纯正英语一分钟-South Africa World Cup

The 2010 South Africa World Cup is nearly here and I’m so excited. I love the World Cup. Every four years I can’t wait to watch this brilliant¹ event. I heard more people watch the Finals than the Olympics. All over the world, people go soccer crazy. Even people who don’t like football. I was in Tokyo for the Korea-Japan Finals in 2002 – the atmosphere² was amazing for a whole month. The 2010 Finals are extra³ special because it’s the first time for them to be in Africa. I’m sure it will be a great success. And who will win? I think Argentina will lift the trophy⁴. Lionel Messi will show why he’s world player of the year. But, I wouldn’t be surprised if England won. They have a strong team and Rooney is on fire at the moment.

1 brilliant   

adj.光辉的，灿烂的；卓越的，才华横溢的

参考例句：

• You should picture to yourself the brilliant future ahead of us.你该想象一下我们光明灿烂的前途。
• It was such a brilliant piece of writing.这真是一篇才华横溢的文章。

2 atmosphere   

n.大气，空气，气氛，大气层，大气圈

参考例句：

• We live in an atmosphere of freedom.我们生活在自由的环境中。
• We try and provide a very homely atmosphere.我们试图营造一种非常舒适放松的气氛。

3 extra   

adj.额外的，外加的；特大的

参考例句：

• We do not ask for extra pay.我们不要求额外报酬。
• You have to pay extra for breakfast.早餐你要另外付费。

4 trophy   

n.优胜旗，奖品，奖杯，战胜品，纪念品

参考例句：

• The cup is a cherished trophy of the company.那只奖杯是该公司很珍惜的奖品。
• He hung the lion's head as a trophy.他把那狮子头挂起来作为狩猎纪念品。