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Old Races,New Places
The drums beat as the dragon boats race. This must be mainland China or
Taiwan,right? Think again. These days the traditional Chinese boats are racing
in places as unlikely as England and Italy. Dragon-boat racin was introduce to
the world in 1982, when the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival included
international competitors. In the 1990s, dragon-boat racing caught on in many
non-Asian countries. It quickly became the world's fastest-growing water sport.
What's the appeal? Dragon-boat racing combines athletic competition, cultural
interest and justplain fun.
The boats are manned by 20 paddlers, one drummer and one person who steers.
Nearly 18 meters (57.5 feet) long, the colorful boats resemble dragons with
elaborate heads and tails. The team paddles to the beat of the drum. The boats
speed along, rising high and moving smoothly along the water. In about three to
six minutes, they cross the finish line.
The race recall Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet in ancient China. When he drowned
in the Mi Luo River, the people raced out to save him. But they were too late.
Key Points:
※Dragon-boat racing is no longer just an Asian sport.
※Dragon-boat racing is the world's fastest-growing water sport.
Word Bank:
catch on (v phr) 流行起來
That new hairstyle has really caught on. Many people have that hairstyle
now.
appeal (n) 吸引力
Learning English has a special appeal for business people in Asia.They think
learning English will help their business.
man (v) 操作;配以人員
Two people manned the information desk and answered questions.
patriotic (adj) 愛國的
Kim really loves her country. She's very patriotic.
More Information:
paddler (n) 划船者
Six paddlers sat in the boat and held their long paddles, ready for the race
to begin.
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