英语听力小短文走遍全世界41: 美国旅游风尚

英语听力原文：

It's summertime, and the life is easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is out. Because the weather is great. And most of all, because we all deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.

夏天到了，生活很惬意。对很多美国人来说，这是个旅游的季节，为什呢?因为学校放假，因为天气很好，但最重要的是，休假是我们所应该享有的权利。美国人休假时经常会去他们最喜欢的度假地点。

Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more "family friendly" vacation resorts offer special programs for children.

很多美国假期非常特别，和参与此种假期的人一样特别。全家出游时通常会将孩子考虑在内，有愈来愈多“适合全家出游”的度假地点为孩子提供特别的活动。

History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations." These trips allow them to observe flora and fauna up-close without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature.

对历史有兴趣的人会找一些著名的历史据点和博物馆。有环保意识的人喜欢“环保假期”，这样的旅行使他们能近距离观察动植物，并且不会扰乱了大自然敏感的生态平衡。

Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls get the thrill of a lifetime on trekking expeditions and safaris in remote places from Afica to Asia.

有些人觉得海上旅游能使心情放松并感到清凉，有些人则到水边钓鱼、滑水或泛舟。胆子大的人到亚洲和非洲去探险狩猎作长途旅行，享受一辈子难得一次的刺激。

Americans aren't the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters.

美国人不是世上唯一爱旅行的人。国际企业、大众传播与喷射机创造了一个环游世界者的世纪。

People all over the world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are: people on the move. In America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

全世界的人都喜欢到海外旅游，不管住在哪里，人们都喜欢去造访自己国家内风景优美的地区。不过好动的本性使美国人变成今天的模样：成为爱迁移的人。在美国，几乎每个人都有旅游的经验。

英语词汇整理：

1. deserve vt. 应受，应得，值得

eg: They deserve our praise and thanks.

他们值得我们的表扬和感谢。

短语：

deserve to do 值得做......

deserve ill/well of 有罪于/有功于

be deserving of sth. 应该受到某人(某团体)好的(坏的)待遇

2. unique adj. 唯一的，独一无二的

eg: Each person's signature is unique.

每个人的签名是独一无二的。

短语：

unique style 独特的风格

unique feature 特色;独到之处

unique opportunity 唯一机会;极难得的机会

词语用法：

1.unique没有比较级，最高级的用法，只能用一些quite, almost, nearly, really之类的词修饰;

2.对于unique来说，用more，very，somewhat等词来说是毫无意义的，但是人们习惯上还是如此使用。

3.uniqueness只有是与不是的区分，而no unique thing则是就另一独特的事物而言，多或少一点独特的程度。

3. resort n.(度假)胜地

eg: Its unique natural scenery makes it an ideal holiday resort.

独具特色的自然景观,使这里成为度假休闲的理想胜地。

短语：

in the last resort 作为最后一招;不得已时

resort to 求助于...,诉诸...

a resort for 用来......的场所

4. buff n. 迷，爱好者

eg: Judge Lanier is a real film buff.

拉尼尔法官是个真正的电影迷。

短语：

in the buff 裸体，赤身裸体，光着身子

stand buff 首当其冲，坚决抵抗;坚强不屈

5. prefer vt. 更喜欢，宁愿

eg: She chose Spain, but personally I'd prefer to go to France.

她选择了西班牙，而我个人倒更愿意去法国。

短语：

would prefer 宁愿;更喜欢

prefer to do 宁可做某事;更喜欢做某事

prefer doing 喜欢做某事

6. disturb vt. 打扰，妨碍

eg: Please do not disturb us when we are working.

工作的时候请不要打扰我们。

短语：

disturb about 对......感到担忧

disturb in one's sleep 打扰某人睡眠

disturb with 用......搅动

disturb at work 打扰某人工作

disturb with fear 惊恐不安

7. raft vi. 划木筏

eg: They must raft over the river.

他们必须划木筏才能穿过这条河。

短语：

raft foundation 筏式地基，板式基础

life raft 救生筏

bamboo raft 竹筏;竹排

8. trek vi. 长途跋涉，徒步旅行

eg: It took us a week to trek to the foot of the mountain.

我们花了一星期才跋涉到山脚。

短语：

trek up 爬上......

trek for 徒步旅行

9. communication n. 交流，通讯

eg: We are in communication with them on the matter.

我们正在就这件事和他们交换意见。

短语：

mass communication 大众传播;公众通讯

mass communication media 大众传播媒介;新闻工具

communication with 与……交流;与……通讯

10. scenic adj. 景色的

eg: This is an extremely scenic part of America.

这是美国风景极其优美的一个地区。

短语：

scenic spot 风景区;景点

famous scenic spot 胜地

11. on the move 在移动中，在进展中

eg: The Gypsies are a race constantly on the move.

吉普赛人不时在迁移流动。

短语：

get on the move 开始移动

佳句采摘：

History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations." These trips allow them to observe flora and fauna up-close without disturbing the sensitive balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls get the thrill of a lifetime on trekking expeditions and safaris in remote places from Afica to Asia.

对历史有兴趣的人会找一些著名的历史据点和博物馆。有环保意识的人喜欢“环保假期”，这样的旅行使他们能近距离观察动植物，并且不会扰乱了大自然敏感的生态平衡。有些人觉得海上旅游能使心情放松并感到清凉，有些人则到水边钓鱼、滑水或泛舟。胆子大的人到亚洲和非洲去探险狩猎作长途旅行，享受一辈子难得一次的刺激。