Hertha Berlin promoted into German first division

     BERLIN, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Hertha Berlin climb into German Bundesliga, the first division, three days before the end of season 2010/2011 thanks to the winner from striker Adrian Ramos over Duisburg on Monday.

    Berlin staged a faultless but unspectacular performance against Duisburg thanks to their well-positioned defense¹. Duisburg were unable to overcome Berlins defense so that the guests opened the scoring through striker Adrian Ramos who netted the only goal of the match with 27 minutes into the match.

    The victory hived second division leaders Berlin into first division after only one season in second division thanks to 12- point gap to third position.

    "It was a damn² hard year, but in the end we are all happy that we have made it back into first division," Hertha BSC manager Michael Preetz said.

    Coach Markus Babbel added: "I am incredibly pleased for the team that they have been rewarded for their hard work."（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）

1 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

2 damn   

int.该死，他妈的；vt.指责，贬斥，诅咒

参考例句：

• Damn this useless typewriter!这台破打字机真该死！
• I knew damn well what he was going to say.我非常清楚他要说什么。