sports 运动

　　both team sports and individual sports are extremely popular in the united states. don`t be afraid to try a sport you haven`t played before. people are usually willing to help beginners.

　　在美国，无论是集体的或个人的运动项目，人们都极其喜爱。对于你以前没有玩过的运动，你不妨试一试。人们通常都乐于帮助初学者。

　　1.a: would you like to go running?

　　b: i`d enjoy that. where would you like to go?

　　a: we could go to the park. there shouldn`t be many people there now.

　　b: good. just let me change.

　　2.a: how about going for a bike ride?

　　b: sure. where?

　　a: let`s call harry and ask him. he always knows the best places to go.

　　b: that`s a good idea. i`ll get ready.

　　3.a: let`s go swimming.

　　b: ok. where should we go?

　　a: why don`t we go down to the lake? it`s not too far from here.

　　b: fine. i`ll be ready in a minute.

　　4.a: how about going hiking with us?

　　b: sounds good to me. where do you want to go?

　　a: let`s go up to the mountains. it should be beautiful there.

　　b: ok. just give me a few minutes to get ready.