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From The Times
May 7, 2009
Can Lionel Messi prove match for United?
Argentinian"s artistic skills will be put to the ultimate test against experience of the holders in Champions League showdown
Patrick Barclay, Chief Football Commentator 这些是题目 作者之类的,你会看吧。
以下是内容
Chelsea may have felt cheated, but Europe has a final fit for the football-lover. Forget all the drivel about referees favouring Barcelona on the grounds that they are not from England; Tom Henning Ovrebo was an inadequate referee (as I noted after seeing him when Arsenal played away to Villarreal), not a bent one.
Michel Platini was never worried that the final would be all-English and anyone who said otherwise was hazarding a bad guess. What Uefa"s president should be worried about is the standard of refereeing represented by the Norwegian.
Just as Barcelona reckoned that they were hard done by at Wolfgang Stark"s hands in the first leg at the Nou Camp, Chelsea had genuine cause for complaint against Ovrebo. They will moan as the Catalans did after Chelsea knocked their team out at Stamford Bridge four years ago, when Pierluigi Collina failed to spot the foul on Víctor Valdés that preceded John Terry"s winner.
We, who just want to see the best possible game of football, need not detain ourselves with partisan issues. Whatever Didier Drogba may think, we would rather see Lionel Messi than him in Rome, all things being equal (and away goals counting double), and the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo"s presence serves only to whet the appetite.
Whatever philistines may say, it does matter that such a clash of philosophies as the semi-final draw dictated found resolution in Barcelona"s favour. It matters that pure skill should overcome the sweat, discipline and organisation, however admirable, that came within a few minutes of rendering Messi marginal.
Ronaldo, with two goals and an assist for Manchester United against Arsenal the previous night, had put on a hard act for even the little Argentinian to follow and for almost 93 minutes the task proved beyond him. For all the joy Messi brings to the Spanish league, he did not look strong enough to face a Barclays Premier League heavyweight.
And then he stroked a simple pass to Andrés Iniesta. The right weight on the ball matters in such situations and, as it flew past Petr Cech, every Barcelona player knew that the technique in which they take such pride had prevailed yet again, banishing Chelsea, who had endeavoured to smother them and so nearly succeeded.
Whether Messi and company can withstand the force of Ronaldo and United in Rome remains to be seen. On last night"s evidence, Messi will have his work cut out to loosen the crown of the World Player of the Year. Pep Guardiola and his team so nearly ran out of inspiration last night. Messi looked a boy again amid the blue muscularity that underlined Guus Hiddink"s pre-match references to football as a man"s game.
Michael Essien"s majestic volley signalled Chelsea"s desire for a second chance to snatch the greatest prize from United. The crowd were lifted and Barcelona became anxious, hurried, as Hiddink must have hoped they would. Even Messi could not buy time on the ball. Zealously policed by Ashley Cole as Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda blocked Xavi Hernández"s lines of communication to him, he appeared almost forlorn. A different approach was tried. He went outside Cole, but the obligation to deliver a dangerous cross with his right foot proved beyond Messi, who miscued into Cech"s hands.
At times there was so much for Chelsea to deal with in the air that they might have thought they were playing Stoke City. Again, this was a pleasing picture for Hiddink. What Guardiola wanted was to see Messi running through Chelsea, dribbling, teasing, tempting defenders. Yet Chelsea were wonderfully obdurate. Anything less like carving holes in Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, as Barcelona had done in their 6-2 win there on Saturday, would have been hard to imagine.
Until Messi and Iniesta found a way.
其实,你可以自己上网去看啊,只是我不知道 中国能不能上英国和美国的网站。
美国纽约时报 www.n*****.com
英国泰吾士报 www.t***.com
美国报纸。 www.u*****.com
美国报纸 www.u.com
不好意思了 因为我在美国,关注美国的比英国的要多。
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The examinations(考试) comes in July in England. When these exams finish, the summer holidays begin. Boys and girls will have a two-month holiday to rest.
The summer holidays are the best part of the year for most children in England. The weather is usually good, so that they can spend most of their time in swimming, camping or traveling with their parents.
Of course, the most enjoyable place is the seaside. Some children are lucky enough to live near the sea. They enjoy exceptional advantages (得天独厚). As for those who live far from the sea, their parents will also take them to the seaside for the holidays, for they know that a week or two at a seaside town during the summer holidays is their children"s eager(热切的) hope. In England not only the rich but also factory workers or bus drivers can take their children to seaside for their holidays. In fact, during the August holiday most towns are empty.
Why do children like spending their summer holidays at seaside? It is because they like the sand, the sun, the cool wind and the salt water there more than anything else.
2.节日
UK holidays and UK festivals can be a great way to experience the history and culture of the United Kingdom. UK holidays encompass national UK holidays and UK festivals, as well as UK festivals that are more specific to England, Scotland, or Wales. Holidays in the UK include religious holidays as well as commemorative observance days, and many travelers even organize their trips around holidays in the UK.
Guy Fawkes Day
Guy Fawkes Day is observed each year on November 5th. This is one of the more popular holidays in England, and memorializes a failed plot to blow up the Parliament building (with members of government inside) in 1605. Though the plot was foiled, the eve of this day is often referred to as Mischief Night, and of the holidays in England, it is a favorite among young people who generally make pranks on this night.
Battle of Britain Day
Observed on September 15th, this is a national holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the historic World War II air battle in 1940. This is one of the more popular holidays in England. A formal remembrance is observed at Buckingham Palace.
Bannockburn Day
On June 24th, 1314, Robert the Bruce drove the English out of Scotland and gained Scots back their independence (for a time). This is one of those Scotland holidays not celebrated in England.
Highland Games
Of all Scotland holidays, the Highland Games are a favorite among foreigners and locals. The Highland Games are also one of the more famous Scotland holidays. The last Saturday in September, travelers will find Scots competing in various traditional highland competitions that are well worth viewing.
Saint David"s Day
One of the holidays in the UK celebrated mainly by the Welsh, St. David is the patron saint of Wales and is credited with converting Wales to Christianity. The holiday is observed on March 1st.
Edinburgh International Festival
Each year between August and September, the three week long Edinburgh International Festival takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland. A center for culture, dance, theatre, music, and more, this is quickly becoming one of the most renowned arts festivals in the world.
Glasgow International Arts Fair
Each April, the city of Glasgow put its best foot forward and hosts an international art fair. Local artists and guests display some of the most interesting art in the world at this festival.
Christmas Day
Probably the most widely observed holiday in the UK, Christmas Day is observed on December 25th. The whole country shuts down on the day, and many Brits even take a full two weeks off from work to observe the season. London in particular is a special site at Christmas time.
Whether you plan to go to the UK during the summer, winter, or anytime, there are some fun holidays and festivals that you can celebrate right along with the locals. It"s a great way to get a taste of the culture of the United Kingdom.
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Sports play an important part of English life, particularly football and cricket. Some of the world"s most famous sports began here including cricket and football.
Although cricket is officially recognized as England"s national sport, for many people football (soccer) is the most important sport. Football is incredibly popular in the UK. England is home to some world class football teams, the most famous being Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Cricket The first recorded cricket match took place at Coxheath, Kent in the year 1646. The first match between counties Surrey and Kent, took place on 29th June in 1709.
Before the cricket ball was invented, players would hurl stones and other lethal objects at each other. Thankfully, that"s all stopped. Nowadays the modern cricket ball is much friendlier. It?s made of cork and covered with hand-stitched leather.
A formal game of cricket can last anything from an afternoon to several days. The basic concept of cricket is very similar to that of baseball; teams bat in successive innings and attempt to score runs, while the opposite team fields and attempts to bring an end to the batting team"s innings.
Football Football dates back hundreds of years. Nowadays it is England?s premier sport. There are a total of 92 professional clubs in the English Football League. Most players are semi-professional, and have full time jobs as well. The highlight of the English football year is the FA Cup Final, held each year in May.
The English love football so much that they have turned most of their main players into elebrities; who are always at the centre of the media"s attention. The likes of David Beckham, Bobby Charlton and George Best have become heroes for the hundreds of thousands of kids who are out having fun, playing football in parks, playgrounds and on the streets.
Everyone knows the rules. Just get the ball into the other teams net!
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From The Times
May 7, 2009
Can Lionel Messi prove match for United?
Argentinian"s artistic skills will be put to the ultimate test against experience of the holders in Champions League showdown
Patrick Barclay, Chief Football Commentator