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French drink less wine 法國人飲酒量減少
Vocabulary: habits and traditions 詞匯: 習(xí)慣和傳統(tǒng)
A new survey has confirmed that the number of regular drinkers of wine in France is in decline, and some traditionalists fear tha t the beverage1 seems to be losing its iconic role in France' s cultural heritage.
In 1980 , more than half of adults were consuming wine on a near-daily basis. Today, that figure has fallen to 17%. In 1965, the amount of wine consumed per head of population was 160 litres a year. In 2010 , that had fallen to 57 litres.
According to the International Journal of Entrepreneurship, changes in French drinking habits are visible through successive generations. People in their 60s and 70s grew up seeing wine on the table at every meal. Those in their 40s and 50s se e wine as a n occasional indulgence. And members of the internet generation do not even start taking an interest in wine until their mid-20s. For them, wine is a product they need persuading is worth their money.
What worries people is the effect the change is having on the concept of French civilisation2. They fear that time -honoured values, such as conviviality3, tradition and appreciation4 of the good things in life, are on the way out.
Veteran observer of his nation's way of life, French writer Theodore Zeldin , thinks that a business-style culture has made inroads into France - the bane of all those who prefer to take the time to savour things.
"Companionship has been replaced by networking. Business means busy -ness, and in that way we are becoming like ev erywhere else," he says.
But Zeldin refuses to abandon hope. "The old French ' art of living ' is still there. It's an ideal . It's a bit like the English gentleman. You don't often find an English gentleman, but the ideal is there and it informs society as a whole," he says.
And what survives is "the feeling you get in France that in human relations we need to do more than just conduct business. We have a duty to entertain, to converse5. It' s about taking your time. After all, that is one of the great things a bout6 wine. You can't swig it."
Quiz 測(cè)驗(yàn)
閱讀短文并回答問題。
1. Which generation seems to be the least interested in wine?
2. Which traditional values form part of French civilisation, according to the article?
3. Is this statement true or false? French people have a reputation for spending a long time chatting and drinking.
4. Which expression means 'something that is on the verge7 of becoming unfashionable'?
5. Which verb means 'to drink something in large mouthfuls'?
Exercise 練習(xí)
請(qǐng)你在不參考課文的情況下完成下列練習(xí)。從每個(gè)表格中選擇一個(gè)意思合適的單詞填入句子
的空格處。
1. Teachers like to see parents ________ an interest in their children ' s learning .
looking taking making putting
2. My mother loves The Beatles' songs. She says they represent her ________.
conviviality networking generation habit
3. I know it is late, but I am no t leaving the party yet. I am enjoying myself and I want to ________ the moment.
savour swig persuade inform
4. I' m a ________ customer in this restaurant, and the waiters always reserve the best table for me.
h eritage successive cultural regular
5. Mary plays the piano very well. She likes to ________ people with old classics.
persuade savour entertain converse
Answers and Glossary8 答案與詞匯
Quiz 小測(cè)驗(yàn)
1. Which generation seems to be the least interested in wine? The internet generation.
2. Which traditional values form part of French civilisation, according to the article? Conviviality, tradition and appreciation of the good things in life .
3. Is this statement tru e or false? French people have a reputation for spending a long time chatting and drinking. True.
4. Which expression means 'something that is on the verge of becoming unfashionable'? On the way out.
5. Which verb means 'to drink something in large mouthfuls '? To swig.
E xercise 練習(xí)
1. Teachers like to see parents taking an interest in their children ' s learning.
2. My mother loves The Beatles' songs. She says they represent her generation.
3. I know it is late , but I am not leaving the party yet. I am enjoying myself and I want to savour the moment.
4. I' m a regular customer in this restaurant , and the waiters always reserve the best table for me.
5. Mary plays the piano very well. She likes to entertain people with old classics.
Glossary 詞匯表
regular
經(jīng)常的，定期的
in decline
正在減少
a traditionalist
一個(gè)因循守舊的人
iconic
標(biāo)志性的
cultural heritage
文化遺產(chǎn)
drinking habit
飲酒習(xí)慣
generation
一代人
occasional
偶爾的
indulgence
放縱，嗜好
to take an interest
對(duì)某事產(chǎn)生興趣
to persuade
使信服，勸說
civilisation
文明、文化
time -honoured values
由來已久的價(jià)值觀
conviviality
高興，歡宴
tradition
傳統(tǒng)
on the way out
正在消失
to make inroads into
(something)
侵襲某物
to savour
盡情享受，細(xì)細(xì)品嘗
networking
社交
an ideal
理想，典范
to inform
滲透入，賦（特征或思想）于
點(diǎn)擊收聽單詞發(fā)音收聽單詞發(fā)音
1 beverage 0QgyN n.(水，酒等之外的)飲料 參考例句： The beverage is often colored with caramel.這種飲料常用焦糖染色。 Beer is a beverage of the remotest time.啤酒是一種古老的飲料。 2 civilisation civilisation n.文明，文化，開化，教化 參考例句： Energy and ideas are the twin bases of our civilisation.能源和思想是我們文明的兩大基石。 This opera is one of the cultural totems of Western civilisation.這部歌劇是西方文明的文化標(biāo)志物之一。 3 conviviality iZyyM n.歡宴，高興，歡樂 參考例句： Sumptuous food and patriotic music created an atmosphere of elegant conviviality. 佳肴盛饌和愛國樂曲，使氣氛十分優(yōu)雅而歡樂。 來自辭典例句 Synonymous with freshness, hygiene and conviviality, the individual cream portions are also economical and practical. 獨(dú)立包裝奶不僅僅是新鮮、衛(wèi)生、歡樂的代名詞，同時(shí)也是非常經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)用的。 來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng) 4 appreciation Pv9zs n.評(píng)價(jià)；欣賞；感謝；領(lǐng)會(huì)，理解；價(jià)格上漲 參考例句： I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想對(duì)你們所有人表達(dá)我的感激和謝意。 I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我將送給他們一筆捐款以感謝他們的幫助。 5 converse 7ZwyI vi.談話，談天，閑聊；adv.相反的，相反 參考例句： He can converse in three languages.他可以用3種語言談話。 I wanted to appear friendly and approachable but I think I gave the converse impression.我想顯得友好、平易近人些,卻發(fā)覺給人的印象恰恰相反。 6 bout Asbzz n.侵襲，發(fā)作；(陣，回)；拳擊等比賽 參考例句： I was suffering with a bout of nerves.我感到一陣緊張。 That bout of pneumonia enfeebled her.那次肺炎的發(fā)作使她虛弱了。 7 verge gUtzQ n.邊，邊緣；v.接近，瀕臨 參考例句： The country's economy is on the verge of collapse.國家的經(jīng)濟(jì)已到了崩潰的邊緣。 She was on the verge of bursting into tears.她快要哭出來了。 8 glossary of7xy n.注釋詞表；術(shù)語匯編 參考例句： The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一個(gè)詳細(xì)的詞匯表。 For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.為了方便，我們?cè)诟戒浿幸蔡峁┝诵g(shù)語表。
French drink less wine 法國人飲酒量減少
Vocabulary: habits and traditions 詞匯: 習(xí)慣和傳統(tǒng)
A new survey has confirmed that the number of regular drinkers of wine in France is in decline, and some traditionalists fear tha t the beverage1 seems to be losing its iconic role in France' s cultural heritage.
In 1980 , more than half of adults were consuming wine on a near-daily basis. Today, that figure has fallen to 17%. In 1965, the amount of wine consumed per head of population was 160 litres a year. In 2010 , that had fallen to 57 litres.
According to the International Journal of Entrepreneurship, changes in French drinking habits are visible through successive generations. People in their 60s and 70s grew up seeing wine on the table at every meal. Those in their 40s and 50s se e wine as a n occasional indulgence. And members of the internet generation do not even start taking an interest in wine until their mid-20s. For them, wine is a product they need persuading is worth their money.
What worries people is the effect the change is having on the concept of French civilisation2. They fear that time -honoured values, such as conviviality3, tradition and appreciation4 of the good things in life, are on the way out.
Veteran observer of his nation's way of life, French writer Theodore Zeldin , thinks that a business-style culture has made inroads into France - the bane of all those who prefer to take the time to savour things.
"Companionship has been replaced by networking. Business means busy -ness, and in that way we are becoming like ev erywhere else," he says.
But Zeldin refuses to abandon hope. "The old French ' art of living ' is still there. It's an ideal . It's a bit like the English gentleman. You don't often find an English gentleman, but the ideal is there and it informs society as a whole," he says.
And what survives is "the feeling you get in France that in human relations we need to do more than just conduct business. We have a duty to entertain, to converse5. It' s about taking your time. After all, that is one of the great things a bout6 wine. You can't swig it."
Quiz 測(cè)驗(yàn)
閱讀短文并回答問題。
1. Which generation seems to be the least interested in wine?
2. Which traditional values form part of French civilisation, according to the article?
3. Is this statement true or false? French people have a reputation for spending a long time chatting and drinking.
4. Which expression means 'something that is on the verge7 of becoming unfashionable'?
5. Which verb means 'to drink something in large mouthfuls'?
Exercise 練習(xí)
請(qǐng)你在不參考課文的情況下完成下列練習(xí)。從每個(gè)表格中選擇一個(gè)意思合適的單詞填入句子
的空格處。
1. Teachers like to see parents ________ an interest in their children ' s learning .
looking taking making putting
2. My mother loves The Beatles' songs. She says they represent her ________.
conviviality networking generation habit
3. I know it is late, but I am no t leaving the party yet. I am enjoying myself and I want to ________ the moment.
savour swig persuade inform
4. I' m a ________ customer in this restaurant, and the waiters always reserve the best table for me.
h eritage successive cultural regular
5. Mary plays the piano very well. She likes to ________ people with old classics.
persuade savour entertain converse
Answers and Glossary8 答案與詞匯
Quiz 小測(cè)驗(yàn)
1. Which generation seems to be the least interested in wine? The internet generation.
2. Which traditional values form part of French civilisation, according to the article? Conviviality, tradition and appreciation of the good things in life .
3. Is this statement tru e or false? French people have a reputation for spending a long time chatting and drinking. True.
4. Which expression means 'something that is on the verge of becoming unfashionable'? On the way out.
5. Which verb means 'to drink something in large mouthfuls '? To swig.
E xercise 練習(xí)
1. Teachers like to see parents taking an interest in their children ' s learning.
2. My mother loves The Beatles' songs. She says they represent her generation.
3. I know it is late , but I am not leaving the party yet. I am enjoying myself and I want to savour the moment.
4. I' m a regular customer in this restaurant , and the waiters always reserve the best table for me.
5. Mary plays the piano very well. She likes to entertain people with old classics.
Glossary 詞匯表
regular
經(jīng)常的，定期的
in decline
正在減少
a traditionalist
一個(gè)因循守舊的人
iconic
標(biāo)志性的
cultural heritage
文化遺產(chǎn)
drinking habit
飲酒習(xí)慣
generation
一代人
occasional
偶爾的
indulgence
放縱，嗜好
to take an interest
對(duì)某事產(chǎn)生興趣
to persuade
使信服，勸說
civilisation
文明、文化
time -honoured values
由來已久的價(jià)值觀
conviviality
高興，歡宴
tradition
傳統(tǒng)
on the way out
正在消失
to make inroads into
(something)
侵襲某物
to savour
盡情享受，細(xì)細(xì)品嘗
networking
社交
an ideal
理想，典范
to inform
滲透入，賦（特征或思想）于
點(diǎn)擊收聽單詞發(fā)音收聽單詞發(fā)音
1 beverage 0QgyN n.(水，酒等之外的)飲料 參考例句： The beverage is often colored with caramel.這種飲料常用焦糖染色。 Beer is a beverage of the remotest time.啤酒是一種古老的飲料。 2 civilisation civilisation n.文明，文化，開化，教化 參考例句： Energy and ideas are the twin bases of our civilisation.能源和思想是我們文明的兩大基石。 This opera is one of the cultural totems of Western civilisation.這部歌劇是西方文明的文化標(biāo)志物之一。 3 conviviality iZyyM n.歡宴，高興，歡樂 參考例句： Sumptuous food and patriotic music created an atmosphere of elegant conviviality. 佳肴盛饌和愛國樂曲，使氣氛十分優(yōu)雅而歡樂。 來自辭典例句 Synonymous with freshness, hygiene and conviviality, the individual cream portions are also economical and practical. 獨(dú)立包裝奶不僅僅是新鮮、衛(wèi)生、歡樂的代名詞，同時(shí)也是非常經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)用的。 來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng) 4 appreciation Pv9zs n.評(píng)價(jià)；欣賞；感謝；領(lǐng)會(huì)，理解；價(jià)格上漲 參考例句： I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想對(duì)你們所有人表達(dá)我的感激和謝意。 I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我將送給他們一筆捐款以感謝他們的幫助。 5 converse 7ZwyI vi.談話，談天，閑聊；adv.相反的，相反 參考例句： He can converse in three languages.他可以用3種語言談話。 I wanted to appear friendly and approachable but I think I gave the converse impression.我想顯得友好、平易近人些,卻發(fā)覺給人的印象恰恰相反。 6 bout Asbzz n.侵襲，發(fā)作；(陣，回)；拳擊等比賽 參考例句： I was suffering with a bout of nerves.我感到一陣緊張。 That bout of pneumonia enfeebled her.那次肺炎的發(fā)作使她虛弱了。 7 verge gUtzQ n.邊，邊緣；v.接近，瀕臨 參考例句： The country's economy is on the verge of collapse.國家的經(jīng)濟(jì)已到了崩潰的邊緣。 She was on the verge of bursting into tears.她快要哭出來了。 8 glossary of7xy n.注釋詞表；術(shù)語匯編 參考例句： The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一個(gè)詳細(xì)的詞匯表。 For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.為了方便，我們?cè)诟戒浿幸蔡峁┝诵g(shù)語表。