英语听力：自然百科 从桑巴到巴萨诺瓦 Samba To Bossa—16

 The unlikely duo of Carmen Miranda and President Vargas had not always found favor within Brazil for their music ideas. But between them, they transformed the international image of Brazil and the Rio music scene by promoting samba and carnival¹.

 

During the final years of Vargas' rule, the carnival celebrations became ever more flamboyant² and attracted / tourists as well as supporters of the rival samba schools to the parades, judged not just on the music and costumes but on the themes and ideas they portray³.

 

The Rio

 

carnival has become increasingly commercialized but remains⁴ a focus for major composers and singers, like the flamboyant / Elza Soares, who became associated with Mocidade, a samba school situated⁵ in the neighborhood where she grew up, and which she praises in one of her best-known songs.

 

Samba schools have become an important part of Rio's musical life, not just as / music clubs that compete at carnival time, but as recreation and social centers with strong links to the local community. Each school still inspires fervent⁶ support.

 

Everybody loves the show. It's a wonderful parade. Great composers have passed through the great samba schools. Every Brazilian has a favorite samba school, like a football team, we all have our favorites

 

1 carnival   

n.嘉年华会，狂欢，狂欢节，巡回表演

参考例句：

• I got some good shots of the carnival.我有几个狂欢节的精彩镜头。
• Our street puts on a carnival every year.我们街的居民每年举行一次嘉年华会。

2 flamboyant   

adj.火焰般的，华丽的，炫耀的

参考例句：

• His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion.他的衣着在这种严肃场合太浮夸了。
• The King's flamboyant lifestyle is well known.国王的奢华生活方式是人尽皆知的。

3 portray   

v.描写，描述；画(人物、景象等)

参考例句：

• It is difficult to portray feelings in words.感情很难用言语来描写。
• Can you portray the best and worst aspects of this job?您能描述一下这份工作最好与最坏的方面吗？

4 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

5 situated   

adj.坐落在...的，处于某种境地的

参考例句：

• The village is situated at the margin of a forest.村子位于森林的边缘。
• She is awkwardly situated.她的处境困难。

6 fervent   

adj.热的，热烈的，热情的

参考例句：

• It was a debate which aroused fervent ethical arguments.那是一场引发强烈的伦理道德争论的辩论。
• Austria was among the most fervent supporters of adolf hitler.奥地利是阿道夫希特勒最狂热的支持者之一。