You’re Going to Compete in a What-Athlon?
你要參加哪一種多項賽事?

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You’ve probably heard of a triathlon, which is a summer multi-sport event that includes three sports. ‘Tri’ means three, as in a triangle or tricycle. And ‘athlon’ is related to the word ‘athlete’. Here’s a list of multi-sport events and the sports that they include.
你可能有聽過鐵人三項競賽,是含三項運動的夏季多項運動賽事。「Tri」表示「三」,像是三角形或是三輪車。「athlon」則是和「運動員」這詞有關。這裡有一份多項運動的列表以及各項運動的內含項目。

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Biathlon
Just like a bicycle has two wheels, a biathlon includes two winter sports. Competitors must first go cross-country skiing, a kind of skiing on mostly flat ground, and then shoot rifles.
冬季雙項
就像腳踏車有兩輪一般,一場冬季兩項包含兩項冬季運動。
競賽者們首先要先越野滑雪,一種在大多為平坦地場地上滑雪的運動,然後再以步槍射擊。

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Triathlon
As mentioned above, this event includes three summer sports. They are swimming, cycling, and running. Competitors have no break between the three, making this a real tough one!
鐵人三項
如先前所提,這項競賽包含三種夏季運動。游泳、自行車和短程馬拉松。參賽者們在三項運動中無休息間斷,使此賽事難度攀升!

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Pentathlon
Less known, this summer event consists of five sports in one day with a 30-minute break between each: fencing, swimming, horse show jumping, running, and laser gun shooting. Today’s pentathlon is a modern version of an ancient event designed to help soldiers train.
現代五項
較少為人知,這項夏季賽事包含五種運動項目,要在一天內完成且各項目間有30分鐘休息:擊劍、游泳、馬術跳躍、賽跑以及雷射槍射擊。現今的現代五項是古時設計給士兵訓練用的現代版本。

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Heptathlon
This summer event includes seven track and field sports over the course of two days. These including hurdles, high jumps, throwing balls, running, long jumps, javelin throwing, and more running.
七項運動

這項夏季賽事包含七項田徑運動,要在兩天內完成。包含跳欄、跳高、擲鉛球、賽跑、跳遠、投標槍及更多賽跑。
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Decathlon
The Summer Olympics event of decathlon includes ten track and field sports over two days, and the winner is often considered the greatest athlete in the world.
十項全能
夏季奧林匹克的十項全能競賽是由十種不同的田徑項目組成,比賽為期兩天,贏家通常被認為是全球最棒的運動員。

Vocabulary 好字精選

1. multi- (abbreviation) combining form of multiple表示「多種的」、「多的」、「多方面的」
This restaurant is known for its multi-course meals.
這間餐廳以多樣化的豐富料理而聞名。

2. athlete (n)  professional sportsman or sportswoman運動員;體育家
The Olympics bring together athletes from all the countries of the world. 
奧林匹克比賽將來自世界各個國家的運動員們集結在一起。

3. competitor (n) person who competes競爭者;對手;敵手
There will be 12 competitors in the 1000-meter race.
在這場1000公尺賽跑中,將會有12個參賽選手。

4. rifle (n) a long gun usually used for hunting步槍;來福槍
Hunters need to get a license for their rifles.  獵人需要有執照才能使用來福槍。

5. track and field (n) a group of sports usually done together on a running track and in a nearby field【體】田徑運動
The school track and field day is Henry’s favorite day or the year.
學校運動會是Henry一年中最喜歡的一天。

6. hurdle (n) a bar that must be jumped over while racing; an obstacle(賽馬或賽跑用的)欄;跳欄
The runner hit his knee on one of the hurdles and fell down on the track.
這位跑者的膝蓋撞到了跳欄,跌倒在跑道上。

Phrases and Sentence Patterns 句型解析

1. as in (phr) like, meaning 即如;也就是
The sign says “Freedom for All”, as in “all people.”  
這張告示上寫著『全民自由』,指的是『所有人』。

2. consist of (phr) made up of 由某事物組成或構成
This drink consists of coffee, tea, sugar, and milk. 
這杯飲品內含咖啡、茶、糖及牛奶。

3. designed to V (phr) made to 為了某目的或用途而製造或計畫
This device is designed to only last a year or two, so users always have to buy new ones. 
這台裝置設計最多只能使用一年或兩年,所以使用者們常常需要去買新的一台。

4. over the course of (phr) happening over a period of 在…這段過程/期間
The series will be shown on TV over the course of the next two years.
這部影集未來兩年會在電視上播放。

Exercise 課後練習題

1. This ____________vitamin includes vitamins A, B, C, and D.
這份綜合維生素中包含維生素A、B、C及維生素D。

2. George dreams of being an _______________ and competing in the Olympics someday.
George 夢想成為一位運動員,且有一日能參加奧林匹克競賽。

3. All the ______________ shook one another’s hands after the race.
所有的競賽者們在比賽過後都互相握手。

4. The hunter shot a pigeon with a ______________.
這位獵人用步槍獵殺了一隻鴿子。

5. Long jumping is Riley’s favorite _____________ event.
跳遠是Riley最喜歡的田徑運動項目。

6. ______________ involve running and jumping over sticks.
障礙賽包含賽跑及跳欄。

7. Do you mean WWF _______________ the World Wrestling Federation or the World Wildlife Fund?
WWF是指世界摔角聯盟(World Wrestling Federation)還是世界野生生物基金會(World Wildlife Fund)?

8. The whole video ____________ a guy standing there playing guitar on the street.
這整段影片是由一位站在街頭彈奏吉他的男士所拍攝而成的。

9. This excellent wood table is ___________ last for over 100 years.
這張別緻的木頭桌設計要至少可使用百年以上。

10. ____________ two hours, Ms. Donovan explained the entire program to the students.
在過去兩小時的課程中,Donovan小姐向學生們解釋了完整的教學大綱。

解答:
1. multi-
2. athlete
3. competitors
4. rifle
5. track and field
6. Hurdles
7. as in
8. consists of
9. designed to
10. Over the course of

Comprehension Questions 閱讀理解

1. Which multi-sport event is done in winter?
a. Biathlon.
b. Biathlon and triathlon.
c. Biathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon.
d. None of the above.

2. What do all the athlon sports have in common?
a. They all include multiple sporting events.
b. They all include breaks.
c. They all include track and field events.
d. They all take place outside.

解答:
1. 下列哪一項是冬季的多項運動賽事?
a. 冬季雙項。
b. 冬季雙項及鐵人三項。
c. 冬季雙項、七項運動及十項全能。
d. 以上皆非。

2. 這些多項運動賽事全都有什麼共通點?
a. 他們都由多項運動賽事組成。
b. 他們都有休息時間。
c. 他們都有田徑賽項目。
d. 他們都在戶外舉行。

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