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1、A Course of Advanced English-Chinese the Olympic spirit 世界奥林匹克日the International Olympic Day 最后的投票make the final vote 绿色奥运the Green Olympics 科技奥运the Scientific Olympics 人文奥运the (Peoples Humanistic Olympics ) 火炬接力Torch relay,Olympics ABC Olympic Motto “Citius, altius, fortius” (swifter, higher, stron

2、ger) 更快、更高、更强 Olympic Oath “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.” “代表所有参赛运动员，我宣誓我们参加本次奥运会，尊重并遵守大会各项规则，恪守

3、体育道德，为体育争光，为团体争光。” Olympic Creed The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well. “参加奥运会最重要的目的是参与，而并非赢得冠军；就象生活最重要的是奋斗，而不是

4、成功；最本质的事情不是征服，而是战斗不息。”,Olympic Flag The Olympic flag has a plain white background with no border. In the centre are five rings forming two rows of three rings above and two below. The rings of the upper row are, from left to right, blue, black and red. The rings of the lower row are yellow and green

5、. The rings are thought to symbolise the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. It is widely believed that the colours of the rings were chosen because at least one of them can be found in the flag of every nation, though this has never been confirmed as the intention of the d

6、esigner. 奥运会会旗的底色为纯白色，幅面中央是由五个圆环排成两行的图案：上面三个，下面两个。上面的三个圆环的颜色分别为：蓝色、黑色、红色；下面的两个颜色依次为黄色和绿色。 这五个圆环象征着五大洲：欧洲、亚洲、非洲、奥洲和美洲。尽管设计者从未确认过他的设计意图来自各个国家的国旗的颜色，但是人们普遍这样认为。,Olympic Flame The Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a sacred flame burned at the altar of Zeus throughou

7、t competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1932. The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, wh

8、o then pass it to the first relay runner. 古代奥运圣火是奥林匹克运动延续的象征。在整个竞赛期间，Zeus 神坛的圣火一直在燃烧。年的 Amsterdan 奥运会再次引入圣火仪式，之后年也曾经点燃过。 采集圣火火种在奥林匹亚古遗址进行。人们利用一面凹面镜，放在太阳下聚集自然的太阳光能量引燃火把。采集仪式上，一位少女身着类似古代的长袍，首先点燃火把，然后传递给第一个接力运动员。,Slogan of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: “One world, One Dream” 同一个世界，同一个梦想 Related: New

9、Beijing Great Olympics Related: The slogans of the Olympic Games: (summer) 1984 23届 美国洛杉矶 Play part in History 参与历史 1988 24届 韩国汉城 Harmony and Progress 和谐、进步 1992 25届 西班牙巴塞罗那 Friends for life 永远的朋友 1996 26届 美国亚特兰大 The celebration of the century 世纪庆典 2000 27届澳大利亚悉尼 Share the spirit 分享奥林匹克精神 2004 28届 希

10、腊雅典 Welcome Home 欢迎回家 Discussions: What does the slogan “One world, One Dream” mean? What does the slogan New Beijing Great Olympics ”mean?,Spot Dictation,(1) host city (2) win the right to stage the Olympic Games in 2012 (3) eliminated (4) impressive presentation (5) bid Chairman (6) the most antic

11、ipated announcement (7) bid cities (8) votes (9) French delegation (10) deliver superb Games The International Olympic Committee has the honour of announcing that the Games of the 30th Olympiad in 2012 are awarded to the city of London.,PM Tony Blairs Speech,Vocabulary Work IOC members Host City G8

12、summit to renew old friendships superb Olympic Games Paralympic Games Organising Committee endorsement correspondent,Mr. President, IOC members, distinguished guests. I am sorry I cant be with you in person. My responsibility as host of the G8 summit, which starts today, means I must be back in the

13、UK. It is the only reason I am not at your historic session. I was, however, honoured to meet many of you over the last few days, and delighted to renew old friendships. Last year I was privileged to attend the superb Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Athens. And proud to be one of 20,000 Briton

14、s, the largest group of overseas spectators. Athens inspired me - and taught me much about the Olympic Movement. Our goal is to witness its power in London.,Sentence in Focus,All of us who have made guarantees to you are ready to deliver on them now. On security. On finance. On every single undertak

15、ing we have given. I cant think of a better place than London to hold an event that unites the world. London will inspire young people around the world and ensure that the Olympic Games remain the dream for future generations. (Nelson Mandela. ),Li Lanqings Speech on behalf of reaffirm the IOC Evalu

16、ation Commission to honor each and every commitment Beijings Candidature File to fulfill ones promises to embrace the Olympic spirit a staunch supporter nation-wide “fitness-for-all” sports campaign average life expectancy,sports facilities surplus the game revenue Olympic Friendship and Co-operatio

17、n Fund sports undertakings deficit long-cherished aspiration Chinese sage Confucius Is it not a delight after all to have friends come from afar!,On behalf of the Chinese government, I wish to reaffirm that our Government stands firmly behind Beijing in its bid for the 2008 Olympic Games. The Chines

18、e Government respects and appreciates the conclusion reached by the IOC Evaluation Commission. The Chinese Government will honor each and every commitment it has made in Beijings Candidature File and will do whatever it can to assist Beijing to fulfill its promises.,4. I wish to take this opportunit

19、y to pledge to you that if there is a surplus in the Games revenue, we will use it to set up an Olympic Friendship and Co-operation Fund for financing sports undertakings in developing countries. If there is a deficit, the difference will be covered by the Chinese Government. 5.China has been one of

20、 the fastest growing economies in the world over the past 20 years since its reform and opening-up. It has enjoyed continued political stability, social progress and economic prosperity. 6. An Olympic Games in Beijing will not only serve the interests of the Chinese people, but also promote the Olympic spirit and contribute to peace and friendship, stability and