The National Geographic Channel will air a brand new series this month. It is called 4Real, and it is hosted by the world-famous music producer Sol Guy. Sol travels with different superstars to raise awareness about some of the important issues1 of our time. In each community2 of each country, the stars see the difficulties that its people must face every day. Sometimes it is drug addiction3, while other times it is lack of medicine. Watch as these stars travel through wild jungles4, dangerous neighborhoods5, and unexpected places.
On the trips, Sol introduces the superstars to some very special people. They are local people who have not given up on their homes. These heroes are working hard to bring happiness into some of the most infamous places in the world. As they all find out, not everything is dark and sad in these neighborhoods. The spirits of the people are still filled with hope.
In 4Real, you'll see how awful slums6 are. But you'll also meet some inspiring people who live in them. Tune in to learn how a little bit of love can make a big difference.
本月份，国家地理频道将播出全新系列节目。这个节目叫做《真英雄真故事》，是由世界知名的音乐制作人索尔?盖所主持。索尔和不同的巨星一同旅行，以唤起人们对当代一些重要议题的关注。在不同国家的各个社群里，这些明星目睹当地居民每天必须面对的困境。有时是毒瘾，有时却又是药品的匮乏。且看这些巨星穿越野生丛林、深入危机四伏的小区，以及踏足令人意想不到的地方。
在旅程中，索尔将这些巨星引见给一些非常特别的人认识。他们是仍对家园抱持希望的当地人。这些英雄正努力将幸福注入某些世上最恶名昭彰的地方。正如同他们所有人都发现到的，这些地区不全然充斥着黑暗和悲伤。这些人的心里仍满怀着希望。
在《真英雄真故事》节目中，您会看见贫民窟是多么的骇人。然而您也会遇见一些能够激励人心的当地居民。请锁定本节目，了解一点点的爱心如何造就诺大的改变。
Building Your Vocabulary
1. unexpected a. 想不到的，意外的
Ted's terrible performance was unexpected.
泰德糟糕的表现真是出人意料之外。
2. infamous a. 声名狼藉的，恶名昭彰的
I don't trust Jim, who is an infamous liar.
我不信任吉姆那个臭名远播的骗子。
3. inspiring a. 鼓舞人心的
The captain's inspiring words are what kept us going.
队长激励人心的话是让我们继续向前的动力。
Phrases for Learning
1. raise awareness/hopes/concerns/... 唤起认识∕希望∕关心等
New medicines raised the patients' hopes.
新药让病患燃起了希望。
2. introduce A to B 介绍 A 给 B 认识
Rebecca promised to introduce Ben to me.
蕾贝卡承诺要介绍阿班给我认识。
3. give up on... 对……不抱希望
Good teachers will never give up on their students.
好老师绝对不会放弃他们的学生。
参考字词
1. issue n. 议题；问题
2. community n. 社群（本文中亦作形容词用）
3. addiction n. 成瘾
4. jungle n. 热带丛林
5. neighborhood n. 小区；街坊
6. slum n. 贫民窟
Tips In Use
They are local people who have not given up on their homes.
（他们是仍对家园抱持希望的当地人。）
"give up on..."通常表『放弃对……的希望』，而"give up.../give...up"则是表『放弃……（拥有某物）』或『中止……（做某事，尤指经常做的事）』。两者意思略有不同，使用时须加以留意。
Ann has already given up on her future.
（小安对她的未来已不抱希望。）
I had to give up my house because I couldn't pay the mortgage.
（因为我付不出贷款，所以得放弃我的房子。）
Mark decided to give up drinking.
（马克决定戒酒。） |