The Relay Race
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ID: 2677
Upper Intermediate
Did you ever compete in the sports day relay race? Perhaps this will bring back some memories about training for the big day.
Fiona Tian,Constance Fang
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| SIMPLIFIED | PINYIN | ENGLISH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 运动会 | yùndònghuì | sports day; sports meet | |
| 当天 | dàngtiān | on the day | |
| 选手 | xuǎnshǒu | athlete | |
| 之间 | zhījiān | between |
妈，这次运动会的大队接力比赛，我们班的名单已经出炉了，我跟我的那群朋友都会参加耶！
mā，zhècì yùndònghuì de dàduìjiēlì bǐsài，wǒmen bān de míngdān yǐjīng chūlú le，wǒ gēn wǒ de nà qún péngyou dōuhuì cānjiā yē！
Mum, the team list for my class team in the relay race at sports day has come out, my friends and I will all take part!
哇，你们都是运动型的啊！真厉害。比赛时间是什么时候？
wā，nǐmen dōu shì yùndòng xíng de ā！zhēn lìhai。bǐsài shíjiān shì shénme shíhou？
Wow, you're all so sporty! Way to go! When is the race?
你是说运动会当天吗？大队接力应该是上午十点开始。
nǐ shì shuō yùndònghuì dàngtiān ma？dàduìjiēlì yīnggāi shì shàngwǔ shí diǎn kāishǐ。
You mean on sports day? The relay race should start at 10am.
嗯，十点还好，还不太热。你们的选手是怎么选出来的老师选的吗？
ng4，shí diǎn hái hǎo，hái bù tài rè。nǐmen de xuǎnshǒu shì zěnme xuǎn chūlái de lǎoshī xuǎn de ma？
I see, 10 is alright, it won't be so hot. How did they choose the competitors? Did your teacher choose?
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