On August 8, 2008, a total of 29 “big footprints” bloomed in the night sky in Beijing. After experiencing development for centuries, modern Olympic Games had finally come to China. It was reported that about one-third of the world's population concerned about this event in that evening. This is the charm of the Olympic Games and also sport! The reason why sport has such a big charm is because it not only enables the public to watch the "faster, higher, and stronger" self-challenge of athletes, but also allows the audience to immerse in it and receive the baptism of the soul. Students cannot just stay in the "concerned" level, but they should set an example too by actively participating in physical exercise. "The main thing is not to win but to participate," says Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937), founder of the modern Olympic Games. Participation in sports marks the beginning of self-challenge, self-improvement and self-education. With sustained economic and social developments, new production and lifestyle have had a greater impact on people's physical and mental health. The appearance of children and adolescents is particularly prominent: obesity and poor visual acuity rate continue developing, while endurance, cardiopulmonary function and other physical health indicators are declining. Great reduction of physical activities and a serious lack of exercise time are the main causes of these situations. So, you need to move around! Of course, the function of sport is not limited to strengthening the body, but also improving one’s personality and promoting the overall development of physical and mental. Sport is a lifelong education for sturdy physical fitness, emotional cultivation, exercising will and personality shaping. China's famous educator Cai Yuanpei (1868- 1940) has once proposed a concept of "a complete personality begins with sport". Sport is not just a kind of physical exercise. It is also a type of lifestyle, a means of education, a spiritual carrier and a foundation of wealth. In our life journey, we will inevitably encounter success and failure, pride and frustration as well as praise and criticism. Students can learn a lot of things through participation in sports: not to be arrogant or boastful when winning; be calm and rational when encountering injustice and keep on fighting despite suffering continuous setbacks. Hence, participation in sports is also an essential survival ability for a child to develop from a natural person to be a social person. Students, please use this book to understand sport better and participate more in sport. Keep persevering and your life will be changed! Ma Ling Director of Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences, China Super-grade teacher of Beijing, China An Expert’s Recommendations
★ What is sport? 8 ★ Why is football known as "the world’s number one sport"? 10 ★ Who invented basketball? 14 ★ What is the charm of volleyball in “the three major ball games"? 16 ★ How did table tennis get its name? 18 ★ Is badminton the fastest ball game? 20 ★ Why is the rugby ball oval? 22 ★ Why is baseball known as the "national sport" of the United States? 24 ★ What is the difference between softball and baseball? 26 ★ What are the rules of bowling? 28 ★ Why are there many dimples on a golf ball? 30 ★ How many types of snooker are there? 32 ★ Why is cricket called a “gentlemen's game”? 36 ★ What is the history of hockey? 38 ★ What is handball? 40 ★ Why is polo known as a “luxurious sport”? 42 ★ Why is athletics known as “the mother of all sports”? 44 ★ What is sprinting? 46 ★ Why is long-distance running good for health? 48 ★ How is hurdling conducted? 50 Contents
★ What is the only team event in athletics? 52 ★ Why is the distance of marathon set as 42.195 kilometres? 54 ★ What is the difference between race walking and running? 56 ★ Why does an athlete do a run-up before taking a long jump? 60 ★ Why should a discus be thrown against the wind? 62 ★ Was the javelin used as a weapon? 64 ★ What is decathlon? 66 ★ Why are gymnasts usually short? 68 ★ Why do female athletes wear white socks while bouncing on a trampoline? 70 ★ Why is weightlifting a "contest of strong participants"? 72 ★ How was fencing developed? 74 ★ Why is martial arts known as the sport of China? 78 ★ What are the classifications of shooting? 82 ★ Why is boxing known as a "brave man's sport"? 86 ★ What is taekwondo? 88 ★ How is wrestling played? 90 ★ Why is figure skating also known as "dancing on ice"? 92 ★ Why do you always sweep the ice in curling? 94 Contents
★ What is synchronised swimming? 96 ★ How many types of diving are there? 98 ★ What are the differences between rowing boats, kayaks and canoes? 102 ★ How did sailing start? 106 ★ What is special about racing bikes? 108 ★ What is motorcycle off-road racing? 110 ★ What is paragliding? 112 ★ How did skateboarding begin? 114 ★ How did rock climbing start? 116 ★ Why can't a person with severe myopia do bungee jumping? 118 ★ What is parkour? 120 ★ What are mind sports? 122 ★ How is aerobics classified? 126 ★ Is the Olympics divided into Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics? 130 ★ Why is the World Cup held every four years? 134 ★ What is NBA? 136 ★ Why are there so many buttons on a Formula One (F1) car's steering wheel? 140 ★ Sport and Exercise Encyclopaedia 142 Contents
Bonk Choy Cherry Bomb Jalapeno Wall-nut White Radish Sunflower Torchwood Squash Tall-nut Peashooter Introduction of the main characters
Imp Pirate Zombie Cowboy Zombie Pirate Captain Zombie Zombie Bull Rider Conehead Cowboy Prospector Zombie Pirate Zombie Poncho Zombie Imp Monk
What is sport? RIIIIIIIIIIINNNG It’s P.E. (physical education) class again! I feel exhausted and don’t feel like moving at all after each class. Sport is a scientific activity that can enhance physical fitness. The P.E. class is specifically designed to cater to students’ needs. But since everyone dislikes it, I’d better think of a solution. Students, I have some good news and some bad news. Which one do you want to hear first? Teacher, what is the bad news? It’s raining today, so you have to do your own revision in the classroom. 8
Hooray! I was right. Everyone doesn't like the P.E. class after all. Then, what is the good news? The good news is that I have prepared a lot of ASSIGNMENTS for everyone. Teacher, we need to develop morally, mentally and physically. We cannot learn without training our body. Yeah, the rain has stopped. Please let us have our P.E. class! I really miss the P.E. class. Sport is cultural activities that serve as basic means of body exercise to promote physical a n d m e n t a l d e v e l o p m e n t s . To individuals, sport helps in maintaining and enhancing health, and providing a useful pastime. It can also help people to overcome the shortcomings of modern life. To the society, sport can enhance social interaction and cultivate the spirit of justice. Active participation in sport helps adolescents develop a strong body and cultivate a sound personality. Quick Facts 9
Come on, Brazil! You can do it! Shouldn’t you be controlling him? He watches football games all day long and doesn't do his homework. You know ALL of them? Then tell me, 90 minus 45 equals to what? I know all those questions, so I don’t have to do them. Equals to the second half. Aren’t you going to do your homework? What? Why is football known as "the world’s number one sport"? 10
Your answer is wrong. There is still stoppage1 time! I really don’t get it. What’s so fun watching people kicking a ball around? You’re not a fan because you don’t know the unique charm of football. That’s right! Football is the world’s number one sport. Look at that curling ball! It’s perfect and cool! It’d be great if I can get his autograph2 . Take this team for example. There are 11 players in the team. If any player makes a little movement, it will change the results of the game. The game is unpredictable from the beginning until the end. Who’s that you’re referring to? Let me give Zombie Bull Rider a big surprise by getting that football star’s autograph. Buckethead Cowboy, a football star. 11
Football Stadium Football Stadi Hello, can I have your autograph? No problem. Hello, can I have your autograph? DIDN’T I sign for you already? Yes, but I want another one. Actually, ONE is enough. You don’t have to collect so many of them. Thank you for your support. I will play harder from now onwards! Actually, I need a lot of team. I can sign for you. Just tell me how many you need. 12
Plants vs Zombies 2 : Is Badminton The Fastest Ball Game? Story & Comic by ｜ Xiao Jiangnan Layout by ｜ Chan Yin Yee Translated by ｜ Teo Huey Boon Edited by ｜ Anthony Chan Yew Choong Published by ｜ G.Apple Studio Sdn. Bhd. (517085-P) Distributed by ｜ United Publishing House (M) Sdn. Bhd. (14620-K) (A wholly-owned subsidiary of Sasbadi Holdings Berhad) 5078-9, Lorong 18/64A, Taman Sri Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Tel: 03-8943 0631, 03-8943 6610 Fax: 03-8943 6909 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uph.com.my Printed by ｜ Vinlin Press Sdn. Bhd. (25680-X) No 2, Jalan Meranti Permai 1, Batu 15, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED First Printed January 2018 Plants vs Zombies II·Science Comic Books Sport and Exercise Text Copyright © China Children’s Press and Publication Group First published in China by China Children’s Press and Publication Group This edition is published under licence by China Children’s Press and Publication Group, for sales in Malaysia and Singapore only and may not be bought for export thereafter. If there are problems of missing or torn pages, kindly return to the distributor for replacement. Plants vs. ZombiesTM © 2018 Electronic Arts Inc. PopCap is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cataloguing-in-Publication Data Xiao, Jiangnan PLANTS VS ZOMBIES. 2 : Is Badminton The Fastest Ball Game? / Xiao Jiangnan. ISBN 978-967-0659-97-8 1. Plants--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature. 2. Zombies--Comic books, strips, etc.--Juvenile literature. 3. Comic books, strips, etc.--China--Juvenile literature. 4. Sports--Comic books, strips, etc. 5. Exercise-Comic books, strips, etc. I. Title. 741.5