节目资讯
刊物:空中英语教室
日期:2013-12-24
难易度:Low
关键字:clip, chorus, Bible, come to an end, motion-simulated
Well, if you had a chance to visit Disney World at Christmastime, what would you
like to experience?
So far we've learned about how you can enjoy The Great Movie Ride at Disney's
Hollywood Studios.
And of course our author, she has an all-time favorite ride.
And it's based off of the movie Star Wars.
This ride is called Star Tours.
Or maybe you'd like to enjoy something else - a mass chorus and someone famous
reading the Christmas story from the Bible.
Well, there's... it seems like there's a lot to do at Disney World during
Christmastime.
Let's continue learning right now.
Where Dreams Come True.
At Magic Kingdom, the magnificent fireworks above Cinderella's castle light up
the sky.
And now, this dreamland is about to come to an end.
Have your dreams come true yet?
My children will grow up.
We will get old.
But the sweet memories our family is creating together here and now will stay in
our hearts forever.
My dream is to enjoy time with my family.
And, today, my dream has come true.
Merry Christmas!
(Music).
It is wonderful when dreams come true.
And that is what we are reading about today.
Now let's read a little bit more about the Christmas celebration in Disney
World.
We read:
At Magic Kingdom, the magnificent fireworks above Cinderella's castle light up
the sky.
And I'm sure that would be really beautiful, right, Gabe?
Well, right! I love fireworks.
I would go out and buy my own fireworks when I was a kid.
And now, of course, there are professional or great, big fireworks shows at
Disney World and Disneyland.
And these fireworks light up the sky.
That means it's night, but of course it seems like the sky is lit with these
fireworks.
What else lights up the sky?
Lightning.
That will light up the sky during a storm.
It certainly will.
And here the fireworks are lighting up the sky.
Pauline continues to write: And, now, this dreamland is about to come to an end.
And that is so sad, but that is a phrase from our Word Bank: to come to an end.
That means that something is about to finish; it is almost done.
So how could you use this, Gabe?
Well, actually this makes me think of a phrase that goes like this:
All good things must come to an end.
That's kind of... kind of gives you a negative feeling sometimes.
But sometimes it's true.
You're... you're enjoying something so much, but then even that has to end
sometime.
So we say all good things must come to an end.
And her time here in Disney World is coming to an end.
And many other things come to an end.
Maybe you're watching a movie, and it is almost over.
That means that the movie is coming to an end.
Well, we have another question here for you.
Have your dreams come true yet?
Hmm, have your dreams come true yet?
Is this a type of hypophora... hypophora?
Does this question have an answer?
Have your dreams come true yet?
Well, Pauline says:
My children will grow up.
We will get old.
It's true.
We talk about getting older in life.
But she says:
But the sweet memories our family is creating together here and now will stay in
our hearts forever.
Well, that is a very beautiful sentiment, a very beautiful way to look at
things.
And she says "here and now," which is a great phrase to know because many times
you might hear this used.
If we are talking about the here and now, that means we are talking about the
present moment.
So not in the future, not in the past, you're not concerned about either of
those things.
You are just focusing and enjoying what is happening right now.
And I often hear that phrase.
Don't think about the future.
Just focus on the here and now.
Enjoy this moment.
And that's what Pauline is doing.
And of course when you can really enjoy the here and now, then you will have
some great memories later in life.
That's right.
And she says that those memories will stay in their hearts forever.
And that's really beautiful to have something stay in your heart forever.
That means that it is a very important cherished memory that you will never
forget.
All right. Well, what kinds of things stay in your hearts forever?
What stays in your heart for a long time?
Maybe in elementary school or junior high, you had a teacher who was really
kind,
who made a big difference in your life, and they did things and gave you a
lasting impression.
So of course that teacher might stay in your heart forever.
That's right.
Well, Pauline was asking:
Have your dreams come true yet?
And she answers that question for herself.
She says:
My dream is to enjoy time with my family.
And Gabe, what has happened?
Well, she says:
And, today, my dream has come true.
All right. Well, what kind of dream do you have?
And has your dream come true yet?
What kinds of things do you dream about?
If you dream about only making money and being really successful in life,
well, you might keep on chasing after that dream and never get it because you'll
always want more.
So what kinds of things do you dream about?
Maybe you're like Pauline, your dream is to enjoy time with your family.
I think that's a dream worth having.
I think so, too, Gabe.
And it is a beautiful dream that has come true for Pauline.
And these are memories that her family will cherish forever.
They will just keep them in their hearts.
And you know, today is December 24, which means it's Christmas Eve, Gabe.
Well, it's Christmas Eve, the night before Christmas.
Hey, I think we should wish our students a merry Christmas.
I think that sounds like a great idea.
And Pauline wants to do that as well in our article, so...
Let's say it together.
Merry Christmas!
All right. Right now it's time for us to enjoy a review skit.
And then we'll join Michelle in the Language Lab.
Every child has a dream.
That's right.
And this is a dream come true - celebrating Christmas at Disney World!
Yeah. This is definitely a unique trip.
This whole place is decorated with lights and Christmas trees.
Oh! Look at all the decorations.
Holiday joy is in the air.
There are Christmas parades and holiday performances.
I like the safari.
You can glimpse giraffes and elephants.
Merry Christmas, giraffes.
Merry Christmas, elephants.
I like the Lion King show.
It combines singing, dancing and acrobatics.
Yeah! Oh, I wish we could join in.
We can!
We can?
Yeah.
Hooray! I'm also excited about The Great Movie Ride.
Me, too. We don't want to miss it.
Ooh, we can watch some classic movie clips.
That's right, like our all-time favorite...
Star Wars.
And we can experience a space flight in 3-D.
Star Tours!
Oh, don't forget the special celebration - the candlelight procession.
Yeah. We can hear the Christmas story read from the Bible.
Mmhm. It will remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
Oh! And then it's followed by magnificent fireworks.
(Background Noise).
Every child has a dream.
And Christmas at Disney World is a dream come true.
Yay!
All right.
(Chinese).
And now let's get back to our teachers.
Our lesson is coming to an end,
but we have had such a wonderful time learning about what it's like to spend
Christmas at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Now Gabe, we talked about so many different things.
What was your favorite event?
Hmm. Well, there's a lot.
I would really like to see the Christmas parades that are mentioned in this
article, and of course also to see the live animals.
You can see these elephants and... and different giraffes and things like that.
Now, uh, Carolyn, what about you?
What would you really like to experience at Disney World's Christmas?
Well, for Christmas specifically, I really want to go see the Candlelight
Processional.
I love Christmas music, and I'm sure that it would be a beautiful performance.
And getting to hear famous people read the Christmas story sounds like a
fantastic way to spend Christmas Eve.
I agree with you there.
Now just a little note about that Candlelight Processional, you have to pay a
little extra to see it at Christmas, but I think it would be worth it.
All right.
Well, it's time for us to say goodbye.
But of course, we'll see you next time right here at Studio Classroom.
And once again...
Merry Christmas!
(Music).