London Marathon won't be canceled_美文_趣味英语-查字典英语网

London Marathon won't be canceled

An estimated 500,000 spectators will line the streets to watch Sunday's race.

Zhang Xia, who is in her 30s and lives in London, said, "I watched the London Marathon last year with my daughter and husband. It's a fantastic and encouraging event, attracting many spectators. We are considering whether we should watch it again this Sunday, after the blasts in Boston."

London Marathon chief executive Nick Bitel said: "Our security plan is developed jointly with the Metropolitan Police, and we were in contact with them as soon as we heard the news."

London Mayor Boris Johnson said, "The bombings in Boston are shocking, cowardly and horrific, and the thoughts of all Londoners this morning will be with the victims. Boston is a proud city built on history, tradition and a real sense of community."

Questions:

1. What city is planning a marathon this Sunday?

2. How will the bombings in Boston affect the event?

3. How many runners are expected?

Answers:

1. London.

2. Security arrangements are being reviewed.

3. About 37,500.

About the broadcaster:

Nelly Min is an editor at China Daily with more than 10 years of experience as a newspaper editor and photographer. She has worked at major newspapers in the U.S., including the Los Angeles Times and the Detroit Free Press. She is also fluent in Korean.