英语听力精选进阶版 7926

Brands Hatch is a circuit in Kent which is well known for motorsport - it was the venue¹ for many British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986.

However, during the Paralympics, Brands Hatch will play host to a variety of road cycling events, featuring over 200 athletes. The athletes use special equipment, ranging from tandems² to hand-powered bicycles.

Listen to today's programme to learn some facts about Paralympic road cycling.

1 venue   

n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点

参考例句：

• The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
• The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。

2 tandems   

n.串联式自行车( tandem的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• You can double the length, width, or both of standard lift tables by using tandems. 使用串联升降台，即在通用标准升降台上使长度、度加倍或者两者同时加倍。 来自互联网