Dialogue

R=Reporter　O=Official

R: Beijing was voted as the host city of the Olympics in 2008. What do you think of it as a senior official.

R: 北京已被选定为2008年奥运会的举办城市。你作为一位政府的高级官员，请问你有何看法？

O: Firstly, I'm so excited and proud at hearing the good news. On the other hand, I think it's an expected thing.

O: 首先，当我听到这一好消息，我非常地激动和自豪！从另一个角度来说，我认为这是意料之中的事。

R: Why do you think so?

R: 为什么是意料之中的事呢？

O: Well, it's the result of the reform and opening up for 20 years and economic development of China.

O: 这是中国二十年改革开放和经济发展的结果。

R: I feel the same way. In your opinion, the reason of Beijing winning 2008 Summer Olympics is that the power of the country is becoming stronger.

R: 也有同感。你认为北京赢得2008年夏季奥运会是因为中国变得越来越强大。

O: Of course. Without the great development of China, it is impossible for Beijing to win 2008 Summer Olympics.

O: 当然了。没有中国经济的巨大发展，对北京来说，赢得2008年夏季奥运会的主办权也是不可能的。

R: Great! could you talk about the general impact¹ on the economic development of China from the success?

R: 非常好！你能不能谈一下申奥的成功会给中国经济发展总体上带来的影响吗？

O: Ok, It will advance the development of infrastructure², transportation, tourist industry, telecom and information technology, especially environment.

O: 可以，它将推动基础设施、交通、旅游业和信息服务业、特别是环境建设的新发展。

R: Thank you for lots of information.

R: 谢谢你谈了这么多。