Volunteering for the Special Olympics World Games
為特殊奧林匹克世界運動會當(dāng)志愿者
Liu Ming did not know what to expect when he volunteered for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, back in October 2007.
當(dāng)劉明準(zhǔn)備為2007年10月在上海舉行的夏季特奧會做志愿者時,他不知道能期待什么。
Now he thinks it was the most amazing experience of his life. "It's fantastic to work as a volunteer? he says.
現(xiàn)在他認(rèn)為這是他一生中最令人驚奇的經(jīng)歷。“作為一名志愿者太奇妙了!”他說。
The Special Olympics World Games give children and adults with intellectual disabilities a chance to show their skill s to the world.
特奧會給有智力缺陷的兒童和成人一個向全世界展示能力的機(jī)會。
They include many events similar to those in the Olympics, such as basketball, football and swimming.
他們包括許多與奧運會類似的項目,如籃球、足球和游泳。
Over 40,000 people gave up their spare time for the 2007 Special Olympics World Games.
有超過4萬人為2007年特奧會放棄了他們的閑暇時間。
It was necessary for these volunteers to receive training before doing the tasks.
對這些志愿者來說,執(zhí)行任務(wù)前接受培訓(xùn)是很有必要的。