托福访谈题：观看体育比赛

I watched our department's basketball final last spring. I do not know every rule, but one of my classmates was playing, so I wanted to support him. Near the end, our team was behind by two points. My classmate missed a shot, then helped another player score after getting the ball back. We still lost, but everyone clapped loudly. I remember that moment because he kept trying instead of looking disappointed. Watching someone I knew made the match feel much more personal.

• was behind by two points · 说当时落后 2 分，比赛紧张在哪更清楚
• kept trying · 用 kept trying 说明失误后仍没放弃

I watched our department's basketball final mainly because a classmate was on the team. I don't follow professional basketball closely, so I expected to enjoy the atmosphere more than the game itself. Near the end, he missed a shot that could have changed the score. Instead of pausing to show his frustration, he chased the ball and helped a teammate score on the next play. I had seen him as a quiet person in seminars, and suddenly I was seeing a different kind of determination. The match became interesting because I knew someone involved and could notice more than the final result.

• could have changed the score · 说这球本可能改比分，关键时刻更有分量
• a different kind of determination · 说看到同学另一面的坚持，观赛有了个人感受

I would rather watch with a few friends on a screen. Tickets and travel can be expensive, and I like being able to see replays. I sometimes miss why a decision was made, so the commentary helps me understand. Last year, we watched a basketball final in our dormitory and made simple snacks together. It was comfortable and still exciting. I would like to attend a live match once, but for a regular way of watching, staying with friends suits me better.

• see replays · 说屏幕能看回放，偏好有实际功能支持
• for a regular way of watching · 限定为日常选择，同时允许偶尔现场体验

I'd choose a small gathering with friends for most important matches. I enjoy sharing the excitement, but I also want to understand what is happening, and replays or commentary help me follow details I might miss from a distant seat. Last year, four of us watched a final in a common room, brought snacks, and argued good-naturedly about a few decisions. It felt social without the cost or travel involved in attending. But if I had to choose one way to watch regularly, I'd prefer a comfortable setting where the conversation can continue before, during, and after the game.

• argued good-naturedly · 说争论时也很友好，避免让人误会吵架了
• from a distant seat · 举出现场座位太远，解释回放为什么有帮助

I disagree because exercise is not the only reason to enjoy sport. Watching a match can be a social activity and a way to support people we know. I watched my classmate play basketball and learned something about how he handles pressure. Of course, watching does not replace doing exercise, and I would not want to spend every free evening in front of a screen. But a match with friends can be a good break, just like a film or a concert.

• does not replace doing exercise · 说看比赛代替不了锻炼，没把好处夸大
• just like a film or a concert · 拿电影和音乐会来比，解释看比赛也能是娱乐

I think that criticism uses the wrong standard. Watching sport isn't a substitute for exercising, but it can still provide enjoyment, shared attention, and a reason to spend time with people. When I watched my classmate play in a university final, I was supporting him and learning how his team responded under pressure. Of course, I wouldn't want watching matches to crowd out sleep, study, or my own activity. But we don't usually reject music because the audience isn't playing instruments. I'd judge the habit by its place in someone's life, rather than assume that only the physically active participant gains anything from it.

• crowd out · 用 crowd out 说看太久会挤掉别的活动
• we don't usually reject music because the audience isn't playing instruments · 拿听音乐作比较，说明不亲自参与也能有价值

I think occasional screenings are reasonable, especially if they use a room and equipment the university already has. They can give students a relaxed way to meet people without spending much money. I enjoyed watching a final with classmates I did not usually talk to. However, the university should also support other interests, such as films and music. I would not want sport to take the whole events budget. A varied programme with clear limits would be fairer for everyone.

• equipment the university already has · 说用学校已有设备，解释怎样节省开支
• take the whole events budget · 说不能花光活动预算，考虑了其他学生的爱好

I'd support occasional screenings as one part of a varied events programme. A shared room, an existing projector, and a major match can create an easy social occasion without requiring students to buy expensive tickets. But the university shouldn't assume that sport represents everyone's idea of community. It should also provide events around films, music, games, and other interests, with spending that reflects demand and available resources. I'd want organizers to check screening permissions and practical costs before promising an event. A modest programme would be reasonable; allowing one interest to dominate the social budget would not.

• one part of a varied events programme · 说观赛只是活动之一，建议照顾了不同兴趣
• spending that reflects demand and available resources · 说按想参加的人数和现有资源花钱，依据清楚