The 2010 FIFA World Cup
This year's mascot: Zakumi
One charismatic character will be cheering at all the major matches - Zakumi, the leopard. As this year's World Cup mascot, he symbolizes both his country and his continent. And his green hair, which helps him blend in on a soccer field, is fitting of his favorite sport. Zakumi combines "ZA," South Africa's international abbreviation, and "kumi," the word for "10" in several African languages. So his name is appropriate for both the location and the year. And more importantly, Zakumi was "born" in 1994 - the year apartheid ended in his country.
A proud moment for South Africa
South Africa proudly claims the privilege of being the first African country to host the World Cup. Chosen by FIFA in 2004, South Africa is hosting matches at 10 stadiums in nine different cities. These venues range from Cape Town in the southwest to Polokwane, over 1,500 km to the northeast. Since its first multiracial elections in 1994. South Africa has taken huge strides toward equality for everyone. It's hard to imagine a more appropriate place to bring together the world's races for their favorite sporting event.
charisma n. 非凡的領導力/魅力
charismatic adj. 有領袖魅力的/具有領導力的
=> has certain kind of power to attract/influence people
=> very charming
eg: Sam is a charismatic businessman, so his employees are willing to follow his leadership.
=> Sam是一個有非凡領導力的商人，所以他的雇員都願意跟隨他的領導。
eg: Kennedy was a rare and charismatic politician.
=> Kennedy是一個難得一件有魅力的政治家。
privilege n. 殊榮/榮幸
=> an opportunity of honor, an opportunity to do something special
eg: I have the privilege to work for one of the best producers in the country.
=> 我很這個殊榮能為國內最厲害的製作人工作。
eg: It's a great privilege to meet you.
=> 能夠認識你是我的榮幸.
privilege n. 特權
eg: Senior executives enjoy the privilege of having a reserved parking space.
=> 資深主管享受專屬的停車位的特權。
stride n. 闊步/一大步
stride n. 本課指進展/進步
eg: The company has made strides in developing new products.
=> 這家公司在開發新產品上有很大的進展。
eg: Many countries are taking strides to minimize vehicle exhaust.
=> 許多國家在降低汽車廢棄排放量有進步。
mascot n. 吉祥物
blend in
=> fit in without being seen
appropriate adj. 適當的/恰當的/相稱的
apartheid n. (南非)種族隔離政策
venue n. (事件、行動等的)發生地/集合地
multiracial adj. 多人種的/多民族的
=> include multiple races
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country 國家
=> 指土地/領土
nation 國家
=> 強調民族/人民
state 州
=> 也可以指國家，在政治學/國際法當中所提到的國家為比較正式的用法
nation-state
=> 單一民族成立的國家
=> 也有可能是兩個民族組成的國家像是加拿大由英語和法語民族組成
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People who can't travel to South Africa may still be able to feel as if they're watching the matches in person. For the first time in histry, matches will be broadcast in 3-D. And, if anyone misses the action as it unfolds this month, they're in luck. After the tourmament ends, Sony Pictures Entertainment plans to use the recorded 3-D footage to produce a feature film.
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