2 . Baseball is known as the national entertainment in America. As children, many Americans play baseball in Little League teams. Later, some go on to play in Major League Baseball teams.     1    

The game itself is fairly easy to play. There are two teams of nine players each.     2       These bases are about 30 meters apart and are known as first base, second base, third base and home. The part of the field closest to the bases is called the infield. The part further away is the outfield.

During the game, a pitcher ( 投手) from one team throws a ball to a batter (the person holding a baseball bat) from the opposing team. The batter, who is standing on the home plate, tries to hit the ball and run around the bases.     3     The main objective is to score more runs than the opposing team.

The first recorded game was played in 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey. And since then, baseball has grown in popularity.     4     Some of the most famous players from the past include Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Greenberg, and Jackie Robinson.

Famous modern players include Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter who play for the New York Yankees, Manny Ramirez who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays, Joe Mauer who plays for the Minnesota Twins, and Albert Pujols who plays for the St Louis Cardinals. A player doesn’t have to be from the state he plays for, so baseball teams are very diverse.     5     Every year, the teams trade players.

A．Baseball also reshaped the nation’s calendar.

B．In 1992, the sport was introduced as an Olympic game.

C．They play on a field with four bases in the shape of a diamond.

D．Others become sports fans and follow their team everywhere.

E．Baseball terms and phrases soon became part of the national vocabulary.

F．If he goes around the four bases and touches them in the correct order, it’s a run.

G．For example, Alex Pujols plays for a team in Missouri but is from the Dominican Republic.

3 . Lake City Skating Programs

Skating is a fantastic activity for people of any age. Patience, participation and perseverance are a few of the many values that the sport can teach its students. Our programs are thoughtfully prepared to embrace the natural progression of learning on ice for people dependent on their original abilities and age. Read on to learn more about our programs.

Learn to Skate Program

Come to Learn to Skate at the Frontier Ice Arena. Classes include skate rentals, 30-minute instruction from Lake City Figure Skating coaches, plus U. S. Figure Skating membership, record books and sports accident insurance.

Super Skaters Program

We are excited to bring back our 16-week Super Skaters Program. This program is open to any potential skater aged 3~8. Super Skaters is a 16-week set of lessons offered on Tuesdays from 5 to 5:30 PM. Your $99 fee includes skate rentals, lessons fees and access to the 5:45 PM public session.

Rising Stars Bridge Program

The Rising Stars Bridge Program is the perfect progression for skaters who have passed Basic 3 and are looking to step into the big kid skater world. Bridge skaters will have access to the 8~9 AM freestyle session and they will now enjoy a 30-minute group lesson from 9 to 9:30 AM. Private lessons may be taken during freestyle time for an additional cost

Theater on Ice Program

Theater on Ice is a form of competitive figure skating that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theater and dance. Teams consist of between 8 and 30 skaters. In addition, solo skating is discouraged, but is permitted in limited amounts if it enhances the overall telling of the program’s story.

1. What should skaters consider when choosing a suitable program?

A．Original abilities and age.	B．Experience in other sports.
C．Skating equipment and cost.	D．Values learned from textbooks.

2. Which program is intended for Basic 3 skaters looking to improve?

A．Learn to Skate Program.	B．Super Skaters Program.
C．Rising Stars Bridge Program.	D．Theater on Ice Program.

3. What is a special feature of Theater on Ice Program?

A．Solo skating.

B．Private lessons.

C．Accident insurance.

D．Performance art.