托福写作素材之奥林匹克运动会

 　　素材段落

　　As the most important event for the human race, the significance of the Olympic games has extended from a traditional global sports extravaganza to a celebration of diversified¹ cultures and a ceremony in the hope of peace. The Olympics is undoubtedly² an ideal international proving ground for athletes. It gives them the opportunity to compete against athletes of similar abilities on an international stage. This gives them the opportunity to compare themselves against each other and to determine how good they are internationally. The sportsmanship shown by this magnificent event inspires those who are pursuing their dreams. Although a gold medal is what all participants strive for, it is more crucial to realize that the most valuable fortune in life is not any triumph but the struggle. As the Olympic symbol demonstrates, the strength of cooperation, combined with the significance of every nation’s participation³, is far greater than winning a competition.

　　单词和词组

　　diversified  多元化的

　　=diverse, various

　　The coverage⁴ of diversified knowledge makes the campus life colorful and interesting; it also prepares students for a successful tomorrow.

　　sportsmanship  运动员精神

　　话题词汇

　　田径  track and field

　　专业运动  professional sport

　　业余运动  amateur sport

　　全能选手  all-round athlete

　　体育设施  sports facility

　　令人难忘的比赛  memorable/unforgettable match

　　赢得比赛  win a match

　　打破世界纪录  break the world record

　　创造世界新纪录  set a new world record

1 diversified   

adj.多样化的，多种经营的v.使多样化，多样化( diversify的过去式和过去分词 )；进入新的商业领域

参考例句：

• The college biology department has diversified by adding new courses in biotechnology. 该学院生物系通过增加生物技术方面的新课程而变得多样化。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Take grain as the key link, develop a diversified economy and ensure an all-round development. 以粮为纲，多种经营，全面发展。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 undoubtedly   

adv.确实地，无疑地

参考例句：

• It is undoubtedly she who has said that.这话明明是她说的。
• He is undoubtedly the pride of China.毫无疑问他是中国的骄傲。

3 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。

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。