新概念早读英语初中版_初中新概念早读英语(中英)第21-22期

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【篇一】第21期:

The Smallest State in America

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in America,

but it has an exciting history.

A colonist named Roger Williams

started the first permanent settlement there in 1636.

Like other early Americans,

he had come to America to seek religious freedom.

But Williams could not practice his religion in Massachusetts,

so he left and started a settlement he called Providence

Williams and his fellows

acquired land from the American Indians in the areas,and the colony grew rapidly.

The city Williams founded,Providence,

is now the capital of Rhode Island and the state's largest city.

When Williams lived there,Providence was a farming town.

During the 18th century,it was a well-known shipping center.

Today the city has a busy port and many different industries

It is also the home of Brown University, one of the nation's oldest colleges.

Rhode Island is a popular vacation area for Americans,

particularly New Englanders.

One well-known summer resort is Newport.

Newport is famous for its beaches and mansions.

Many wealthy fami- lies built summer homes in Newport in the 19th century.

Visitors today to Newport can tour many of these elegant mansions

and can enjoy the beach and many water activities.

Another very popular vacation spot in Rhode Island is Block Island.

The Island,about nine miles south of the mainland,

is famous for its beautiful scenery and excellent fishing.

【篇二】译文：

美国最小的州

罗德岛也许是美国最小的州,

但它有一段很有意思的历史。

一个叫罗杰.威廉斯的殖民开拓者

于1636年在这里建立了第一个永久性殖民地。

同其他早期移民一样,

他踏上美国是为了寻求宗教自由。

然而他无法在马萨诸塞州从事宗教活动,

只得离开那里,建立了一个他命名为普罗威登斯的殖民地。

威廉斯和他的追随者

从当地的美洲印第安人手中获得了土地,致使殖民地迅速发展起来。

威廉斯创建的普罗威登斯城

如今是罗德岛的首府,也是该州的城市。

而威廉斯在世时,普罗威登斯还是一座以农业为主的小镇

18世纪时,它逐渐发展成为闻名遐迩的航运中心。

今天,此城拥有一座繁忙的港口和诸多工业。

它还是美国最古老的高等学府之一的布朗大学的所在地。

罗德岛还是美国人最爱的度假之地,

尤其对新英格兰人来说更是如此。

那里的新港是颇负盛名的避暑胜地。

以其沙滩和富丽堂皇的别墅而着称。

19世纪时,许多人钱人在新港建造了不少夏季别墅。

如今去新港度假的人可以参观这些富丽堂皇的别墅，

并享受着那里的沙滩和各种各样的水上运动。

罗德岛另一个十分着名的度假点是布洛克岛。

这座岛屿位于美国大陆以南九公里处，

以美丽如画的风景和繁荣的渔业而享誉美国。

【篇三】第22期:

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is named for Saint Valentine,

an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers.

Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs

on February 14 more than 1700 years ago,

but the day that has his name is even earlier than that.

More than 2000 years ago,the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers.

As part of the celebration,

girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container

Boys reached into the container and pulled one out.

The girl whose name was written on the paper

became his lover of sweetheart for a year.

Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper

and send each other Valentine's Day cards that tell of their love.

Sometimes they send gifts,like flowers or chocolate candy.

Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system.

But some use another way to send this message.

They have it printed in a newspaper.The cost is usually a few dollars.

Some of these messages are simple and short:

"Jane,I love you very much.Peter."

Others say more.This one for example:"Dan Roses are red, violets are blue.

I hope you love me as much as I love you.Forever,Mary."

Most of the news- papers that print such messages are local,

but one,USA Today,

is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well.

This means someone can send a Valentine messages to a lover

in far away city or town almost anywhere in the world.

These massages cost$80 and more.

An employee of the USA Today

says readers can have a small heart or rose

printed along with their messages nowadays.

Will this kind of Valentine's Day message reach the one you love?

Well,just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.

【篇四】译文：

情人节

瓦伦丁节(情人节)是为纪念圣.瓦伦丁而命名的。

瓦伦丁是早期的一位基 督教教士,传说曾经帮助过年轻的情侣们。

瓦伦丁因信仰基 督教被处死，

于1700多年前的2月14日。

但是情人节在他处死之前就以他的名字命名了。

两千多年前,古罗马人为情侣们规定了一个节日。

那天有一个活动是，

姑娘们把她们的名字写在纸片上,然后放在一个大匣子里。

小伙子从匣子里摸出一张纸片，

名字写在那张纸上的姑娘，

在一年内就是他的情人。

情人们至今仍将他们的名字写在纸片上，

还相互寄送表达爱情的情人节卡片。

有时还寄赠礼物,如鲜花和巧克力糖片。

美国人通过邮政系统寄送这些礼物和卡片，

但有些人也用另一种方式传达他们的爱意。

他们把表达爱意的词句登在报纸上,费用只需几美元。

有些词语很简短,如:

"简,我非常爱你。彼得。"

有些则说得多些.例如:"丹,玫瑰是红的,紫罗兰是蓝的,

但愿你爱我像我爱你一样.永远爱你的玛丽。"

登载这些爱情寄语的大多是当地报纸，

但是一份叫<今日美国>的报纸

在美国各地及其他90个国家发行。

这意味着人们可以在情人节将爱情寄语传到情人那里，

传到世界上任何一个遥远城镇。

而费用需要80美元或更多。

<今日美国>的一个雇员

说,现在读者可以把一个小小的红心和玫瑰，

印在爱情寄语旁。

你所钟爱的人能收到这样的爱情寄语吗?

噢，你得肯定他或她是看这份报纸的。

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