第四课 关于2008年奥运会 About the 2008 Olympics

【C＝Chinese, W=Westerner】

1. C: What do you think about Beijing hosting the Olympic Games?

　　你对北京主办奥运会持什么观点？

　　W: I think it's a great chance for the world to know more about China.

　　我觉得这是一个让世界更加了解中国的大好机会。

2. C: Do you think the Olympics will be successful in Beijing?

　　你认为北京奥运会会成功吗？

　　W: I'm sure the games will be a great success.

　　我坚信这次盛会将会非常圆满。

3. C: What do people in your country think about the Olympic Games being held in China?

　　你们国家的人怎么看待在中国举办奥运会？

　　W: They think it was a good decision by the International Olympic Committee¹. They are very curious about China.

　　他们认为这是国际奥委会的英明决定。他们对中国感到很好奇。

4. C: What do you think Beijing needs to do to prepare for the Olympics?

　　你认为北京应为奥运会准备些什么？

　　W: I think the people of Beijing must study English well. I also think Beijing needs to continue improving the environment as well.

　　我认为北京人必须学好英语，北京的环境也需要进一步改善。

5. C: What do you think of the slogan² "New Beijing，Great Olympics"?

　　你觉得“新北京，新奥运”这个口号怎么样？

　　W: I think that Beijing really is a new city. It combines modern technology with ancient history. It's a world-class city for sure.

　　在我看来北京的确是一个崭新的城市。她将现代科技与历史文明完美结合。她绝对是一个世界级的都市。