1952 Olympic Game Demonstration Sport 1952 recognized By FINA 1984 Olympic Game Official Sports

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Exercise 1. What kindn of sport is synchronized swimming? 2. When did synchronized swimming become a sport of the Olympic? 3. What are the basic synchro positions? 4. What competitions are included in synchronized swimming? 5. How do the judges award points for the routine competition in synchronized swimming?

15. (In diving)The start position is assumed when the driver is ready to take the first step. 在跳水比赛中，开始姿势被认为是运动员即将迈出第一步。 16.(In diving)the judge may deduct points at their discretion. 在跳水比赛中，裁判将酌情扣分。 17. (In fencing)Whomever get hit with the pointy end loses. 在击剑比赛中，无论谁被剑尖刺中都被认为是败者。 18. The blade of an é p é e is triangular in section. 重剑的剑身横断面为三菱形。 19. It can be difficult to follow fencing without at least a brief explanation of its fundmentals. 若没有对击剑基本动作有一个起码的了解，看懂它是很困难的。 20. (In cycle racing)Penalties include time penalties. 在自行车比赛中，处罚包括罚时。 21. (In cycle racing)Riders individual events may not take pace from other riders. 在自行车比赛的个人赛中，运动员不能尾随他人。