Did you know that badminton is also a fast-paced competitive sport? Badminton has been a Summer Olympic sport since 1992. Para-badminton will be included in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Here’s what you need to know if your child is interested in badminton.
Badminton is played on a 44-foot-long rectangular (矩形的) court that is 17 feet wide for singles and 20 feet wide for doubles. It is divided in the middle by a net placed 5 feet off the ground, like volleyball, not at ground level like tennis.
In competition, each match is a set of three games played to 21 points. There is a one-minute break when a player or team reaches 11 points, and a two-minute break in between the first and second games and the second and third games.
Age kids can start: About 6 years old.
Best for kids who: Have good skills, are patient and hardworking, and can handle the pressure of one-on-one or two-on-two competition.
Team or individual: Matches can be singles (one-on-one) or doubles (two-on-two).
Fun fact: Badminton is the only sport that has mixed doubles event in the Olympic Games.
Costs: Beginners are expected to pay $30 to $40 for an entry-level racket (球拍). Badminton shoes are similar in price to other athletic shoes. Join a club or team for lessons and court time. A one-hour group lesson for beginners should cost $20 to $25, with costs increasing as your child moves up the ranks. You will also pay entry fees for competitions.
Time commitment required: Beginners will play for just an hour or two per week.
Potential for injury: Players have a very low risk of injury. Players who wear glasses should use eye protection.
1.From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that ______
A. Badminton is a fast-speed competitive sport which began in 1992
B. Para-badminton has become an event in the Summer Olympic Games
C. The net for singles is 3 feet lower than that for doubles off the ground
D. Tennis rather than volleyball is divided by a net at ground level
2.How many minutes in all will a player have for a rest in a set of three games?
A. 3. B. 7. C. 11. D. 21.
3.According to the passage, the beginners .
A. start to learn badminton at the age of sixteen
B. play for only an hour or two every day
C. pay $30 to $40 for a racket to be used for competitions
D. pay at least $20 for a one-hour group lesson
4.The passage is written mainly to ______
A. get readers to know how badminton became an Olympic event
B. provide some practical advice for beginners to become successful athletes
C. inform parents of some relevant information about badminton
D. make an advertisement for a badminton club
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