CCTV9英语新闻：IOC to hear final presentations for 2020 Summer Olympics

 

　　Brazil can concentrate on next year’s World Cup and then the Olympics in 3 years time. Who will host the next edition of the Summer Games after Rio though, has yet to be determined¹.

　　It will be either Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo and all three cities are getting set to make their final presentations to the IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday. This will be the final chance to sway opinion ahead of the final vote in September. We get more now from Peter Koveos.

　　The importance of these presentations could not be understated, if any of the three bid cities could change the minds of any voters it would have to happen on this day. Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid all have technically² solid bids -- and right now it is difficult to say which city has the inside track to host the games.

　　"It’s a very important meeting because it is a meeting where the IOC members ask very precise questions to the big cities, go in depth in different files and get the necessary feedback. But also for the big cities it is important to evaluate their presentation and to find unity³ for the final decision." Jacques Rogge, IOC President said.

　　All three cities have pros⁴ and cons⁵ --- Istanbul, which straddles Europe and Asia, is seeking to take the Olympics to a predominantly Muslim country for the first time -- but they would also require the most spending and infrastructure⁶.

　　Tokyo claims to have a $4.5 billion reserve fund - money in the bank - for financing Olympic construction -- but they are also including existing venues⁷ in its bid from when it hosted the 1964 Games -- which may not meet modern standards.

　　Madrid could face a dilemma⁸ because of the country’s economic woes⁹ -- a recession for most of the past four years and has a 27.2 percent unemployment rate, which could mean that they may not have the wherewithal to stage the games, but some would argue it could be the impetus¹⁰ to stimulate¹¹ the economy. As you can see each is flawed.

　　"The Evaluation¹² Commission said that each one of the three cities could stage a perfect Games but more important that each one of the three has put the athletes at the centre of their preoccupation, the centre of their care and for me this is very important because we (the IOC) organise¹³ Games for the athletes." Jacques Rogge said.

　　After this presentation, the cities will be hard pressed to influence the IOC members, as they will select the host city by secret ballot¹⁴ on Sept. 7 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

2 technically   

adv.专门地，技术上地

参考例句：

• Technically it is the most advanced equipment ever.从技术上说，这是最先进的设备。
• The tomato is technically a fruit,although it is eaten as a vegetable.严格地说，西红柿是一种水果，尽管它是当作蔬菜吃的。

3 unity   

n.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调

参考例句：

• When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
• We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。

4 pros   

abbr.prosecuting 起诉；prosecutor 起诉人；professionals 自由职业者；proscenium （舞台）前部n.赞成的意见( pro的名词复数 )；赞成的理由；抵偿物；交换物

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 cons   

n.欺骗，骗局( con的名词复数 )v.诈骗，哄骗( con的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The pros and cons cancel out. 正反两种意见抵消。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• We should hear all the pros and cons of the matter before we make a decision. 我们在对这事做出决定之前，应该先听取正反两方面的意见。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

7 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网

8 dilemma   

n.困境，进退两难的局面

参考例句：

• I am on the horns of a dilemma about the matter.这件事使我进退两难。
• He was thrown into a dilemma.他陷入困境。

9 woes   

困境( woe的名词复数 )； 悲伤； 我好苦哇； 某人就要倒霉

参考例句：

• Thanks for listening to my woes. 谢谢您听我诉说不幸的遭遇。
• She has cried the blues about its financial woes. 对于经济的困难她叫苦不迭。

10 impetus   

n.推动，促进，刺激；推动力

参考例句：

• This is the primary impetus behind the economic recovery.这是促使经济复苏的主要动力。
• Her speech gave an impetus to my ideas.她的讲话激发了我的思绪。

11 stimulate   

vt.刺激，使兴奋；激励，使…振奋

参考例句：

• Your encouragement will stimulate me to further efforts.你的鼓励会激发我进一步努力。
• Success will stimulate the people for fresh efforts.成功能鼓舞人们去作新的努力。

12 evaluation   

n.估价，评价；赋值

参考例句：

• I attempted an honest evaluation of my own life.我试图如实地评价我自己的一生。
• The new scheme is still under evaluation.新方案还在评估阶段。

13 organise   

vt.组织，安排，筹办

参考例句：

• He has the ability to organise.他很有组织才能。
• It's my job to organise all the ceremonial events.由我来组织所有的仪式。

14 ballot   

n.（不记名）投票，投票总数，投票权；vi.投票

参考例句：

• The members have demanded a ballot.会员们要求投票表决。
• The union said they will ballot members on whether to strike.工会称他们将要求会员投票表决是否罢工。