英语听力精选进阶版 13894

The goal that wasn't

Summary

28 June 2010

England have crashed out of the World Cup after losing to Germany. The result may have been different if a shot which clearly crossed the goal-line had been seen by the officials.

The incident will re-start a discussion about using technology in football.

Reporter:

David Bond

Report

Although England were comprehensively beaten by a vibrant¹ and clinical German team, the dreadful mistake by Uruguayan referee², Jorge Larrionda, in failing to spot a shot from Frank Lampard that had clearly crossed the line, will reopen the debate about football's reluctance³ to adopt technology to help with controversial decisions.

TV replays showed the ball was at least two foot over the line but both the referee and his assistant failed to see it.

The England manager, Fabio Capello, described the decision as 'incredible' afterwards, and insisted it had 'changed the nature of the game.'

FIFA, world football's governing body, has been experimenting with various forms of technology, including a microchip in the ball which sends a signal to officials when it is over the line.

The latest experiment was rejected in March and before the World Cup started FIFA President Sepp Blatter reaffirmed his belief that mistakes are part of the excitement of football. England fans will reflect tonight - it's an excitement they could do without.

David Bond, BBC

1 vibrant   

adj.震颤的，响亮的，充满活力的，精力充沛的，(色彩)鲜明的

参考例句：

• He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
• She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。

2 referee   

n.裁判员．仲裁人，代表人，鉴定人

参考例句：

• The team was left raging at the referee's decision.队员们对裁判员的裁决感到非常气愤。
• The referee blew a whistle at the end of the game.裁判在比赛结束时吹响了哨子。

3 reluctance   

n.厌恶，讨厌，勉强，不情愿

参考例句：

• The police released Andrew with reluctance.警方勉强把安德鲁放走了。
• He showed the greatest reluctance to make a reply.他表示很不愿意答复。