1 . Breakdancing is close to becoming an Olympic sport after the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics announced on Thursday that they will propose four additional sports, including newcomer breakdancing and the other three sports-surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing-to the Games in 2024.
"Breakdancing is a fantastic opportunity to be really in line with the story that Paris 2024wants to tell. We want those Games in connection with creativity, connected with the youth, more urban, more out of the stadiums. We look forward to working with breakdancing to propose a new experience." Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet told Xinhua.
Breakdancing is a sport which can be played anytime and anywhere in urban and other environments. It has no previous appearance at the Summer Olympic Games, but was included at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.
"Right from the beginning, our aim was to offer Games that would have an impact and the element of surprise. This is why we have chosen to present the IOC (International Olympic Committee) with four sports that are as creative, appealing to the youth and in line with our vision.
We are certain that breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will contribute to strengthen our project," Estanguet added.
The organizers seek to deliver three key principles in hosting the Games: sustainable and socially-responsible Games in accordance with the 10C's New Norm (规则), Games in keeping with the times and inspire new audiences and attract young people, and Games reflecting the identity of Paris 2024, which is spectacular, culturally relevant, engaging, accessible and inclusive.
Under the new IOC rules, Olympic host cities can select sports and propose them for inclusion in those Games if they are popular in that country and add to the Games appeal. The inclusion still needs to be pubberstamped by the IOC which is expected to make the final decision after the 2020Tokyo Olympics
1. What is mentioned about the 2024 Olympic Games in the first paragraph?| A．They will be much more organized under new IOC rules. |
| B．New sports events will be included. |
| C．They will attract more younger audiences than ever. |
| D．They will spread the local culture worldwide. |
| A．It appeals to people of all ages. |
| B．It is the symbol of Paris. |
| C．It can be played either indoors or outdoors. |
| D．It is accepted as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. |
| A．Because they well represent the youth of the country. |
| B．Because they will make Paris more artistic and urban |
| C．Because they will tell the story of the city |
| D．Because they will help attract young people. |
| A．Approved. | B．Canceled |
| C．Submitted. | D．Designed. |
Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are. others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.
How do you do it?
To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.
What do you need?
It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water, make sure you have your boardshorts at the ready.
Unofficial world championship
Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan or France. Famous bodyboarder Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.
1. How does a bodysurfer surf while in the sea?| A．Only using the human body. | B．Only relying on a surfboard. |
| C．Only following a wave. | D．Only swimming along the beach. |
| A．Flippers and a wetsuit. | B．A wetsuit and a handboard. |
| C．A handboard and boardshorts. | D．A handboard and Flippers. |
| A．It is for local bodysurfers. | B．It is held annually in Hawaii. |
| C．All famous bodysurfers favor it. | D．Mike Stewart attends it every year. |
