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Phil: What time is that soccer game on? I thought it started at noon.
Jack: We must have had the wrong time. Oh, well … soccer’s not my favorite sport anyway. I much prefer basketball.
Phil: Oh, really? I thought your favorite sport was tennis. I’m a big fan of basketball too.
Jack: How about a game sometime?
Phil: Sure thing! Why don’t we go shoot some hoops now since the soccer game isn’t on?
Jack: Excellent idea. Let’s go.
语言点
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What time is that soccer game on?的意思是“When does the soccer game start?”（足球比赛什么时候开始？）。“What time” + 某事+ on是常用的表达方式，用来询问电视节目或电影的开始时间。
I much prefer basketball 在这里的意思是“I like basketball a lot more than soccer.”（我喜欢篮球远远超过喜欢足球）。注意“much”重读，表示说话人非常喜欢篮球。
Oh, really? （哦，真的吗？）注意“really”一词用升调，表示说话人感到惊讶。他还以为杰克最喜欢的是网球。
I’m a big fan of basketball （我是个大篮球迷）意指“I like basketball very much”（我十分喜欢篮球。） “to be a fan of……”（是…..的迷）是表示十分喜欢某事的一种说法。
How about a game（打场球怎么样）在这里的意思是“Let’s play a basketball game.”（让我们来打场篮球吧）。
Sure thing!（没得说！）是一种随意的表达方式，意思是“OK”（好的）。
Shoot some hoops（投投篮）的意思是打一场非正式篮球赛。这是朋友之间的随便说法。
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Everyday conversations for English learners: What’s your favorite sport?
Learning to speak English? Our Everyday Conversations help you practice. Click the audio link to hear a native speaker pronounce each word while you read. Key terms are explained, in your language, at the end of each conversation. Today’s conversation is about sports.
Phil: What time is that soccer game on? I thought it started at noon.
Jack: We must have had the wrong time. Oh, well … soccer’s not my favorite sport anyway. I much prefer basketball.
Phil: Oh, really? I thought your favorite sport was tennis. I’m a big fan of basketball too.
Jack: How about a game sometime?
Phil: Sure thing! Why don’t we go shoot some hoops now since the soccer game isn’t on?
Jack: Excellent idea. Let’s go.
Language notes
What time is that soccer game on? means “When does the soccer game start?” “What time” plus something plus “on” is a common expression used to ask about the start time of a TV show or a movie.
I much prefer basketball here means “I like basketball a lot more than soccer.” Notice how “much” is stressed to show that the speaker really likes basketball.
Oh, really? Notice the rising intonation on “really.” This shows that the speaker is surprised. He thought that Jack liked tennis the best.
I’m a big fan of basketball is a way of saying “I like basketball very much” (“to be a fan of” is a casual expression used to describe something you really like).
How about a game here means “Let’s play a basketball game.”
Sure thing! This is a casual expression used to mean “OK.”
Shoot some hoops means to play an informal game of basketball. This is a casual expression used between friends.
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