2008 奥运会作文英语作文 : 申奥的得与失 Bidding for Olympics: Gain or Lost?
Bidding for and hosting the Olympics successfully is, perhaps, the ultimate glory for a city. However, before transforming
the dream into reality, the benefits and drawbacks of bidding for the Olympics should be weighed carefully.
Hosting the Olympics surely would bring about much gain to a city. Boom of the local economy, more jobs, and the possibility
of generating income all sound extremely attractive to the municipal government. At the same time, better infrastructure,
cleaner environment, enjoying the spectacular game with hundreds of sports elites and entertainment stars, and the
opportunity of contacting people from all over the world also seem exciting to the citizens. Besides, the bidding will
definitely promote the patriotic emotion and pride, as well as the moral behavior in local people. In most cases, bidding for
the Olympics is well supported by both the public and the central government.
Unfortunately, this is not the entire view of the pretty picture. If looking from another angle, the Olympic bid might bring
about some side-effects to a city.
First of all, the environmental impacts, including the increasing exhaust fumes of cars, more pressure on water resources,
huge amount of wasted leaflets and other materials used for public activities, are most probably neglected. In order to
broaden the streets, some trees may have to be cut. Near the construction site, the tiny dust may linger in the air for a
long time. Reduction of farmland may be caused by the need of setting up new sports centre or accommodation facilities. These
environmental consequences can be especially serious in a resource-limited and densely-populated city in a third-world
country.
Besides, if talking about the economic benefit, it should not be forgotten that a quick boosting may lead to bubble growth,
which may easily crash. If not well managed and organized, the big event may not be so profitable, and the new facilities may
be forever empty after the games. Yes, there have been cases that host cities ended up with enormous debts.
Finally, let’s think about the low-income groups in the city. What will they get from the Olympics bidding? More tax, more
fees, more expensive property prices, and higher cost of living. These definitely are not good news for them.
To bid or not to, this is a question. It is up to the choice of the municipal government, and the local public. After the
decision, what they can do is to make the most of the benefit, and reduce the drawbacks to the least.
奥 运 英 语 作 文 绿 色 奥 运 演 讲 稿 英 文
Ladies and gentlemen:
Good morning!
Today, my speech is “I am the part of the Green Olympics”.
The Olympic Games will be held in our country in two years’ time. “Green Olympics” is one of the Three Themes of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The Beijing government had made a great effort in order to protect the environment, build more “Green project”, keep the ecological balance, push the recycling economy, and protects the water resource.
For example ,the government will be building new hotels ,an immense stadium ,and a new Olympic-standard swimming pool ,and more building will be built outside the capital and will be called ‘Olympic City’ .My home is there ,so I am looking forward to the Olympic.
As a Chinese, as a Beijing high school student, we should play an active role in the actions aimed at the realization of Green Olympics. So we should start it from ourselves, our family, our friends and other people around us.
Though our country is very beautiful and modern now, it has any problem .I always see cars producing smog on the street. And in the bathrooms, I see students leaving the water tap on after using them. Not only the young people, but also the elderly ones throw things everywhere without thinking, it's wrong, even in a beautiful park. These things are taking place every day, even in modern cities like Beijing.
So, let's begin to act! First of all, start with the things around you. Don't throw rubbish onto the road. Don't talk loudly when you are outdoors. Turn off the water tap after using it. Go to school by bike or by bus instead of by private car. Save your pocket money and contribute to environmental protection organizations. After washing the clothes, we can use it to flash the toilet, and we can stop somebody from demolishing environment. For me, I always pick up rubbish and throw it into a trashcan. I collect waste paper or bottles for recycling. I plant more trees and flowers, and so on. We should start from every little thing around us to truly realize the “Green Olympic”. We're grateful, because the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is a precious treasure dedicated to the Olympic Movement by the people of China. Express the spirit of Olympic, publicize the theme of "Green Olympic", and let Beijing really reaches the "Green Olympic" in 2008. This is the responsibility of anyone who loves peace. And it is also the responsibility of our Beijing high school students!
Welcome to Beijing! Thank you!
迎奥运演讲稿 : 行动起来，为北京添彩
Creating a brilliant Beijing: Time for Action
Ladies and Gentlemen:
My topic is on creating a brilliant Beijing: Time for Action
2008 is such a common number, but many Chinese will get excited when they mention it. How can a common number attract such a strange fascination? The answer is simple and obvious: the twenty-ninth Olympic Game will be held in Beijing in the year 2008. At that time, the whole world will focus their attentions on Beijing. As the hostess, Beijing will show her beauty to the guests from all over the world.
