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London is planning to host the 2012 Olympic Games. They will need to plan carefully. Local (当地的)
people are worried that plans were made carelessly and too quickly because the organizers wanted to win
the bid. So, while some Londoners are excited about what will happen, others are more worried. The
government is sure that the country will host a magnificent (宏伟的) Olympics. Here are just a few things
some ordinary people said in the week following the bid.
—Paul Smith: It is really good news for the businesses in the area. London gets a lot of tourists anyway,
but this will bring more. Local people are thinking of things to do that will make the area more fun over the
Olympics and make money as well.
—David Ford: London is busy anyway. I'm not sure that the government will get the transport right. The
underground and the buses are too full now. The underground is so full at rush hour that it is dangerous. It
will be ten times worse in 2012. I 'm going to rent out (出租) my flat and go on holiday when the Games
are happening!
—Pearl Armstrong: It's great! I We sport— it's exciting! I like to watch it and I like to play it. We will see
all these great athletes (运动员) at the Games. It will be good afterwards, because the stadiums and swimming
pools and so on will all still be there, so they will let us use them.
1. When will London host the Olympic Games?
A. 2008.
B. 2009.
C. 2010.
D. 2012.
2. According to Paul Smith, why are the Games good for the businesses in London?
A. Because Londoners have made careful plans for the Games.
B. Because Londoners are thinking of ways to make the area less crowded.
C. Because Londoners can make more money by tourism industry.
D. Because all Londoners will work as guides (导游) during the Games.
3. What seems like a biggest problem with London Olympics?
A. Transport service.
B. Telephone service.
C. Restaurant service.
D. Not enough stadiums.
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A. A lot of athletes will come to London for business.
B. Everything built for the Olympics will not be used after the Games are over.
C. Nearly all Londoners will rent their flats and go on holidays during the Games.
D. British government believes the future Games in London will be successful.
5. What's the meaning of the word "bid" in Chinese?
A. 举办权
B. 比赛
C. 民意
D. 服务
