Happy Saturday?everyone! Numerous significant events have recently?taken place in China, so today I would like to provide you with some advanced vocabulary, so that you can express your opinions and ideas to English speakers.

Chengdu World University Games

成都大運(yùn)會(huì)

What an event! I hadn’t heard much about the Chengdu World University Games, but after a conversation with my colleagues in China and a quick search online, I realised what a monumental event it was. From watching the Opening Ceremony video and reading a few articles with reviews and comments from attending tourists and athletes, I get the impression that it was an extremely positive experience for all involved. I think this is summarised by the following line I read in the UK article covering the event:

“Their experience in the city has been?gold medal standard” “金牌標(biāo)準(zhǔn)/質(zhì)量高”

So let’s take a closer look at some native vocabulary that you can use to explain this event and what took place!

-the crowd went wild 群情激昂/欣喜若狂= lots of celebration, excitement and cheering from the spectators?

-buzzing atmosphere 興奮= excitement and suspense

-sporting spirit/camaraderie 體育精神 = feelings of unity, fairness, respect for each other

-fair play 公平競(jìng)爭(zhēng) = impartiality, playing by the rules

-triumphant music 勝利的音樂 = victorious, glorious, winning

-firework display 煙花秀

-outstanding / phenomenal 杰出的/非凡的

-stadium 體育場(chǎng) - the whole stadium shook

-Raise or wave a flag 升起/揮舞旗幟

-The intersection of local and global culture 本土化與國(guó)際化交融

-The mascot 吉祥物 = panda

-lighting of the cauldron / torch 點(diǎn)燃主火炬

-“stars of the show” 著名選手- the athletes

Task: Can you try to write your own sentence describing the opening ceremony of the Chengdu World University Games using some of this advanced vocabulary?

Natural Disasters

自然災(zāi)害相關(guān)詞匯

Unfortunately, in China and across the world, natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. This is an important, sensitive and serious subject of conversation. Below, you will find advanced-level vocabulary to describe some key events when a natural disaster strikes. I have also written two short paragraphs to show you these key words in context.

Key vocabulary:?

-strike/struck （疾病/災(zāi)難）等侵襲

-mass devastation 大規(guī)模破壞

-Victims 受害者

-disaster-stricken area 受災(zāi)地區(qū)

-record flooding 歷史性的洪災(zāi)

-Mobilise 動(dòng)員

-disaster relief 救災(zāi)

-rescue missions 救災(zāi)行動(dòng)

-Solidarity 團(tuán)結(jié)一致

-Disaster 災(zāi)難

-Strife 沖突

What types of natural disasters can strike? We can be struck by a flood, an earthquake, a forest fire, or a tornado. This often causes mass devastation to affected areas - many people lose their lives and homes. We can refer to these people as victims. We can refer to the specific area as a ‘disaster-stricken area’.

Recently in China, many areas have experienced record flooding / record rates = higher / more powerful than ever before. In response to a natural disaster, many people mobilise to assist with disaster relief, volunteer supplies, and rescue missions. This is a powerful example of solidarity; when people come together and unite in the face of disaster or strife.

Task: Imagine you are a news reporter and read these paragraphs out loud. You can also record yourself and send into the English Practise Corners or your Course Community Groups, and you will receive feedback!

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