英语大赢家 上册 137.Topic 1假期安排 Holiday Plans

 May: Daddy, shall we go out this weekend?

 

Benjamin: We can do it, if you want. But why this weekend? We planned to enjoy some drama and music.

 

May: I attended a photography club. Each member is asked to hand in some photos for the coming exhibition. You will see it!

 

Benjamin: Okay then. Do you have a theme?

 

May: Yes. I want to take some photos about folk customs.

 

Benjamin: Sounds interesting. Why do you pick this theme?

 

May: Olympics is close. As a volunteer, I want to show our folk customs to the people from all over the world.

 

Benjamin: Good. Where do you want to go?

 

May: I think the suburbs of Beijing will do. Beautiful sceneries, fresh air, a rustic¹ cottage, and a country retreat.

 

Benjamin: What about we asking Daniel to go with us?

 

May: Sure. I've got some idea about him.

 

Benjamin: What did you mean?

 

May: I want him to be my model. Pose² for my photos.

 

Benjamin: He will be really excited about it.

 

听看学

 

阿美：爸爸，我们这个周末出去玩吧？

 

本杰明：可以啊，如果你想。但是为什么是这个周末呢？我们不是打算看看戏曲听听音乐吗？

 

阿美：我参加了摄影俱乐部。每个会员要为即将举行的展览拍些照片。你到时候能看展览哦！

 

本杰明：那好吧。你有主题吗？

 

阿美：是的。我想拍一些关于风俗的照片。

 

本杰明：听起来很有趣。为什么选这个主题？

 

阿美：奥运会就快到了。作为一个志愿者，我想向来自世界各地的人们展示我们的民族文化。

 

本杰明：真不错。你想去哪里呢？

 

阿美：我想北京的郊区就可以了。漂亮的风景，新鲜的空气，乡村小屋，还有乡间的静处。

 

本杰明：要不要叫丹尼尔和我们一起去？

 

阿美：当然。对于他，我有个好主意。

 

本杰明：你是指什么？

 

阿美：我想他做我的模特。为我的照片摆姿势。

 

本杰明：听到这个他一定会很兴奋。

1 rustic   

adj.乡村的，有乡村特色的；n.乡下人，乡巴佬

参考例句：

• It was nearly seven months of leisurely rustic living before Michael felt real boredom.这种悠闲的乡村生活过了差不多七个月之后,迈克尔开始感到烦闷。
• We hoped the fresh air and rustic atmosphere would help him adjust.我们希望新鲜的空气和乡村的氛围能帮他调整自己。

2 pose   

vt.造成，陈述；vi.摆姿势，装腔作势；n.姿势

参考例句：

• He sat in a relaxed pose.他轻松自如地坐着。
• He always strikes such a dignified pose before his girlfriend.他总是在女友面前摆出这种庄严的姿态。