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heir own houses。 And besides supporting worthy causes with their money; thousands of Americans donate their time by serving as volunteers in hospitals; homeless shelters and schools。
然而,助人的精神并不只有在圣诞节才能发挥。美国人一年到头都在帮助他人。像狮子会(Lion's Club)、角鹿社(Elk's Club)、扶轮社(Rotary Club)这样的市民会社,都参与了地方社区的计划活动。很多机构的设立就是为了要助人。许愿基金会(Make a Wish Foundation)给罹患末期疾病的孩童们一个美梦成真的机会;仁爱之家(Habitat for Humanity)则帮助穷苦的人们建盖属于他们自己的房子。成千上万的美国人除了以金钱支持一些有意义的事情之外,他们也献出自己的时间在医院、流浪者之家和学校作义工服务。
Christmas in America means different things to different people。 To some people; Christmas means brightly wrapped packages under a decorated tree。 To others; it means family reunions and a wonderful meal together。 To Christians; it means Jesus' birthday。 Christmas also means lending a helping hand to people in need。 Along with all the hubbub of shopping for presents and sending Christmas cards; many people in America take time to help others。
在美国,圣诞节对不同的人代表了不同的意义。对某些人而言,圣诞节的意义是在布置好的圣诞树底下那些包装得色彩鲜艳的礼物。对另外一些人而言,它的意义则是家人团圆以及共享美好的一餐。对基督徒来说,它代表了耶稣的诞生。圣诞节的意义也是向需要帮助的人伸出援手。在采购礼物及寄送圣诞卡片的一阵忙乱当中,很多美国人仍会拨出时间去帮助别人。
In America and around the world; Christmas offers many opportunities to spread 〃peace on earth; good will toward men。〃 For example; Salvation Army bell ringers are a familiar sight to most Christmas shoppers。 They stand outside malls and stores collecting money for the needy。 Many churches and other organizations collect toys and clothes as Christmas gifts for poor families。 Going caroling is another traditional way to bring cheer to neighbors……especially the elderly and people who can't get out much。 The Christmas spirit encourages people to help each other in many large and small ways。
在美国及全世界各地,圣诞节提供了很多传扬「平安与世,善意与人」的机会。例如,救世军的摇铃者对大多数为圣诞节购物的人们而言,是一个熟悉的景象。他们通常会站在购物中心和商店外面,为有需要的人募钱。很多教会和其它的机构会收集玩具和衣服,作为穷苦家庭的圣诞礼物。报佳音是另外一种能够将欢乐带给邻舍的传统方式,尤其是针对那些老人和无法常出门的人。圣诞节的精神鼓励人们在许多大大小小的事情上互相帮助。
The spirit of helping others isn't limited to Christmas; however。 Americans help others year…round。 Civic clubs such as the Lion's Club; the Elk's Club and the Rotary Club take part in local munity projects。 Many organizations exist just to help others。 The Make a Wish Foundation gives terminally ill children a chance to have their dream e true。 Habitat for Humanity helps poor people build their own houses。 And besides supporting worthy causes with their money; thousands of Americans donate their time by serving as volunteers in hospitals; homeless shelters and schools。
然而,助人的精神并不只有在圣诞节才能发挥。美国人一年到头都在帮助他人。像狮子会(Lion's Club)、角鹿社(Elk's Club)、扶轮社(Rotary Club)这样的市民会社,都参与了地方社区的计划活动。很多机构的设立就是为了要助人。许愿基金会(Make a Wish Foundation)给罹患末期疾病的孩童们一个美梦成真的机会;仁爱之家(Habitat for Humanity)则帮助穷苦的人们建盖属于他们自己的房子。成千上万的美国人除了以金钱支持一些有意义的事情之外,他们也献出自己的时间在医院、流浪者之家和学校作义工服务。
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Health & Fitness 美国人的健康与健美感
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Picture this: Two very fat men enter an ice cream shop。 They sit down and order two giant sundaes。 After enjoying their rich desserts; they go to a health club and have a good workout。 They're trying to work off all those calories they ate。 Who would be so silly? Some Americans would。 When it es to health and fitness; Americans have mixed emotions。 On the one hand; they are concerned about their health。 On the other; they have some very unhealthy habits。
想象一下这个景象:两个大胖子进入一家冰淇淋店,他们坐下来点了两客大圣代。吃完高热量的甜点后,再去一家健身俱乐部好好地运动一番,想把吃进去的热量消耗掉。谁会这幺傻呢?有些美国人就是这幺傻。谈到健康与健美,美国人有矛盾的情结,他们一方面关心自己的健康,另一方面又有一些很不健康的习惯。
Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet。 In school; children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods。 People grow up aware of the value of counting calories。 They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to packaged food。 They realize they shouldn't eat too many sweets or fats。 Many American consumers read labels carefully for nutrition information。 That way they can pare products and eat the best foods。
美国人知道健康饮食的好处。孩子们在学校里学着吃各种健康食物。人们从小到大也非常注意计算食物的热量。他们听说了现成食品中所添加的化学物质会损害健康;也了解不该吃太多的甜食或富含油脂的食物。很多美国消费者仔细地研读卷标上的营养成份,以便能够比较产品而吃到最好的食物。
Keeping fit……or maybe getting in shape……is often high on the list of New Year's resolutions for Americans。 In the past two decades; fitness has bee a fad。 Many Americans have joined health clubs to work out with professional equipment。 Sports stores sell athletic shoes and clothing for every possible exercise situation。 People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!
保持健美——或者保持匀称的身材——通常是美国人新年新计划中高居前面的一项。过去20年来,健美已蔚为风尚。很多美国人加入健身俱乐部,使用专业的设备做运动。运动商品店里售有各种运动项目所需的运动鞋和服装。人们甚至买哑铃和训练的设备,在家里设置专属的运动中心!
Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed。 Americans exercise less than they used to。 The number of people taking part in fitness activities dropped from 41。7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993。 Among high school students; only 37 percent exercise three times per week。 However; 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day; and 38 percent watch over three hours。 As a result; the average American gained eight pounds during the 1980's。 At least one…third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight。
统计资料令健康专家们感到失望,美国人已不再像从前那么常运动了。参与健身活动的人数,从一九九一年的4,170万人到一九九三年已降为3,200万人;在高中生当中,只有37%的学生一星期运动三次,然而,却有70%的青少年每天至少看一个小时的电视,有38%则看超过三个小时。结果在1980年代,美国人的平均体重增加了八磅,至少有三分之一的美国人比理想体重超重20%。
Still; by many standards; Americans enjoy good health。 Medical care in the United States; while expensive; is among the best in the world。 The U。S。 Government requires strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality。 Food producers must label products accurately。 Many resources; such as magazines; TV programs and even the Inter; allow people to find out how to improve their health。 Americans know how to make themselves more healthy。 They just need to do it。
不过从很多的标准来看,美国人仍然拥有健康。美国的医疗照顾虽然昂贵,但却是全世界最好的。美国政府要求严格的食品检验,以确保最佳的食物品质。食品制造者必须在产品上贴上精确的卷标。很多信息来源如杂志、电视节目、甚至网际网络都提供人们增进健康的方法。美国人知道如何让自己更健康,然而他们只需要实际行动。
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