 A: Hello and welcome to  Listeners' Garden here on China Radio International. I'm your host LPC.
B: And I'm DS. Extreme sports have become the vogue among many Chinese people fond of a challenge and excitement.
A: One of the extreme sports, Parkour, is pretty new to China, but it's attracting a growing number of enthusiasts.
B: Parkour is widely referred to as the art of movement. Born in France in the 1980s, the sport was introduced into China only three years ago, and it's become a favorite sport and pastime.
A: The first China National Parkour Tournament was recently held in Beijing for Chinese practitioners to share their talents and skills.
B: As the first of its kind in China, the tournament has aroused more people's interest in the new but burgeoning parkour movement.
A: On today's show, we'll talk about parkour and find out just what makes this extreme sport so alluring in China.
B: But first, it's time to check our  letterbox. Please stay with us.
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A: Welcome back to Listeners' Garden. I'm LPC.
B: And I'm DS. In their pursuit of a higher quality of life, people in China are getting more actively involved in fitness activities. Enjoying the fun and health benefits of sports has become a trendy lifestyle choice for people of all ages.
A: And in addition to traditional workouts, people are offered a diverse array of modern fitness alternatives. Some new arrivals are becoming increasingly popular in China, giving people more options to experience the thrill of sports.
B: Some of the new sports test your physical skill, and some others challenge your courage. The extreme sport of parkour seems to be a test of both. Parkour in China
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B: I'm DS, thanks for being with us.
A: And I'm LPC, see you next week. |
