英语小达人每天10分钟 39 The village

[00:00.01]Unit 17 The village 第17单元 部落 [00:02.40]When Sandra and Doug gave birth to a little Down syndrom baby 6 years ago, they made a pact: 六年前，当珊卓拉和道格生下一个唐氏综合症的小宝宝时，他们达成一个协定： [00:15.24]"We will bring the world to our little girl, as much as we will bring her to the world." “我们把小女儿带到这个世上，因此我们也将同样把这个世界带给她。” [00:21.19]In a short time, they understood and took on the African saying— 没多久他们便体会到非洲的俗语： [00:25.54]It takes a village to raise a child—nurturing communal support while promoting independence. 要有一村人才能养个孩子，并面临要培养社区的支持，同时又能促进独立。 [00:32.47]They looked for a community of people who had children with special needs. 他们想找同样有特殊需求孩子的社区人士， [00:37.53]They had little success. There were discussion groups, 可是却不成功，虽然有讨论群， [00:41.26]but little else to offer people who wanted a sense of community. 可是能带给需要社区支持力量的人的帮助却很少。 [00:45.56]With the help of another family, Sandra and Doug began The Willage, 珊卓拉和道格在另外一个家庭的协助下，成立了“部落”， [00:49.37]a support group for families with special needs. 一个针对有特殊需求家庭的支持团体。 [00:53.36]The Village was so popular that in its first year it had 300 memebers. “部落”大受欢迎，头一年就有三百个会员， [00:58.53]Families could meet for activities, discussion groups and support. 这些家庭可以聚会办活动、讨论和寻求支持。 [01:03.55]The Village is in its 5th year now and has 900 memeber. 现在“部落”已经成立五年，拥有九百个会员， [01:09.17]Sandra and Doug found a way to offer something that was clearly needed in their community. 珊卓拉和道格找到方法，提供社区确实需要的资源， [01:15.03]Making for a safer and more supportive environment for families who are a bit different. 使稍微不同的家庭能有更安全与更支持的环境。

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