| A total of 70,000 people will be needed for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and another 30,000 for the Paralympics. Currently, of the 210,915 people who have signed up, 53,429, or 25.3%, are Beijing citizens. |
| Chinanews, Beijing, Oct. 8 – According to China Youth Daily, over 210 thousand people have signed up to serve in Beijing as volunteers in the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games in September since the recruitment began on August 28.
A total of 70,000 people will be needed for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and another 30,000 for the Paralympics. Currently, of the 210,915 people who have signed up, 53,429, or 25.3%, are Beijing citizens. The Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination1 Group also reveals that 157,486 college students and teachers have signed up through their schools.
Some 681,068 people have inquired about the recruitment matters with the help of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).
During the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, several thousands "city volunteers" will be wanted to serve tourists and athletes in the city. They will provide services in the Olympic venues2, main transportation hubs, scenic3 spots and commercial districts.
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coordination
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| n.协调，协作 |
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- Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
- The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。
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venues
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| n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点 |
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- The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
- Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网
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scenic
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| adj.自然景色的，景色优美的 |
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- The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
- The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。
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