From BBC
Dear All：
The Beijing Summer Olympics is around the corner！The Olympic Stadium-known as the Bird’s Nest- is sure to catch everyone’s eye. Designed by award-winning Swiss country Herzong & de Meuron, this awe-inspiring National Stadium is the centerpiece of Beijing’s 31 venues. The BBC correspondent is taking us to tour this great masterpiece and see what the inside looks like. After reading the report, please answer the following questions.
1.Which section in the stadium will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August? Why ?
2. Which is your favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics?
3.Do you think there is a need to boycott the Olympics to protest against China’s oppression on Tibet ?
17 responses so far ↓
u4300022 // April 18, 2008 at 8:48 am |
1.The VIP section which is still covered in plastic will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August because all representative from the whole world will sit there.
2.My favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics are fuwa besause the fuwa means welcome to Beijing.
3.I think person who represent there country should not boycott the Olympics because that is only about sports. But ordinary people could boycott the Beijing Olympics because that pressure could make china to deal with the problem of Tibet.
flyfly // April 18, 2008 at 8:49 am |
1.VIP section
2.No other items can rival with Bird’s Nest.
I think that it is very creative and enlightening.
I have never thought that the nature combines with building.
3.I think that there is no need for boycotting the Olympics because of China’s oppression on Tibet. On the other hand, the economy seems more important than anything.
younghogan // April 18, 2008 at 8:50 am |
It is absolutely exiting to see that another great architecture is about to be complete. Beside the structure, it’s always the sports events that fascinate people the most. What I’m most interest in is probably the foot ball. Among the ball games, it is foot ball that I will keep my eye on. Another spotlight is the VIP section which is going to be a focus. The controversial event concerning Tibet, however, causes quit a commotion, too. I personally think that the protest could be somewhat drastic. We should take more peaceful measure when dealing with such oppression.
acaya // April 18, 2008 at 8:51 am |
1. V…V…VIP seats. It’s not only because they are covered in plastic, but we can know what country will attend and what other countries will be absent.
2. Gymnastics
3. I think it is necessary. All the people should be treated equally in the modern world. We can’t ignore China’s oppression on Tibet. Tibetans have the rights in pursuing freedom.
jeron66 // April 18, 2008 at 8:51 am |
1.Which section in the stadium will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August? Why ?
The V…v…vIP section! Because we can know that which presidents and prime ministers have dicided to come or not
2. Which is your favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics ?
Swimming. Because I have once participate in formal swimming competition.
And I am also looking foward to the swimming venues.
3.Do you think there is a need to boycott the Olympics to protest against China’s oppression on Tibet ?
I think it’s not a need to boycott the Olympics. Because Olympic is a important ceremony.
It is a must for Taiwan to join it
While we are now not in UN. Join the international cerenony like Olympics might increase our diplomacy.
We can find other way to castigate China’s oppression on Tibet.
benson23 // April 18, 2008 at 8:53 am |
1.VIP section
Because you can see which president will go to Olympic.
2.badminton
3.NO, I think the protester shouldn’t protest through this way because they will disppoint others expection about Olympics.
dv5606 // April 18, 2008 at 8:54 am |
1. Beijing’s new Olympic Stadium – the Bird’s Nest will catch everyone’s eyes, because it is grand and great. What’s more, the opening ceremony on the 8th of August will be held in here.
2. I love basketball so of course I am looking forward to the basketball’s item of Olympic.
3. I do believe that the sports and politics should be separated. Though there is no doubt that the way of China dealing with the problems of Tibet is cruel and inhuman, the Olympic can’t be boycott because of this. China is big and trying to change their impression which is described as lacking of humanity. Tibet is our Taiwan’s brother in some views. I support Tibet but I also support the Bejing Olympic.
michel20 // April 18, 2008 at 8:55 am |
1. The VIP room. All presidents and prime ministers will sit there.
2. Basketball and baseball, definitely.
3. China do have lots of problems inside the country. But Olympic is for athletic to pursue their dream, and also is the best way to connect the world by sports. Therefore , I think it should be held.
peter7630 // April 18, 2008 at 8:55 am |
1.The VIP section will catch all attention at the opening ceremony beacuse it would tell which presidents decided to come, and which have decided to stay away.
2.The basketball is my favorite item because I am basketball lover.
3.I think the protesters choose the wrong time to take a stand. And even thought China was the host of Olympics, the Olympics have nothing to do with the Tibet’s oppression.
o0loveme0o // April 18, 2008 at 8:55 am |
1. The VIP section – right in the centre of the middle tier in front of the home strait will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August. Because people can finally tell which presidents and prime ministers have decided to come, and which have decided to stay away
2. Gymnastics is my favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics.
3.I think that people can choose other ways to against China’s oppression on Tibet. After all the China’s oppression on Tibet is not totally associated with Olympics.
betty0630 // April 18, 2008 at 8:58 am |
The Bird’s Nest will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August.
I think it is because of its shape design, unique, contemporary and artistic, it’s a great construction. It is represent China’s power and technique.
I think is need not to boycott the Olympics, because Olympics not just China’s business the whole word athlete are look forward to this pageant.
We can use another way to object China.
vmp65l3 // April 18, 2008 at 8:59 am |
1. Not only the apparent will be the focus, but also the VIP section will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August. Because there will come many presidents and prime ministers.
2. Swimming
3. Because of China’s unwise violent oppression, I think it’s necessary to boycott the Olympics. To show that how they do is absurd in the age which accent on human right.
eileen85430 // April 18, 2008 at 8:59 am |
It’s the V…V…VIP section. Presidents and prime ministers will sit there.
I like sprint most. I think it’s the most excited sport. Athletes challenge to their limit to set a new record.
I don’t agree. It’s not necessary to boycott the Olympics. The Olympics is where athletes show their aptitude and hardworking. I believe this is nothing to do with politics.
fishcandy // April 18, 2008 at 9:00 am |
1.The V…V…VIP section. Because all presidents and prime ministers will sit there, that is attentive to media.
2.Baseball!! Because only it can see how united we are. It may be the last time that baseball will be in Olympics.
3.I think that the athletes must attend it, because sport has no relationship with policy. However,weather the presidents attend or not, it is ok.
kiyalu5286 // April 18, 2008 at 9:05 am |
1. The VIP seat which is in the center of middle line will catch all attention at the ceremony. Because we can tell which presidents and prime ministers have attended.
2. Aquatics – Diving is my favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics.
3. I don’t think so. Olympics are not link to the oppression on Tibet. It is a huge sport’s game. Besides, the ceremony is eventful, so we must respect to it. As for the oppression on Tibet, we can try the other ways to give the warning and advice.
felicia150112 // April 18, 2008 at 9:06 am |
1. Which section in the stadium will catch all attention at the opening ceremony on the 8th of August? Why?
The VIP section which is still covered in plastic is for presidents and prime ministers. And, everyone can know which presidents or prime ministers will attend the opening ceremony.
2. Which is your favorite item in the Beijing Summer Olympics ?
Diving definitely catches my eyes, because I am not good at swimming and afraid of water. When I saw diving contest on TV, I couldn’t help appreciating their beautiful actions. So, I am looking forward to it in the Beijing Summer Olympics.
3. Do you think there is a need to boycott the Olympics to protest against China’s oppression on Tibet ?
I don’t think it is necessary to boycott the Olympics, because everyone in the world is excited about it. Of course, everyone has the right to convey their thoughts, but Tibetan should protest peacefully instead of violence.
brucehwang // April 18, 2008 at 9:12 am |
1.The VIP section. It is reported that that section will have the widest view in the stadium.
2.The hundred-meter dash is my favorite item.
3.I saw many comments on the Internet and their perspectives are different. In fact, I have no comment about this issue. But I hope that will have a peace ending.