英语新闻视频：德国人民对英国食物情有独钟？

   As the eyes of the world turn towards London for the Queen Elizabeth the Second’s Diamond Jubileeand the 2012 Olympics, British cooking is gaining appreciation². In the German capital, of all places.

　　A typical full English breakfast, frying away on the griddle.

　　All over Britain people tuck in to this hearty³ meal in the morning, at lunch, even for dinner.

　　But this is not London, Birmingham or Brighton.

　　This breakfast is served up in the shadow of the Berlin TV tower in the German capital’s trendy Kreuzberg district.

　　The restaurant is called East London. Only a year old, it’s a regular haunt for both expatBrits and local fans of British cooking.

　　That may come as a surprise to some as British cuisine⁴ is not known here for its merits.

　　Chef Benn Hayes thinks he knows why.

　　Benn Hayes says, "We have a lot of fried stuff in England. The fried Mars bar probably doesn’t help the rep (reputation). You know, putting chocolate in a fryer. That doesn’t help."

　　But British restaurants abroad are getting a boost from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee¹ celebrations and the 2012 Olympics.

　　At Hudson’s cafe in Berlin, owners Jim and Katie Hudson have already witnessed an increased interest in British cooking and baking.

　　The Londoners moved to Berlin on a short-term basis while taking sabbatical leave. Five years later they are still here.

　　A year after their cafe’s opening, it’s become famous for its British cakes and scones⁵.

　　Both Hudson’s and East London have planned special events to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. They are also expecting large crowds of expats and Germans to show up during the Olympics.

 

1 jubilee   

n.周年纪念；欢乐

参考例句：

• They had a big jubilee to celebrate the victory.他们举行盛大的周年纪念活动以祝贺胜利。
• Every Jubilee,to take the opposite case,has served a function.反过来说，历次君主巡幸，都曾起到某种作用。

2 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

3 hearty   

adj.热情友好的；衷心的；尽情的，纵情的

参考例句：

• After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了，他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
• We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。

4 cuisine   

n.烹调，烹饪法

参考例句：

• This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
• This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。

5 scones   

n.烤饼，烤小圆面包( scone的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• scones and jam with clotted cream 夹有凝脂奶油和果酱的烤饼
• She makes scones and cakes for the delectation of visitors. 她烘制了烤饼和蛋糕供客人享用。 来自辞典例句