France
美音、自然拼读、分级阅读与词汇复习
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............................ 4 People................................. 6 Land.................................. 8 History............................... 10 Celebrations........................... 12 Food................................. 13 Conclusion............................ 14 Glossary.............................. 16 Where Is It?
.............. 4 人 人 况 6 地. 8 历史沿革. 10 庆祝活动。 12 粮. 13 结论。 14 词汇表。 16号在哪里?
The capital of France is Paris, a city known around the world for its beauty. Millions of people visit Paris each year to see its famous landmarks. These sites include the Eiffel (EYE- ful) Tower, Notre Dame (no-truh DAHM) Cathedral, and the Louvre (LOO-vruh) art museum. A monument called the Arc de Triomphe (ARK du tree-OHMF) stands over one of the city’s main streets, the Champs- Élysées (SHAHM-zay-lee-ZAY). More than ten million people live in Paris. The city is France’s center for both business and culture. Paris is also considered one of the fashion capitals of the world. People More than sixty-six million people live in France. Most people live and work in its cities and towns. Tourism is the largest service industry in France. In fact, France is the most visited country in the world!
法国的首都是巴黎,是一座以美丽而闻名于世界各地的城市. 每年有上百万人来巴黎参观其著名的地标. 这些遗址包括:埃菲尔(EYE-ful)塔,圣母院(no-truh DAHM)大教堂,和卢浮宫(LOO-vruh)艺术博物馆. 这座城市的主要街道之一Champs-Élysées(SHAHM-zay-lee-ZAY)上立有一座名为Arc de Triomphe (ARK du tree-OHMF)的纪念碑. 超过一千万人居住在巴黎. 该市是法国的商业和文化中心. 巴黎也被认为是世界时尚之都之一. 6600多万人生活在法国。 大多数人在其城镇生活和工作。 旅游业是法国最大的服务业. 事实上,法国是世界上访问最多的国家!
Many people work in hotels, restaurants, and museums that welcome these millions of visitors. Many French people also work in factories that produce goods such as cars, aircraft, and clothing. Other factories make chemicals and process food. Some people work in mines, digging resources such as coal out of the ground. Paris and other cities are filled with restaurants and hotels for the more than eighty-two million tourists who visit France.
许多人在宾馆、餐馆和博物馆工作, 许多法国人也在生产汽车,飞机等商品和服装的工厂工作. 其他工厂制造化学和加工食品. 一些人在矿山工作,从地上挖出煤炭等资源. 巴黎等城市为8200多万访问法国的游客提供餐厅和酒店.
More than half of the country’s land is used for farming. French farmers grow wheat, grain, sugar beets, and potatoes. Others raise animals, including cattle, hogs, and sheep. Some also grow grapes in vineyards. The majority of people in France are Roman Catholic. Others are Protestant, Muslim, or Jewish. The country’s main language is French, although people speak different dialects depending on the area. Land France has many different landforms, including hills, forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, and beaches. France is mostly covered in flat plains and low, rolling hills. It also has high plateaus. The Seine (SEN) River runs through Paris, and, along with smaller rivers, drains the Paris Basin. The country is also known for its beautiful beaches, especially along the Mediterranean Sea. Workers harvest grapes from a vineyard in France.
全国有一半以上的土地用于耕作. 法国农民种植小麦,谷物,甜菜和马铃薯. 其他饲养动物,包括牛,猪和羊. 有的还在葡萄园中种植葡萄. 法国的大多数人是罗马天主教徒. 其他人是新教徒、穆斯林或犹太人。 国家的主要语言是法语,虽然人们会讲不同的方言,视地区而定. 法国本土有许多不同的地貌,包括丘陵,森林,山脉,河流,湖泊和海滩. 法国多被平地平地和低地滚滚的丘陵所覆盖. 也拥有高原. 塞纳河(SEN)流经巴黎,与更小的河流一起排出巴黎盆地. 该国也以美丽的海滩而出名,特别是地中海沿岸. 工人从法国的一个葡萄园收获葡萄.
The grapes are used mainly to make wine.
葡萄主要用于酿酒.
France has five different mountain ranges. The most well-known ranges are the French Alps and the Pyrenees (PEER-uh-neez). The French Alps are part of the larger Alps mountain range that runs through many countries. The French Alps lie along the border between France, Switzerland, and Italy. The Pyrenees lie along the border between France and Spain. A large plateau spreads across southern France. It has ancient mountains and volcanoes, which are no longer active, as well as deep river gorges. France also includes some islands. The largest is Corsica, which is located off the southern coast in the Mediterranean Sea. History France has a long history. Experts believe that early humans lived in what is now France nearly two million years ago. More than two thousand years ago, France was known as Gaul. The people who lived there were called Celts. Around 50 bc, the Roman Empire took over Gaul and ruled the land for about five hundred years. Around ad 400, German tribes took Gaul from the Romans. These German people were called Franks. They named the land Francia, which is how France got its name. For the next thousand years, powerful kings ruled France. In 800, a French king named Charlemagne (SHAR-luh-mayn) became leader of the Holy Roman Empire. This empire included France and parts of what are now Belgium, Germany, and Italy. However, the empire fell apart after Charlemagne died in 814. Mont Blanc, located in the French Alps, is the tallest mountain in western Europe.
法国有5个不同的山脉. 最著名的范围是法国阿尔卑斯山脉和比利牛斯山脉(PEER-uh-neez). 法国阿尔卑斯山脉是横穿许多国家的大阿尔卑斯山脉的一部分. 法国阿尔卑斯山脉地处法国,瑞士和意大利接壤. 比利牛斯人位于法国和西班牙接壤的边境. 一片大高原分布于法国南部. 它有古老的山地和火山,已经不再有活性,并有深河峡谷. 法国还包括一些岛屿. 最大的是科西嘉,位于地中海南岸外. 法国历史悠久. 专家认为早期人类生活在近两百万年前的法国。 二千多年前,法国被称作"高卢". 住在那里的人被称为凯尔特人. 大约50bc,罗马帝国占领了高卢并统治了约500年的土地. 大约在Ad 400左右,德意志部落从罗马人手中夺取了高卢. 这些德国人被称为"法兰克人". 他们将这片地命名为"弗朗西亚"(法語:Francia),法国就是因此得名. 在接下来的一千年中,强大的国王统治了法国. 800年,一位名叫查理曼(SHAR-luh-mayn)的法国国王成为了神圣罗马帝国的领袖. 这个帝国包括了法国和现在比利时,德国,意大利等地的一部分. 然而,查理曼于814年去世后,帝国瓦解. 布兰克山(Mont Blanc)位于法国阿尔卑斯山地,是西欧最高的山地.
Early humans painted animals on the walls of a cave in Lascaux (la-SKOH), France.
早期人类将动物画在法国拉斯考(la-SKOH)的一个洞穴的墙上.
From about 1066 to 1453, many wars were fought over the land of France. Most of these wars were between France and England. This began in 1066 when a group from Normandy, a region in France, invaded England. Another famous war between the two countries began in 1337 and lasted until 1453. Today it is known as the Hundred Years War. For hundreds of years, France was ruled by kings, many of whom treated the people poorly. In 1789, the people rebelled against the king and the French Revolution began. France became a republic in 1792, though the revolution would not end until 1799. The French overthrew two more leaders, setting up new governments each time. Today, France is a republic with a strong democracy. Celebrations The French celebrate many different holidays. The French Revolution began on July 14, which is now known as Bastille Day. On that day in 1789, the French people stormed the Bastille, a prison in Paris. They took control of the building so they could set the prisoners free. Today, the French people celebrate their freedom with parades and fireworks. Mardi Gras (MAR-dee GRAH) is another popular holiday. Mardi Gras is a Roman Catholic holiday held about six weeks before the Easter holiday. Many cities and towns have huge carnivals with parades and floats. People dress in costumes and dance in the streets. On Bastille Day, veterans of France’s armed forces often lead the parades.
大约从1066年到1453年,为争夺法兰西的土地而进行了多次战争. 这些战争大多是法国和英国之间的战争. 这开始于1066年,一群来自法国的一个地区的诺曼底人入侵了英格兰. 两国又一场有名的战争从1337年开始并持续到1453年. 今天它被称为百年战争。 数百年来,法国被国王所统治,许多国王对人民的待遇很差. 1789年,人民反抗国王并开始法国大革命. 法国于1792年成为一个共和国,虽然革命直到1799年才结束. 法国又推翻了两位领导人,每次都成立了新政府. 今天,法国是一个民主强大的共和国. 庆祝活动 法国人庆祝许多不同的节日. 法国大革命从7月14日开始,现在被称为"巴士底日". 1789年的那一天,法国人冲入了巴黎的监狱巴士底狱. 他们控制了大楼,以便释放囚犯。 今天,法国人民用游行和烟花来庆祝他们的自由. 狂欢节(MAR-dee GRAH)是又一受欢迎的节日. 狂欢节(Mardi Gras)是罗马天主教在复活节前大约六周举行的节日. 许多城市和城镇都有巨大的嘉年华,并有游行和浮出水面. 人们穿着服装,在街上跳舞. 在巴士底日,法国武装部队的老兵经常会带领游行.
Louis XIV One of France’s greatest kings was Louis (LEW-ee) XIV.
路易十四会议 法国最伟大的国王之一是路易(LEW-ee)十四世.
He ruled from 1643 to 1715, the longest a king has ever ruled in Europe.
他从1643年到1715年统治了欧洲,是一位国王在欧洲统治时间最长的.
He fought many wars, expanded France’s borders, and built a lavish palace called Versailles (vehr-SEYE).
他多次出战,扩张了法国的边境,并建造了被称作"凡尔赛"(Ver-SEYE)的奢华宫殿.
Food France is famous for its food and cooking styles. Many French people consider good food to be one of the most important parts of life. One type of popular French cooking usually includes rich dishes made with butter, cream, eggs, and other flavors. The French enjoy many different types of fresh bread, and it is served at most meals. Breads are often sold as baguettes (ba-GETS), or long, thin loaves. France is also famous for its many different kinds of cheese. Many areas in France offer their very own type of cheese. Conclusion France is a modern country with a long and interesting history. Its past is filled with powerful kings and empires. Today, France is the most visited country in the world. People travel from all over the world to see its beautiful cities, villages, and castles and to eat its rich foods. Vineyards and farms dot its rolling hills and plains. Delicious foods such as cheeses and fresh breads fill its shops. If you were to visit France, what would you like to see first?
法国食品以其食品和烹饪风格出名. 许多法国人认为好食物是生活最重要的部分之一. 一种受欢迎的法式烹饪通常包括用黄油,奶油,鸡蛋等口味制作的丰富的菜肴. 法国人享受许多不同种类的新鲜面包,并且最多吃一顿。 面包常被卖出为相干面包(ba-GETS),或长而薄的薄饼. 法国也以多种不同的起司而出名. 法国的许多地区都提供它们自己的奶酪类型. 法国是一个历史悠久而有趣的现代国家。 它的过去充满了强大的国王和帝国. 今天,法国是世界上访问最多的国家。 人们从世界各地出行,参观其美丽的城市,村庄和城堡并吃其丰富的食物. 葡萄园和农场点起其滚滚的丘陵和平原. 奶酪和新鲜面包等美味食品充斥着它的商店. 如果你去法国,你想先看什么?
The sidewalk cafes are popular in many parts of France.
人行道咖啡馆在法国多地很受欢迎.
More than five hundred different kinds of cheese are made in France.
法国制造出500多种起司.
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Source: Central Intelligence Agency (July 2014), World Bank Glossary baguettes (n.)
资料来源:中央情报局(2014年7月),世界银行词汇袋(n.)
long, thin loaves of bread, typically made in France (p. 13) basin (n.)
长而薄的面包,一般由法国(第13页)盆地(n.
a depression, or low area, in the surface of the earth (p. 8) carnivals (n.)
a 在地表低地(第8页)有抑郁症或低地(n.)
festivals (p. 12) cathedral (n.)
节会 (第12页)会堂 (n.
a large church (p. 5) dialects (n.)
大型教堂(第5页)方言(n.
forms of language that are used in specific regions or by specific groups of people (p. 7) fashion (n.)
特定地区或特定人群使用的语言形式(第7页) 时尚(n.
popular or current styles of clothing (p. 5) gorges (n.)
通俗或当前服装风格 (第5页) 峡谷 (n.
long, deep valleys surrounded by higher land (p. 9) tourism (n.)
被高地所包围的长而深的山谷(p. 9) 旅游业 (n.
the business of providing services for people traveling to a place for pleasure (p. 6) vineyards (n.)
(第6页)
fields where grapes are grown, usually for making wine (p. 7) Population: 66,259,012 Land: 620,427 sq km (239,548 sq.
种植葡萄的田地,通常用于酿酒(p. 7) 人口:66,259,012人 地:620,427平方千米 (239,548平方千米.
mi.)
(中文(简体) ).