countries can take part if their athletes reached the _s_t_a_n_d_a_rd to the games. Women are not only _a_l_l_o_w_e_dto join in but
playing a veryi_m__p_o_r_t_a_ntrole. Asp__e_c_ia_l_v_i_ll_a_g_eis built for the competitors to live in, a s_t_a_d_i_u_m__ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a g_y_m__n_a_s_i_u_m_ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _h_o_n_o_rto host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been _r_e_p_l_a_c_e_dby medals. But it’s still about being able to run _f_a_s_te_r_, jump _h_i_g_h_e_r and throw f_u_r_t_h_e_r_.
2.Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?
Because Li Yan has explained that it is a great honour to host the Olympic Games.
3. Why does he think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?
