雅思场景听写训练 第20期:体育休闲(2)

Female: I heard your nephew went to London Gym School. How about it?

Male: To tell you the truth, I think it is not like the place I used to imagine. I picked up my nephew several times at the school and had the chance to see what the Gym School really is.

Female: I’m thinking of sending my oldest kid there as well. Could you tell me more?

Male: First of all, it is a very cozy¹ place. Kids of various age levels go to different courses. But all the pupils there should develop their balance, flexibility² and coordination³ skills. They have 3-4 years program, 5-7 years program and 8 + years program. For 3-4, the child is encouraged to experience what gymnastics really is. These little fellas are not accompanied by their parents or guardians⁴. They follow the Pre School Proficiency⁵ scheme. They are taught to run, jump, land, balance and roll correctly and safely. For 5—7, this level is centered on raising flexibility, posture⁶, strength, and developing routines.

Female: My oldest kid is 8. What program do you think is suitable for him?

Male: The 8 + program. But I am not sure about the proficiency scheme because your kid has not participated in any previous gymnastic programs before. This is the card of the school, you may call...

1 cozy   

adj.亲如手足的，密切的，暖和舒服的

参考例句：

• I like blankets because they are cozy.我喜欢毛毯，因为他们是舒适的。
• We spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire.我们在炉火旁聊天度过了一个舒适的晚上。

2 flexibility   

n.柔韧性，弹性，（光的）折射性，灵活性

参考例句：

• Her great strength lies in her flexibility.她的优势在于她灵活变通。
• The flexibility of a man's muscles will lessen as he becomes old.人老了肌肉的柔韧性将降低。

3 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

4 guardians   

监护人( guardian的名词复数 )； 保护者，维护者

参考例句：

• Farmers should be guardians of the countryside. 农民应是乡村的保卫者。
• The police are guardians of law and order. 警察是法律和秩序的护卫者。

5 proficiency   

n.精通，熟练，精练

参考例句：

• He plied his trade and gained proficiency in it.他勤习手艺，技术渐渐达到了十分娴熟的地步。
• How do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?你认为你的书面英语和口语熟练程度如何？

6 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。