The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.
No spectators
There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Male and female flag-bearers
The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations to select two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.
Oath ( 宣誓 ) session updated
One of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.
Simplified ceremony
In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.
In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.
1 . Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?
A . To limit the number of people present.
B . To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.
C . To control the spread of an infectious disease.
D . To make room for the athletes all over the world.
2 . Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?
A . Women will be in a leading position in sports.
B . Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.
C . Women will play a more important part in society.
D . More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.
3 . Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?
A . Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.
B . Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.
C . About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.
D . The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.
1 . C
2 . B
3 . D
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了日本东京奥运会的四个亮点。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “There are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections.( 为了防止新型冠状病毒扩散,开幕式上没有观众 )” 可知,开幕式上没有观众是为了控制疫情的传播。故选 C 。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “The International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations to select two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.( 国际奥委会积极鼓励所有代表团在开幕式上选择两名旗手,其中包括一名女性。东京奥运会的女性参与率达到 48.8% ,使之成为该赛事历史上性别比例最平衡的一届奥运会 )” 可知,鼓励每个代表团选择一名女性担任东京奥运会的旗手因为女运动员的比例比以往任何时候都要大。故选 B 。
3. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段 “In the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.( 在向公众发布的 30 秒开幕式彩排视频中,表演融合了日本传统节日活动中使用的舞蹈、风景等展示元素 )” 可知, D 选项 “ 开幕式展示了日本的传统文化 ” 正确。故选 D 。