The 2010 Winter Olympic Games will take place in Vancouver and Whistler(惠斯勒) from February 12 to 28. As the world’s (1) athletes will compete there, Canada is preparing for it well.It will be broadcasted(播出)in Canada’s (2) languages—English and French. Billions of television viewers worldwide will (3) the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Athletes from more than 80 (4) will compete in 86 medal events over 17 days. Then the Paralympics(残奥会) will (5) from March 12 to 21. Canada has (6) millions of dollars preparing. Thousands of spectators will visit the country. Canada will be (7) it all.The building of Olympic gyms began in 2005. Opening and closing ceremonies will be held indoors, at BC Place Stadium. It’ll (8) 55000 seats. Some competitions, (9) ski, and bobsled, will take place in Whistler. It’s a ski village. During the Games, roads will be closed. More than 15000 policemen will work to (10) the peace throughout the Games.The United States is the only country to host the Winter Games four times. Team USA hopes 2010 will be a golden year.
