Volunteering for the Special Olympics World Games
为特殊奥林匹克世界运动会当志愿者
Liu Ming did not know what to expect when he volunteered for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, back in October 2007.
当刘明准备为2007年10月在上海举行的夏季特奥会做志愿者时,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.
现在他认为这是他一生中最令人惊奇的经历。“作为一名志愿者太奇妙了!”他说。
The Special Olympics World Games give children and adults with intellectual disabilities a chance to show their skill s to the world.
特奥会给有智力缺陷的儿童和成人一个向全世界展示能力的机会。
They include many events similar to those in the Olympics, such as basketball, football and swimming.
他们包括许多与奥运会类似的项目,如篮球、足球和游泳。
Over 40,000 people gave up their spare time for the 2007 Special Olympics World Games.
有超过4万人为2007年特奥会放弃了他们的闲暇时间。
It was necessary for these volunteers to receive training before doing the tasks.
对这些志愿者来说,执行任务前接受培训是很有必要的。