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Video Message by António Guterres for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

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Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the speech and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. Where are the 2024 Summer Olympic Games being held?

A. London.

B. Tokyo.

C. Paris.

D. Rio de Janeiro.

Q2. What ideals do the United Nations and the Olympics both promote according to Guterres?

A. Economic development and prosperity.

B. Mutual respect and fair play.

C. Scientific advancement and innovation.

D. Political stability and governance.

Q3. What does António Guterres urge people to do in the spirit of the Olympic Truce?

A. Compete fiercely.

B. Conserve resources.

C. Focus on winning medals.

D. Lay down their arms.

Q4. What is the main idea of Guterres’ speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics?

A. Encouraging economic cooperation among nations.

B. Celebrating the achievements of past Olympians.

C. Promoting peace and unity through sports.

D. Highlighting the technological advancements in sports.

Q5. What can be inferred about the role of sports in international relations based on Guterres’ speech?

A. Sports have the potential to bring people together and promote peace.

B. Sports competitions are primarily about winning.

C. Sports create significant economic benefits for host countries.

D. Sports can replace traditional diplomatic efforts.

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

Video Message by António Guterres for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Bonjour and welcome to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Bonjour （法语）早上好；你好

(Q1) The world gathers in Paris to celebrate the power of sport. To bring hope. (Q5-1) To transcend cultures. To unite people.

transcend v. 超出，超越（通常的界限）

(Q2) To promote mutual respect and fair play. These are also the ideals of the United Nations.

(Q3) In the spirit of the Olympic Truce, I call on everyone to lay down their arms. (Q4) Build bridges. Foster solidarity. (Q5-2)

foster solidarity促进团结

And strive for the ultimate goal: peace for all. I wish every success to the Olympians and Paralympians. You inspire us to dream bigger.

May the Olympic flame light the path to a world of peace and harmony. (Q5-3) Merci beaucoup.

Merci beaucoup（法语）非常感谢

Part III. KEY

Q1. C. 细节题。根据“The world gathers in Paris to celebrate the power of sport.” 可知2024 年夏季奥运会在巴黎举办。因此答案为C。

Q2. B. 细节题。根据“To promote mutual respect and fair play. These are also the ideals of the United Nations.” 可知联合国和奥运会都倡导促进相互尊重和公平竞争。此答案为B。

Q3. D. 细节题。根据“In the spirit of the Olympic Truce, I call on everyone to lay down their arms.” 可知本着奥林匹克休战的精神，António Guterres呼吁大家放下武器。因此答案为D。

Q4. C. 主旨题。根据整个演讲内容，尤其是“Build bridges. Foster solidarity... May the Olympic flame light the path to a world of peace and harmony.” 可知Guterres的演讲是围绕着通过体育促进和平与团结展开。因此答案为C。

Q5. A. 推理题。根据“To transcend cultures. To unite people... Build bridges. Foster solidarity… May the Olympic flame light the path to a world of peace and harmony.”可知体育有超越文化、团结人民的力量，能为世界和平与和谐照亮道路，因此可以推断出体育有团结人们和促进和平的潜力。因此答案为A。

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