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新四级样题及答案

　　The dictionary meaning of the term opponent is adversary enemy one who opposes your interests. Thus, when a player meets an opponent ,he or she may tend to every action no matter how gross ,may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a players request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough .The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed, Are they wet enough now?

　　In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences the such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponents intentional and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.

　　Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated the game to the level where it belongs, thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term opponent with associate could be an ideal way to start.

　　The dictionary meaning of the term associate is colleaguefriendcompanion. Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term associate rather than opponent.