英美国家概况下15 16单元 presentation.ppt

Sports and Scenic Spots in America Part I: Sports in USA NBA（National Basketball Association) NFL（National Football League） NHL（National Hockey League) MLB（Major League Baseball） Professional football Some rules In playing football, the team having possession of the ball is the offense（攻方）whose object is to advance the ball over the defense’s（守方）goal line.（球门线，禁区） touchdown（攻方持球，触地得分，达阵）is a term in American football. When the offensive team runs or passes the ball over the opponent’s goal line, this is called a touchdown and will score 6 points. When defensive players try to stop the player with the ball, this is called a tackle. （擒抱） When either team calls for a stop, this is called time out. （暂停） the entertainment of the football game eating and drinking party advertise products the rapidly development suddenly increased with the color television easily be distinguished heighten the visual interest Why popular: The game combines teamwork with individual prowess （个人英雄主义） in a rough, contact competition. Americans like to glorify individuals who succeed in overcoming obstacles, natural ones as well as those presented by others. Interest in professional football increased with the advent of(随着…的出现) color television. Baseball Development Before television and air travel confined to a few cities on the east coast Before world war Ⅱ(the period of worship) two major leagues and the negro league After world war Ⅱ great changes (demolition of the color barrier) Jackie Robinson A African-American A superb athlete A member of Brooklyn dodgers At first was booed(嘘声), finally was respected The courage and determination of him will never be forgotten The world series(世界大赛) Time (in the latter part of October ,it is cold ) The best four out of seven games determines the annual Marks the end of the baseball season An occasion for wagering（赌球） James smith  A teacher in Massachusetts Created basketball in 1891 Provide an indoor sports during the sno