奧運報道:Olympic hopefuls(音頻文字)

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奧運報道:Olympic hopefuls(音頻文字) ZT

Not everyone has the same profile as Usain Bolt, but there are other Olympic athletes here in London who have gained superstar status, albeit within the confines of their own national boundaries. Take the Ukrainian fencer, Olga Kharlan, who caused a sensation in Beijing by almost single-handedly prising the team gold medal from the Chinese. She was just 18 then, and the former dancer and model is hoping for further success.

Another celebrity in his homeland but at the opposite end of the age scale, is 71-year-old Hiroshi Hoketsu. The Japanese dressage rider is poised to become the second oldest Olympian of all time. Still fit and lean he puts his longevity down to an avoidance of oily food.

China topped the medals table four years ago and another strong performance is expected. Their star turn could come in the aquatic centre. Sun Yang is considered the finest distance swimmer in the world. Standing at an imposing two metres tall he might even eclipse the serial champion Michael Phelps.

Finally to track and field and Caster Semenya who will be making her Olympic debut. The South African wasn't allowed to celebrate her 800 metres world title in 2009 as doubts over her gender emerged. She said that's now all behind her and if she wins a medal in London she will dedicate it to Nelson Mandela who helped her through those tough times.

Quiz 聽力測試

What sport does Olga Kharlan do?

Fencing.

What kind of food does Japanese sportsman Hiroshi Hoketsu think is bad for his health?

He avoids oily food.

What medal does Sun Yang hope to win in this year’s Olympic games?

Swimming. Sun Yang is considered the finest distance swimmer in the world.

What country is Caster Semenya from?

South Africa.

Glossary 詞匯表 （點擊單詞收聽發音）

• superstar status超級明星地位
• fencer擊劍手
• single-handedly隻靠一人的力量， 單槍匹馬
• dressage rider花式馬術運動員
• poised to準備（做什麽）

• longevity長壽
• topped達到最高點
• eclipse超越
• track and field田徑運動
• gender性別