新华每日电讯 2008/8/8/第003版 Xinhua Daily Telegraph Aug 08 2008 (link is not provided)
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"两万多名注册记者已经纷至沓来,无数关于北京的故事从这里飞向世界地。其中既有对新颖大胆的
奥运场馆的欣赏,对热情周到的志愿者的赞赏,也有对空气污染、交通堵塞等城市“硬伤”的抱怨。" Over 20,000 reporters have been in Beijing and writing story about this city. Some of them are about their appreciation of the innovative Olympic facilities, enthusiastic volunteers, while others complaining the air pollution, and the heavy traffic.
"同时在许多人看来,奥运又像一柄国际形象双刃剑:它让中国提升了国际形象,又剖析中国
的问题;它给中国全方位发展自我,实现承诺的机遇,又向中国提出了前所未有的挑战。" Many people believe that Olympic Games have diverted impact on China. On one hand, it improves the image of China, and also provides China with opportunities to showcase the world, on the other hand, China is faced with all kinds of challenges.
What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
尽管一些外媒对中国的环境，网络限制问题提出了批评，但另一些外媒却提出了不同的观点，认为中国在这两方面做的都比较到位，表示了赞许。也许人们不应当抱有对抗情绪，奥运取得成功符合所有人的利益。Although some foreign media criticized about China's air pollution and limitation on visiting some websites, other media expressed fair view. Perhaps people should truly accept Olympic Games because this is good for the country.
What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
爱尔兰代表队 Republic of Ireland National Team
路透社体育编辑保罗雷德福 Reuters Reporter: Paul Radford
国家主席胡锦涛 Chinese President: Hu Jingtao
英国金融时报 Financial Times
What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
本文描述的是对于北京奥运的不同立场，并未涉及因果关系的分析 As different points of views are discussed in the article, I don't believe it has analyzed any causation or responsibility.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
本文并未提及健康差距问题 Health disparities and other equity issues are not addressed in the article.
What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
奥运会对中国经济产生的利弊影响：经济学家安迪罗斯曼认为北京为奥运会花了很多钱，这可能有益于经济发展。因为多数花费被投资于永久性的基础设施，从长远看来，这些项目对中国经济是有益的。然而，一些媒体认为奥运会给举办过带来的经济红利有限，奥运会后举办国经济增长放缓是普遍现象。 Some economists believe that Olympic Games are good for a nation's economy as a lot of investments are made developing infrastructures, which can benefit the country in the long run. However, other media believe that Olympic Games cannot benefit a nation's economy as the holder often suffers from slower in economic growth after Olympic Games. Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/olympics/2008-08/22/content_9607375.htm
北京奥运与人权问题：一名长期妖魔化中国的美国学者毛思迪在奥运举行期间发起了一个名为抵制北京联盟的运动，着急来自不同背景的组织和个人，通过拒绝参加北京奥运，抵制奥运赞助商的方式来表达对中国人权问题的抗议。Steven W. Mosher, a well-known China expert, calls for a boycott of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, saying that the games will only serve to legitimize a one-party dictatorship that has a deplorable human rights record. However, I find it hard to make connections between Olympic Games and human right problems. http://www.kttc.com/story/8684811/boycott-beijing-olympics-china-expert-says
北京拒绝奥运政治化：在北京奥运会筹办进入最后阶段的时候，少数人借拉萨314暴力事件，破坏奥运火炬境外传递，鼓噪以奥运干涉中国内政。During the preparation for Olympic Games, some people try to politicize Beijing Olympic Games and try to interfere in China's internal affairs.http://news.xinhuanet.com/sports/2008-07/14/content_8541919.htm
What two (or more) quotes capture the message of the article?
"迈尔斯说,在来北京前,曾听到过很多关于北京空气污染的消息。“我刚到北京的前几天, 空气中雾气很重,我也错认为是空气污染,”他说,“但是之后天气放晴,我看到北京的天非常蓝, 空气也非常清新。这样的空气举办奥运会一点问题都没有。”Mikes says that before coming to Beijing, he heard a lot about air pollution in Beijing. In his first few days, he mistaken fogs as air pollution. However, he admits that the air quality is actually great.
"迈尔斯还告诉记者,他的一个同学两个月前从北京旅游回国,就跟大家说北京空气污染根本 没有大家传的那么严重." Mikes also told the reporter that a friend of his came back to US from Beijng two months ago, saying that air pollution in Beijing is not as severe is it's said in media.
What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
Main idea of the article: 北京空气污染并不严重，空气质量尚可。文章的论据由外国友人的观点所支持。 Air pollution in Beijing is not server at all. In addition, the air quality is good. The main point is supported by foreign people's point of views.
What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
海外志愿者 Oversea volunteers
What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
本文并未分析因果关系 No causation or responsibility is discussed in the article.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
本文并未提及健康差异问题 No health disparities or other equity issues are addressed in the article.
What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
北京奥林匹克期间的真实空气质量：在严苛的控制措施下，北京的空气质量指数在奥运会期间下降了24.9%。然而，空气质量的提高在一年后又回到了原点。Based on the publicly reported API, scholars find out that radical measures have effectively reduced API in Beijing by 24.9% during the Games compared to one year before any Olympic-motivated action. Source: The promise of Beijing: Evaluating the impact of the 2008 Olympic Games on air quality Yuyu Chen, Ginger Zhe Jin, Naresh Kumar, Guang Shi. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
北京奥运期间治理空气污染的成果在一年后消失了。有人将这个原因归结于中国政治的腐败，因为空气污染的治理是一个长期过程，并非官僚能够胜任的。 Why did the improvements dissipate so quickly? Some people blame China's authoritarian political system. Air quality improvement is a long term process and largely depends on the dynamic interplay of government policies and private compliance.
没有空气污染的日子已然成为回忆。奥运结束的五年后，北京仍是中国空气污染最严重的城市，许多刚到北京的人都由于空气污染而患上了咳嗽。Pollution-free days of Beijing Olympic now just a happy memory. Beijing's fast degradation air quality since 2008 has evolved into a public crisis, as more people worry about the pollution's health impact. Many newcomers develop the "Beijing cough", a syndrome caused by air pollution usually happens between December and April. http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1295644/pollution-free-days-beijing-olympics-now-just-happy-memory
What two (or more) quotes capture the message of the article?
"中国为成功举办奥运会作出了巨大努力,理应受到赞扬和祝福" China has contributed a lot to successfully hold the Olympic Games, which deserves appreciation and best wishes from the world.
"文章说,一个国家出钱出力举办奥运会,是在声明愿意向世界展示自己的现状,尤其是光明面。但这不是鼓励外界按照他们自己的形象来改造中国" The article says that the reason why a country holds Olympic Games id because it's willing to show the world the good side, but it is not encouraging other people describing China in an arbitrary way.
What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
Main point: 中国为了举办奥运会做出了很多努力，尤其是在环保方面，这应得到世界的赞扬。此外，中国已经认识到在21世纪，经济增长和环境保护两者缺一不可。China has made a lot of changes in order to hold Olympic Games, especially in environment management. The great contribution deserves appreciation from the world. Besides, China has realized that in 21 Century, both economic development and environmental protection are essential.
What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
《澳大利亚人报》弗兰克迪瓦恩 The Australian Frank Devine
What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
本文并未分析因果关系 No causation or responsibility is discussed in the article.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
本文并未提及健康差异问题 No health disparities or other equity issues are addressed in the article.
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江亚平澳主流媒体：中国味奥运如此投入，理应受祝福新华每日电讯 2008-7-7第001版 People's Daily Aug 7 2008
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北京为奥运会的相关建设作了大量投入,将公交 能力提高了一倍,让居民区面貌焕然一新,并禁止室内吸烟和随地吐痰等行为。为减少空气污染, 中国还关闭了北京附近的一些工厂,并通过限制和法令,使得北京街头的汽车量减少了三分之一。 Beijing has invested heavily in constructing infrastructure for Olympics. It improves public transportation system, close up some factories in Beijing, and also through law and restrictions reduces 1/3 of the number of vehicles.
奥运会期间,3.5 万名记者将通过即时全球连线向西方人描绘一个全新的中国。 During Beijing Olympic Games, 35,000 reporters are going to depict a brandnew China to the world.
What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
Main point: 中国为了举办奥运会做出了很多努力，尤其是在环保方面，这应得到世界的赞扬. China has made a lot of changes in order to hold Olympic Games, especially in environment management, and these deserve appreciation from the world. The argument is mainly supported by an article written by an Australian author.
What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
《澳大利亚人报》弗兰克迪瓦恩 The Australian Frank Devine
What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
本文并未分析因果关系 No causation or responsibility is discussed in the article.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
本文并未提及健康差异问题 No health disparities or other equity issues are addressed in the article.
奥运场馆的欣赏,对热情周到的志愿者的赞赏,也有对空气污染、交通堵塞等城市“硬伤”的抱怨。" Over 20,000 reporters have been in Beijing and writing story about this city. Some of them are about their appreciation of the innovative Olympic facilities, enthusiastic volunteers, while others complaining the air pollution, and the heavy traffic.
的问题;它给中国全方位发展自我,实现承诺的机遇,又向中国提出了前所未有的挑战。" Many people believe that Olympic Games have diverted impact on China. On one hand, it improves the image of China, and also provides China with opportunities to showcase the world, on the other hand, China is faced with all kinds of challenges.
Article 2
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- 柳丝 “谁说北京空气污染了？这是误解”人民日报 2008-7-17 第005版 People's Daily Jul 17 2008
- What two (or more) quotes capture the message of the article?
- "迈尔斯说,在来北京前,曾听到过很多关于北京空气污染的消息。“我刚到北京的前几天, 空气中雾气很重,我也错认为是空气污染,”他说,“但是之后天气放晴,我看到北京的天非常蓝, 空气也非常清新。这样的空气举办奥运会一点问题都没有。”Mikes says that before coming to Beijing, he heard a lot about air pollution in Beijing. In his first few days, he mistaken fogs as air pollution. However, he admits that the air quality is actually great.
- "迈尔斯还告诉记者,他的一个同学两个月前从北京旅游回国,就跟大家说北京空气污染根本 没有大家传的那么严重." Mikes also told the reporter that a friend of his came back to US from Beijng two months ago, saying that air pollution in Beijing is not as severe is it's said in media.
- What is the main point of the article, and how is it supported?
- Main idea of the article: 北京空气污染并不严重，空气质量尚可。文章的论据由外国友人的观点所支持。 Air pollution in Beijing is not server at all. In addition, the air quality is good. The main point is supported by foreign people's point of views.
- What actors (individuals or organizations) are referred to? (Provide names and short descriptions.)
- 海外志愿者 Oversea volunteers
- What kind of causation or responsibility is argued or implied in the article?
- 本文并未分析因果关系 No causation or responsibility is discussed in the article.
- How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
- 本文并未提及健康差异问题 No health disparities or other equity issues are addressed in the article.
- What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
- 北京奥林匹克期间的真实空气质量：在严苛的控制措施下，北京的空气质量指数在奥运会期间下降了24.9%。然而，空气质量的提高在一年后又回到了原点。Based on the publicly reported API, scholars find out that radical measures have effectively reduced API in Beijing by 24.9% during the Games compared to one year before any Olympic-motivated action. Source: The promise of Beijing: Evaluating the impact of the 2008 Olympic Games on air quality Yuyu Chen, Ginger Zhe Jin, Naresh Kumar, Guang Shi. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
- 北京奥运期间治理空气污染的成果在一年后消失了。有人将这个原因归结于中国政治的腐败，因为空气污染的治理是一个长期过程，并非官僚能够胜任的。 Why did the improvements dissipate so quickly? Some people blame China's authoritarian political system. Air quality improvement is a long term process and largely depends on the dynamic interplay of government policies and private compliance.
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/03/29/most-of-beijings-olympic-pollution-cleanup-evaporated-a-year-later/Article 3:
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