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第四部:瘋狂實戰(zhàn)篇;
第一節(jié):向播音員挑戰(zhàn) [1]Five people suffered minor injuries when an;
earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan this morning.;[1]今天早上臺灣發(fā)生6.2 級地震,有五人受輕傷。 地震引起了市民的驚慌,
It caused some panic 『恐慌;驚慌』but little serious damage. James Pomfret reports:;但是幾乎沒有嚴重損失。 占姆士·龐夫瑞特報道:
[2] "The earthquake struck at 10.35 this morning[girls screams] rocking Taipei for 20;[2]"早晨10點35分臺北發(fā) 生地震(女孩子尖叫), 地震持續(xù)了20秒鐘,
seconds, though much of the city was left unscathed.;但是城市大部分安然無恙
Only a few buildings were damaged.;只有少數(shù)幾座建筑受損。
This hospital's outer wall was unable to withstand the shock,;這所醫(yī)院的外墻經不住震 動,
crashing onto the pavement, though no one was injured.";倒塌在人行道上,但無一 人受傷。"
[3] "There were power cuts in some areas and public transport was disrupted, including;[3]"部分地區(qū)發(fā)生斷電和 交通癱瘓,
the Mass Rapid Transit system, which was closed temporarily for safety checks.";其中包括大型都市捷運系 統(tǒng),現(xiàn)已暫停使用以進行 安全檢查。"
[4] "According to the central weather bureau the quake measured 6.2;[4]"根據(jù)中央氣象局報告 此次地震達到無限量震級 6.2 級,
on the open-ended Ric- hter scale, with its epicenter at sea off Taiwan's north-east;震中心位于臺灣東北海岸 外海域。
coast. Just last night a quake measuring 6.3 originated from a similar area,;昨晚,幾乎同一海域發(fā)生 了6.3級地震,
but the 2 quakes are not believed to be related.;但據(jù)推測兩場地震并無關 聯(lián)。
Nine minor aftershocks have been recorded.";記錄顯示有九次微小余震
[5]"Taiwan's financial market perhaps suffered most.;[5]"臺灣金融市場可能損 失最重。
The stock market fell more than 1.7 per cent;股市下跌超過1.7%,
on worries『擔心』that aftershocks could affect the island's industries.;人們還擔心余震會影響島 內的工業(yè)。
Taiwan's last major quake occurred in September 1999,;臺灣最近的一次大地震發(fā) 生在1999年9月,
measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale.;震級為7.6級,
50,000 buildings were destroyed and 2,400 people died in that quake.;50,000座建筑被毀, 2,400人死亡。
James Pomfret,TVB News;占姆士·龐夫瑞特報道。 TVB新聞。"
第二節(jié):廣告配音員的夢 想 -- 夢幻般的聲音!;
【Kim's Note】 Advertisements are really a top way to improve your English.;
They always use English in the most effective way possible;
and they are full of useful adjectives that appear on many exams!;
In fact,advertisements contain more adjectiv- es than any other type of learning material.;
Instead of memorizing long lists of them,;
try reciting some adv- ertisements and watch your vocabulary power improve immensely!;
IT NEEDS MOISTURE MORE THAN MEDICINE When a scalp's tight,;
dry and itchy from abuse like everyday hair care routines, it may not be dandruff;
It could be dry skin. So it needs shampoo that's formulated to protect the scalp.;
Dry Scalp Shampoo. Its unique formula helps maintain the natural moisture;
balance of your scalp while its gentle conditioners care for your hair.;
廣告常用形容詞: Advertisement Adjectives:;
1.dry 干的;干燥的 * I hate the dry air in Beijing.;(我討厭北京干燥的空氣
* I think you cooked this chicken too long. It tastes really dry.;(我認為你煮雞煮得太久 了,嘗起來真的好干。)
* We haven't had a dry day in Guangzhou in months!;(廣州好幾個月沒有晴天 了。)
2.itchy 癢的;渴望的 *I can't wear anything that's itchy.;(我不能穿任何令人發(fā)癢 的衣服。)
My legs are itchy from so many mosquito bites;(我的腿被蚊子咬了好多 包,癢死了。)
*I'm so hot and itchy! I can't wait to take a shower.;(我又熱又癢,我恨不得 馬上就洗個澡。)
3.unique 唯一的獨一 無二的;獨特的;
Crazy English is a unique way to learn English.;(瘋狂英語是學習英語的 一種獨特的方法。)
* My husband isn't handsome, but he certainly is unique.;(我丈夫不帥,但是他肯 定是獨一無二的。)
* Where did you get that unique watch?;(你在哪里買到這塊獨特 的手表?)
4.natural自然的天然的 * China has so much natural beauty.;(中國有很多美麗的自然 景觀。)
Try to relax and speak in a natural voice.;(盡量放松,用自然的聲 音說話。)
5.gentle 溫和的;和 善的;仁慈的;
* I don't like such a hard massage. I prefer a gentle touch.;(我不喜歡如此強烈的按 摩,我更喜歡溫柔的接觸
* My mother is a kind and gentle woman.;(我媽媽是一個親切和善 的女人。)
* The weather was warm with a gentle breeze.;(天氣很溫暖,伴著一絲 和風。)
II. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, YOU'VE JUST STRUCK OIL Soft and silky, never greasy.;
Introducing Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil.;
A new moisturizer made from pure Johnson's Baby Oil, swirled light and creamy.;
Try it. And strike it rich. NEW! Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil;
第三節(jié):成功的翻譯必備 -- 鍛煉頂級雙語功力!;
1.The project is making slow progress because of his uncooperativeness.;他的不合作態(tài)度使這個項 目進展十分緩慢。
2.There seems to be little chance that he will grant such a request.;想讓他答應如此要求恐怕 不大可能。
3.If by any chance you want to cancel the trip,;萬一你想取消這次旅行,
please notify us in writing at least one month in advance.;請至少提前一個月書面通 知我們。
4.This situation will not remain unchanged.;這種情況不會延續(xù)下去。
5.The new regulations will come into force next year.;新規(guī)則明年起生效。
6.She looks pretty much like a friend of mine.;她長得很像我的一個朋友
7.This kind of instant noodle is preservative-free.;這種方便面不含防腐劑。
8.He doesn't like others to call him by his nickname.;他不喜歡別人叫他的外號
9.You should not dream your life away.;你不要在空想中蹉跎一生
10.The ship was flying Chinese flag.;那艘船懸掛中國國旗。
11.His excellent performance enabled us to win the match.;他的出色發(fā)揮使我們贏得 了比賽。
12.Her latest solo album has made her very famous in the world of pop music.;她最近的獨唱專集使她在 流行樂壇名聲大振。
13.What he said made no sense to me at all.;他說的什么我一點都不明 白。
14.Whether they come makes no difference to me.;他們來不來我根本無所謂
15.When I needed you the most, I could not find you anywhere.;在我最需要你時,卻 哪兒都找不到你。
第四節(jié):做個幽默的主持 人;
Ladies and Gentlemen:;女士們,先生們:
[1] It is my job to introduce the foreign guests who will be spending the week with;[1] 我的責任是介紹這些 將與我們共度這一周的外 國客人們。
us here. I must say that I'm a little at a loss『不知所措』 as to how to introduce them.;我必須表明對于如何介紹 他們,我有點不知所措。
I wanted to say at first the tall one, or the one with blond hair,;剛開始我會介紹說高個的 、金發(fā)的、
or the one with blue eyes,or something like that to help you remember them.;或藍眼睛的幫助你們記住 他們。
Now, seeing them all here together for the first time, I see what a problem I have:;現(xiàn)在他們都到了這里,我 遇到了個大問題:
They're all tall, they all have blond hair, and they all seem to have blue eyes, too.;他們都是高個子,金發(fā), 看起來也都是藍眼睛。
Oh well, you'll just have to remember their names.;好吧,你們只好記住他們 的名字了。
[2]Mr. Sam White comes to us from the University of Kentucky where;[2] 山姆·懷特先生來自 肯塔基大學,
he is majoring in economics『經濟學』;主攻經濟學。
He is most noticeable 『顯著的;顯而易見的』 for his southern accent『口音』.;他有很濃重的南方口音。
Miss Kelly Brown comes from the University of Wisconsin.;凱利·布朗小姐來自威斯 康星大學,
She is majoring inmod- ern languages,;專業(yè)是現(xiàn)代語言學,
so she will be happy to speak in French or Chinese to any one of you.;她會很高興與你們中的某 個人講法語或中文。
Mr. Jim Smith is from the City College of New York. He tells me he is a city boy,;吉姆·史密斯先生來自紐 約城市大學。他告訴我他 是一個都市男孩,
and this is his first time to live in a camp like this.;這是他第一次過這種野營 生活。
If he getsscared at the night noises, be patient『耐心的;容忍 的』 with him.;如果他晚上感到害怕, 請你們多多見諒。
[3] The last person to introduce is Miss Julia Cook,;[3] 最后一位要介紹的是 朱利亞·庫克,
who is a social worker 『社會工作者』 for the City of Los Angeles.;她是洛杉機市政府的社會 工作者。
She has a headache, owing to the weather here, but she is now accustomed to it.;由于這里的天氣原因她有 些頭疼,不過她現(xiàn)在已經 適應了。
[4]Seriously,thank you all for coming and taking part in our camp.;[4] 說真的,謝謝你們來 加入我們的野營。
All of us hope that you will enjoy yourselves.;我們全體人員祝你們過得 愉快。
第五節(jié):演講家的風采 -- 征服自我,征服聽眾!;
Happy Birthday 生日快樂;
[1]We're here today to celebrate a very special occasion.;[1] 今天我們在此慶祝一 個非常特別的日子。
I'm sure everybody will agree with me that;我相信大家都會同意,
Tom has always been a great boss and a great leader.;湯姆一直是個很棒的領導 和上司,
He has also been a good role model and friend.;同時也是我們的楷模和朋 友。
I have never met a person who is as understanding patient, and sincere as Tom.;我從來沒有遇見過像湯姆 這么體恤他人、有耐心又 真誠的人。
[2]We have thrown this birthday party not only to celebrate your birthday,;[2] 我們舉辦這個生日晚 會,不只是要慶祝你的生 日,
but also to express our gratitude for your thoughtful『體貼的; 周到的』 leadership.;我們還要對你體貼的領導 表示感激。
You have really done a lot for everyone here. So thank you from all of us.;你為在場的每一位都做了 很多,我們大家全體感謝 你。
[3] Happy birthday, Tom, and many happy returns!;[3] 生日快樂,湯姆,并 祝你福如東海,壽比南山
經典祝賀二: Wedding Congratulations 新婚快樂;
[1] John and Mary, You have my warmest congratulations on this wonderful day.;[1] 嗨!約翰,瑪麗,在 今天這個美妙的日子里我 衷心地祝賀你們。
I am really very happy for you two.;我真為你倆感到高興。
[2] I have known John for about five years,;[2] 我認識約翰已經五年 了,
and I have always been envious of his talent and abilities in many respects『方面』.;我一直嫉妒他在各個方面 的才能。
[3] He is not merely a competent『有能力的; 能干的』 professional in international trade;[3] 他不僅是一位能干的 外貿人才,
he is exceptional『異 常的;特殊的』 in doing almost anything.;而且在各個方面都很杰出。
[4] Today, I have become even more envious of John,;[4] 今天我更嫉妒約翰了
because he just got married to one of the most beautiful brides in the world.;因為他剛娶了世界上最美 麗的新娘之一。
[5] But don't let our envy bother『煩擾;打 擾』 you, John,;[5] 不過,別介意我們的 嫉妒,
because we want you to become the happiest couple in the world,;因為我們希望你們是世界 上最幸福的一對;
and keep us envious of you two forever!;并且請讓我們永遠嫉妒你 們吧!
[6] Congratulations, and be happy! We all wish you the very best;[6] 恭喜你們,祝你們愉 快!我們大家祝你們幸福
第八節(jié):一個成功的導游 必備-- 介紹首都北京, 吸引外國游客!;
Beijing;
As the capital of China and one of the seven ancient capitals in Chinese history,;北京是中國的首都和中國 七大古都之首,
Beijing is the first one of the state-list- ed famous cultural and historic cities.;國家級歷史文化名城之一
It blends a traditional outlook as well as a spectacular.;在北京,古代遺址景觀與 現(xiàn)代大都市的壯觀景色混 為一體。
The Great Wall, the Palace Museum, and the site of Zhoukoudian - home of Peking Man;長城、故宮、北京周口店 猿人遺址
have been listed as the world heritage.;被列為世界遺產。
Beijing is also a noted city for international tourism.;北京是著名的國際旅游名 城,
The architecture of the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties have been;明清帝都建筑完善,軸線 引導,圈層布局。
preserved well. On the axis from south to north are Yongding Gate,Zhengyang Gate,;南北軸線上重要的古建筑 由南向北排列:永定門、 正陽門、
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. The Monument to the People's Heroes, Tian'anmen Gate,;毛主席紀念堂、人民英雄 紀念碑、天安門、
Duan Gate the Palace Museum, Jingshan Park (Coal Hill), Drum Gate and Bell Tower.;端門、故宮、鼓樓、鐘樓
Around the Palace Museum is the Imperial City.;故宮的外圈舊時是皇城
There are the Temple for Ancestral Worship, the Altar of the Earth and Harvest,the Beihai;有太廟、社稷壇、北海等
Park. The outer lane is the Inner City.;再外圈是內城,
There are the Imperial College, Yonghegong, Miaoying Temple, etc.;有國子監(jiān)、雍和宮、妙應 寺等。
Outside the Inner City are the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Earth,;內城之外圈的天壇地壇、
the Temple of Agricul- ture, the Summer Palace, the Yuanmingy- uan Ruins etc.;先農壇、頤和園、圓明園 遺址等。
In the outer suburbs 『郊區(qū);外圍』are the Ming Tombs, the Great Wall,;遠郊是明十三陵、長城、
and the Site of Zhoukoudian - home of Peking Man.;周口店猿人遺址,
The newly-opened natural sights include the Stone Flower Cave,;還辟有石花洞等自然景觀
Daguanyuan (Grand View Garden),the World Park and many more.;和大觀園、世界公園等主 題名園。
Beijing is rich in the former homes of famous people,;北京多名人故居,
the Beijing-style lanes (Hutong) and street view, folk arts, and delicacies.;京味胡同與街景、民間藝 術及美味佳肴等,極具旅 游參與性魅力。
第五部 第一節(jié):超級地道美國話 -- 嚇唬美國人! 第一篇 約會遲到找借口;
1. Uh, I was stuck『卡 ??;被困住』in traffic; (我碰到交通堵塞了!)
2. Well, there was an accident on the road, you see!";(哎,你知道嗎?路上有 一樁交通事故。)
3. The bus broke down on my way here! It was a nightmare!;(在我來的途中公共汽車 壞掉了!真是倒霉?。?BR>4. There were so many people waiting for the bus, I couldn't even get on it!;(等車的人太多了,我根 本就擠不上車。)
5. I lost my car keys!; (我找不到車鑰匙了。)
6. My car died!; (我的車壞掉了。)
7. Oh, I over slept.; (哎,我睡過頭了。)
8. Nobody woke me up!; (沒人叫我起床。)
9.I didn't go to sleep until 3:00 last night!; (我昨晚3點鐘才睡著。
10. My alarm didn't go off『不響了』!; (我的鬧鐘罷工了。)
11. My cat died! / My dog died!; (我的愛貓/愛狗歸天了
12. My mother called!;(我老媽打電話給我!-- 耽誤了一點時間。)
13. My son got really sick. I had to take him to the hospital.;(我兒子生病了,我必須 送他去醫(yī)院。)
第二篇 拒絕聽借口 1. What's your excuse this time?;(這次你的借口又是什么
2.What is it this time; (你這次又怎么了?)
3. All right, let's hear it.; (好吧,讓我們聽聽你 的借口。)
4. What's your story this time?;(這次你又有什么故事?
5.All right, It'd better be good.; (好吧!你最好給我個 好理由。)
6. So, do you have an excuse this time?; (那,你這次還有什么 借口呢?)
7. So what's today's excuse?; (今天的借口又是什么呢?)
8. All right, don't tell me your dog or cat died!; (好了,不要再告訴我 你的狗狗或貓貓又死掉 了。這個借口實在是用 了太多次了?。?BR>9. Don't tell me. Let me guess.You overslept right?; (不要告訴我,讓我猜。 你睡過頭了,對不對?)
10. Do you have any idea what time it is?; (你知道現(xiàn)在幾點鐘了 嗎?-- 開什么玩笑, 敢給我遲到?。?BR>11. Man, I don't wanna (= want to)hear it!; (兄弟,我不想再聽任 何借口了。)
12. I'm sick of your excuses.Can't you just be on time for once?; (我對你的借口煩透了。 你能不能準時一次?)
第二節(jié):高級口譯自測 --進入隨心所欲的境界!;
朱?基總理記者招待會片 段 Premier Zhu's Press conference;
【Kim's Note】Premiere Zhu definitely has a gift for communicating;
His answers are always direct, to the point and well worded.;
He doesn't give long vague answers.;
If he isn't prepared to answer or doesn't want to, he just says so!;
This no nonsense appr- oach wins him a lot of respect in the intern- ational community.;
He is more than just a role model for English;
he is also a role model for good communication skills in general!;
Correspondent:Thank you. From Reuters. Premier Zhu, I noticed in your work report;記者:我是路透社記者。 我們注意到在您的工作報 告中,
you included several elements『要素;成分』 of Jiang Zemin's theories,;您談到了江澤民主席的一 些理論。
including the Three Represents and Rule by Virtue.;比如說,"三個代表"的思 想,"以德治國"的理念。
Since you're famous for『以……而出名』very plain, easy to understand language,;(因為您以平實、易懂的 語言著稱,
can you explain to us what the Three Represents means to the man on the street,;您能不能解釋一下……) 那么請問對于街上行走的 普通人來說,"
and also what Rule by Virtue means, as you plan to practice it.;三個代表思想"對他們意 味著什么,而你打算實施 的"以德治國理念"對他們 又意味著什么?
Zhu Rongji:The theory of Three Represents and the philosophy of Rule of Virtue put;朱?基:我想江澤民主席 提出的三個代表的思想, 以德治國的理念,
forward by President Jiang Zemin is actual- ly the extensionand development of Marxism;都是對馬克思主義理論的 發(fā)展。
theory. This is not the work of President Jiang Zemin himself,;那么,也不是他一個人的 意見,
the entire CCCP committee has agreed on these points.;我們中央在這個問題上的 意見是完全一致的。
But I don't think today this is a fitting occasion for me to give you a;當然,你要我在這個地方 來闡明這個思想,
thorough elaboration, perhaps it would need an international seminar『研究會』 for;
a thorough discussion about the question you've raised. Thank you.;以下是前兩段的譯文: 我想這不是時候,也許我 們需要開一次國際研討會 謝謝.
第六部 第一節(jié):教你一招 -- 如何結束談話!;
【Kim's Note】This is a serious problem among Asian English learners.;
Even people with outstanding English seem to have a hard time with this skill.;
I think the culture difference has something to do with it.;
In any case, these endings are much better then abruptly saying "OK. I go now.";
Making a graceful exit will ensure that you are remembered long after you leave!;
How to End A Conversation 1.師生之間 (between teacher and student):;
A: Thank you for your time, Ms. Lee. I enjoyed speaking with you.; (李老師,占用了您的 時間,真是太感謝了。 與您交談非常高興。)
B: You're welcome, Stone, any time.; (別客氣,石頭,隨時 歡迎你。)