心心相扣的心形.ppt

II. Reading * Topic: Young Volunteers --Warming-up Reading Unit15 Popular Youth Culture Zhang heng Do you know the following three symbols? 1 2 3 Warming-up Background Knowledge on Voluntary Work Volunteers Symbol of BEIJING 2008 1 The shape of heart, composed of interweaved hearts, signifies that volunteers, athletes, the Olympic family, and all guests would render service and compassion in a joint effort to glorify the Olympic Movement. The shape of a dancing human stands for volunteers with dedicated spirit. The sincere smiles, outstanding services, and friendly actions of the volunteers will evoke a strong echo in every participant of the Olympics. Chinese unique artistic form -- calligraphic art is adopted in the beaming design of the secondary mark, which sets off against the Olympic Emblem --Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing. 　心心相扣的心形，象征志愿者与运动员、奥林匹克大家庭和所有宾客心连着心、用心服务、奉献爱心，为奥林匹克运动增添光彩。 　　欢快舞动的人形，展现了志愿者，奉献为乐的志愿精神。志愿者真挚的笑容、出色的服务、友善的行为将唤起每一位奥运会参与者的心灵共鸣。 　　北京2008年奥运会志愿者标志的设计，运用了中国独特的传统文化形式——中国书画艺术风格，与北京奥运会会徽“中国印?舞动的北京”相互映衬 2 December 5th United Nations International Volunteer Day Kofi Annan, the then Secretary General of the United Nations , said to global teenagers, “Each contribution —no matter how small— can help make a difference and bring benefits.” International Volunteer Day, December 5th The International Volunteer Day (IVD) provides an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels. IVD is a unique opportunity for government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, private sector and volunteer-involving organizations to work together to attain common goals. Since 1985, governments, the UN system and civil society organizations have successfully joined volunteers around the world to c