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Some useful phrases in the passage: 1. every four years = every the fourth year 2. event ----RACE/COMPETITION [countable] one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competition The next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event. field event 田类比赛 track event 径类比赛 3. grand ceremony 4. a strong sense of unity and friendship 5. overcome fear and hardship 6. …is a victory 7. It often seems as if … 8. being the first one across the finish line 9. score the most goals 10. fail to do sth --- not do something The letter failed to arrive. Firms that