模块四 sports events M4U2 welcome reading.ppt

First contemporary Olympics (para 3) It is held on April 6, 1896, in Athens. The number of audience: 80,000 (1932年) 14 countries Pierre de Coubertin Nationality: French 遵照顾拜旦的遗愿，他的心脏安葬在古希腊奥林匹克的发源地——奥林匹亚。 ?the second IOC president? 他希望即使自己已长眠于地下，但其心脏仍能与奥林匹克运动的脉搏一起跳动。? The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well。? ?奥运会最重要的不是取胜，而是参与；正如生命中最重要的不是胜利，而是奋斗。生命的本质不是征服，而是奋力拼搏。? What is his aim to hold the Olympic Games? (