生活英语情景口语100主题 47. Watching the Olympics 观看奥运会
Dialogue one.
W: Do you usually watch Olympics on TV?
M: If I have the opportunity to, I do. When will the next Olympics take place?
W: It takes place every 4 years. So the next one is 2 years from now.
M: I can’t wait until our city will host the Olympic games. It will be so exciting.
W: Do you think the open ceremony will be a success?
M: Our country has been waiting for years to host the Olympics. So I think it will be fantastic.
W: Do you think we will get any gold medals?
M: I am sure we will. I think we will get gold medals in gymnastics, diving and shooting. What do you think?
W: We might also get one in rolling. Don’t you think?
M: Maybe. I think everyone here wants our athletes to win as many gold medals as possible.
W: I think most people hope to see at least one person from their country win.
M: That’s true.
W: Do you know what the motto is of the next game?
M: I think it’s something like new Beijing, great Olympics.
W: Do you think we will be able to get tickets for the games?
M: My dad told me that he will be able to get some through his company. I can get you a few tickets if you want.
W: Oh, thanks. You are great friend.
M: Don’t mention it. That’s what friend’s afford.
Dialogue two.
M: Do you know what happens at the opening ceremony for the Olympics?
W: I think that is when some of the athletes bring the torch in for everyone to watch the flames.
M: Why do they do that?
W: The Olympic flame is a symbol that reminiscence of the ancient Olympic games.
M: Do the winter and summer Olympics take place in the same year?
W: No. The Olympic games consist of the games of the Olympia, which takes place in the summer of one year. And the Olympic winter games which take place in the winter 2 years later.
M: Do they both take place every 4 years?
W: Yes. I wish they took place more often though. I really love watching all the different athletes from around the world.
M: Do you know which cities are the candid cities for the next Olympic games?
W: I think it’s Paris, Frankfurt, New York, and Stockholm.
M: Who do think will win?
W: I think Paris might. Because they have been the candidate city for the last 2 or 3 games.
M: If you are able to get the tickets to see a game in Paris would you go?
W: Of course I would. I will do anything to go and see the Olympics in any country.
