英语UnitOlympicHistory.pptVIP

Olympic oath: Introduced in 1920, it says: “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.” What is the Chinese translation of the Olympic oath? abide by: to conform to; comply with: abide by the rules; had to abide by the judges decision. What does ‘abide by’ mean? “我代表全体运动员宣誓, 为了体育的光荣, 为了本队的荣誉, 我们将以真正的体育精神, 参加本届运动会比赛, 尊重和遵守各项规则。” Torch and torch relay: The torch was first introduced in the 1932 Los Angeles Games. It was lit from the sun’s rays at Olympia, Greece, and stayed lit until the games were completed. The torch relay was first organized at the 1936 Berlin Games. The original torch is lit at Olympia, Greece, and then carried to the host city. The last runner carries the torch into the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony. The flame is then lit from the torch and will remain lit until it is put out during the closing ceremony. The torch relay symbolizes the passing of Olympic traditions from ancient games to modern games, from one generation to another. Link-v.+adj. 此处过去分词做形容词 Can you recall the meaning of the phrases about fire? put out the fire/set fire to/light the fire/be on fire/sth. catch fire Eternal flame: The original flame burned continuously on the altar of the goddess Hera (Zeus’ wife). Introduced in the 1928 Amsterdam Games, it represents purity, effort for perfection, struggle for victory, and “peace and friendship”. It also symbolizes “the light of spirit, knowledge, and life”. Can you tell the difference between “continuously” and “continually”? Please give the original form of ‘purity’ and ‘perfection’? Please pay attention to the part of speech of the word ‘struggle’. Medals: Starting in 1896, silver was awarded to the first place winner, but from 1904 gold has been the first prize. Since 1928, gold medals have had the same design: a