瘋狂英語賣弄篇;
第三部 瘋狂英語賣弄篇;
第一節(jié) 參加觀光團的自我介紹 --展現(xiàn)自我風采,廣交 天下朋友!;
[1]Good morning, everyone.;
My name is Stone Lee, and I am from Hong Kong.;[1]大家早上好。我叫 李石頭,來自香港。
I am now working for an international trading company,;我現(xiàn)在在一家國際貿(mào)易 公司工作,
which sent me here to America to get further training.;公司派我來美國這里 接受進一步的培訓。
My hobbies are playing golf and reading books and magazines,;我的愛好是打高爾夫球、 看書和雜志,
especially those dealing with business and economics,;尤其是有關(guān)商業(yè)和 經(jīng)濟方面的,
which help me a lot in my work.;這對我的工作幫助不少。
[2]I've found that we have a tight schedule,;[2]我發(fā)現(xiàn)我們的行程 很緊湊,
so that means there will be a lot of opportunities;
to learn many things and see many places.;這意味著我們有很多機會 學習很多東西 和參觀很多地方。
I hope we all can exchange experences and new ideas with each other.;我希望我們大家彼此 交流各自的經(jīng)驗 和新的觀念,謝謝。
第二節(jié) 笑話與幽默 --茶余飯后的賣弄!;
Too Much 太多了;
[1]A Russian, a Cuban,;
an American businessman;
and an American lawyer were on a train traveling across Europe.;[1]有一位俄國人,一 位古巴人,一位美國商人 和一位美國律師乘火車在 歐洲旅行。
[2]The Russian took out a large bottle of vodka,;
poured each of his companions a drink;
and then hurled the semi-full bottle out of the window.;[2]俄國人拿出一大瓶 伏特加酒,給同伴們每人 倒了一杯,然后所剩余的 半瓶酒扔出了窗外。
[3]"Why did you do that?"asked the American businessman.;[3]"你為什么這么做?" 美國商人問。
[4]"Vodka is plentiful in my country," said the Russian,";
in fact, we have more than we will ever use.";[4]"伏特加酒在我們國 家多的是,"俄國人說," 其實,在我們這兒多得 喝不完。"
[5]A little later, the Cuban passed around fine Havana cigars.;
He took a couple of puffs of his and then tossed it out of the window.;[5]過了一會,古巴人 拿出上好的雪茄煙分給每 人一支。他自己那支只抽 了兩口就扔出了窗外。
[6]"I thought the Cuban economy was suffering,"the businessman said.;
"Yet you threw that perfectly good cigar away.";[6]"我本以為古巴的經(jīng) 濟不是很景氣的,"那個 商人說,"可是你還把幾 乎一整支煙都扔了。"
[7]"Cigars," the Cuban replied, "are a dime a dozen in Cuba.;
We have more of them than we know what to do with.";[7]"雪茄嘛",古巴人 回答,"在古巴一角錢就 可以買到一打。多得我們 都不知該怎么辦了。"
[8]The American businessman sat in silence for a moment.;
Then he got up, grabbed the lawyer and threw him out of the window.;[8]這位美國商人靜靜 地坐了一會兒,然后站了 起來,抓起律師,把他從 窗口扔了出去。
第三節(jié) 用英語講中國成語故事 --向老外炫耀中國語言文 化的博大精深!;
成語故事一 對牛彈琴;
1.Playing the Lute to a Cow;
In ancient times was a man who played the zither『古箏』very well.;古時候,有一個人琴彈得 很好。
Once, he played a tune in front of a cow, hoping that the cow would appreciate it.;一次,他對著牛彈了一段 曲子,希望牛也能欣賞 他的技巧。
The tune was melodious but the cow showed no reaction, and just kept on eating grass.;曲子雖然很好聽,但是牛 卻絲毫不理會, 只顧埋頭吃草。
The man sighed, and went away.;這個人只好嘆了口氣 離開了。
This idiom is used to indicate reasoning with stubborn people;
or talking to the wrong audience.;"對牛彈琴"這個成語, 比喻對不懂道理的人講 道理。也用來譏笑說話的 人不看對象。
成語故事二 刻舟求劍;
2.Notching the Boat to Find the Sword;
In the Warring States Period,;
a man in the State of Chu had a sword which he cherished very much.;戰(zhàn)國時期有個楚國的人, 得到一把寶劍,非常珍愛。
One day, when he was crossing a river in a boat,;
the sword suddenly fell into the water.;一天,他坐船過江,不小 心把寶劍掉到江中去了。
The man then made a mark on the side of the boat;
at the spot where the sword had fallen overboard.;他急忙在劍掉下去的船舷 邊上刻了一個記號。
When the boat reached the shore,;
he jumped from the spot he marked into the water to look for his sword.;船靠岸后,他就從刻有 記號的地方跳下水去找 他的劍。
This idiom satirizes those;
who stick to rigid rules;
instead of taking changed circumstances into account.;"刻舟求劍"這個成語諷刺 那些辦事迂腐,不知道變 通情況的人。
成語故事三 杞人憂天;
The Man of Qi Who Worried that the Sky Would Fall;
In the Spring and Autumn Period,;
in the State of Qi;
there was a man who always let his imagination run away with him.;春秋時代,杞國有一個 喜歡胡思亂想的人。
One day he even worried that the sky would fall on his head.;一天,他突然想到, 天會塌下來。
He was so worried that he could neither eat nor sleep.;這個人越想越害怕,整天 愁眉苦臉,坐立不安, 白天吃不下飯,晚上睡不 著覺。
Later, someone persuaded him that his fears were groundless.;后來有人耐心地開導他, 他才放下了心。
This idiom satirizes those who worry unnecessarily.;"杞人憂天"這個成語譏笑 那些沒有必要或毫無 根據(jù)的憂慮。
成語故事四 談虎色變;
Turn Pale at the Mention of a Tiger;
Once upon a time,;
a man was telling stories about how tigers can injure people.;從前有一個人正在給大家 講老虎傷人的故事。
Among the listeners there was a farmer;
who had once been attacked by a tiger and almost lost his life.;其中有個農(nóng)夫,有一次在 山上砍柴時曾被一只老虎 咬傷,差一點送了命。
He was so scared that his face turned pale.;所以這個農(nóng)夫聽了老虎的 故事,尤其感到害怕, 臉的顏色都改變了。
This idiom means looking nervous and fearful when something awful is mentioned.;"談虎色變"這個成語比喻 一提到可怕的事情,就表 現(xiàn)出非常緊張、恐怖的 樣子。
第四節(jié) 副詞大戰(zhàn) --準確表達個人意愿 和感情!;
1.a(chǎn)bsolutely 是這樣;當然是; 正是如此;絕對如此;
He is absoultely wrong.;(他壓根兒錯了。)
Of course it's absolutely impossible.;這當然是絕對不可能的。
A: Shanghai is the best city in China.;上海是中國最棒的城市。
B: Absolutely, I couldn't agree more.;(絕對的,我完全同意。)
2.a(chǎn)ctually 實際上;真實地;
I don't care much for sweets, actually.;說實在的,我并不是 很喜歡吃糖果。
He's actually very smart. He just doesn't study.;他實際上很聰明, 但他就是不學習。
3.a(chǎn)wfully 非常;很;十分;
It is awfully cold this winter.;(這個冬天非常冷。)
She's awfully clever.;(她非常聰明。)
A: How's your English coming?;你的英語學得怎么樣了?
B: Actually, I find it awfully difficult.;說實在的,我覺得英語 太難了。
4.completely 十分;完全地;
I completely believe her.;(我完全相信她。)
He completely denied it.;他完全否認了。
A: Did you pick up the milk?;(你取牛奶了嗎?)
B: I'm sorry. I completely forgot.;(對不起,我忘得 一干二凈。)
5.definitely 肯定地;確切地;
The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.;如果他不參加比賽, 這個隊肯定會輸。
I can't tell you definitely when I will come.;我不能確切地告訴你 我什么時候來。
A: Is he coming?;(他會來嗎?)
B: Definitely!;(當然!)
6.entirely 完全地,徹底地; 全部地,完整地;
He has traveled entirely around the world.;(他游遍整個世界。)
He did it entirely for your benefit.;他這樣做完全是為了你。
A: Where do you want to go for dinner?;(你想去哪里吃飯?)
B: It's entirely up to you.;(全由你說了算。)
7.especially 特別,尤其;專門地, 主要地;
We want to invite a number of friends, especially John and Peter.;我們想邀請幾個朋友, 特別是約翰和彼得。
She is especially interested in painting.;她對繪畫特別感興趣。
8.exactly 正確地;精確地; 嚴密地;正好地;
Tell me exactly what happened.;告訴我到底發(fā)生了 什么事。
This is exactly what I wanted to buy.;這正是我想要買的東西。
A: Do you mean I shouldn't give up my job until I find better one?;你的意思是說我在找到一 份更好的工作前不應該 放棄現(xiàn)在的工作?
B: That's exactly what I mean.;這正是我的意思。
9.extremely 極(端);極其;非常;
I enjoyed the movie extremely.;我非常欣賞那場電影。
It's extremely good of you to do this for me.;你幫我做了這件事, 真是太好了!
A: Is it cold in Inner Mongolia in December?;在內(nèi)蒙古12月份冷嗎?
B: Yeah. It's extremely cold.;是的,冷得要命。
10.frankly 坦白地,直率地; (作插入語)坦白說;
He frankly admitted his error.;他坦率地承認了 自己的錯誤。
Frankly, I don't care at all.;坦白說,我一點 也不介意。
A: John, which dress should I wear tonight?;約翰,我今晚穿 什么好呢?
B: Frankly, I don't give a damn.;說實話,我毫不在乎。
11.generally 通常;一般地;普遍地;
The plan has been generally accepted.;這項計劃廣泛地 被人們接受。
He generally keeps silent at a meeting.;他通常在會上保持沉默。
12.hardly 幾乎不;簡直不;剛剛;
He could hardly wait to hear the news.;他迫不及待地要 聽這消息。
We had hardly started when it began to rain.;我們剛出發(fā), 就開始下雨了。
13.particularly 特別地;格外,尤其; 特殊地;
It is particularly hot today.;(今天特別熱。)
He isn't particularly clever but he is industrious.;他并不特別聰明, 但很勤奮。
14.personally 親自;就個人而言; 就自己而言;
Personally speaking. I'm in favor of the scheme.;就本人而言, 贊成這個計劃。
Personally, I think he is dishonest, but many people trust him.;就我個人而言,我 認為他不誠實, 可是有許多人信任他。
A: That was an awful movie.;這部電影真糟糕。
B: Really? Personally, I loved it.;真的嗎?就個人而言, 我很喜歡。
15.presently 現(xiàn)在;目前;
Presently, She is writing a book.;目前,她正在寫一本書。
This is the best method presently known.;這是目前所知的 最佳方法。
A: So where are you living?;那么你現(xiàn)在住在哪里呢?
B: Presently, I'm living in New York,;
but in a couple of weeks I'm moving to Beijing.;目前我住在紐約, 但幾個星期以后我就會 搬去北京。
16.probably 很可能;大概;或許;
It will probably rain.;(天很可能要下雨了。)
He will probably refuse the offer.;他很可能會拒絕 這個建議。
17.really 很,十分;真正地, 實在地;
You are really something!;(你真了不起!)
I really don't know what you're talking about.;我真的不知道 你在說些什么。
A: You look great in your new dress.;你穿這件新衣服真好看。
B: Really? Thank you for saying so.;真的嗎?謝謝你這么說。
18.sincerely 誠實地;忠實地;真摯地;
I sincerely hope you'll come with us.;我衷心希望你 同我們一起去。
I can't believe him even when he speaks very sincerely.;就算他說得非常真誠, 我也不會相信他。
A: You killed my cat!;(你殺死了我的貓!)
B: I know and I'm sincerely sorry.;是的,我真的很抱歉。
19.undoubtedly 毋庸置疑;毫無疑問;
Undoubtedly, Crazy English helps China's English learners a lot;毫無疑問,瘋狂英語使 中國的英語學習者受益 匪淺.
Undoubtedly, Lu Xun is one of the greatest writers in China.;毋庸置疑,魯迅是中國 最偉大的文學家之一。
20.unfortunately 不幸地;可惜地;遺憾地;
I was unfortunately delayed.;我遲到了,真倒霉。
Unfortunately, the show was one of the dullest we have ever seen.;真遺憾,這是我們所看 過的最乏味的演出。
第四部 瘋狂實戰(zhàn)篇;
第一節(jié) 請你來當播音員 --超級模仿秀大賽!;
[1]Delegates1 of the United Nation's;
climate conference are attempting to write the rulebook for the stalled Kyoto protocol.;[1]聯(lián)合國氣候會議的 代表們正努力嘗試制定受 阻的《京都協(xié)定書》實施 的規(guī)則手冊,
Environmental ministers as well as representatives of;
178 countries are meeting in Bonn, Germany.;來自178個國家的環(huán)境 部長和會議代表正在德國 波恩參加此次會議。
Kyoto requires industrial countries to reduce emissions of gasses;《京都協(xié)定書》要求工業(yè) 國家減少溫室氣體排放量,
blamed for the gradual warming of the Earth.;溫室排放的氣體被認為是 造成地球溫度逐漸變暖 的原因,
But disputes remain over how to accomplish that.;但在如何實施 《京都協(xié)定書》的問題上 存在著很大的爭議。
Washington's decision to renounce that protocol has;
threatened to derail it.;華府關(guān)于退出 《京都協(xié)定書》的決定 已經(jīng)影響《京都協(xié)定書》 的執(zhí)行,
But the chairman of the conference says he thinks a compromise?can be reached.;但此次會議的主席說, 他覺得是有可能達成 妥協(xié)的。
[2]Jan Pronk (Conference Chairman):;[2]簡·普龍克 (會議主席):
When I came to Bonn, I was a bit pessimistic,;
given many political statements,;
which were made during the last couple of weeks,;我啟程來波恩時,是有點 悲觀的,因為在過去的數(shù) 周里,一些人發(fā)表了不少 政治聲明,
that perhaps it would not be possible to reach [an] agreement.;我原想,要達成一個協(xié)議 和可能性不大。
However, on the basis of the atmosphere, which is shown during these;
official negotiations, during these three days,;不過,根據(jù)這三天官方 會談的氣氛,
and on the basis of my political talks with individual delegations,;
I have the impression that it is possible to reach a result.;加上我與一些代表進行的 政治會談,我覺得這次 會議也是有可能取得 成果的。
[3]About 30 countries have ratified the Kyoto pact so far.;[3]到目前為止,大約 有30個國家已經(jīng)批準了 《京都協(xié)定書》,
At least 55 must back the accord for it to be implemented.;《京都協(xié)定書》的實施 至少需要有55個國家的 支持。
第二節(jié) 廣告配音員的夢想 --夢幻之聲,撼動心靈!;
經(jīng)典廣告一 HIV/AIDS Awareness 愛滋病毒 愛滋病防范意識;
HIV is transmitted through sexual and blood contact,;愛滋病毒通過性接觸和 血液接觸進行傳播,
and from mother to baby.;并可由母親傳給嬰兒。
if you ever practice sharing-needle habits with others,or have unprotected sex,;如果你與他人共用針管, 或者在不采取保護措施下 進行性行為,
you're at risk of getting HIV infection.;你就有感染愛滋病的 危險。
Stop sharing needles with others, use condoms properly for safer sex.;你就有感染愛滋病的危險。 請停止與他人共用針管, 為安全起見,請正確使用 避孕套。
經(jīng)典廣告二 Alibaba. com 阿里巴巴網(wǎng)站;
No matter what size your business is,;不管你的生意有多大,
if you have something to sell,;如果你有東西要賣,
or if there's something you want to buy,;或者如果你有東西要買,
now you can find the leads your business needs and seal a deal on the internet.;現(xiàn)在你都可以在網(wǎng)上找到 買賣所需的信息, 并可以即刻拍板成交。
Just meet me at Alibaba. com, where all business are equal.;到阿里巴巴網(wǎng)站來, 這里所有的交易都平等。
第三節(jié) 成功翻譯必備 中英文雙語自由轉(zhuǎn)換, 國際化人才的必經(jīng)之路!;
[1]I never heard a tale so sad, so tender, and so true.;我從未聽過一個故事 如此凄涼,如此溫柔, 如此真實。
[2]I am a regular reader of this column.;我是這個專欄的 忠實讀者。
[3]I am good and hungry.;我好餓。
[4]I cannot but admire his courage.;我不得不佩服他的勇氣。
[5]She must have everything her own way.;她總是一意孤行。
[6]That it should have come to this!;事情竟落到這種地步。
[7]He failed to do his duty.;他未盡到責任。
[8]He is anything but a poet.;他不是當詩人的料。
[9]Not a word did he say.;他一句話也沒說。
[10]Mighty is the man who conquers himself.;最堅強的就是能戰(zhàn)勝 自己的人。
[11]So friendly was his letter that she was deeply moved and began to cry.;他的信如此親切,使他 深受感動而開始哭泣。
[12]Once you start it you must finish it.;有始有終。
第四節(jié) 善于制造氣氛的主持人 --讓你成為萬眾矚目的 焦點!;
Offering an Award 主持頒獎典禮;
[1]Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.;[1]女士們,先生們, 晚上好。
We are gathered this evening;
in order to recognize1 some of our;
employees for their outstanding performance in the past year.;今天晚上我們相聚這里, 是為了要表揚過去一年來 表現(xiàn)杰出的幾位員工。
[2]After close consideration and performance evaluation,;[2]在評估各位的表現(xiàn), 并經(jīng)過慎重考慮之后,
the selection committee has come to the following decision:;選撥委員會作出了以下 的決定:
the three recipients of the Outstanding Performance Award;
are Mr. Tiger Wu…Ms. Sally Wang…and Mr. Stone Lee.;杰出表現(xiàn)獎的三位獲獎人 員是吳泰格先生、 王莎莉小姐,以及 李石頭先生。
[3]Needless to say,;
[3]不用說, this year's recipients;
deserve special recognition for their dedication and accomplishments.;今年的獲獎人,都是因為 他們的貢獻和成就, 而獲得特別的褒獎。
Also, I would like to say that every one of you who wasn't selected this year;
has a good chance of winning this honor next year.;但是我還想告訴今天沒有 得獎的各位,明年也有 很好的機會可以獲得這 項榮譽。
I wish you all the best of luck.;我祝各位好運。
第五節(jié) 成功演講家必備 --脫口而出歡迎辭!;
經(jīng)典歡迎辭一;
Greeting Newcomers 歡迎新進人員;
[1]I am Jim Smith, C. E. O. of this company.;[1]我是本公司的執(zhí)行 總裁吉姆·史密斯
[2]First, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to you all.;[2]首先,我誠摯地 歡迎各位來到本公司.
[3]As you know,;
our company is one of the leaders in its industry and has a long tradition.;[3]正如各位所知,本 公司是該領域的先鋒, 有著悠久的歷史。
I think you must be proud of being part of such a great company.;我想,各位能成為這種 大公司的一份子, 一定也感到很光榮。
But we cannot afford to rely on tradition alone.;但是,光憑傳統(tǒng)是 不夠的,
We need new blood like you to bring us new ideas.;
new knowledge, and new insights.;我們還需要像各位這樣的 新鮮血液,給我們帶來 新觀念,新知識,以及 新的洞察力。
[4]I would like to welcome you once again and from today, let us begin to work together;[4]我再次歡迎各位。 從今天起,讓我們一起 攜手共進吧!
Receiving Foreign Guests 迎接外賓;
[1]We are proud and honored to have such a distinguished group of guests;
come all the way from the United States to visit our company.;[1]各位貴賓從美國 遠道而來參觀本公司, 我們感到非常榮幸。
[2]Our staff and employees will do their best;
to make your visit comfortable and worthwhile.;[2]本公司員工一定會 盡力使各位在訪問期間 感到既舒適又充實。
Today, they will introduce you to our newly built plant and research center.;今天,他們會帶領各位 去參觀我們新建的工廠 以及研究中心。
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.;各位如果有任何問題, 請別客氣,盡管提出來。
[3]I want to extend my warmest welcome to you all,;
and sincerely hope that your visit here will be worthwhile and meaningful.;[3]我向各位致以最 誠摯的歡迎,并衷心希望 各位在此地的訪問既 充實又有意義。
第六節(jié) 商務談判高手之路 --察言觀色、明爭暗斗、 寸土必爭的談判技巧!;
Buy and Sell 你來我往價格戰(zhàn) 談判現(xiàn)場;
Stone: Even with volume sales,;
our product costs for the Heating Pad won't go down much.;即使是大量銷售,我們的 "熱療墊"生產(chǎn)成本仍然 無法降低太多。
James: Ok. What do you want to propose?;那,你的建議是……?
Stone: We could take a cut on the price.;
But 20% would slash our profit margin. We suggest a compromise-5%.;敝公司可以降低,但是 八折會過度削低我們的 毛利。我們建議雙方各讓 一步--九五折。
James: That's a big change from 20%! 5% is beyond my negotiating limit.;
(pause)Any other ideas?;那跟八折差太多了!九五 折實在超出我的談判 限度。(停頓)有其他 方案嗎?
Stone: Yeah, let's suggest a few numbers;
and see if we can reach some middle ground.;那,讓我們再提出一些 價格,看能不能 達成折衷。
James: Sounds good. We propose a structured deal.;
For the first six months, we get a discount of 15%,;
and the next six months we get 10%.;那好。我方提議階段式 協(xié)定,前半年先給我們 八五折,后半年, 則打九折。
Stone: James, we can't swing those numbers my boss will turn it down flat.;詹姆士,我們沒辦法接受 這個價格--我老板一定 會打回票的。
James: Then you'll have to think of something better, Stone.;石頭,那你就得想出 更好的法子了!
第七節(jié) 脫口而出求職信 --助你在蕓蕓眾生中 脫穎而出!;
Self-recommendation;
Dear Mr. Anderson, 親愛的安德森先生:;
Replying to your advertisement in the recent issue of Career Post,;
I think you might be interested in my application for the position of secretary.;茲申請公司在最近的 《求職信息報》上招聘 的秘書職位!
As a senior at Zhongshan University;
I will graduate this coming July;
with a degree in international business.;我是一名即將在七月份 畢業(yè)的中山大學四年級 學生, 主修國際商務專業(yè),
During my four years as a business major;在大學四年的學習中, 我作為一名商業(yè)本科生,
I have acquainted1 myself with the knowledge and;
practices in business transactions, especially in international trade.;對商業(yè)貿(mào)易領域尤其是國 際貿(mào)易范圍內(nèi)的知識和 慣例十分熟悉。
I am convinced that my education;
combined with my abilities will benefit your company greatly.;我相信我所受的教育 以及我的個人能力將對 貴公司的工作大有幫助。
My high level of proficiency in English and Japanese;
would provide me with a spectacular advantage as your secretary.;我在英語和日語方面 不凡的造詣是我申請 成為貴公司秘書的一大 優(yōu)勢。
I have obtained invaluable experience;我獲得了寶貴的經(jīng)驗。
as an assistant in a trading firm during the Textiles Expo;
and as an interpreter for a foreign visiting group.;同時在作為一家貿(mào)易公司 的助理在紡織品博覽會以 及為一個外國訪問團作口 譯的工作中,
My abilities in literature and computer science;
will prove to be a plus for the position.;我在文學以及計算機 方面的能力有助于我 勝任此工作。
You may be interested in my professional thesis;
on management strategy for a multinational corporation like yours;您也許會對我發(fā)表的一篇 有關(guān)類似貴公司的跨國 公司管理戰(zhàn)略文章感 興趣。
I am convinced that the qualities of cooperation,;
diligence and optimism would make me an indispensable secretary.;我相信憑借我的合作、 努力與樂觀精神,我會 成為一名優(yōu)秀的秘書。
If you could kindly give me the privilege of an interview,;
I would gratefully prove my competence to you.;如果貴公司能給我一個 面試的機會,我會向您 證明我的能力!
Yours faithfully, Eileen;
第八節(jié) 國際導游必備 --指引人們發(fā)現(xiàn)美麗、 享受美麗!;
Guilin 桂林;
[1]Situated in the northeastern corner of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,;桂林市位于廣西壯族自 治區(qū)東北部,
the city of Guilin is famous all over the world for its green hills,;
clear waters, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks.;以山青、水秀、洞奇、 石美而聞名于世,
It is one of China's best-known tourist scenic cities,;
claiming to have the "finest mountains and rivers under heaven.";有"山水甲天下"的美譽, 中國著名的風景 游覽城市。
[2]"Thousands of pinnacles stand towering around;;
a river winds its way about the city.";
This is a vivid description of Guilin scenery.;[2]"千峰環(huán)野立,一水 抱城流"是對桂對山水 的真實寫照。
[3]The hills and pinnacles in Guilin, gifted by nature,;桂林山峰秀麗天成,
rise sharply from the ground in many different shapes.;平地拔起,千姿百態(tài)。
Diecai Hill, Fubo Hill, Duxiu Peak, Nanxi Hill, Crescent Hill and Putuo Hill;
are the biggest attractions for tourists;
when they make a tour of the city.;市區(qū)內(nèi)主要名山有疊彩 山、伏波山、獨秀峰、 南溪山、月牙山、普陀山 等,都是游覽勝地。
[4]The Li River is limpid with crystal water.;漓江明潔如鏡, 清澈見底。
A boat trip on the river from Guilin;
to Yangshuo covers a distance of 83 kilometres.;乘船從桂林到陽朔, 水程83公里,
This section of the river makes a unique traditional Chinese;
Painting with its clear water and cluster of pinnacles.;風光綺麗,碧水縈回, 奇峰林立,構(gòu)成一幅 錦繡畫卷。
Elephant Hill, Chuanshan Hill, Pagoda Hill, Qifengzhen Peak Forest,;<BR>[21:29.14]Crown Cave, Painted Cliff, Xingping Town and Green Lotus Peak;
are the extraordinary scenic spots along the river.;沿江尤以象山、穿山、 塔山、奇峰鎮(zhèn)、冠巖、 畫山、興坪、碧蓮峰等 景致更為綺麗。
[5]Picturesque caves can be found all over the Guilin hills.;桂林無山不洞, 無洞不奇。
Reed Flute Cave,;
Seven-Star Cave and Chuanshan Cave are honored as "Palaces of Nature's Art".;
They are like magnificent buildings in heaven,;
with a thousand and one fabulous scenes.;被譽為"大自然藝術(shù)之宮" 的蘆笛巖、七星巖、 穿巖,一洞瓊瑤, 萬般景象。
Stalactites and stalagmites in the caves present colorful pictures.;
Visiting these caves is like touring a pearl exhibition or a jade palace.;洞中的鐘乳石和石筍琳瑯 滿目,五彩繽紛。置身于 洞中,仿佛進入珍寶的 宮殿。
第五部 瘋狂挑戰(zhàn)篇;
第一節(jié) 地道美語 --讓美國人誤認為 你是老鄉(xiāng)!;
Cat Proverbs and Sayings 與貓相關(guān)的英語諺語 和俗語;
1.Curiosity killed the cat. 過于好奇會惹禍上身。 好奇招禍。;
A: My son is always going places he shouldn't and getting in trouble.;我兒子總是去那些他不 該去的地方,老是給我 惹麻煩。
B: You know what they say. Curiosity killed the cat.;你知道人們常說, 好奇招禍。
2.Has the cat got your thogue? 貓把你的舌頭叼去了嗎? 為什么不吭聲?;
A: I don't know what to say.;(我不知道說什么。)
B: What's the matter? (Has the) cat got your tongue?;怎么了?貓把你的舌頭 叼去了嗎?
3.It rains cats and dogs. 下傾盆大雨。/大雨滂沱。;
A: Do you think I need my umbrella?;你認為我需要帶傘嗎?
B: You sure do! It's raining cats and dogs.;當然了!外面正下著 傾盆大雨。
4.Iet the cat out of the bag 說走了嘴;(無意中) 泄露秘密;
A: Of course I knew you were planning a surprise party for me.;我當然知道你在計劃為 我搞個驚喜生日聚會。
B: Really? Who let the cat out of the bag?;是嗎?是誰泄露了秘密?
5.When the cat's away the mice will play. 貓兒不在,老鼠成精。 大王外出,小鬼跳梁。;
A: Do you think he'll throw a party while his parents are out of town?;你認為他會乘父母不在時 搞個聚會嗎?
B: Most likely. When the cat's away, the mice will play.;很有可能。貓兒不在, 老鼠成精。
Dog Proverbs and Sayings 與狗相關(guān)的英語諺語 和俗語;
1.a(chǎn) dog's life 窮困潦倒的日子; 痛苦的生活;
A: My boss never let's me stop for even a minute.;我老板真是一分鐘都 不讓我歇。
B: It's a dog's life.;真是苦日子啊。
2.Every dog has his day. 凡人皆有得意時。;
A: I'm so unlucky.;我可真夠倒霉。
B: Don't worry. Every dog has his day.;別擔心。凡人皆有 得意時。
3.he is a lucky dog 幸運兒;
A: Did you hear he won the lottery?;你聽說了嗎?他買彩票 中獎了。
B: He sure is a lucky dog.;他真是個幸運兒。
4.It is better to let sleeping dogs lie. 別多事。/別惹麻煩。;
A: I'm so angry at him.;我對他感到非常生氣。
B: Don't say anything to him; it's better to let sleeping dogs lie.;別和他說話,還是少 惹麻煩為妙。
5.You can't teach old dogs new tricks. 老狗學不了新把戲; 老年人很難適應新事物。;
A: Dad, let me show you another way to do that.;爸爸,讓我來教你一個 新辦法。
B: Don't bother. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.;不用麻煩了,老狗學不 了新把戲。
第二節(jié) 高級口譯自測;
--江澤民主席在亞太經(jīng)合 組織領導人非正式會議上 的講話節(jié)選;
Strengthen Cooperation and Meet New Challenges Together in the New Century;加強合作,共同迎接新 世紀的新挑戰(zhàn)
Dear Colleagues,;各位同事:
[1]I am very pleased to be with you all in Shanghai;
in this golden season of autumn;
to discuss economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.;[1]金秋十月,與大家 在上海相聚,共商亞太 經(jīng)濟合作大計,我感到 十分高興。
On behalf of the Chinese Government and people,;
and in my own name, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you.;首先,我代表中國政府和 人民,并以我個人的名義, 向各位表示熱烈歡迎。
[2]We, the APCE economic leaders, have a historic mission to fulfill:;作為亞太地區(qū)的領導人, 我們肩負的歷史責任是:
We must adopt a forward-looking approach and formulate ,;
through discussion,;
a common development strategy that is responsive;
to the development requirements;
of the new century in the interest of promoting growth;
and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.;站在促進亞太地區(qū)發(fā)展和 繁榮的高度,展望未來,討 論制定適應新世紀發(fā)展要 求的促進共同發(fā)展的戰(zhàn)略
[3]At the first APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in 1993,;[3]在1993年亞太經(jīng)合 組織第一次領導人非 正式會議上,
I said that what kind of world was to be brought into the 21st?century;
was a crucial issue;
that we leaders of this generation must carefully think about and address.;我曾說過,把一個什么樣 的世界帶到21世紀,是我 們這一代領導人必須認真 思考和解決的重大問題。
Today, at the beginning of the 21st century,;
we have found the world situation;
and that of the Asia-Pacific both encouraging and worrying.;環(huán)顧新世紀初的世界和 亞太地區(qū)形勢,可以說 是有喜有憂。
[4]All in all, there are both challenges and opportunities ahead.;[4]縱觀全局,機遇 和挑戰(zhàn)并存,
We should work together, take action, seize opportunities,;
and rise to the challenges;
so as to promote greater economic growth of our region in the new century.;我們應共同努力,采取措 施,抓住機遇,迎接 挑戰(zhàn),推動本地經(jīng)濟在 新世紀更好地發(fā)展。
This is a major responsibility for us, the leaders of the region.;這是我們作為地區(qū)領導 人肩負的主要責任。
To strengthen cooperation;
so that all APEC member economies may benefit from economic globalization;
and scientific and technological progress should be an objective for APEC to strive for;加強合作,使各成員從 經(jīng)濟全球化和科技進步中 受益,是亞太經(jīng)合組織應 為之奮斗的目標.
How to take concrete and effective measures to bolster confidence;
and realize recovery and growth;
is a pressing issue for this meeting to address.;采取切實有效的措施, 增強信心,恢復和保持 增長,是本次會議亟 需考慮的問題。
第六部 瘋狂奉獻篇;
第一節(jié) 教你一招 --如何在面試中脫穎而出;
Why don't you like your present job? 你為什么不喜歡現(xiàn)在的 工作?;
A: Why don't you like your present job?;A: 你為什么不喜歡 現(xiàn)在的工作?
B: Oh, no. I like it.;B: 哦,我喜歡現(xiàn)在 的工作。
A: Then why do you want to leave?;A: 那么你為什么決定 離開?
B: I decided to leave just because I want a more challenging opprtunity.;B: 我決定離開只是因為 我想得到一個更具 挑戰(zhàn)性的機遇。
What is your greatest achievement? 你所獲得的最大成 就是什么?;
A: What's the greatest achievement you have made?;A: 你所獲得的最大 成就是什么?
B: As one of the main members,;
I participated in the structural design of the "Pearl River Bridge.";B: 作為主要的參與者之 一,我參加了珠江大橋 的工程建筑設計工作。
A: Oh, that's indeed very well-known.;A: 噢,那的確是一個 很出名的大橋。
B: Yes, I was one of six young architects that spent half a year in working on it.;B: 是的,我就是這六名 年輕建筑師之一,我們 花費了半年的時間來 設計它。
What are your weak points/faults/ weaknesses? 你有什么缺點?;
A: What are your weak points?;A: 你有什么缺點?
B: I am a poor talker, and always work more than I speak.;
So I've been learning how to speak in public.;B: 我不是一個健談的人, 總是少說多干。所以一直 在學習如何在 公共場合講話。
A: Obviously, you have made rapid progress. You made a very good showing today.;A: 顯然你已經(jīng)有了很大 的進步。你今天的表現(xiàn) 很好
B: Thank you very much.;B: 謝謝你的夸獎。
Are you qualified for this job? 你能勝任這個職位嗎?;
A: Are you qualified for this job?;A: 你能勝任這個職位嗎?
B: Yes, I think I am.;B: 是的,我想我能。
A: Why?;A: 憑什么?
B: My educational background and work experience;
make me the right one for this position.;B: 我的教育背景和工作 經(jīng)驗使我成為適合于這個 職位的人選。
A: Oh! You are very self-confident. Could you give me some details?;A: 噢!你很自信。詳細 說說可以嗎?
B: Of course, first, I majored in English in university.;
Moreover I have been working as an interpreter in English;
in the ABC Company for five years.;B: 當然可以。首先, 我在大學學習的是英語 專業(yè).另外我已經(jīng)在ABC公 司擔任了5年的英語翻譯。
A: Pretty good! Then you must be quite proficient in spoken English.;A: 很好,那你一定擅長 英語口語了。
B: Yeah, many foreigners say my oral English is fairly good;B: 是的,很多外國朋友 夸我的英語說得好,
and I also can take dictation in English and translate it rapidly into Chinese.;而且我還會英文的口授 筆錄,同時能立即將其 翻譯成中文。
How long do you plan to stay with our company? 你打算在這兒工作多久?;
A: How long do you plan to stay here?;A: 你打算在這兒工作 多久?
B: To spead frankly, it doesn't depend on me.;B: 坦白地說,這不取決 于我。
A: How so?;A: 為什么這么說?
B: I really want to obtain a permanent job;B: 我真的非??释麚碛?一個固定的工作,
I won't leave as long as I have the opportunity to apply my knowledge;
and I get along well with my superiors and colleagues.;只要我有施展自己才華的 機會又能和上級、同事處 得很好,我就不會離開。
第二節(jié): 10句與時間相關(guān)的諺語 --珍視光陰!時光飛逝, 惟有實力永存!;
English Proverbs Concerning Time 時間是金,其值無價;
1.Time is money.;時間就是金錢。 一寸光陰一寸金。
2.Time flies.;光陰似箭,日月如梭。 時間是風,去而不返
3.Time and tide wait for no man.;歲月不待人。
4.Time cannot be won again.;時間一去不再來。 時間是尺,萬物皆檢
5.Time will tell.;時間能說明問題。
6.Time reveals all things.;萬事日久自明。
7.Time tries all.;時間檢驗一切。 時間是秤,衡量權(quán)質(zhì)
8.Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today.;今日事,今日畢。
9.Tomorrow never comes.;明日無盡頭。 明日何其多。 時間是水,淘金流沙
10.Time works wonders.;時間可以創(chuàng)造奇跡。