Istanbul
美音、自然拼读、分级阅读与词汇复习
Table of Contents One City, Two Worlds.
内容表 一城 二地.
4 Where in the World?
4个 哪里是这个世界?
5 History.
5 历史.
6 Underground Cistern.
6 地下盘.
8 Grand Bazaar.
8大巴扎尔.
9 The Maiden’s Tower.
9"少女之塔".
10 Galata Tower.
10加拉塔塔.
11 Topkapi Palace.
11 托普卡皮宫.
12 Hagia Sophia.
12 哈吉亚·索菲亚.
13 Taksim Square.
塔克西姆广场13号
14 A Walk Through Time.
14 A走过时间。
15 Glossary.
15 词汇。
16 One City, Two Worlds A ship arrives at the port of a grand city, carrying goods from Europe to Asia.
16 一个城市,两个世界 一艘飞船抵达一个宏伟城市的港口,从欧洲运送货物到亚洲.
Parts of this amazing city are on each continent.
这个惊人的城市的一部分 在每个大陆上。
This is Istanbul, Turkey.
这里是土耳其的伊斯坦布尔。
Over fifteen million people live here.
超过1500万人住在这里。
Over the years, Istanbul has had other rulers and other names.
多年来,伊斯坦布尔还有其他统治者和其他名字.
Its story is told through its beautiful landmarks.
它的故事通过它美丽的地标来讲述.
Istanbul is a busy city with many bridges.
伊斯坦布尔是一个繁忙的城市,有许多桥梁.
Wowser!
哗!
Istanbul is one of only a few cities in the world on two continents.
伊斯坦布尔是世界上仅有的两大洲为数不多的城市之一.
Where in the World?
哪里是这个世界?
Istanbul is in the northwest corner of Turkey.
伊斯坦布尔位于土耳其的西北角。
It lies on both sides of a natural waterway called the Strait of Bosphorus (BAHS-fuh-ruhs).
它位于一条名为"博斯普鲁斯海峡"(BAHS-fuh-ruhs)的天然水道两侧.
This waterway connects two seas.
这条水道连接了两海.
Istanbul has the most people of any city in Europe.
伊斯坦布尔拥有欧洲任何城市中最多的人.
A Bridge Between Continents Turkey Italy BLACK SEA AEGEAN SEA MEDITERRANEAN SEA SEA OF MARMARA EUROPE ASIA ASIA AFRICA EUROPE History Istanbul has been an important port since long ago.
土耳其大陆之间的桥梁 意大利 BLACK 东南亚-地中海-地中海-马尔马拉 伊斯坦布尔历史自很久以前起就是一个重要的港口.
It is on the only trade route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
它是黑海和地中海之间唯一的贸易路线。
The location has also helped people spread ideas between the East and West.
该地也帮助人们在东西方之间传播思想.
People have lived in this part of the world since 7500 bce.
从7500bce开始 人们就生活在这个世界上
Byzas brought his settlers there around 660 bce.
Byzas把他的定居者带到那里大约660 bce.
Byzas (BY-zuhss) was the leader of a group of people who came from the city of Megara (MEH-guh-ruh) in Greece.
拜扎斯(BY-zuhss)是一群来自希腊梅加拉市(Meh-guh-ruh)的人的领袖.
They settled in the area and named their city Byzantion (bih-ZAN-tee-uhn), later changing it to Byzantium (bih-ZAN-tee-uhm).
他们在此地定居并取名他们的城市拜占庭(bih-ZAN-tee-uhn),后更名为拜占庭(bih-ZAN-tee-uhm).
Constantine the Great (left) ruled the Roman Empire from Constantinople.
君士坦丁大帝(左)从君士坦丁堡统治罗马帝国.
Mehmed the Second (right) took over Constantinople in 1453.
梅赫梅德第二(右翼)于1453年占领了君士坦丁堡.
Istanbul has been the capital of four empires.
伊斯坦布尔一直是四个帝国的首都.
Its name was changed to Constantinople in the early 400s ce to honor the Roman ruler Constantine the Great.
它的名称于400年代初被更名为君士坦丁堡来纪念罗马统治者君士坦丁大帝.
It became an Ottoman (AH- tuh-muhn) city called Konstantiniyye (KOHN-stahn-tin-yeh) in 1453.
它于1453年成为奥斯曼(AH-tuh-muhn)城市,取名"康斯坦丁尼耶"(KOHN-stahn-tin-yeh).
The city has been called Istanbul since 1930.
该市自1930年起被称作"伊斯坦布尔".
Many landmarks and parts of the city have been destroyed and rebuilt over the years.
多年来许多地标和部分城市被摧毁并重建.
Let’s visit some of Istanbul’s most interesting landmarks.
让我们来看看伊斯坦布尔的一些最有趣的地标。
Do You Know?
你知道吗?
Istanbul has been the capital of these empires: • Roman Empire (330–395) • Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire) (395–1204 and 1261–1453) • Latin Empire (1204–1261) • Ottoman Empire (1453–1922) Underground Cistern The Underground Cistern is a huge water tank that is no longer used.
伊斯坦布尔一直是这些帝国的首都: • 罗马帝国 (330–395) • 东罗马帝国 (又名拜占庭帝国) (395–1204和1261–1453) • 拉丁帝国 (1204–1261) • 奥斯曼帝国 (1453–1922) 地下水池 地下池是一座已经不再使用的巨型水箱.
Long ago, it was the most important water supply for the city.
很久以前,这是该市最重要的供水.
The cistern is made up of 336 stone posts with arches between them.
蓄水池由336个有拱门的石柱组成.
Water for the tank came from a lake near the Black Sea.
储水罐取自黑海附近的一个湖泊.
Istanbul has several hundred very old cisterns.
伊斯坦布尔有几百个非常古老的蓄水池.
The Underground Cistern is the largest.
地下之所为最.
Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar is a huge covered market made of stone.
大市场 大巴扎是一个由石头所制造的巨大被覆盖的市场.
The first parts were built in 1461, and other parts were added over time.
第一批部分建于1461年,其他部分随时间推移而增加.
Today, it has sixty- one covered streets and more than four thousand shops.
今天,它有6个街道和4 000多家商店。
Shops sell everything from clothing to jewelry to rugs to leather goods.
商店出售从衣服到珠宝、地毯到皮革等物品。
Wowser!
哗!
• More than 250,000 people shop at the Grand Bazaar every day.
• 支助 每天有超过25万人在大巴扎购物.
• More than 20,000 people work there every day.
• 支助 每天有2万多人在那里工作。
place in the world.
在这个世界。
That year, more than 91 million people came.
当年,来了9 100多万人。
The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
大巴扎是世界上最古老的被覆盖市场之一.
The Maiden’s Tower has been destroyed and rebuilt many times.
女神塔被多次毁坏并被重建.
The Maiden’s Tower The Maiden’s Tower is on a little island at the southern end of the Strait of Bosphorus.
少女之塔 少女之塔位于博斯普鲁斯海峡南端的一个小岛上.
It was built about 2,400 years ago.
它大约建于2400年前.
Long ago, people in the tower kept watch over goods carried by passing ships.
很久以前,塔里的人一直在监视过往船只载运的货物。
Later, the tower was a lighthouse.
后来,塔为灯塔.
Today, it is a restaurant that has amazing nighttime views of Istanbul and the water.
今天,它是一个餐厅, 拥有惊人的夜景伊斯坦布尔和水。
Do You Know?
你知道吗?
The name of the Maiden’s Tower comes from a story.
少女之塔的名字来源于一个故事.
It tells of a ruler who tried to keep his daughter safe in a tower with water around it.
它讲述了一位统治者试图让女儿在塔上安全地在塔上周围有水.
Galata Tower Galata Tower was built in 1348.
加拉塔塔为1348年所建.
At the time, it was the tallest building in Istanbul.
当时是伊斯坦布尔最高的建筑.
The tower was first used as a lighthouse.
该塔最初被作为灯塔.
Later, it held war prisoners.
后来,它关押了战俘.
Then, people used it to watch for fires.
然后,人们用它来观火。
Visitors enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul from the tower.
游客从塔上欣赏伊斯坦布尔的美丽景色.
Wowser!
哗!
Hezarfen Ahmed Celebi (heh-ZAR-fen AH-med CHEH-leh-bee) (1609–1640) was a scientist and inventor who lived in Istanbul.
Hezarfen Ahmed Celebi (heh-ZAR-fen AH-med CHEH-leh-bee) (1609–1640)是一位科学家和发明家,他住在伊斯坦布尔.
He is thought to be the first person to ever fly without a powered machine.
他被认为是第一个没有电动机器飞行的人.
One day in the 1630s, he took off from Galata Tower.
1630年代的一天,他从加拉塔塔起飞.
He landed on the other side of the Strait of Bosphorus.
他从博斯普鲁斯海峡对岸登陆.
Scientists today think he probably invented some kind of glider.
今天的科学家们认为他可能发明了某种滑翔机.
Galata Tower (center) was first opened to visitors in the 1960s.
加拉塔塔(Center)最早于1960年代向游客开放.
Topkapi Palace Topkapi (TOHP-kah-pee) Palace was built in the late 1400s.
托普卡皮宫 托普卡皮 (TOHP-kah-pee) 宫殿始建于1400年代末.
It was the home of rulers for almost four hundred years.
近四百年来,这里一直是统治者的家园.
Different rulers added new parts over the years.
不同的统治者在过去几年中增加了新的部分.
As a result, the palace is a mix of styles.
故宫为风格相混合.
In 1924, it became a museum.
1924年成为博物馆.
Topkapi Palace has three main gates and four open areas with buildings and gardens around them.
托普卡皮语Name 宫殿有3个正门和4个空地,周围有建筑和花园.
High walls are all around the outside.
高墙相接外道相接.
Topkapi Palace was home to many rulers long ago.
托普卡皮语Name 宫殿早已是许多统治者的家园.
Hagia Sophia The Hagia Sophia (HAH-gee-uh soh- FEE-uh) was built as a church in the year 360.
哈吉亚·索菲亚 哈吉亚索菲亚教堂(HAH-gee-uh soh-FEE-uh)建于360年.
It was rebuilt two times over the years after fires.
在大火后历经了两次重建.
The building that now stands was built between 532 and 537.
现在站立的建筑建于532至537年间.
In 1453, a ruler changed the church to a mosque.
1453年,一位统治者将教堂改为清真寺.
Today, it is a museum where people learn about its history.
今天,它是一个博物馆,人们在这里了解它的历史。
The Hagia Sophia has a large dome in the middle with smaller domes around it.
哈吉亚索菲亚号在中间有一个大圆顶,周围有更小的圆顶.
Taksim Square Taksim (TAHK-sim) Square was built in the 1700s.
塔克西姆广场 塔克西姆广场 (塔克西姆) 广场建于1700年代.
It was the place where all of Istanbul’s water lines met.
那里是伊斯坦布尔所有供水线相遇的地方。
Today it has shops, hotels, and restaurants.
今天它有商店,酒店和餐馆.
Parades and New Year’s celebrations take place on the square and street.
广场和街上举行游行和新年庆祝活动。
Republic Monument is at one end of Taksim Square.
共和国纪念碑位于塔克西姆广场一端.
It honors the beginning of the Turkish Republic.
它尊重土耳其共和国的开始。
A Walk Through Time Istanbul is a colorful city with many people and a rich history.
一个走过 时代伊斯坦布尔是一个多彩的城市,有许多人,历史丰富.
It brings two continents together and has many wonderful landmarks.
它把两个大陆聚集在一起,拥有许多奇妙的地标.
Each corner of Istanbul has its own story.
伊斯坦布尔的每个角落都有自己的故事.
Visiting Istanbul is like taking a trip back in time.
访问伊斯坦布尔就像回程一样
A high stone wall goes all the way around the oldest part of the city.
一座高高的石墙环绕着最古老的城市.