找介绍南非世界杯的英语文章
Africa might be a young continent in terms of world football, but African interest in the World Cup goes all the way back to 1934, when Egypt participated in the finals in Italy and, in the process, became the first African representative to take part in football’s showpiece event.
This was the first World Cup where qualification was necessary and, with Egypt being the sole African country to be a member of FIFA at the time, the Pharaohs were made to qualify for the finals by facing off against Palestine in a two-legged qualifying tie.
Morocco qualified for the 1970 finals in Mexico, but finished bottom of Group 4 behind West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Zaire had no better luck in 1974, finishing bottom of their group, but in 1978 Tunisia made history by becoming the first African team to win a match at the World Cup, beating Mexico 3-1. Unfortunately the Carthage Eagles were unable to progress beyond the first round.
Cameroon and Algeria took African football a step further on the big stage in 1982. Cameroon went unbeaten in their group, though they missed out on the second round thanks only to having scored one less goal than eventual champions Italy.
Algeria stunned West Germany with a 2-1 win and went on to defeat Chile as well. But the infamous match between Germany and Austria, in which the result seemed to be pre-arranged, saw the North Africans eliminated on goal difference.
The controversy saw FIFA introduce a rule whereby all final group games are played simultaneously to avoid such situations.
The 1990 World Cup saw African football take its biggest leap forward on the international stage, as Cameroon reached the quarterfinals, shocking reigning champions Argentina, topping their group and defeating Columbia in the round of 16.
England needed extra time and a large slice of luck to defeat the Roger Milla-inspired Indomitable Lions in the quarters, but Africa had announced itself as a rising power.
Nigeria topped their group in USA ’94, though they were beaten 2-1 in extra time by eventual finalists Italy.
The Super Eagles impressed again in France 1998, topping Group D ahead of Paraguay, Spain and Bulgaria. Again they were beaten in the first knockout round, defeated 4-1 by Denmark.
The 1998 World Cup also saw four other African sides participate: Africa might be a young continent in terms of world football, but African interest in the World Cup goes all the way back to 1934, when Egypt participated in the finals in Italy and, in the process, became the first African representative to take part in football’s showpiece event.
This was the first World Cup where qualification was necessary and, with Egypt being the sole African country to be a member of FIFA at the time, the Pharaohs were made to qualify for the finals by facing off against Palestine in a two-legged qualifying tie.
Morocco qualified for the 1970 finals in Mexico, but finished bottom of Group 4 behind West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Zaire had no better luck in 1974, finishing bottom of their group, but in 1978 Tunisia made history by becoming the first African team to win a match at the World Cup, beating Mexico 3-1. Unfortunately the Carthage Eagles were unable to progress beyond the first round.
Cameroon and Algeria took African football a step further on the big stage in 1982. Cameroon went unbeaten in their group, though they missed out on the second round thanks only to having scored one less goal than eventual champions Italy.
Algeria stunned West Germany with a 2-1 win and went on to defeat Chile as well. But the infamous match between Germany and Austria, in which the result seemed to be pre-arranged, saw the North Africans eliminated on goal difference.
The controversy saw FIFA introduce a rule whereby all final group games are played simultaneously to avoid such situations.
The 1990 World Cup saw African football take its biggest leap forward on the international stage, as Cameroon reached the quarterfinals, shocking reigning champions Argentina, topping their group and defeating Columbia in the round of 16.
England needed extra time and a large slice of luck to defeat the Roger Milla-inspired Indomitable Lions in the quarters, but Africa had announced itself as a rising power.
Nigeria topped their group in USA ’94, though they were beaten 2-1 in extra time by eventual finalists Italy.
The Super Eagles impressed again in France 1998, topping Group D ahead of Paraguay, Spain and Bulgaria. Again they were beaten in the first knockout round, defeated 4-1 by Denmark.
The 1998 World Cup also saw four other African sides participate: South Africa, Morocco, Cameroon and Tunisia.
Senegal were the sensation of the 2002 tournament, shocking defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match, and eventually getting as far as the quarterfinals to equal Cameroon’s 1990 heroics.
African sides disappointed somewhat at Germany 2006, with only Ghana progressing beyond the group stage in their first World Cup appearance. They were beaten 3-0 by Brazil in their round of 16 match.
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英国过年的习俗 英文版（最好有翻译）
在英国，公历元旦虽没有圣诞节那样隆重，但
在除夕夜和元旦，还是根据当地的风俗匀惯开展种
种庆祝活动，以示送旧迎新。英国人在除夕的深夜，
常带上糕点和酒出去拜访，他们不敲门，就径直走
进亲友家去。按英国人的风俗，除夕千夜过后，朝
屋里迈进第一只脚的人，预示着新的一年的运气。
如果第一个客人是个黑发的男人，或是个快乐、幸
福而富裕的人，主人就将全年吉利走好运。如果第
一个客人是个浅黄头发的女人，或是个忧伤、贫穷、
不幸的人，主人在新的一年中将遭霉运，会遇上困
难和灾祸。除夕在亲友家作客的人，在未交谈前，
要先去拨弄壁炉的火，祝福主人“开门大吉”。英
国的新年庆祝活动大都在除夕火夜举行，“迎新宴
会”，便是其中之一，这种宴会分“家庭宴会”和
“团体宴会”两种，宴会通常从除夕晚上8时开始中
直至元旦凌晨结束。宴会上备有各种美酒佳肴和点
心，供人们通宵达量地开怀畅饮。午夜时分，人们
打开收音机，聆听教堂大钟的新年钟声，钟声鸣响
时，人们一片欢腾，举杯祝酒，尽情欢呼，高歌《
往昔的日光》。“除夕舞会”则是另一种庆祝活动。
由当地的旅馆和舞会，夜幕降临。人们身着节日盛
装，从四面八方杰到这些装饰一新的灯光辉煌的舞
场，在美妙的乐声中翩翩起舞，成千上万的人群，
还云集到各个广场，围绕着广场中心的喷泉和厄洛
斯神象，载歌载舞，尽情狂欢。电视台还在广场做
现场直播，让在这家“守岁”的人也共享欢乐。
南非世界杯英语演讲稿帮忙翻译（急！）
1 It,ll be the first time the World Cup is held in the continent of Africa.
2 Sights of the world will focus on SoUth Africa,on Ellise park stadium in Johanneburg,where the the opening match and the final match will be played .
3 My favorite team is the Dutch.Although I ,M not optimistic about them,I will still support them as before.
4 Let,s look forward to the day of June 11th together.