British Vision Issue 36 2012奥运会英国人担心什么?

London.
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London.
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The moment that London emerged victorious¹ ...Slicker, better than anywhere else's. From the very beginning, the bid team has made big promises. This, their vision for the Olympic Park in London's East End. So, how are things progressing?

One year on, what will be the Olympic Park here still looks very much like a building site but we are assured London 2012 is set to be delivered on time and sub-budget and if that happens, it really will be an impressive achievement. However, some of the bold claims that have been made about the future impact of Olympics both here in London and in the rest of the UK, are starting to be questioned.

"Go."

The government says it wants a top-four finish for team GB in 2012. It also wants to inspire a generation of children to become more active. To that aim millions of pounds has been pledged to develop UK sport at every level. Today, though, there has been no sign of any extra money at this gymnastic school. They've been producing international performers here for 30 years. Gymnasts like Ross Brewer², the existing British champion and 2 times Commonwealth³ Gold medalist. Gymnasts like Laura Coggins, a promising⁴ 11-year-old who even featured in the promotional video for the London bid. But unless more funding is made available soon, this school would close next year. In Britain, there are already plenty of children keen to take up gymnastics but unable to find a club. There are 1,267 clubs in Britain. Half of them are currently over-subscribed. In London alone, there are an estimated 10,000 children on waiting lists.
At a London 2012 press conference yesterday some of Britain's greatest athletes were parading in front of the cameras. Lord Coe only too happy to talk about the undoubted progress that has been made.

We're probably a year and a half ahead of where any other city has been at this point and those not my words. Those are pretty much the words of the International Olympic Committee.

When I asked him about his thoughts on grassroots funding, he cut the interview short.

No, it's, it's not a question. It's appropriate for the local organization.

Right. OK.

All the early signs are that London's on track to deliver the top class venues⁵ and transport links it promised. But on the ground and at the grassroots level, UK sports still look shabby. There are six years to go and millions of pounds yet to be invested but unless that money is used wisely London's Olympic legacy⁶ may prove less impressive than the hype suggests.
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Gymnast
A person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics, especially one who engages in competition.
体操运动员
hype
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1 victorious   

adj.胜利的，得胜的

参考例句：

• We are certain to be victorious.我们定会胜利。
• The victorious army returned in triumph.获胜的部队凯旋而归。

2 brewer   

n. 啤酒制造者

参考例句：

• Brewer is a very interesting man. 布鲁尔是一个很有趣的人。
• I decided to quit my job to become a brewer. 我决定辞职，做一名酿酒人。

3 commonwealth   

n.共和国，联邦，共同体

参考例句：

• He is the chairman of the commonwealth of artists.他是艺术家协会的主席。
• Most of the members of the Commonwealth are nonwhite.英联邦的许多成员国不是白人国家。

4 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

5 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网

6 legacy   

n.遗产，遗赠；先人(或过去)留下的东西

参考例句：

• They are the most precious cultural legacy our forefathers left.它们是我们祖先留下来的最宝贵的文化遗产。
• He thinks the legacy is a gift from the Gods.他认为这笔遗产是天赐之物。