乒乓球起源于英国，是一种世界流行的球类体育项目，也是中国的国球。
常用句子
I'm just curious about what kind of sports is the most popular in China.
我挺想知道中国流行的运动是什么。
The Chinese team won four golden medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic.
中国队在2008年北京奥运会上夺得了四枚。
Do you know Liu Guoliang?
你知道刘国梁吗?
We go out of our way to be here just for cheering for the Chinese table tennis team.
我们特意赶到这儿是为给中国乒乓球队助威。
What's your event?
你参加的是什么项目?
Can you explain the service rules to me?
你能给我解释一下规则吗?
Who lays down the rules for international competition?
谁来制定国际比赛规则?
What officials are there in a table tennis game?
乒乓球的裁判人员有哪些?
How many players are there in a match?
一场比赛中有多少运动员?
I am not a tourist. I'm an athlete. I join the London Olympics.
我不是游客。我是运动员。我是来参加伦敦奥运会的。
The ITTF lays down the rules for international competition.
国际乒联负责制定国际比赛规则。
情景对话
Mike:How was the performance of your table tennis competition last weekend?
Harry:I have won it once again.
Mike:Congratulation!You are really good at playing tabletennis. Do you have to practice and improve you skillsany more?
Harry:Of course, I should not become complacent. Any athletew ho wants to rank on top or break a record should keepon professional and intensive training.
Mike:You are right. Would you mind helping me deal with some problems?
Harry:What problems?
Mike:What kind of grip you think is suitable for me? By theway, I am a left-hand person.
Harry:As a matter of facts, some people prefer the shakehands grip. Other people prefer the penhold grip. You can usethe way in which you feel comfortable.
Mike:I think I feel comfortable with penhold grip. What arethe basic shots or strokes in table tennis then?
Harry:Basic shots include the backhand and forehand chops,the backhand and forehand drives. The backspin chop,the block shot, the drop shot, the smash, the crosss hot and the half volley.
Mike:One more question, what are the different kinds ofservice?
Harry:Services include the backhand topspin and backspin services, the fore hand topspin and backspin services,and the high toss service.
Mike:Thank you very much.
Harry:You are welcome.
迈克:你上周乒乓球比赛表现怎么样?
哈里:我再次赢了比赛。
迈克:祝贺你!你非常擅长打乒乓球。你还需要训练来改进技哈里:当然，我们不能自满。任何运动员要位居前茅或者破纪录，应该坚持专业的高强度的训练。
迈克:没错。你能帮我解决几个问题吗?
哈里:什么问题?
迈克:你认为什么握拍方法适合我?顺便说下，我是惯用左手。
哈里:事实上，有的喜欢用握手的姿势，有的喜欢用握笔的姿势。
用你感觉舒服的姿势就行。
迈克:我用握笔的姿势舒服。乒乓球的基本击球方法有哪些?
哈里:基本击球方法有:反手和正手削球、反手和正手抽球、削下旋球、推挡、吊球、扣杀、斜线球和快拨。
迈克:还有一个问题，发球方法有几种?
哈里:发球方法包括反手上旋球和下旋球，正手上旋球和下旋球以及高抛发球。
迈克:非常感谢你。
哈里:不客气。
