Still playing basketball and soccer? Why not try some new sports? Bike riding, but outdoors on city roads; surfing, but on the land; playing frisbee(飞盘), but with a group of people...New sports are becoming popular and are bringing more joy to us.
According to a survey by Houlang Research Institute with 1, 000 young people, most of young people are interested in urban(城市的)sports. The report shows that instead of just keeping fit, young people pick them up to socialize. Groups of players have online group chats, talking about the sport or simply sharing their lives. Here are the diagrams showing the results.
Diagram 1 Kinds of urban sports | Diagram 2 Reasons for urban sports’ popularity |
The COVID-19 plays a role in this popularity too. According to the YNET website, because of the COVID-19, people may choose sports that can be played at local places. People also have a stronger love for outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.
The new sports are also “suitable for taking photos and are less limited(受限的)by place,” Zou Qingling, the CEO of the Lvmama website, told China News Service. People can enjoy new sports at many places in the city, from parks to sidewalks.
Qianjiang Evening News also shows that the new sports, especially frisbee, are easy to begin, unlike other traditional sports, such as soccer and basketball, which usually require strict rules.
Urban sports have brought new lifestyles to China. This means that more people enjoy sports, according to China News Service.
【小题1】Young people in the survey like ________ most.A.bike riding | B.frisbee | C.surfskating | D.flag football |
A.helpful for socializing | B.less limited by place |
C.suitable for taking photos | D.good for keeping fit |
A.is easy to begin | B.is played with hand and foot |
C.requires strict rules | D.requires expensive equipment |
A.are totally new invented sports |
B.are only played in parks |
C.are healthy outdoor activities |
D.are played by groups of players online |
A.to share some sports news |
B.to show the strong love for the new sports |
C.to introduce how to play some new sports |
D.to show some new lifestyles brought by urban sports |