Join our guide for a tour of the 22nd Winter Games in Sochi, Russia
The train
All right, everyone, it's just a 30-minute ride from the coast to the mountains. When Sochi was chosen to host the Olympics, this train line was added to the city. Many of the buildings we visited on the coast were built for the games, too. The stadium we visited yesterday, the Iceberg Skating Palace, and many hotels here are new. Now let's enjoy the ride.
The mountains
Welcome to the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains! Ten of this year's 15 Olympic competitions are being held here, and many are starting today. Most are skiing events such as freestyle or ski jumping. Please don't be alarmed by the gunshots - the biathlon event mixes skiing with shooting. Sliding events like the bobsled races will also be held in the mountains.
That brings to an end today's Olymic tour. Enjoy your time at the Olympics, and don't forget to watch the Paralympic Games next month!
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Teaching Topic: How Olympic Cities Are Chosen
如果一個城巿想要成為Olympic主辦城巿(host city),
他必需先向國際奧委會申請, 並說服委員們這個城巿是理想舉辦奧運的地方,
要成為主辦奧運的城巿, 最主要的就是硬體的建設,
如果沒有足夠的設施, 就要建造新的設施,
例如今天課文提到的Sochi被選為主辦城巿後,
就興建了一條火車, 蓋了體育館, 還有海邊很多建築物,
除了硬體之外, 當地人的態度也相當重要,
奧委會還會在當地居民做調查,
看看當地人有沒有熱誠想成為主辦城巿
Grammar Gym
in the mountains
there are mountains all around
in the mountain
inside the mountain
- Gold was found inside that mountain.
on the mountains
- Somewhere on that mountain is a log book for mountain climbers to record their names when they've reached the top.
Language Lab
line n.
the path along which something moves or is directed
- The new shuttle bus line stops at the domestic airport.
- The commuter line is always packed during rush hour.
a company that owns or controls such a system
- The bus line has been making a profit ever since it changed its marketing manager.
palace n.
the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
- The palace was built a hundred years ago, but it still looks splendid.
splendid adj.
/ˈsplɛndəd/
very impressive and beautiful
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.
- The courtyard at Buckingham Palace is famous for its beautiful garden.
competition n.
the people or groups that are competing against you, especially in business or in a sport
- The swimming competition attracted many viewers.
- Our team lost the competition.
contest n.
a competition or a situation in which two or more people or groups are competing with each other
- a beauty contest
bring to an end
- Hopefully the treaty can bring to an end the severe conflict between the two countries.
- Having agreed on the price, the negotiations were brought to an end.
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