referee, host nation flame-lighting ceremony, opening ceremony, closing ceremony, team event, individual event, mens event, womens event, finals, quarter-finals, semi-finals, in good (top er)form, to keep(hold)a record, to break a record, to equal a record, spectator, sportsmanship, sports field (ground), sports center, gold(silver, bronze)medal, stadium, gymnasium, track events field events, high jump, long jump, 100m dash, hurdles, long distance race, starting line, finishing line, gymnastics, swimming, diving, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis badminton Other useful information On 23 June, 1894, Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee In 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens The Olympic Rings --the union between men The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem "Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing"is filled with Beijings hospitality and hopes, and carries the citys commitment to the world The Official Mascots--- Fuwa embody the natural characteristics of four of Chinas most popular animals-the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame Theme Slogan ---"One World One Dream"expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of Mankind. In spite of the differences in colors, languages and races, we share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games, and together we seek for the ideal of Mankind for peace The Olympic Motto--"Faster, Higher, Stronger". The most important thing is not to win but toreferee, host nation flame-lighting ceremony, opening ceremony, closing ceremony, team event, individual event, men’s event, women’s event, finals, quarter-finals, semi-finals, in good (top, super) form, to keep (hold) a record, to break a record, to equal a record, spectator, sportsmanship, sports field (ground), sports center, gold (silver, bronze) medal, stadium, gymnasium, track events, field events, high jump, long jump, 100m dash, hurdles, long distance race, starting line, finishing line, gymnastics, swimming, diving, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, Other useful information On 23 June, 1894, Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee. In 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens The Olympic Rings --- the union between men, The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” is filled with Beijing’s hospitality and hopes, and carries the city’s commitment to the world. The Official Mascots --- Fuwa embody the natural characteristics of four of China’s most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame. Theme Slogan --- “One World One Dream” expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of Mankind. In spite of the differences in colors, languages and races, we share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games, and together we seek for the ideal of Mankind for peace. The Olympic Motto --- “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The most important thing is not to win but to take part!