Beijing rolls out the red carpet-英语点津_美文

Beijing rolls out the red carpet-英语点津

"I would like to thank the BOCOG team, the government and all the people involved in the preparations for their sustained efforts and dedication over the last six years and for the good relationship we have established."

Great progress has been made in venue construction and most are nearing completion.

Of the 31 Games venues in Beijing, eight are completed, while the others are ready, or will be, before a series of test events starting from yesterday.

The city is also spending 6 billion yuan ($700 million) this year to upgrade its public transport.

In order to resolve the problem of air pollution, which is a top concern these days, BOCOG has promised to unveil a number of contingency plans during the Games and some of them may be tried during the test events this year.

"The coming year is a year of decisive battle for us," said BOCOG President Liu Qi. "We will try our very best in all the preparations to be a good host."

Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, promised strong support from the central government.

"Staging a high-level Olympic Games with distinguishing features is the solemn commitment the Chinese government and people made," said Wu. "We will strengthen cooperation with the IOC and give full support to the preparatory work to ensure a successful Beijing Olympic Games."