Passage 2
参考答案:Being a common language of mankind, sport is an important factor m the promotion of peace and development. Ever since ancient times, sport has transcended differences in race, color and culture and given expression to mankind’s aspirations for and pursuit of a peaceful and better world, as evidenced in the Olympic spirit that came into being more than B,000 years ago.
Sport and physical education are activities undertaken in mankind’s ceaseless pursuit of the Olympic ideal. Sport not only builds one’s physique, but also teaches communication, cooperation, respect for others, and acceptance of failure. As such, it is an important medium for strengthening the ties among different civilizations and values.
解析:[听力原文]
体育运动是人类的共同语言,是促进和平与发展的重要因素。自远古时代起,体育运动就已超越种族、肤色、文化的差异,承载起人类对和平美好世界的向往与追求。诞生于两千多年前的奥林匹克精神,就是这一追求的具体体现。
奥林匹克理想是人类不断的追求,体育运动和体育教育则是实现这一追求的具体实践。体育不仅让人拥有强健的体魄,更让人学会沟通、合作、尊重他人,以及学会接受失败,是不同文明和价值观之间加强联系的重要媒介。