声音必须与动作配合一致。
  • You must synchronize your Inbox before selecting additional folders. 在选择其他文件夹前,您必须同步您的收件箱。
2 synchronized
同步的
  • Do not use the synchronized keyword in Managed Objects. 不要在管理对象上使用synchronized关键字。 来自互联网
  • The timing of the gun was precisely synchronized with the turning of the plane's propeller. 风门的调速与飞机螺旋桨的转动精确同步。 来自辞典例句
3 flip
vt.快速翻动;轻抛;轻拍;n.轻抛;adj.轻浮的
  • I had a quick flip through the book and it looked very interesting.我很快翻阅了一下那本书,看来似乎很有趣。
  • Let's flip a coin to see who pays the bill.咱们来抛硬币决定谁付钱。
4 perfectly
adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地
  • The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
  • Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。
5 participation
n.参与,参加,分享
  • Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
  • The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。
6 graceful
adj.优美的,优雅的;得体的
  • His movements on the parallel bars were very graceful.他的双杠动作可帅了!
  • The ballet dancer is so graceful.芭蕾舞演员的姿态是如此的优美。
7 timing
n.时间安排,时间选择
  • The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
  • The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。
8 flexibility
n.柔韧性,弹性,(光的)折射性,灵活性
  • Her great strength lies in her flexibility.她的优势在于她灵活变通。
  • The flexibility of a man's muscles will lessen as he becomes old.人老了肌肉的柔韧性将降低。
9 relatively
adv.比较...地,相对地
  • The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
  • The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。
10 labor
n.劳动,努力,工作,劳工;分娩;vi.劳动,努力,苦干;vt.详细分析;麻烦
  • We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
  • He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后,他已经疲惫不堪了。
11 harry
vt.掠夺,蹂躏,使苦恼
  • Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天,人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
  • Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。
12 likeness
n.相像,相似(之处)
  • I think the painter has produced a very true likeness.我认为这位画家画得非常逼真。
  • She treasured the painted likeness of her son.她珍藏她儿子的画像。
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