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第18章 Foreign Cultures 谈论外国文化(3)

Christmas is the feast of the nativity of Jesus, is on 26th, December every year。 But nobody knows the actual birthday of Jesus。 On Christmas Eve the children will hang their stockings at the foot of the bed。 On the next morning, their stockings will be full with Christmas gift from Father Christmas。

圣诞节是耶稣诞生的盛宴,在每年的十二月二十六日。但是,没有人知道耶稣的实际生日。圣诞节前夜,孩子们会在床头挂袜子。第二天早晨,他们的袜子被圣诞老人的圣诞礼物装满。

Let’s Talk!

开始交流吧!

Green: Uncle, happy holiday!

格林:叔叔,节日快乐!

Uncle: What holiday?

叔叔:今天什么节日啊?

Green: Today is Christmas。

格林:今天是圣诞节啊。

Uncle: This is not a Chinese festival, I have not celebrated it before。

叔叔:这好像不是中国的节日吧,我都没过过。

Green: This is a western holiday。 It is said that Jesus was born that day。

格林:这是西方的节日啊,传说耶稣就是在今天出生的。

Uncle: Oh, what is the meaning of this festival?

叔叔:哦,那这个节有什么意义吗?

Green: This festival is very important in the west, to the equivalent of Chinese New Year。

格林:这个节在西方是很受重视的,就相当于中国的春节啊。

Uncle: Do they have some customs?

叔叔:那他们有什么习俗吗?

Green: Yeah, every family will prepare a large Christmas tree, hanging the colorful lights, gifts and flowers。 On Christmas Eve, the children will hang a red sock over the bed, and then the parents would put a gift in it, pretending to be Santa Claus。

格林:有啊,每家每户都会准备一棵很大的圣诞树,上面还挂着五颜六色的灯、礼物和花。在圣诞前夕,孩子们都会在床头挂一个红色的袜子,然后父母就会把礼物放在里面,假装是圣诞老人送来的。

Uncle: The children must be dreaming of celebrating this festival?

叔叔:那这个节日一定是孩子们最想过的吧?

Green: Of course, in China, we also have customs on Christmas。

格林:那肯定啊,在中国,我们过圣诞节也有习俗哦。

Uncle: Really? What customs?

叔叔:是吗?什么习俗?

Green: On Christmas Eve, we will send red apples to a friend, on behalf of peace。

格林:在圣诞前夕会送出红苹果给朋友,代表平安。

Uncle: Oh, I send you one right now。

叔叔:哦,那我现在也送你一个。

Green: Thank you。

格林:谢谢。

Disney

迪斯尼

最早的迪斯尼乐园位于美国加州安纳罕市,由沃尔特?迪斯尼一手创办,是由沃尔特?迪斯尼公司所创立与营运的一系列主题乐园与度假区中的第一个,离洛杉矶市中心大约有20分钟的车程。到今天,除了加州洛杉矶迪斯尼乐园外,还有奥兰多迪斯尼乐园、巴黎迪斯尼乐园等主题公园。

Introduction to Disney

迪斯尼的介绍

1迪斯尼简介

Disneyland is a theme park that is located at 1313 South Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, California, USA。 It has seen 56 summers in procession since its gates first opened on July 17, 1955。 Forty-five summers of parades and fireworks, of Mickey and Minnie, of playing host to people from all over the world。

Over the years, Disneyland has acquired the unmistakable characteristics of a national institution。 It is a “must to see” destination for any visitor to the western United States。 Many Californian regard Disneyland as one of the states natural assets—like the Pacific Ocean or the Redwood forests。 It is indeed a place for all ages。

Sometimes it is hard to remember that before there was a Disneyland。 There was only a vision and a dream of one man—Walt Disney。 The vision and dream was made possible with some empty sketch pads, canvases and a few sandwiches。 It was these first “sketches” of “The Happiest Place on Earth” that provided Walt and Roy Disney the ability to secure the necessary financial backing to build Disneyland。

Inspired and led by Walt Disney over a long weekend in September 1953, artist Herbert Dickens Ryman was selected by Walt Disney as his master imaginer to bring the dream to reality。 Disneyland is more than just buildings, attractions and adventures。

It is a virtual “masterpiece” in the making。 Virtually every square inch of Disneyland—every building, street corner, attraction, store interior—in fact every little detail from lampposts to trash cans are inspired by a painting, drawing or piece of sculpture… it is the artist’s vision that guides the builders hand。

The process of creating Disneyland attractions is lengthy and complex。 And yet the artist’s role remains pivotal。 He or she is responsible for giving initial form to new ideas, for refining concepts through artistic renderings and for providing the inspiration and cohesive vision for turning dreams into reality。

In celebration of Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary and the 10th Anniversary of the Ryman Foundation for Young Artists, the Disney Gallery, located above the Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland, is pleased to present the art of Herbert Dickens Ryman in release of his autobiography “A Brush with Disney”。

In a word, Disneyland is the happiest place in the world and you mustn’t miss it。

2迪斯尼乐园里的服务和设施

Baby Care婴儿室

The baby care is located next to the Crystal Palace at the end of Main Street。 The Baby Care Center is furnished with a nursing room with rocking chairs and toddler-size toilets。 Disposable diapers, formula, baby food, and pacifiers are sold at a premium (bring your own or pay the price)。 There are changing tables here as well as in all women’s restrooms and some men’s。

Cameras & Film相机影院

Film and Kodak disposable cameras are available throughout the park, but digital camera equipment is in far shorter supply。 Services, which vary from location to location, include CD burning, film developing, and minor repairs。

First Aid急救室

It’s located beside the Crystal Palace next to the Baby Care Center and staffed by registered nurses。

Lost Children走失儿童处

Lost children in the Magic Kingdom are usually taken to City Hall or the Baby Care Center。 Children should wear name-tags inside their clothes。

Package Pickup行李处

Any package can be sent by a shop clerk to Guest Relations in the Entrance Plaza; allow at least 3 hours for delivery。 If you’re staying overnight at a Disney resort, you can also have all packages purchased by 7pm sent to your hotel (they will be delivered by noon the next day)。

Pet Care宠物照看处

Boarding is available at the Transportation and Ticket Center for $13 to $23 per day。 Proof of vaccination is required。

Wheelchair Rental轮椅出租

For wheelchairs, go to the gift shop to the left of the ticket booths at the Transportation and Ticket Center, or to the Stroller and Wheelchair Shop inside the main entrance to your right。 The cost is $10 for a regular wheelchair; $45, plus a $20 refundable deposit, for electric convenience vehicles。

迪斯尼是很多人梦寐以求想要去玩的地方,不是因为里面的娱乐项目多么的刺激,而是那里有一种氛围。每个园都有它的意义所在,让人在玩的同时,能感受到除了好玩外还不同的东西。上海的迪斯尼乐园也正在建设,相信这能让很多中国人兴奋。

Key words & Sentences

关键词句全知道

The Walt Disney Company, Disney in short, is the world’s second largest media and entertainment company, established in 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Loy。

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