Do you want to know PE classes in different countries? Let’s have a look!
| Li Ming, Guangdong, China We have PE tests both in middle school and high school. To get good grades on the PE tests, we will need to run and do sit-ups and pull-ups. It is also important for us to prepare for the test. But we need to be careful not to get hurt before the test. |
| Steven, New York, America In my school, we must take two semesters of PE lessons. We play real sports during PE classes, such as basketball and volleyball. There are also kickball and dodgeball (躲避球) and some other special American sports. At first, I didn’t know the rules of these sports. The teacher let me sit on the sidelines and watch how other students played them in order to let me know the rules. In my opinion, sports can help us relax when we feel stressed. |
| Betty, London, the UK We learn some useful life skills in PE lessons. Last year, I learned how to do CPR (心肺复苏). We also learned how to provide first aid for someone. These skills are a large part of the final grade for the PE class in my high school. We also learn self-defense (自卫) in PE classes, such as tae kwondo (跆拳道)，karate skills (空手道技能) and Chinese kung fu. It is helpful. |
【小题2】Who has to take two semesters of PE lessons?
【小题3】Why did the teacher let Steven sit on the sideline?
【小题4】When did Betty learn how to do CPR?
【小题5】What does Betty think of studying self-defense skills?
【小题6】书面表达
体育课对我们来说很重要，体育中考明确提出中学生健康体质的标准和要求我们经过长时间的锻炼，一个半月之后，我们将迎来体育中考。请根据提示词和句型，写一篇短文，词数80个左右，内容包括：
（1）你认为学校的体育课怎么样？说明理由。（2）你为体育中考做了哪些准备？（至少举3个例子）
（3）呼吁大家积极备考。
参考词汇：the PE test（体育中考）；in my opinion（我认为）；get ready for／prepare for（为……准备）；jump rope（跳绳）；long jump（跳远）；practice playing football（练足球）；take an active part in（积极参加）
参考句型：It is important/necessary...（……是重要的/必要的）
In recent years, our country pays more and more attention to the national physical quality, and calls on students to exercise every day.
