球類運動已經成為當今社會一個重要的組成部分。它們可以娛樂我們，為我們提供安全釋放壓力的方式。
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Ball games have become an integral part of modern society. They give us entertainment providing us a means to safely free ourselves from stress. There are many different ball games that can do this for us. Some people enjoy football, while others like basketball. These two ball games are the most popular in China. Other games such as baseball are growing in appeal, yet have not become popular. The development of these games is interesting. Basketball is one of the few sports with a known date of birth. It was created in 1891 by James Naismith. Football, or soccer, originally developed from traits found in both China and Europe. It has grown to become the world's most popular sport. In Europe, football clubs have been established, which in turn has been copied in the rest of the world. These football clubs train players who may later go play for their nations in the World Cup. This is the most watched ballgame championship on the planet. Basketball is not as popular as football in China, yet is growing. The teams of the National Basketball Association or NBA are becoming household names. The rise of such stars in China as Yao Ming highlights the creation of the Chinese Basketball Association, or CBA. This popularity of sports has led to the further creation of a sports industry, where accessories and fan products are sold. It is important that these organizations were established so that people would have a safe way to relax and enjoy themselves.
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球類運動已經成為當今社會一個重要的組成部分。它們可以娛樂我們，為我們提供安全釋放壓力的方式。有很多種不同的球類運動有此效用。有些人喜歡足球，有些人喜歡籃球，這兩項球類運動在中國都很流行。其他的球類運動，例如棒球也越來越具有吸引力，但卻還沒有廣泛流行起來。這些運動的發展十分有趣。籃球是為數不多的具有明確誕生日期的運動之一。早在1891年它被詹姆士.奈史密斯發明。足球或所謂的英式足球是從中國和歐洲的一些早期球類運動中發展而來的，它已經成為世界上最流行的運動。歐洲最早建立足球俱樂部，而這一舉動被世界的其他地區紛紛效仿。這些俱樂部訓練的運動員可能會在世界盃中為他們本國效力。世界盃是全球最具看點的冠軍聯賽。在中國籃球沒有足球那麼流行，但正在不斷發展。美國國家籃球協會又稱NBA已變得家喻戶曉。在中國，籃球明星如姚明的出現推動了中國籃球協會（簡稱CBA）的發展。體育運動的流行使得體育行業有了深入的發展，這包括紀念品和為球迷準備相關商品的銷售。重要的是這些組織的建立使得人們有了安全的方式來放鬆自己、享受生活。
語法小結 Grammar
虛擬語氣
虛擬語氣還可以用在主語從句中，從句的謂語助動詞用「should + 動詞原形」，常用的句型有如下兩個：
1. It is (was) important / necessary / desirable / imperative / advisable / incredible / possible / essential / natural / preferable / crucial / better / best / ridiculous that…
It's important that he (should) work hard. 他要努力工作，這是很重要的。
It's vital to her health that she should take this medicine. 她要吃這藥，這對她的健康很重要。
2. It is (was) a pity / shame / wonder / suggestion / proposal / requirement / request / desire / order / that…
It is a suggestion that we should finish as quickly as possible. 建議我們應該儘快完成。
It's a shame that you have to leave so soon. 真遺憾，你那麼快就要走了。
家庭總動員 Do it together
兩人一組，一方朗誦下面的中文句子，另一方說出相對應的英語句子。
１． 這很重要，所以他不可以放棄。
２． 這很荒謬，他為了這事責怪她。
３． 真遺憾，我們沒有面對面交談的機會。
４． 建議你們立刻離開。
５． 要求你穿西服。
１． It's a shame that we have no chance to talk face to face.
２． It's an advice that you should leave immediately.
３． It's very important that he should not give up the chance.
４． It's a request that you should wear a suit.
５． It's ridiculous that he should blame her for that.