VOA标准英语2012--NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match
时间：2019-01-13 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2012年(七月)
NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match
Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, New York is home to one of the world’s greatest baseball teams, the New York Yankees. On July 22, the stadium will host a World Football Challenge match as European league champion Chelsea takes on Paris Saint-Germain. The game is one of 28 in North America as foreign clubs move to expand their fan base worldwide.
“What you are seeing is the globalization of the sport, and I think that has made the difference, and I also think that new technology has [made] the difference, because in the old days, when you had two or three of the soccer stars that were well known, you now have 50," explained Mark Holtzman, director of program development for the Yankees.
Yankee stadium is known for hosting special events such as boxing matches, the Pope 1 and live entertainment. Head Groundskeeper Dan Cunningham says his 12-man team will transform the field.
"Basically 2 we are just going to be taking down the mound 3 and covering our infield skin. We are not sure, but we are anticipating 4 about 36 hours to complete it,” Cunningham said.
The Football Challenge, featuring several international clubs and U.S. teams, will be staged over four weeks in many iconic baseball venues 5.
- The Pope is the spiritual leader of many Christians.教皇是众多基督徒的宗教领袖。
- The Pope is the supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church.教皇是罗马天主教的最高领袖。
- His heart is basically sound.他的心脏基本上健康。
- Basically I agree with your plan.我基本上同意你的计划。
- The explorers climbed a mound to survey the land around them.勘探者爬上土丘去勘测周围的土地。
- The mound can be used as our screen.这个土丘可做我们的掩蔽物。
- He was anticipating his expectations at a dazzling rate. 他正以令人目炫的速度抢先花掉他的未来遗产。
- Anticipating that it would soon be dark, they all took torches. 他们预见到天快黑了，就都带上了手电筒。