Absolutely, I spent three years as a starting player on my university’s women’s volleyball team. We had rigorous training sessions three times a week, and we claimed two regional intercollegiatechampionship titles during my tenure. It was such a rewarding experience.
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championship title /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp ˈtaɪtl/：冠军头衔
starting player /ˈstɑːtɪŋ ˈpleɪə(r)/：首发球员
intercollegiate /ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒiət/：院校之间的
rewarding /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/：有收获的，值得的
rigorous /ˈrɪɡərəs/：严格的，高强度的
tenure /ˈtenjə(r)/：（在队的）任期
Q2
Is team-sports popular in your culture?
Absolutely, team-based sports are deeply embedded in Chinese social culture. Casual games of volleyball, basketball and soccer are ubiquitous among young people, and national leaguefixtures draw tens of millions of live TV viewers across the country every season.
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national league /ˈnæʃnəl liːɡ/：国家联赛
ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/：随处可见的
embedded /ɪmˈbedɪd/：根深蒂固的
fixture /ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/：体育赛事
viewer /ˈvjuːə(r)/：观众
Q3
Do you like watching team games? Why?
Absolutely, I'm a huge fan of elite team sports fixtures, particularly professional basketball games. The tactical coordination and collective ambition displayed by players always make for a thoroughly thrilling viewing experience.
What are the differences between team sports and individual sports?
For one thing, team sports demand strong collaborative skills and tactical coordination with teammates, where individual performance is tied to collective outcomes. Conversely, individual sports rely entirely on personal resilience and self-discipline.
