Hello,everybody.Today our topic is " the Olympic Game is for all us".
If we want the Olympic Game is for all us,we should know something as the follows:
First,we should know the usual words of the Olympic Games:
Do you remember them?We'll have a small test later.
Well,second,we should know the history about the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games consist of the Games of the Olympiad and the Olympic Winter Games.Both take place every four years.
Games held in ancient times on the plain of Olympia in Greece every four years.It was a time for laying aside political and religious differences,as athletes from all the Greek cities and districts competed.The games included patriotic and religious rituals as well as athletic contests,and high honors were given to the winners.The Greeks counted their years by olympiads (periods of four years) and dated events from the first Olympics in 776 b.c.
April 6,1896,was definitely a day to remember.King George I of Greece announced the opening of the first International Olympic Games in Athens.A total of 245 athletes from 14 nations competed in the ancient Panathenaic stadium.
In this first modern Games,the winner was awarded a silver medal.The second athlete was given a bronze medal while the third athlete received nothing.
The Olympic Games deteriorated under Roman rule of Greece and were halted in the fourth century.They were revived in the late nineteenth century,with goals of peace and fellowship modeled on those of the ancient Olympics.The modern Olympics include many athletic events of the original games,such as the discus throw.
Then,let us know about the mascot of the Olympic Games.
Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration,Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games,carrying a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world.
Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends,Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals--the Fish,the Panda,the Tibetan Antelope,the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame.
Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name--a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China.Beibei is the Fish,Jingjing is the Panda,Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame,Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.
When you put their names together--Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni--they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.
Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people from every part of the vast country of China.In their origins and their headpieces,you can see the five elements of nature--the sea,forest,fire,earth and sky--all stylistic rendered in ways that represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.
Spreading Traditional Chinese Blessings Wherever They Go
In the ancient culture of China,there is a grand tradition of spreading blessings through signs and symbols.Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different blessing--and will honor this tradition by carrying their blessings to the children of the world.Prosperity,happiness,passion,health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.
At the heart of their mission--and through all of their work--Fuwa will seek to unite the world in peace and friendship through the Olympic spirit.Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World,One Dream to every continent,Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games--and to invite every man,woman and child to take part in the great celebration of human solidarity that China will host in the light of the flame in 2008.
In China's traditional culture and art,the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest.And so Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity.A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture,another measure of a good year and a good life.
The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known Chinese paintings of the past.Among Fuwa,Beibei is known to be gentle and pure.Strong in water sports,she reflects the blue Olympic ring.
Jingjing makes children smile--and that's why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes.You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur.As a national treasure and a protected species,pandas are adored by people everywhere.The lotus designs in Jingjing's headdress,which are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty ( A.D.960-1234),symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature.Jingjing was chosen to represent our desire to protect nature's gifts--and to preserve the beauty of nature for all generations.Jingjing is charmingly nave and optimistic.He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring.
In the intimate circle of Fuwa,Huanhuan is the big brother.He is a child of fire,symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport--and passion is the blessing he bestows.Huanhuan stands in the center of Fuwa as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit.And while he inspires all with the passion to run faster,jump higher and be stronger,he is also open and inviting.Wherever the light of Huanhuan shines,the inviting warmth of Beijing 2008--and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people--can be felt.The firery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed Dunhuang murals--with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs.Huanhuan is outgoing and enthusiastic.He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring.
Like all antelopes,Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great stretches of land as he races across the earth.A symbol of the vastness of China's landscape,the antelope carries the blessing of health,the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature.Yingying's flying pose captures the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,one of the first animals put under protection in China.The selection of the Tibetan Antelope reflects Beijing commitment to a Green Olympics.His head ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Sinkiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China.Strong in track and field events,Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring.
Every spring and summer,the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites on the currents of wind that blow through the capital.Among the kite designs,the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular.Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs.Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies.Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese,and Yanjing is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city.Among Fuwa,Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow.She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.
And,how Chinese people think and do for the Olympic Games?
Chinese people always appreciate the purposes and principles of Olympic ideal,support the efforts of Olympic Games to promote world peace.The Chinese Government and people are doing our the utmost/best to prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,and shooting at the pageant with advocating Olympic ideal,sparkpluging world peace and enhancing the relationships among the world.Olympic spirit are gonna spread again in orient cultural ancient China.