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Pack your skis to Torino for the Olympics, your cleats to Germany for the World Cup, and don't forget your joystick to Monza Italy for the World Cyber Games. In October 2006 the world will take part in another global festival as the World Cyber Games comes to the city of Monza.

--- A global festival in the 21st century ---

The World Cyber Games combines jaw-rubbing new technology with the thrill of sports and the exhilaration of gaming. Created in 2001, the goal of the WCG was to create global harmony to participation¹ in E-Sports. During that time, the WCG has grown to become the world's largest gaming festival, with more than 1 million participants in the year-round tournaments spanning 67 countries. The development of the WCG has been remarkable² as the event has grown at a faster rate than other international celebrations like the Olympics and the World Cup. Like these world-wide events, the WCG has taken on a truly global characteristic. Since the adoption³ of the host-city concept in 2002, the WCG Grand Final's traveled to major cities around the world, including Seoul, San Francisco and Singapore. In a short 5-year span the WCG successfully positioned itself as the must-attend global event for gamers. The ritual of the WCG has raised the profile of E-Sports into a truly world-wide spectacle.

--- The pioneer of global E-Sports ---

Held in Singapore, the 2005 WCG Grand Final drew global attention. With 679 gamers representing 67 countries and attracting more than 55,000 spectators, 400 reporters and 500 industry representatives to the tournament. Furthermore, the WCG attracted worldwide media coverage⁴ from 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Sports Illustrated⁵ and The Economist⁶. The media frenzy⁷ behind the WCG has helped promote E-Sports around the world. Many governments around the world have embraced the idea of E-Sports. And last year 30 governments supported the WCG either directly or indirectly⁸. The WCG is attractive for host cities because it stimulates⁹ the economy as well as the gaming and IT industry. Singapore, the host city of the 2005 WCG Grand Final estimates that hosting the tournament helped elevate its gaming industry's technical knowledge and creativity. In addition, the Straits Times, Singapore's No.1 daily newspaper, reported that the country took in about 53.5 million US dollars in tourism during the WCG Grand Final. To host cities the WCG brings not only economic benefits but intangible ones as well. As a result, hosting the WCG Grand Final has become a much coveted¹⁰ prize. Bidding for the right to host the tournament is very competitive.

--- Beyond the Game ---

The WCG is not just a gaming tournament. The WCG is not just about games. Participation on a global level, it has become a way for a generation of gamers to communicate with one another. Overcoming the barriers of language, nationality and culture, this is consistent with WCG mission of celebrating harmony, fair play, the marvels¹¹ of technology and sportsmanship to the spectacle of E-Sports. The WCG has achieved these goals by supporting 4 activities: First, WCG hosts IT exhibition that allow companies to demonstrate new technologies. Second, the WCG coordinates¹² Gaming Conferences where industry leaders can engage the public. Third, the WCG sanctions gaming tournaments where gamers from around the world can demonstrate their skills. And lastly, the WCG provides various cultural events to bring mutual¹³ understanding through cultural exchange.

With the past 5-years, the best gamers in the world have chosen the WCG to display their ability. In that same span, companies working on cutting-edge technologies have chosen the WCG as the arena¹⁴ to show off their latest ideas. This year the WCG will expand the span by hosting the pan-regional leagues in Europe, Asia and America. Starting with the WCG 2006 Euro Championship at CeBit in March, the WCG will present the Asian Championship to spread the spirit of E-Sports globally.

E-sports is attracting a strong following going into the 21st century. The World Cyber Games is using E-Sports to connect people across the globe. The 2006 WCG Grand Final will bring the E-Sports experience to Europe in the same way that it did in America in 2004 and Asia in 2005. Come October, the world's attention will be focused on the heart of Europe. As the 2006 WCG Grand Final will be held in the city of Monza Italy, renowned¹⁵ for its Formula One Racing¹⁶. In October however, the revving¹⁷ engines and screeching¹⁸ tyres of the road royals of Monza will yield to a new breed of athletes doing with keyboards and mouse pads.

The World Cyber Games, see you in Monza, Italy.

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Monza : 蒙扎

蒙扎是意大利的一个非常著名的城市，作为意大利最为重要的旅游城市之一，他距离米兰只有30多公里，更为重要的是每年一度的F1意大利大奖赛都将在这个城市进行，由此衍生的赛车文化和背靠米兰的先天购物优势经常会吸引大批来自世界各地的游客，而且蒙扎也是欧洲几个大型信息产业集团中心，和发达的信息产业结合一直是WCG的理念，相信2006年的WCG总决赛一定又会是一个电竞爱好者们的重大节日。

意大利蒙扎赛车场的赛道全长有5.772公里，这个赛道是全年度F1赛季中最高速的跑道之一，赛车平均时速几乎可达到250公里，最高时速更高达350公里，这个赛道为观众提供了无与伦比的感官刺激

1 participation   

n.参与，参加，分享

参考例句：

• Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
• The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。

2 remarkable   

adj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的

参考例句：

• She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。
• These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不同凡响。

3 adoption   

n.采用，采纳，通过；收养

参考例句：

• An adoption agency had sent the boys to two different families.一个收养机构把他们送给两个不同的家庭。
• The adoption of this policy would relieve them of a tremendous burden.采取这一政策会给他们解除一个巨大的负担。

4 coverage   

n.报导，保险范围，保险额，范围，覆盖

参考例句：

• There's little coverage of foreign news in the newspaper.报纸上几乎没有国外新闻报道。
• This is an insurance policy with extensive coverage.这是一项承保范围广泛的保险。

5 illustrated   

adj. 有插图的，列举的 动词illustrate的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• His lecture was illustrated with slides taken during the expedition. 他在讲演中使用了探险时拍摄到的幻灯片。
• The manufacturing Methods: Will be illustrated in the next chapter. 制作方法将在下一章说明。

6 economist   

n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人

参考例句：

• He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
• He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。

7 frenzy   

n.疯狂，狂热，极度的激动

参考例句：

• He was able to work the young students up into a frenzy.他能激起青年学生的狂热。
• They were singing in a frenzy of joy.他们欣喜若狂地高声歌唱。

8 indirectly   

adv.间接地，不直接了当地

参考例句：

• I heard the news indirectly.这消息我是间接听来的。
• They were approached indirectly through an intermediary.通过一位中间人，他们进行了间接接触。

9 stimulates   

v.刺激( stimulate的第三人称单数 )；激励；使兴奋；起兴奋作用，起刺激作用，起促进作用

参考例句：

• Exercise stimulates the body. 运动促进身体健康。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Alcohol stimulates the action of the heart. 酒刺激心脏的活动。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

10 coveted   

adj.令人垂涎的；垂涎的，梦寐以求的v.贪求，觊觎(covet的过去分词)；垂涎；贪图

参考例句：

• He had long coveted the chance to work with a famous musician. 他一直渴望有机会与著名音乐家一起工作。
• Ther other boys coveted his new bat. 其他的男孩都想得到他的新球棒。 来自《简明英汉词典》

11 marvels   

n.奇迹( marvel的名词复数 )；令人惊奇的事物（或事例）；不平凡的成果；成就v.惊奇，对…感到惊奇( marvel的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The doctor's treatment has worked marvels : the patient has recovered completely. 该医生妙手回春，病人已完全康复。 来自辞典例句
• Nevertheless he revels in a catalogue of marvels. 可他还是兴致勃勃地罗列了一堆怪诞不经的事物。 来自辞典例句

12 coordinates   

n.相配之衣物；坐标( coordinate的名词复数 )；（颜色协调的）配套服装；[复数]女套服；同等重要的人（或物）v.使协调，使调和( coordinate的第三人称单数 )；协调；协同；成为同等

参考例句：

• The town coordinates on this map are 695037. 该镇在这幅地图上的坐标是695037。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, headed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator, coordinates all UN emergency relief. 联合国人道主义事务协调厅在紧急救济协调员领导下，负责协调联合国的所有紧急救济工作。 来自《简明英汉词典》

13 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

14 arena   

n.竞技场，运动场所；竞争场所，舞台

参考例句：

• She entered the political arena at the age of 25. 她25岁进入政界。
• He had not an adequate arena for the exercise of his talents.他没有充分发挥其才能的场所。

15 renowned   

adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的

参考例句：

• He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
• She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。

16 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

17 revving   

v.（使）加速( rev的现在分词 )；（数量、活动等）激增；（使发动机）快速旋转；（使）活跃起来

参考例句：

• The team are revving up for next week's game. 这个队伍对下周的比赛跃跃欲试。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Since the introduction of new techniques, the production has been revving up. 自从新技术的引进，产量一直都在增加。 来自互联网

18 screeching   

v.发出尖叫声( screech的现在分词 )；发出粗而刺耳的声音；高叫

参考例句：

• Monkeys were screeching in the trees. 猴子在树上吱吱地叫着。
• the unedifying sight of the two party leaders screeching at each other 两党党魁狺狺对吠的讨厌情景