听写训练 Test 15 Golf： There’s Nothing Like It!

 Golf： There’s Nothing Like It!

 

 

It is generally agreed that golf was first played in Scotland¹ in the 15th century. / Its popularity² spread throughout the 16th century，/ and the first international golf match took place in 1682 / between players from England and Scotland. / Clubs began forming soon after, / and concrete rules of the game were established. / Golf was made an Olympic sport in 1900，/ and by that time there were already more than 1,000 golf courses in the United States. / The famous PGA was formed in 1916，/ and by 1944, the equally famous PGA tour consisted of 22 events and was held throughout the year. / These days, it is up to current stars to keep spectators³ glued to the TV set. / Even if you are not a big fan，/ why not head off to the driving range and have a go? / More than 23 million players exist in the United States alone, / and they are all likely to tell you the same thing about golf： / There’s nothing like it! / 

1 Scotland   

n.苏格兰

参考例句：

• He has been hiking round Scotland for a month.他围着苏格兰徒步旅行了一个月。
• Scotland is to the north of England.苏格兰在英格兰之北。

2 popularity   

n.普及，流行，名望，受欢迎

参考例句：

• The story had an extensive popularity among American readers.这本小说在美国读者中赢得广泛的声望。
• Our product enjoys popularity throughout the world.我们的产品饮誉全球。

3 spectators   

n.观众，旁观者( spectator的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The spectators were wilting visibly in the hot sun. 看得出观众在炎热的阳光下快支撑不住了。
• The policemen asked the spectators to stand well back. 警察要求旁观者靠后站。 来自《简明英汉词典》