0830周四Culture: 美国人真的有那么爱运动吗？美国人最喜欢哪些运动？

What are the top 5 sports in the USA?

美国最热门5个运动是什么？

5. Ice Hockey 冰球

Ice hockey is only popular in some parts of the USA, so it’s a very regional sport.

冰球只在美国的几个地方很火，所以是个“区域性”的运动。

4. Soccer 足球

I thought Americans didn’t like soccer!

我以为美国人不喜欢足球！

Time will tell.

时间会证明一切。

3. Baseball 棒球

There is only one American pastime and it’s baseball. It’s popularity began in the early 20th century and has never gone far from America’s conscience. If you base your argument on history and culture, baseball is America’s favorite sport overall.

只有一个纯粹美国的消遣：棒球。它在19世纪的前面开始火了，再之后没有里美国的主流太远。如果你的论点是以历史和文化为基础，棒球整体来说是美国最喜欢的运动。

2. Basketball 篮球

With Kobe Bryant and now LeBron James keeping the fire alive and the arrival of international players in the scene, the NBA isn’t just one of the most popular sports in America. It’s one of the most well-loved sports all over the globe. 

因为有Kobe Bryant和LeBron James持续篮球的火热度，还有新到现场的一些国际球员，NBA不仅是美国最喜欢的运动之一，而且是全球最热爱的运动之一。

1. American Football 美国橄榄球

The annual Super Bowl is the most anticipated game in America. Even the Super Bowl’s halftime performance is more anticipated than the NBA Finals. In fact, if you add college football as a separate category, basketball could easily fall to third place.

年度的超级碗是美国最期待的一场运动。甚至超级碗半场演出都比NBA总决赛还要被期待的。其实，如果大学级别的美国橄榄球可以单独考虑的话，它可能会把篮球提到第三位。

Fans feel a deep connection to their own university. Also, although professional athletes are more talented and experienced, college sports showcase younger athletes who have more energy and passion.

粉丝对自己的大学是比较有感情的。还有，虽然职业球员比较有才华和经验，大学运动设有更年轻的、更有动力和激情的球员。

In 2017, almost 28% of Americans had “inactive” lifestyles. They almost never did anything more active than walking around inside their house or office. By contrast, only about 30% of Americans had “active,” healthy lifestyles.

2017年，接近28%的美国人有“消极”的生活方式。他们除了在房子或者办公室里走来走去以外，他们几乎什么都不做。反过来说，只有30%的美国人有“积极”、健康的生活方式。