环球慢速英语 新天地(5)

Voice 3: "I could not believe the bright sun and clear blue sky this morning. I felt heavy and slow on the road. But the beautiful weather made me feel happy. Riding a bicycle is very strange. You never know when it will be difficult or when it will be easy..."

声音3：“我简直不敢相信今天早上阳光如此明媚，天空如此晴朗。我在路上骑行时，感觉脚步沉重，速度很慢。但美丽的天气使我感到快乐。骑自行车其实很奇怪。你永远不知道什么时候会很困难，什么时候会很轻松……”

"My best memory of Vietnam¹ is going to be the children. They stop their roadside games to wave as I pass. Wherever I go they shout hello and laugh. They always seem so happy..."

“我对越南最美好的记忆肯定是孩子们。在我经过时，他们会停下在路边玩的游戏，同时向我挥手。无论我走到哪里，他们都会笑着大喊‘你好’。他们似乎总是很高兴……”

"It is Christmas Day! At last I have reached the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. I was so happy! I raised my arms in joy. I want to thank the people of Vietnam for a life changing experience. But most of all I want to thank God. He provided² everything I needed and kept me safe."

“今天是圣诞节！我终于到达了胡志明市中心。我太高兴了！我高兴地举起双臂。我要感谢越南民众让我有了改变人生的经历。但我最想感谢上帝。他提供了我需要的一切，保证了我的安全。”

Voice 2: Ben returned home to Scotland³ after two hard weeks of cycling. He was extremely⁴ tired. But he knows that his efforts have been worth it. His young people's group are very proud of him. They now understand better all that life in the United⁵ Kingdom can offer them - even though they may have problems. And they want to make the most of it. They are looking forward to the day when they too, can visit the young people of Vietnam. But they will not be riding a bicycle when they get there!

声音2：经过两周艰苦的骑行，本回到了苏格兰的家中。他疲惫不堪。但他知道他的努力是值得的。他的青年组织为他感到骄傲。他们现在更清楚地认识到，在英国生活可以为他们提供一切，即使他们可能会遇到问题。他们想充分利用这一点。他们期待着有一天他们也能拜访越南的年轻人。但他们到越南可就不会再骑自行车了！

1 Vietnam   

n.越南

参考例句：

• Vietnam is suffering from food shortage.越南正遭受食物短缺之苦。
• Laos is on the west of Vietnam.老挝在越南西面。

2 provided   

conj.假如，若是；adj.预备好的，由...供给的

参考例句：

• Provided it's fine we will have a pleasant holiday.如果天气良好，我们的假日将过得非常愉快。
• I will come provided that it's not raining tomorrow.如果明天不下雨，我就来。

3 Scotland   

n.苏格兰

参考例句：

• He has been hiking round Scotland for a month.他围着苏格兰徒步旅行了一个月。
• Scotland is to the north of England.苏格兰在英格兰之北。

4 extremely   

adv.极其，非常，极度

参考例句：

• The film is extremely good,I just cannot miss it.这部电影太精彩了，我非看不可。
• The old man was extremely difficult to get along with.这个老人极难相与。

5 united   

adj.和谐的；团结的；联合的，统一的

参考例句：

• The whole nation is closely united.全国人民紧密团结。
• The two men were united by community of interests.共同的利益使两个人结合在一起。