时间:2019-01-02 作者:英语课 分类:Take Away English


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Everyone is getting excited about the New Year
Everyone is getting excited about the New Year





New Year in the UK usually starts with a celebration on New Year’s Eve (31st December). Some people spend the evening at home with their family, or have a party for friends at their house.

Others go to a pub to celebrate, or spend the evening in a large public space, for example Trafalgar Square in London.


The beginning of the New Year is signified 1 by the chiming of Big Ben, the famous London clock, at midnight, which is also shown on TV for those who are staying in.


In Scotland, New Year is called Hogmanay, and for some people, it’s a bigger celebration than Christmas. In big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow there are street parties with around 100,000 people, enjoying music, entertainment and fireworks at midnight.


One Scottish tradition which is now popular throughout the UK as well as in the USA, is the singing of a traditional folk song. ‘Auld lang syne’, reminds us to think of old friends and remember the good times of the past, as we look to the future.


Although New Year’s Eve involves drinking alcohol for many people, New Year’s Day signals the start of a healthier life, as some people make New Year’s resolutions.


Often these are connected with fitness 2 and health, for example giving up smoking or drinking, taking more exercise or losing weight. Other people make a resolution to improve their life in other ways, such as spending more time with family, learning something new, or getting out of debt.


Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to stick to your resolutions, especially if they are related to saving money. The January sales can provide shopaholics with far too much temptation.


Almost every shop is full of special offers and bargains, which can make it hard to just go window shopping.







GLOSSARY 词汇表


 








pub
酒吧, 酒馆




chiming
打钟报时




folk song
民间歌曲




signals
发信号,预示




resolutions
决心




giving up
放弃




debt
债务




sales
大减价




temptation
吸引,诱惑




bargains
交易,好买卖






signified
意味着,象征




street parties
花街联欢




alcohol





healthier
更健康




fitness
体质




spending more time with
多花时间 (和家人在一起)




to stick to
坚持




shopaholics
购物狂




special offers
特价优惠




window shopping
逛商店








 




符号义,所指
  • This decision signified a radical change in their policies. 这个决定表明了他们的政策发生了根本的变化。
  • She was in complete disagreement,and signified this fact immediately. 她完全不同意,并且立即表明了这一事实。
n.适合,适当,健康,健身
  • They're doing exercises to improve their fitness.他们为增强体质而做体操。
  • No one questions her fitness for the job.没人怀疑她能胜任这项工作。
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