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2019新人教版高一英語必修二 全部課文( 英漢對照)
新人教版版第二冊 Unit 1 P4
FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
從問題重重到迎刃而解
Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
如果我們想社會進步，就必須發展經濟。新舊更替的時代已經到來，在走向未來的過程中，我們不可能將過去的一切都保存下來。在進步與文化遺址保護之間尋找并保持適當的平衡可能是一個巨大的挑戰。
Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
然而，巨大的挑戰有時會帶來很好的解決方案。20世紀50年代，埃及政府希望在尼羅河上修建一座新的水壩，以控制洪水，發電和向該地區更多的農民供水。但是該提議引發了抗議。大壩中的水很可能會破壞許多寺廟，并破壞埃及文化遺產中重要的文物。在聽取了研究這一問題的科學家以及住在大壩附近的居民的意見后，政府于1959年向聯合國求助。
A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960.
委員會成立了，以減少對埃及建筑的破壞和防止文物的損失。委員會要求各部門捐款，并在國際社會籌集資金。專家們對該問題進行了調查，進行了幾次測試，然后就如何保存這些建筑物提出了建議。最后，簽署了一份文件，這項工作于1960年開始動工。
The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In 1961, German engineers moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project.
該項目匯集了來自世界各地的政府和環保主義者。寺廟和其他文化遺址被逐一拆除，然后移至安全的地方重新放置，使其遠離水源。1961年，德國工程師搬遷了第一座廟宇。在接下來的20年里，成千上萬的工程師和工人拯救了22座寺廟和無數的文物。五十個國家為該項目捐款近8000萬美元。
When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
當該項目于1980年完工時，它被認為是巨大的成功。這些國家不僅找到了一條不以犧牲古跡為代價的未來發展之路，而且明白了多個國家合作共創美好未來的可能性。
The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.
如今，阿斯旺水壩工程的精神仍然存在。也許最好的例子就是聯合國教科文組織，它開展了一項防止世界各地世界文化遺產消失的計劃。如果一個問題對于一個國家而言似乎太困難，那么國際社會有時可以提供解決方案。
新人教版版第二冊 Unit 1 P8
PROMOTING CULTURE THROUGH DIGITAL IMAGES
通過數碼影像推廣文化
Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994.
2017年8月9日，蘭州。一組來自中國和其他國家的研究人員和科學家正在共同努力，以增加對中國古代文化遺產的了解和欣賞。他們正在記錄和收集來自莫高窟文物的數字圖像，莫高窟是中國古代歷史上絲綢之路的一個重要站點。自1994年國際項目開始以來，已經制作了近50萬張高質量的數碼照片。
The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international as they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America.
莫高窟長期以來一直是不同文化的交匯點，也是許多國家歷史的一部分。如今，這些洞穴與人們穿越絲綢之路時一樣具有國際性。來自世界各地的游客參觀敦煌的洞穴，洛杉磯的蓋蒂博物館甚至還復制了這些洞穴和繪畫作品，供美國人欣賞。
By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”
這些科學家和研究者在網絡上分享了大量(有關莫高窟的)電子照片，希望在世界范圍內促使人們對中國古代歷史和文化習俗產生更廣泛的興趣。他們還希望進一步教育人們認識保護歷史文化遺跡以供后代了解和欣賞的重要性。正如該項目的一位研究人員所解釋的那樣：“欣賞自己的文化遺產對于了解自己非常重要。欣賞其他國家的文化遺產對于國際交流和理解是非常重要的。”
新人教版第二冊 Unit 2 P16
A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
云中的一天
The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we’re here—to observe Tibetan antelopes.
空氣很稀薄，我們不得不在從營地出發的短途徒步旅行中休息幾次。在我們的左邊，白雪皚皚的山脈消失在云層中，看上去幾乎觸手可及。在我們面前的平原上，我們隱約看到一群體形優美的動物。這就是為什么我們在這里觀察藏羚羊。
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass. I’m struck by their beauty. I’m also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur.
藏羚羊生活在西藏、新疆和青海的平原上。看著它們在綠色的草地上緩慢移動。我被它們的美麗打動了。我還想起了它們所處的危險。因其珍貴的羊毛，它們正遭受非法獵殺。
My guide is Zhaxi, a village from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We’re not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we’re trying to save ourselves.”
我的導游是羌塘的一位村民扎西。他在羌塘國家級自然保護區工作。該保護區是西藏西北地區動植物的庇護所。對于扎西來說，這片土地是神圣的，保護野生動植物是一種生活方式。他說：“我們不是在拯救動物。其實我們是在拯救自己。”
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.
上個世紀80年代和90年代對于藏羚羊來說是一個糟糕的時期。藏羚羊的數量下降了50％以上。獵人為了賺錢而射殺羚羊。隨著新公路和鐵路的修建，它們的棲息地變得越來越小。
In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
為了使這個物種免于滅絕，中國政府將其置于國家保護之下。扎西和其他志愿者晝夜守衛著羚羊，保護它們免受襲擊。橋梁和大門的增設，讓藏羚羊可以輕松移動，并使它們免受汽車和火車的傷害。
The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
這些措施是有效的。藏羚羊的數量已經恢復，2015年6月，藏羚羊從瀕危物種名單中被剔除。但是，由于對藏羚羊的威脅尚未消失，政府并沒有打算停止這些保護項目。
In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
晚上，我喝著茶，看著星星。我想起了藏羚羊和扎西告訴我的。為了保護野生動物，我們已經做了很多工作，但是如果我們真的想拯救地球，就必須改變生活方式。只有學會與大自然和諧相處，我們才不會成為野生動植物和地球的威脅。
新人教版第二冊 Unit 2 P20
Give Ugly a Chance!
給難看的動物一個機會！
When it comes to wildlife protection, all species—the good, the bad, and the ugly—should be treated equally. Pandas, dolphins, and other cute wildlife are important, but we must pay attention to less cute animals, too. The world needs all kinds—without variety, our planet cannot survive. So if you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance.
在野生動物保護方面，所有物種——包括好的、壞的和丑的——都應受到平等對待。熊貓、海豚和其他可愛的野生動物很重要，但我們也必須關注那些不那么可愛的動物。世界需要萬物，沒有多樣性，我們的地球就無法生存。所以如果你想讓未來變得美麗，你必須給難看的動物一個機會。
Don’t Make Paper with My Home!別用我的家來造紙！
Billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. Every tree that is cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas. In this way a lot of animal homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper
每年有數十億棵樹被砍伐，以供人類造紙。每一棵被砍倒的樹都是這些樹袋熊等動物棲息地的一部分。這樣，很多動物的家都被摧毀了！讓動物無家可歸，人類能有更多的紙是對的嗎？
新人教版第二冊 Unit 3 P28
STRONGER TOGETHER:
HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED
BY THE INTERNET
我們一起更加強大：
我們是如何被互聯網改變的
Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
關于萬維網奇跡的文章有很多。有無數的文章告訴我們互聯網是如何使我們的生活更加方便。當我們去購物時，我們不再需要排隊或隨身攜帶現金。我們可以從大型數據庫獲得最新的信息。我們可以隨時下載軟件、文檔和圖像。但互聯網為人們帶來的不僅僅是簡單地讓生活更加便利。在線社區和社交網絡改變了人們的生活。
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
英國伯明翰的一位英語教師簡·夏曼尼突然得了重病，因此不得不辭職。50歲時，她發現自己失業了，困在家里，只有電腦相伴。過了一段時間，她發現上網可以幫助她減少孤獨和無聊。她可以聽音樂、看電影、玩游戲和探索世界。她還加入了一個在線小組，在那里她可以談論自己的問題，并獲得他人的支持和建議。她意識到互聯網最大的好處之一是能夠消除通常存在于人與人之間的距離感。
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
網友給了她很大的啟發，她決定成立一個IT俱樂部來教老年人如何使用電腦和互聯網。現在，她和她的朋友們組織活動并募集資金來支付私人教師的費用。許多人得到了俱樂部的幫助。一名59歲的男子學會了如何在線申請工作，并找到了一份出色的工作。現在他工作了，而且可以照顧自己，他的女兒就有時間在大學學習。一位61歲獨居婦女與兩個朋友一起創辦了一家小型在線公司。她不再感到孤獨，她的公司也相當成功。
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
簡已經開始上在線課程，以了解更多關于如何利用互聯網讓社會變得更好。她認為，消除數字鴻溝、確保每個人都能使用互聯網并知道如何運用新技術是非常重要的。她的下一個目標是建立一個慈善網站，為貧窮國家的兒童募集資金。
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
互聯網極大地改善了簡的生活。簡說：“當你遇到困難時，你會遇到其他面臨類似挑戰的人，考慮別人的情況激勵我提供幫助。”
新人教版第二冊 Unit 3 P32
Today I thought I’d blog about a question that has been asked many times—how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet I’m not an expert, but many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two.
今天，我想我會在博客中談論一個已被問過很多次的問題——你如何確保上網安全并避免互聯網上的不好的經歷？我不是專家，但多年作為博主的經驗教會了我一些東西。
First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don’t post comments or click on anything. Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post embarrassing photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be attacked.
首先，互聯網的黃金法則是：如果你看到或讀到一些讓你不舒服的內容，請立即離開這個網站。不要發表評論或單擊任何內容。其次，保護你的隱私。不要透露你的地址或電話號碼。或許有人會利用這些信息來竊取你的身份。身份盜竊是一個常見而嚴重的問題。第三，要有禮貌。上網并非無禮的借口，你也不想成為發挑釁帖子者或網絡欺凌的目標。發挑釁帖子者是指為了在網上惹禍而發表評論或提問的人。發挑釁帖子者經常使用幾個假名，以便它們可以留在網站上。網絡惡霸利用互聯網來欺負別人。就像發挑釁帖子者一樣，網絡惡霸也會寫一些刻薄的內容，但通常是針對特定的人。他/她還可能發布令人尷尬的照片和有關這些人的信息。但是，你越有禮貌，遭受攻擊的可能性就越小。
Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe Post your comments below!
你在網上有任何不好的經歷嗎？或者對于保持安全性有一些好的建議嗎？請在下面發表你的評論！
Boy579 Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean comments were being posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
Boy579 去年，我們的聊天室出了點問題。有我們不認識的人在上面發布刻薄的評論。我認為他/她只是在制造麻煩。
Amy A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun of. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset.
艾米 我學校的一個女孩在網上有過一段很糟糕的經歷。她的照片被傳到網上，她還被取笑了。起初看起來像是在開玩笑，但那個女孩很沮喪。
新人教版第二冊 Unit 4 P40
WHAT’S IN A NAME
名字意味著什么？
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
聯合王國、大不列顛、不列顛、英格蘭——很多人對這些不同名字的含義感到困惑。如果有區別的話，那么它們之間有什么區別？稍微了解一下英國歷史將有助于你解決這個難題。
In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.
在16世紀，附近的威爾士與英格蘭王國聯合了起來。后來，在18世紀，蘇格蘭加入了創建大不列顛王國的行列。在19世紀，愛爾蘭王國加入，一起組建了大不列顛及愛爾蘭聯合王國。最終，在20世紀，愛爾蘭南部脫離了英國，形成了我們如今所看到的全名：大不列顛及北愛爾蘭聯合王國。大多數人只是使用縮寫名稱：“聯合王國”或“英國”。來自英國的人被稱為“不列顛人”，這意味著英國也經常被稱為不列顛或大不列顛。
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!
聯合王國的這四個國家在某些方面共同合作。像擁有相同的貨幣和國防一樣，他們也使用同一面國旗（稱為“英國國旗”）。但是，它們也有一些不同之處。例如，英格蘭、威爾士、蘇格蘭和北愛爾蘭在教育體制和立法體制上都存在著差異。他們也有自己的傳統，例如自己的民族節日和民族美食。他們甚至擁有各自的足球隊去參加像世界杯之類的比賽！
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.
英國有著悠久而有趣的歷史可供探索，這可以幫助你進一步了解這個國家及其傳統。在英國的幾乎所有地方，你都發現有四批不同的人在整個歷史的不同時期占據政權的痕跡。第一批是羅馬人，出現于公元一世紀。他們的一些偉大成就包括修建城鎮和道路。接下來，盎格魯—撒克遜人于公元5世紀到來。他們創造了英語的起源，并改變了人們建造房屋的方式。維京人于公元8世紀到來，留下了許多新詞匯，同時也留下了英國各地的地名。最后一批是諾曼人。他們在11世紀著名的黑斯廷斯戰役后征服了英格蘭。他們在英格蘭各地建造了城堡，并對法律制度進行了修改。諾曼人是法國人，因此英語中慢慢加入了許多法語單詞。
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
關于英國有趣的歷史和文化，還有更多的東西需要學習。研究國家的歷史將使你的旅行更加愉快。首都倫敦是一個很好的起點，因為它是一個古老的港口城市，其歷史可以追溯到古羅馬時代。這里有數不勝數的歷史遺跡可供探索，還有許多的博物館，博物館里收藏著來自英國各地的古代文物。英國是歷史與現代文化的完美結合，既有新傳統也有舊傳統。如果你留心觀察，你會驚訝地發現你既可以看到它的過去，也可以看到它的現在。
新人教版第二冊 Unit 4 P44
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
美麗的愛爾蘭及其傳統
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
愛爾蘭美麗的鄉村一直對其人民和傳統產生巨大的影響。這個國家有培養杰出作家和詩人的悠久歷史。它美麗的鄉村激發并啟發了所有人，為每個人的感官提供了某種東西。“綠寶石(愛爾蘭)島”風光寧靜秀美，郡縣草木蔥蘢，青山連綿起伏，牛羊點綴其中，堪稱一場名副其實的視覺盛宴。在海邊，海浪的咆哮聲和海鳥的啼叫聲構成了海岸的音樂。在山區一個寧靜的早晨，你可以感受到陽光照在你的皮膚上，呼吸著鮮花的芬芳，鳥兒用早晨的歌聲來迎接新的一天。擁有如此美麗的美景，愛爾蘭延續包括音樂、舞蹈和餐飲在內的強大傳統也就不足為奇了。為了有機會體驗到這一點，可以在鄉村酒吧停下來，然后喝上一杯葡萄酒或當地的啤酒放松一下。更好的是，享受美味的傳統愛爾蘭燉牛肉。如果幸運的話，你也許還可以欣賞到傳統的音樂和舞蹈。如果你把自己介紹給一個友好的面孔，那么你更有可能親身體驗當地的文化和習俗。
新人教版第二冊 Unit 5 P52
THE VIRTUAL CHOIR
虛擬合唱團
Imagine having the opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people while you are at home alone. You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir members record themselves while they perform alone on video. These videos are uploaded onto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see online—a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the global community. It has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, “Music helps me to ... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.”
想象一下你獨自在家就有機會與數百人一起歌唱。你可以在虛擬合唱團中做到這一點。虛擬合唱團成員在單獨錄制視頻的同時進行錄制他們自己。這些視頻被上傳到網上，然后被整合成一個你可以在線觀看的視頻——一個虛擬合唱團。任何人從任何地方都可以參加虛擬合唱團——你所需要的只是一臺攝像機和互聯網連接。你甚至不需要錄音棚。虛擬合唱團有助于將普通人聯系在一起。許多人沒有對音樂有相同興趣的親密朋友或聯系人。許多其他人沒有機會參加當地的合唱團。虛擬合唱團使他們能夠將自己的聲音加入到其他人的聲音中，并成為全球社區的一部分。事實證明，這對許多人的生活產生了積極影響。正如一位虛擬合唱團成員所說：“音樂可以幫助我……忘記我的煩惱。在音樂的幫助下，我變成了另一個人。”
The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He fell in love with Mozart’s classical music when he sang for the university choir. Moved by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated from university in 1995, and then received a master’s degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. This led to the creation of the virtual choir.
虛擬合唱團是屢獲殊榮的作曲家兼指揮家埃里克·惠塔克的創意。惠塔克于1970年1月2日出生在美國，1988年開始在內華達大學學習音樂。當他為大學合唱團唱歌時，他愛上了莫扎特的古典音樂。他被這段音樂打動了，他說：“那種(興奮的)感覺就如同第一次看見色彩一樣。”他于1995年大學畢業，隨后于1997年獲得紐約茱莉亞音樂學院音樂創作碩士學位。在接下來的十多年里，惠塔克的原創作品在合唱團和歌手中開始流行。這促使了虛擬合唱團的創建。
In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different countries. It has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon. Whitacre’s next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, which was first seen on stage on 23 July 2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre’s song “What If”.
2009年，惠塔克收到了一個女孩在演唱他的作品的視頻。受到啟發，他讓歌迷們制作視頻，然后將視頻合并到一個表演中。他的第一支虛擬合唱團《金色光芒》有來自12個不同國家的185位歌手。它在上收到數以萬計的瀏覽量。從那時起，虛擬合唱團已成為一種全球現象。惠塔克的第二個壯舉是打造聯合國兒童基金會“虛擬青年合唱團”，該合唱團于2014年7月23日在英國首次亮相。總共有來自80個國家的2292名青年參與演唱惠塔克的歌曲《假如》。
The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
虛擬合唱團是讓全國各地的人用同一個聲音唱歌，從而使整個世界變得更美好的絕妙方式。
新人教版第二冊 Unit 5 P56
Good morning, my name is Sarah Williams. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.
早上好，我叫莎拉·威廉姆斯。很榮幸來到這里與大家分享音樂是如何影響我的人生的。
Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and thus I thought I didn’t have much longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was “Happy”. The song made me feel so much better that from then on I began to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it’s true. Music helped me recover.
你有沒有過這樣的經歷：事物看起來一片漆黑，而你感到毫無希望？兩年前，我得知我患了嚴重疾病，難以治愈。我的身體一直在疼痛，所以我以為我活不了多久了。我很害怕，我感到如此的孤獨和沮喪。后來有一天，我不得不接受了兩小時的治療。醫生讓我放松，所以他讓我聽了一些音樂，其中一首歌是《快樂》。這首歌讓我感覺好多了，從那時起，我開始一直聽音樂。約翰·洛根說：“音樂是心靈的良藥。”的確如此，音樂幫助我康復了。
Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being.
音樂給了我幸福。當我聽音樂時，我的精神像風中的風箏一樣飛翔。音樂給了我力量，給我帶來了解脫。它是我所依靠的巖石，它讓我變得堅強，并度過了那些艱難的歲月。而且，音樂給了我希望和滿足感。它成為了我最好的朋友。它讓我的內心深受鼓舞。
Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the same time, we all go through various periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life.
當然，我希望大家都不要經歷和我一樣的痛苦。同時，我們都會經歷各種悲傷或孤獨的時期。在那些時候，音樂可以幫助你，就像它幫助我一樣。我希望大家能以某種方式都能開始珍惜音樂，并讓它融入到你們的生活。
Thank you!
謝謝！

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