人教九年级上册英语课文-逐句英翻中
Unit 1 The Changing World
3a
Reporter: How has life changed in your hometown over the last 20 years?
记者：
Mr Yan: Oh, it has changed quite a lot!Many young people used to work in big cities.Now,more of them have come
back to live and work here.
严先生：
Reporter: Great! Have there been any other changes?
记者：
Ms Wu: Yes,we've changed the way we farm.I used to grow a few vegetables on a small farm to sell at the local
market.Now,I have large,high-tech greenhouses.There,I grow tons of fruit and vegetables,and sell them in large
cities.
吴女士：
Report
er: Wow, the new highway and railway must have helped a lot!
记者：
Mr Yan: Oh, they have! Our village has become a tourist attraction. We can now sell local products to tourists. We
also sell products online to people all over China.
严先生：
Reporter: Have these changes greatly improved your lives?
记者：
Ms Wu: Yes! We now have new houses. And our village has just built a new hospital and a library.
吴女士：
Reporter: Wonderful! Together you are building a new socialist village.
记者：
1b On the Fast Track
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened.
Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya's main port, and Nairobi, Kenya's capital, were
rough roads and an old railway line built in 1901.
1The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
However, the new railway, built with China's help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi
to about four hours for passengers.
Now, more than two million people use it every year.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway.
A government worker said, "I'm very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have
taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich."
A businessman said, "My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn't
cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease."
The railway has also made the transport of food easier.
"Food used to take hundreds of lorries to carry between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains"
said a supermarket manager.
As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work
together to build a better world.
3a Changes in My Life
Now that I am older, my life is different from when I was in primary school.
For example, my primary school was near my home, so I used to walk to school with my parents.
2Now my junior high school is farther from home. I take a bus every day with my friends.
My home has changed too. My family used to live in a small flat, but now we have moved to a much larger one.
My grandma lives with us now as well. She has her own room and her own TV set.
I am glad that I get to see her every day.
The way I study is also different. I have become more confident in my studies and often attend group discussions.
I enjoy studying with my friends. It's amazing how much we have achieved together.
My life has changed in many ways,but one thing stays the same:the feeling of love and happiness shared by my
family.
3Unit 2 Inspiring People
3a
Adam: Hi, everyone. Who is the person you admire the most?
亚当：
Yaming: My favourite person is I.M. Pei.
亚明：
Adam: Did he design the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum?
亚当：
Yaming: Yes. It was very creative of him to design it. The Suzhou Museum is also one of his amazing designs. He
created a beautiful balance between the East and the West.
亚明：
Adam: Wow, you really know a lot about him!
亚当：
Yaming: I read books and reports about him. I want to be a creative person like him.
亚明：
Adam: What about you, Chen Jie? Who inspires you?
亚当：
Chen Jie: Wang Yaping,of course,China's first woman to walk in space.She is full of courage and wisdom.She was
also the first woman to teach a live class from space.What about you,Adam?Who do you look up to?
陈洁：
Adam: Me? My biggest inspiration is not a famous person. It's my father. It's really very nice of him to support and
encourage my exchange study here.
亚当：
1b The Inspiring Seed Scientist
On 25 September 2017, the scientific world was shaken by the news that Chinese professor Zhong Yang had died
in a car accident.
The well-respected biologist had spent his whole life researching plants and seeds.
Over the years, he collected many important seeds for China's seed banks.
4These special banks protect all kinds of plant seeds, including the ones we need for food, and they make sure that
important plants do not disappear from the world forever.
Zhong Yang was born in 1964. When he was young, he showed a deep love and curiosity for the things he studied.
He was an excellent student, entering university at the early age of 15.
There, he studied radio engineering and later became interested in plants.
The research and study of plants, especially the seeds, became the focus of his life after he became a professor at
Fudan University.
It is important for seed banks to include many different kinds of seeds.
When Zhong Yang discovered that there was not enough research of the seeds from Xizang, he went there to
collect seeds himself.
In 2001, he began his travels across Xizang.
It was very difficult for him to brave the cold weather and great heights.
He sometimes fell sick, but he always continued with his work.
Zhong Yang knew it was better to include more people when doing important work.
He began a programme to find and train local students in field research to become scientists.
Together, he and his team collected more than 40 million seeds from around 1,000 plants.
Their hard work provided the world with lots of new information about the plants in China.
5Zhong Yang left behind more than just a huge collection of seeds.His love for his job and research lives on in his
students.
He once said, "My students will continue on the road of scientific exploration and the seeds we have collected may
grow hundreds of years from now."
3a
To me, one of the most inspiring people in Chinese history is Mozi (about 468-376 BCE).
It is said that Mozi was a soldier, good at woodwork, and was the inventor of the kite.
But in fact, above all, he was a great thinker.
Mozi lived during the Warring States Period. Back then, many kingdoms were fighting against each other.
In these wars, the common people were always hurt.
To Mozi, this had to stop, so he spent his life trying to bring peace.
His idea of love was one reason that Mozi wanted peace.
It was important to him that everyone should show the same kindness and care to everyone else, whether they were
family, friends, or strangers.
He also believed states should avoid attacking one another.
Though Mozi lived more than 2,000 years ago, his ideas live on.
I think he is still a great inspiration to many people.
Now, more than ever, people around the world need to hear the message of peace and love, and work together to
build a community of a shared future for mankind.
67Unit 3 Smart Learning
3a
Ella: Hi, this is Ella's podcast. Today's guest is Binbin. He's going to give us some ideas for learning English.
埃拉：
Binbin: Hi, Ella. Thanks for having me! For learning English, I think first you need to become an active learner.
彬彬：
Ella: What do you mean by that?
埃拉：
Binbin: Well, because I want to speak English well, I practise English all the time.
彬彬：
Ella: Oh, you must spend a lot of time studying!
埃拉：
Binbin: Well, it doesn't mean you have to study all the time. You need to spend time using the language. For
example, I speak English with friends. I repeat the dialogues from the films I like. I read English books, and
sometimes I write my diary in English.
彬彬：
Ella: Wow! I guess you really enjoy learning.
埃拉：
Binbin: Yes, it's true! But you see, I started out at zero and came across problems. I mean you just have to take
things step by step. Start simple and build up.
彬彬：
Ella: That's so true.
埃拉：
1b How to Become a Successful Learner
Everyone has the ability to learn.
Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful learner.
However, many students do not realize this, and they have trouble learning.
8Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset.
This means, in part, believing in yourself.
It also means setting goals, taking action, and meeting challenges.
People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve.
Research also shows that practice is important for learning.
The more we practise, the better we learn.
We learn best by practising new and difficult things.
Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach.
They can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and advice.
In addition,studies show that students learn more when they hang out with other students who are serious about
study.
First, by being together, students can easily learn from each other.
Second, students are challenged to do better by each other.
This has been proven to encourage learner growth.
Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find.
In the 21st century, this means using new technology and resources, not just textbooks.
9Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what
and how you study.
Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life.
It is something they will do even after they leave school, even when they are old.
As you continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip.
Never lose heart.
The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure.
You will find more joy in living a life with learning!
3a
My love of books comes from my mother.
Books are her classroom and teacher, and through books she has become the wise and smart person I know.
Because of my mother's love of reading, our home is full of books on different subjects.
When I was a child, my mother sat me on her knee, told me stories, and taught me how to read.
Soon, I was reading by myself, and I found children's books no longer kept me interested.
So I started reading my books and magazines-especially popular science books and books about the lives of famous
people.
After dinner, I would just pick out a book from the shelf to read in my room.
10Reading opened up new worlds and allowed me to discover new things for myself.
I think that reading is great fun.
Now that I am older, I can always find time to read in the school library.
I believe that reading has helped me a lot with my schoolwork and made me more confident about my future.
Chen Lei, age 15
11Unit 4 Our Memory
3a
Chen Jie: Why do you look worried, Rick?
陈洁：
Rick: Yesterday I visited my grandma, but she kept calling me Johnny.
里克：
Chen Jie: Who's Johnny?
陈洁：
Rick: My dad!
里克：
Chen Jie: Oh, dear!
陈洁：
Rick: And then she told me not to eat the cookies because she was saving them for her grandson.
里克：
Chen Jie: Who's that?
陈洁：
Rick: Me!
里克：
Chen Jie: Well, that's not a good sign.
陈洁：
Rick: No. My parents are taking her to hospital tomorrow.
里克：
Chen Jie: Good. Follow what the doctor says. She may need special care.
陈洁：
Rick: Yeah. I just feel so sad. I don't understand what she's going through.
里克：
Chen Jie: Well, you know how some people's memory gets worse as they get older. It happened to my grandpa too.
陈洁：
Rick: Oh, no. What happened?
里克：
Chen Jie: We used to fly kites in the park. But now he forgets how to reach the park.So,I walk him there every
weekend.
12陈洁：
Rick: That's sweet!
里克：
Chen Jie: Thanks. Instead of what he forgets, I keep in mind what he remembers. In your case, your grandma still
remembers that you love cookies!
陈洁：
Rick: You're right! Thanks, Chen Jie!
里克：
1b How to Boost Your Memory
Would you like to improve your memory?
To start with, it is important to understand how memory works.
There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory.
Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when
you need to make a phone call.
Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime.
So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory?
By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results.
Let's take a look.
First, pay attention.
However, you might fail to remember all the details.
So, try taking notes and writing down key points.
13After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Second, use it or lose it.
The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it.
However, you should not wear out your brain.
Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break.
You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
A third way is to make use of senses.
Create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information.
You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film.
In addition, make use of your other senses.
For example, listening to recorded information can be very effective.
Last but not least, boost your memory by staying healthy.
Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories.
Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory.
Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel.
Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better.
14Exercise. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind.
Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online.
Try some different methods to see which ones work best for you.
You are sure to improve your memory!
3a
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech.
I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts.
Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech.
I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline.
Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first.
Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections.
I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next.
This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself.
15Nobody knows my speech except me.
If I do forget some words, I shouldn't panic.
Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
16Unit 5 Power of Ideas
3a
Fu Xing: What do you think is the most useful invention of all time, Peter?
付星：
Peter: It has to be the radio.
彼得：
Fu Xing: The radio? Why?
付星：
Peter: Before the radio was invented, information travelled very slowly.
彼得：
The world was made much smaller by the radio.
Suddenly, news could be spread around the world in seconds.
Fu Xing: Right. Who was the inventor?
付星：
Peter: An Italian inventor called Guglielmo Marconi.
彼得：
He developed the idea in the 1890s.
In 1901, a radio message was sent across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
Fu Xing: Wow! That was quite a distance at that time.
付星：
Peter: Yeah. And because of the radio, some other important inventions were developed as well.
彼得：
Fu Xing: Like the television?
付星：
Peter: That's right. It also had a big effect on music.
彼得：
The radio made it much easier for people to enjoy music from artists around the world.
171b An Invention That Changed the World
Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers, or magazines?
All of these things depend on one invention-papermaking.
It,more than any other invention, was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world.
In ancient China, many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones, bronze wares, stones,
wood, bamboo, and even silk.
In the Western Han Dynasty,there was also a very early form of paper made from jute—a fibre that comes from
plants.
However, all of these materials were either difficult to use and store or very expensive.
As the head officer of the palace workshop for the emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cai Lun became interested
in trying to solve the problem.
Different methods for creating something to write on were tried, but none were ideal.
In his times, some kinds of bark- the outside part of trees-were used to make clothes.
From past experiences, Cai Lun got the idea that bark, certain plants, and old clothes could be used to make a
special material suitable to write on.
In the first step of Cai Lun's experiment, all the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water.
Then, this material was beaten, cut up, and mixed with water again.
Next, the liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fibre.
Finally, this fibre was dried and pressed to form paper.
18To everyone's surprise, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap.
In 105 CE, Cai Lun showed his creation to the emperor.
The emperor was very pleased and praised Cai Lun for his great work.
Later on, the papermaking technique did not only speed up the development of Chinese culture, but also changed
civilizations around the world.
It first spread to China's neighbouring countries and finally reached Europe through Arabic countries in the 12th
century.
When the use of paper and printing came together in later centuries,it led to a rapid increase in the number of
books.
This resulted in a new birth of knowledge, creating the world we have today.
3a
The invention of the plane has greatly changed the world.
However, it seems that its inventors,Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright,were not looking to change the world at all.
Rather, they just wanted to fly like birds.
To solve the problem of heavier-than-air flight, the Wright brothers began working with gliders.
There were two main challenges.
The first was how to get the glider into the air.
The second was how to control it once it was flying.
19For both problems, they found their solution by looking at how birds flew.
After they solved these problems, they added an engine to the glider.
Then, in December 1903, the world's first plane flights were made.
The invention of the plane has made our travels around the world much easier and faster.
Journeys that once took days, weeks, or even months, can now be made in only a few hours.
As a result, communication among people in different countries is now much easier, and the world feels smaller.
20Unit 6 Beyond Earth
3a
Host: Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let's talk to space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, Dr Yang!
主持人：
Dr Yang: Thank you very much. Well, there are three good reasons to explore space. First, to improve our
knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe.
杨博士：
Host: Could you explain that a bit more?
主持人：
Dr Yang: Sure. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth's geology, history, and relationship with
other planets.
杨博士：
Host: Oh, right.
主持人：
Dr Yang: Second, technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth.
杨博士：
Host: Could you give our listeners an example?
主持人：
Dr Yang: Of course. Some satellites, for example, help us deal with problems caused by climate change.
杨博士：
Host: Yes, that's very useful. And the third reason?
主持人：
Dr Yang: Well,at some point in the far future,we may find new resources in outer space.It might sound crazy,but
our Earth may run out of resources. In that case, a new home for us human beings will be needed.
杨博士：
Host: Wow, interesting! Maybe Mars will be made into our new home in the future.
主持人：
1b To the Stars and Beyond
Since the beginning of human history, people have looked up at the stars and wondered what they were like.
21Many ancient cultures believed that these points of light were from gods or other mysterious worlds.
However, as technology and science developed, we learnt the truth about stars.
They are real places like our own sun, and they are further away than anyone imagined.
This raises the question: Can we visit the stars one day?
The man-made object which has travelled furthest from Earth is Voyager 1.
This spacecraft was launched in 1977.
In case Voyager 1 is found by alien life, a special record with sounds and pictures from Earth is carried on board.
It shows who we are and where we are from.
Now, Voyager 1 is an amazing 23.5 billion kilometres from Earth, but that is still a long way from Earth's nearest
star, Proxima Centauri.
That star is 4.2 light years away-about 40 trillion kilometres!
The challenge of visiting the stars gets even bigger for space flights with humans.
The furthest that any human has gone in space is only about 400,000 kilometres, around the other side of the moon.
Time is a big problem.
At present, even a journey to the planet Mars will take around six to nine months.
What will the astronauts eat and drink during this period?
22And how about their health and safety?
These problems grow when we talk about visiting another star.
It might take hundreds of thousands of years to get there!
Scientists, however, believe that visiting the stars is not a completely wild dream.
One idea is to have the astronauts sleep during their journey like some animals do in winter.
Another is to develop much faster spacecraft.
While this is not possible right now, with nations and scientists cooperating with one another, there is hope that the
necessary technology will be developed.
Humans have set foot on the moon, successfully landed rovers on Mars, and even photographed other galaxies.
In time, it seems likely that one day we may reach the stars as people once dreamt.
3a My Space Dream
My space dream is that one day a space station will be built on the moon.
I believe there are quite a few benefits.
First, it will be a good place for scientists to cooperate and do space research together.
New technologies can be developed, tested, and operated there.
These technologies can then be used to help build stations on Mars and other planets.
Second, more resources will be found.
23I think the moon may have some special kind of energy resources that can be useful to Earth.
It just takes time for scientists to find it.
Third, people may live and work there. Tourists will also be able to visit.
I want to be one of the first visitors.
I hope one day we humans can spend holidays in space and explore the universe.
Humans have achieved many things that were once only dreams.
I hope the space station on the moon will be built in the near future, and I hope it will happen during my lifetime.
24Unit 7 Feel the Rhythm
3a
Clarice: That was a great concert! Which performance did you like the best, Jack?
克拉丽斯：
Jack: I thought Horse Racing was especially good. It really gave me the feeling of a horse race.
杰克：
Debbie: I love music which is energetic! Their use of the keyboard and erhu made me imagine horses running
down a track.
黛比：
Clarice: Yes,but for me,I really like music which is full of joy and celebration, such as Dance of the Golden Snake.
克拉丽斯：
Teng Fei: The use of the erhu, pipa, and drums was exciting, but I prefer music that touches me-that's why I liked
Butterfly Lovers more. The music tells a sad and romantic story.
滕飞：
Jack: Yeah, and it's interesting that the performers used both Chinese and Western instruments. I have never heard
the erhu played together with the violin.
杰克：
Teng Fei: I also liked Voices of Spring. I never realized you could dance to it!
滕飞：
1b Chopin: A Great Inspiration
When the great composer Robert Schumann first heard a work which was written by young Chopin, he said, "Hats
off, gentlemen! A genius!"
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was one of the greatest musicians in history.
During his short lifetime, he was celebrated as one of the world's greatest pianists--even though he only gave
around 30 concerts!
He was also a gifted composer who left behind more than 200 musical works.
Chopin was born in a village in Poland.
25He didn't attend music school until he was 16, but soon outdid his teachers.
His parents sent him to Vienna in 1829 to widen his musical experience.
By 1832, he had made his way to Paris, the city that he would call home for the rest of his life.
Chopin was not only a great pianist, but also a respected piano teacher.
He often told his students, "Put all your soul into it! Play the way you feel!"
This is advice that is still followed by musicians today.
Polish folk music was a kind of music that some people looked down on at the time--it was seen as too simple and
common.
But it became an important characteristic in Chopin's music.
His use of Polish folk music caused people to see it as a valuable art form.
His music also helped build a nation which was divided up by other countries.
By using Polish folk music, Chopin seemed to be saying to the world, "We are our own country with our own
culture! We are our own people!"
Chopin's music encouraged his people and helped them keep going through years of difficulty.
Today, the Polish people proudly think of Poland as the country of Chopin.
When Chopin died from ill health at 39, thousands of people travelled from faraway countries to attend his funeral.
Today, people around the world still listen to his moving and often sad music.
26It is studied in music schools, played by pianists, heard in films and on TV, and loved by listeners young and old.
3a My Music Story
The present that changed my life was the guitar my father bought me for my eighth birthday.
I spent the next several months learning to play the guitar.
I often sat next to my father while he showed me how to play a song.
Then I went to my room and practised until my fingers hurt.
I had a lot of trouble at first.
But gradually, I became good at playing the guitar.
Some of my schoolmates invited me to join their band.
At first, I was too shy to play in front of people.
Then I realized that I enjoyed music more when I shared it with others.
We had great fun playing music and I made good friends with those in the band.
Nowadays, our band is getting more and more popular.
We often take part in performances both inside and outside our school.
Although I have become busier this year, I still love playing the guitar and manage to find time for it.
Music makes me happy when I am feeling sad, and relaxes me when I am stressed.
27It will always be part of my life.
Jack, age 15
28Unit 8 More than a Game
3a
Ella: The Winter Olympics start next month. What event would you like to watch?
埃拉：
Teng Fei: Ski jumping is at the top of my list.
滕飞：
Ella: Same here!
埃拉：
Teng Fei: Really? I just love seeing the athletes fly through the air!
滕飞：
Ella: I agree. It's not easy to do what they do.
埃拉：
Teng Fei: My parents and I also enjoy watching figure skating. I'm always amazed by their strength and technique.
滕飞：
Ella: Like you, my family watch sports together, especially speed skating. It's truly amazing. What about the
summer games? Do you have a favourite event?
埃拉：
Teng Fei: Oh yes! I especially like the men's swimming.
滕飞：
Ella: You must be a good swimmer.
埃拉：
Teng Fei: Not really, but I love watching it anyway. For me, the swimming events are so exciting because
swimmers often win by just 0.01 seconds. My family also watch team sports together, like women's volleyball.
That's my mum's favourite.
滕飞：
Ella: Cool! Oh, don't forget to watch the opening ceremony.
埃拉：
Teng Fei: Yeah. That's always exciting!
滕飞：
1b
Good morning, everyone!
29Today, I'd like to talk about my favourite sports event.
Actually, when I used the word "event", it means two events: the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter
Olympics.
They were held in Beijing-the first city ever to host both the Summer and the Winter Olympics.
The most recent was the 2022 Winter Olympics.
A total of nearly 2,900 athletes attended and competed in 109 events in seven Olympic winter sports.
There were many exciting moments.
Nearly the whole world watched the fantastic figure skating and ski jumping competitions.
I watched the freestyle skiing, and like everyone else, I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes.
I also became a huge fan of the mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen.
And we shall not forget the amazing achievements in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
I watched in wonder as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 metres, setting a new world
record.
Then I watched the drama of the shooting event.Du Li won her second Olympic gold medal,after the first one in
2004.
Both were dramatic come-from-behind victories.
Hosting two Olympics brought challenges but also opportunities to Beijing.
30Both Games showed China's success in its reform and opening-up on the world stage.
China's great achievements have gained worldwide attention.
In both events, many volunteers and citizens helped out.
They worked with pride to ensure that people from around the world had a pleasant stay.
Events like the Olympic Games build bridges between countries and form friendships between people.
The purpose of the Olympics is to build relationships between people, to celebrate the Olympic spirit, and to bring
people together for peace and harmony.
This is shown in both the motto of the 2008 Olympics, "One World, One Dream", and the motto of the 2022
Olympics, "Together for a Shared Future".
These mottos touch my heart quite deeply, as I'm sure they touch yours.
Thank you for listening!
3a An Olympic Swimmer Who Nearly Drowned
You may have never heard of my favourite athlete, Eric Moussambani, the first Olympic swimmer from Equatorial
Guinea.
Eric swam in the 100-metre freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
However, he had just begun swimming only six months before the games!
The only swimming pool for him was a hotel pool about 13 metres long, and even then he could only use it for an
hour every morning.
In fact, the first time he ever saw an Olympic-sized 50-metre swimming pool was at the Olympics.
31During his race,he swam well for the first 50 metres,but the last 15 metres of the race were especially difficult for
him.
In fact, it looked like he was going to drown!
But he tried hard to finish the race and won loud cheers from the crowd.
Though Eric Moussambani is not an Olympic medal winner, he is still my favourite athlete.
He never gave up no matter how hard it was.
With hard work and practice, Eric later became quite fast at the 100 metres.
His time for the 100-metre event improved from 1 minute 52 seconds, his Olympic record, to under 57 seconds!
He later became the coach of the national swimming team for Equatorial Guinea, and he is a true example of the
Olympic spirit.
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