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刊物:空中英语教室
日期:2013-10-31
难易度:Low
关键字:comedy, pause, spear, cheer, Maryland Renaissance Festival, joust,
opponent
We are on the second day of the article Fall Festivals in Maryland.
And today we are learning all about the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
It's a very fun festival, and it goes on every weekend in the fall.
So if you are free this weekend, you could go and attend this festival.
Now we learned that there are comedies, talk shows, children's shows in every
corner of the village.
You can go to any part and enjoy some form of entertainment.
You could also go to the arena for sports demonstrations.
Well, we still have a lot more to learn about this great festival.
Let's continue with our lesson.
Fall Festivals in Maryland.
We actually tried using the bows and arrows while others participated in the tug
of war game.
The high point is the jousts.
Two teams compete for the highest honor and rewards from the king and queen.
The knights ride horses and use spear-like weapons to knock their opponents
down.
The audience is divided into two groups to cheer for their teams.
The food is traditional and tasty.
We loved the big turkey legs and barbeque ribs.
No forks or knives are needed.
(Music).
OK, let's go back to the beginning of this section.
Pauline was just telling us about how they observed several sports that were
being demonstrated in the arena.
And they actually got to try their hands at some of these.
She says: We actually tried using the bows and arrows while others participated
in the tug of war game.
Well, first of all, Carolyn, what is a bow and arrow?
Well, a bow and arrow means that you're going to be shooting something.
So you have a bow, which is kind of tall and long, it has a string attached to a
curved piece of wood.
And the arrow is a straight piece of wood with a sharp point, and you pull it
back and let it go.
Have you ever used a bow and arrow, Gabe?
Yes, I have.
I'm pretty good at using a bow and arrow.
It can be pretty fun.
But of course, I just do it for fun.
I'm not fighting against anybody; I'm not trying to kill anybody.
Well, another game is mentioned here, the game of tug and war... or tug of war.
Sorry.
And actually, this game requires a rope and two teams, two teams of however many
players each,
and you have to try to pull the line in the middle of the rope across to your
side.
Tug of war.
Have you ever played that?
I have played tug of war many times during different festivals.
And my team always did pretty, Gabe.
Well, interesting.
Maybe we could be on the same team in the future sometime for tug of war.
Well, we're continuing to talk here about this festival.
The high point is the jousts.
OK. So Pauline has actually mentioned a lot of really wonderful things about
this festival.
But in her opinion, this is the high point or the best part.
That's right. And that is the joust.
And this is a very exciting sport.
We read: Two teams compete for the highest honor and rewards from the king and
queen.
So this is pretty important if they get the highest honors from the king and
queen for winning it.
It's true, so.
Who else is involved?
Well, a knight, or a couple of knights.
The knights ride horses and use spear-like weapons to knock their opponents
down.
All right.
Well, let's take a look at some words in this sentence. OK.
The first is "spear." A spear is a kind of weapon that you use.
Well, you don't use it.
But some people, and some cultures even now, use spears maybe to hunt for
animals sometimes.
It's a long stick with something sharp at the end.
That's right.
So you could say that the knight or the hunter held his spear tightly before
throwing it.
But here in the joust, they're using spear-like weapons.
They don't have a sharp tip, but they kind of look like a spear.
Now let's take a look at that word there: a hyphen and the word "like." What
does that mean, Gabe?
Well, that means you're trying to describe something, but you're not exactly
sure what to say,
and so you choose something else to help you.
OK. So everyone knows what a spear is.
Well, here's a spear-like weapon.
It's kind of like a spear.
So maybe you could use this in another way.
I used a glue-like substance to help stick these two pieces of paper together.
It wasn't glue.
It was kind of like glue.
That's right.
So if you have something and you're not quite sure how to describe it, you could
take something that is similar and then add the word "like" at the end.
You can use that hyphen between to show that there is something similar about
them but they aren't quite the same.
Now they use these spear-like weapons to knock their opponents down.
And the audience is divided into two groups to cheer for their teams.
Excellent! OK.
So we see that there are opponents, people who are opposed to each other.
That means they're fighting against each other.
And of course, they're divided into groups.
The audience is divided into groups.
And we can cheer for our teams.
"Cheer" is one of our key words.
When you cheer for someone, you're saying, "Go! Go! You can do it!" and other
things like that to encourage your team.
That's right.
You want to cheer, so you want to make sure that... that your team knows that
you support them.
So you can cheer for your team and support them.
And continuing she writes:
The food is traditional and tasty.
We loved the big turkey legs and barbeque ribs.
So these are great foods that they got to enjoy.
And she says no forks or knives are needed.
They just ate with their hands!
Yes. It sounds a little bit messy, but it's certainly a fun experience.
Well, it's time for us to enjoy a review skit.
And then we'll join Michelle in the Language Lab.
Ah, Maryland, my Maryland.
Who are you?
Are you the king of Maryland?
No. This is the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
Ah, and that's why you're dressed like a king?
Right you are.
We're dressed like people from the Middle Ages.
So what happens here?
Lots of things!
Actors perform dramas throughout the day.
Everyone loves stories.
Yes! In addition, we have magic shows, sword fights and more.
Wow! Where?
In every corner of the village.
Just look around.
I will! Thank you for the kind greeting, Your Majesty.
You're welcome.
But wait.
Please pause for a photo.
OK.
One, two, three, smile.
Oh, that's a good picture.
Yes. The king and I.
But wait, wait.
Over in the arena, there are sports and games being demonstrated.
Oh, well... That sounds fun.
Yes! You could try using bows and arrows.
Fun!
Or... you could participate in a tug of war game.
Fun!
Yes! And of course, the high point is jousting.
The knights ride horses and use spear-like weapons.
Fun! I want to try.
Ah, sorry. You can't ride the horses, but you can cheer for your team.
Oh... fun!
Uh, wait! Don't forget to try the traditional foods.
They're really tasty.
Food?
Yes. You'll love the big turkey legs.
Wow! I would love one! Thanks.
You'll have to get your own.
(Chinese).
And now I'll give the time back to our teachers.
Well, we had a lot of fun learning about Fall Festivals in Maryland.
And to end the lesson, Carolyn and I are going to have a match of tug of war.
Carolyn, are you ready?
Uh, I think I'm ready.
But I... I'm not sure it's really fair. I'm wearing heals.
That's great.
OK, let's get started.
On your mark, get set, go!
(Background Noise).
Carolyn, why are you so strong?
It's all those apples... or carving all those pumpkins.
I give up!
I'm just going to take my spear and go.
Oh, I'm sorry, Gabe.
But first, I guess we should say goodbye.
All right.
Well, thanks for joining us here at Studio Classroom.
And we'll see you next time.
See you!