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晨读小练20:必修二 Unit 4 Reading for Writing 课文翻译及语法填空
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
美丽的爱尔兰及其传统
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Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the "Emerald Isle" and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
爱尔兰美丽的乡村一直对其人民和传统产生巨大的影响。这个国家有培养杰出作家和诗人的悠久历史。它美丽的乡村激发并启发了所有人,为每个人的感官提供了某种东西。"绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛"风光宁静秀美,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。在海边,海浪的咆哮声和海鸟的啼叫声构成了海岸的音乐。在山区一个宁静的早晨,你可以感受到阳光照在你的皮肤上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,鸟儿用早晨的歌声来迎接新的一天。拥有如此美丽的美景,爱尔兰延续包括音乐、舞蹈和餐饮在内的强大传统也就不足为奇了。为了有机会体验到这一点,可以在乡村酒吧停下来,然后喝上一杯葡萄酒或当地的啤酒放松一下。更好的是,享受美味的传统爱尔兰炖牛肉。如果幸运的话,你也许还可以欣赏到传统的音乐和舞蹈。如果你把自己介绍给一个友好的面孔,那么你更有可能亲身体验当地的文化和习俗。
【重点必背】
have a great influence on对……有极大影响
poet n. 诗人→ poem n. 诗歌 → poetry n. 诗歌(总称)
county n.(英国、爱尔兰的)郡;(美国的)县
feast for the eyes 视觉盛宴
with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle(独立主格结构/with复合结构) 青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中
roar vi.&n. 吼叫;咆哮
ocean n. 大海;海洋
greet vt. 问候;迎接→ greeting n. 问候;致意
it is not surprising that……不足为奇
have a chance of有机会……
pub n. 酒吧;酒馆
wine n. 葡萄酒;果酒
beer n.(一杯)啤酒
more than likely to很有可能
first-hand第一手;亲自
【课文佳句】The peaceful landscape of the "Emerald Isle" and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.(with复合结构;自然风光描写)"绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛"风光宁静秀美,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining.(It is+adj.+that...)
乡村景色如此优美,在爱尔兰形成这些浓厚的传统包括音乐、舞蹈以及餐饮就一点也不让人觉得奇怪了。
【重点短语】
1. Confucius n. 孔子;→ Confucian adj. 儒家的;→ Confucianism n. 儒家思想;
2. philosophy n. 哲学;→ philosopher n. 哲学家;
3. descend v. 下来;→ descendant n. 后代;→ descent n. 下降;
4. individual adj. 单独的;个别的;→ individually adv. 单独地;分别地;个别地;
5. puzzle n. 迷;智力游戏;疑问; vt. 迷惑;使困惑;→ puzzling adj. 令人困惑的;→ puzzled adj. 感到困惑的;→ puzzlement n. 困惑;迷茫;
6. defence n. 防御;保卫;→ defend vt. 保卫;防御;辩解;→ defensive adj. 防御性的;保护的;保卫的;
7. legal adj. 合法的;法律的;→ illegal adj. 不合法的;非法的;→ illegally adv. 不合法地;非法地;
8. surround vt. 围绕;包围;→ surrounding adj. 周围的;附近的;→ surroundings n. 环境;周围的事物;→ surrounded adj. 被…环绕着的;
9. evidence n. 证据;证明;→ evident adj. 明显的;→ evidently adv. 明显地;显然地;据说;
10. achieve vt. 获得;→ achievement n. 成就;成绩;达到;→ achievable adj. 可达到的;可获得的;
11. locate v. 定位;→ location n. 地方;地点;位置;→ located adj. 位于…的;
12. fascinating adj. 极有吸引力的;迷人的;→ fascinate vt. 深深吸引;迷住;→ fascinated adj. 入迷的;极感兴趣的;→ fascination n. 着迷;
13. announce vt.宣布;通知;声称;→ announcement n. 宣布;声称;通知;→ announcer n. 播音员;(车站、机场等的)广播员;(广播、电视的)节目主持人;
14. approach v. 接近;→ approachable adj. 平易近人的;
15. generous adj. 慷慨的;→ generosity n. 慷慨;
16. sure adj. 确信;确知;肯定;有把握;→ ensure vt. 保证;确保;担保;
17. eager adj. 热切的;渴望的;→ eagerness n. 渴望;热情;殷切;热忱;
18. poet n. 诗人;→ poetry n. 诗歌;诗集;诗作 → poem n. 诗
19. greet vt. 问候;迎接;→ greeting n. 欢迎;
20. sensory adj. 感觉的;感官的;→ sense n. 感觉;→ sensor n. 传感器;敏感元件;
21. strike v. 打击;→ striking adj. 显著的;→ striker n. (运动中的)前锋;
22. crowd n. 人群;一群人;民众 vt. 记满;使…拥挤;→ crowded adj. 拥挤的;
23. belong v. 属于;→ belonging n. 归属;→ belongings n. 财产;
【单元话题作文】
(2024·山东省烟台市模拟)上周五你聆听了校学生会举办的 “走进中国传统文化” 讲座。请为校英文报写篇报道,内容包括:1.讲座内容介绍;2.你的收获与感想。
Getting to Know Chinese Traditional Culture
In order to raise students' awareness of culture,the Students' Union of our school held a lecture named Getting to Know Chinese Traditional Culture last Friday.
The lecture started with the general description of Chinese traditional culture,and then focused on two aspects of it—traditional festivals and traditional arts.After that,the lecturer talked about the significance of learning Chinese traditional culture.Finally,the lecture ended with the lecturer calling on all the students to take action to study and protect our cultural treasure.
This was an impressive lecture which not only broadened our knowledge,but also made us firmly determined to protect,inherit and carry forward our Chinese traditional culture.
【小练1】课文语法填空
(根据课文内容,用所给词的正确形式填空)
1. Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great ____________ (influential) on its people and traditions.
2. The country has a long history of producing great writers and ____________ (poet).
3. Its beautiful countryside excites and ____________ (inspire) all, offering something for each of the senses.
4. The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills ____________ (dot) with sheep and cattle.
5. The roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make ____________ the music of the coast.
6. Birds greet the new day with ____________ (they) morning song.
7. With all this beauty, it is not ____________ (surprise) that Ireland has developed strong traditions.
8. To have a chance of ____________ (experience) this, stop by a village pub.
9. If you ____________ (introduce) yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture.
10. You are more than likely to experience local culture and customs ____________ (one) hand.
【小练2】词汇或语法填空
1. Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence ____________ its people.
2. The country has a long history of producing great ____________ (write) and poets.
3. The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the ____________ (eye).
4. The roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the ____________ (musical) of the coast.
5. Birds ____________ (greeting) the new day with their morning song.
6. It is not surprising ____________ Ireland has developed strong traditions.
7. Stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of ____________ (wine) or a local beer.
8. You are more than likely to experience local culture and customs ____________ (one) hand.
【小练3】选词填空:have a great influence on | feast for the eyes | greet | first-hand | be likely to |
Ireland's beautiful countryside (1) __________ its people and traditions. The landscape is a true (2) __________. Birds (3) __________ the new day with their songs. Visitors (4) __________ experience local culture (5) __________ if they talk to the friendly locals.
【小练4】选词填空:puzzle | break away from | belong to | take over | date back to | keep your eyes open | have a great influence on |
The history of the United Kingdom is full of (1) __________. Different countries (2) __________ the UK at different times. Ireland (3) __________ the UK in the 20th century. Different groups (4) __________ the country throughout history. The history (5) __________ Roman times. If you visit the UK, (6) __________ to discover its fascinating culture. The beautiful countryside (7) __________ its traditions.
【参考答案】
【小练1】课文语法填空
influence
poets
inspires
dotted
up
their
surprising
experiencing
introduce
first
【小练2】词汇或语法填空
on
writers
eyes
music
greet
that
wine
first
【小练3】选词填空
has a great influence on
feast for the eyes
greet
are likely to
first-hand
【小练4】选词填空
puzzles
belong to
broke away from
took over
dates back to
keep your eyes open
has a great influence on
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