Polynesians have been riding ocean waves on boards for hundreds of years. However, the first written record of
surfing was in 1779. In the beginning, surfing was only for
royalty, which earned it the
nickname—the sport of kings. In 1819, citizens were allowed to
take part in the rapidly growing sport. Since then, surfing has become one of the most popular ways to spend time at beaches around the world.
The father of modern surfing was Duke Kahanamoku, a three-time Olympic gold
medalist. During his travels to
demonstrate swimming in the 1910s, Kahanamoku would also
put on surfing
exhibitions.
According to many, he was the one who made the sport popular in two hot spots of surfing—Southern California and Australia.
Surfing became a
fad around the world in the 1960s.
Gidget, a movie about a beautiful girl who loved surfing,
brought the water sport
into the spotlight. The Beach Boys, who sung songs about beach culture, also
had a hand in promoting surfing because they were the most-liked band at the time. While some fads die, surfing has only gained in
popularity since. Wherever there are big waves, there will always be surfers riding them.
玻里尼西亚人利用木板来驾驭海浪已经有好几百年的历史了。不过冲浪首度被人用文字记载却是1779年的事。最初只有皇族可以进行冲浪活动，因此使它得到了『国王运动』的称号。西元1819年时，一般市民终於获准参与这项急速发展的运动。自当时起，冲浪於全球各地就成了在海边消磨时光的最受欢迎活动之一。
现代冲浪之父当属勇夺三面奥运金牌的Duke Kahanamoku（编按∶Duke Kahanamoku出生於夏威夷欧胡岛，自小就在著名的威基基海滩学习游泳和冲浪，他的三面金牌都在游泳项目中夺得。虽然他成名於游泳比赛，但真正让他名留後世的却是他对推广冲浪运动的不遗馀力。到威基基海滩一游的旅客，都可以看到这位夏威夷首届亲善大使的铜像，站在一块冲浪板前，张开双臂欢迎大家的到来）。在他於1910年代的游泳示范之旅中，他也会进行冲浪的展示表演。根据许多人的说法，他就是在南加州和澳大利亚这两个冲浪界的热门胜地，让这项运动广为普及的最大功臣。
1960年代，冲浪俨然成为全世界的一股热潮。《Gidget》这部描述一位热爱冲浪的女子的电影，更是让这项水上运动成为所有聚光灯的焦点。歌曲内容都跟海滩文化有关的海滩男孩，由於身为当时最受喜爱的乐团，因此对推广冲浪运动也助有一臂之力。虽然有些热潮沉寂没落，不过冲浪受欢迎的程度自当时起却只有扶摇直上。不论哪里有巨浪出现，总是会有冲浪客驾驭其上。
- take part in...参加 参与……
Nick's right leg was injured, so he couldn't take part in the marathon.
尼克的右腿受伤了，因此他无法参加那场马拉松赛。 - demonstrate vt. 示范
The night market vendor demonstrated how the kitchen knife could cut through anything.
那位夜市小贩向人示范那把可以切开所有东西的菜刀。 - put on...进行 举办 表演……（展示、节目等）
Several bands are putting on a concert to raise money for the tsunami victims.
好几个乐团将筹办一场演唱会来为海啸灾民募款。 - according to...根据……
Eating dark chocolate is good for one's health, according to research.
根据研究报告，食用黑巧克力有益於健康。 - bring...into the spotlight使……成为瞩目焦点
come into the spotlight受到瞩目
spotlight n. 公众注意的焦点；聚光灯
The young tennis player came into the spotlight when he beat the world champion.
那位年轻的网球选手在击败世界冠军後成为众人瞩目的对象。 - have a hand in + 名词 动名词（有份）参与……
All the students who had a hand in the prank were punished by the teacher.
所有在那场恶作剧里凑上一脚的学生都被老师处罚了。 - promote vt. 提倡，推广
The latest trend is to promote products through blogs and social networking websites.
推销产品的最新潮流就是利用部落格和社群网站。 - popularity n. 受欢迎；普及（的程度）
The popularity of solar power started growing because of the 1970s energy crisis.
由於1970年代的能源危机，太阳能的使用开始越来越普及。
- Polynesian n. 玻里尼西亚人
- surf vi. 冲浪
surfer n. 冲浪者 - royalty n. 王室 皇族人员
- nickname n. 外号，绰号
- medalist n. 奖牌获得者
- exhibition n. 展示会；展览
- fad n. 一时的流行
关系代名词 which 的用法 关系代名词 which 可用来代替逗点前的整个句子，也可代替前面句子中的部分概念，
但不论是哪一种情形，which 之前都一定要有逗点。以本文为例，which 代替的即为"surfing was only for royalty"（只有皇族可以进行冲浪活动）这句话。
Cathy made a huge mistake, which angered her boss. → which 代替逗点前的整句
（凯西犯了一个大错，这使得她老板很生气。）
Kate was asked to make a public speech, which she didn't feel comfortable doing. → which 代替逗点前的"make a public speech"
（凯特被要求要公开演讲，不过她觉得这麽做很不自在。）
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