36.Jimmy and Li Lei are listening to Mr.Peterson,their P.E.teacher,tell them that they are going to play dodge ball in class.Li Lei,concerned(担心的)she will look silly because she does not know how to play it,looks for help.Jimmy sees her worried look,so he asks,"Li Lei,What's wrong?"
Li Lei answers,"In China,we play dodge ball,but I think it's different from the American style,so I don't know how to play it in the American way."
Jimmy is eager to help Li Lei,an exchange student at his school.He says,"It's not too hard.First,there are five balls.Mr.Peterson puts all of the balls in the middle of the court.The two teams stand at different ends of the court.Then,Mr.Peterson blows his whistle(哨子)to start the game.When you hear the whistle,run and try to take one of the balls.Then,throw the ball at the members of the opposite team."
Li Lei asks,"What about catching the ball?If I catch the ball,am I out?"
"Actually,if you catch the ball,then the person who threw the ball is out.Also,one member from your own team can come back and play when you catch the ball."
Li Lei is still worried."There are so many balls.I'm afraid I won't see one thrown at me.What if a ball hits me on the head and breaks my glasses?"
Jimmy says,"People aren't supposed to throw at your head.If someone hits you on the head,then that person is out.Also,the balls are soft,so they won't hurt you.But be careful.Sometimes,one player distracts(使……分心)you while another player tries to hit you.Lastly,when time is up,Mr.Peterson will count the members left in each team.If
,the other team wins."
With the help of Jimmy,Li Lei doesn't feel worried any more and says,"This sounds fun.I can't wait to play."