星期三, 十月 04, 2006

中秋节Flash


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中秋节短信

心到,想到,得到,看到,闻到,吃到,福到,运到,财到,中秋节还没到,但愿我的祝福第一个到。提前祝你中秋节快乐!天天好心情!

中秋将至,奉上一个月饼,配料:五克快乐枣,一把关心米,三钱友情水,用幽默扎捆,用手机送达;保质期:农历八月十五前

又是一年落叶黄,一层秋雨一层凉。整日工作挺辛苦,天凉别忘加衣裳。保重身体多餐饭,珍惜友情常想想。中秋快乐,合家团圆 !

月很圆,花更香,保重身体要健康;鱼在游,鸟在叫,愿你天天哈哈笑;手中书,杯中酒,祝你好运天天有!欢乐多,忧愁少,预祝中秋节快乐!

秋意撩人,愿在初秋的夜晚你我享,皓月当空,思意正浓!祝中秋快乐,记得留块月饼给我哦!

又是一年月圆夜,月下为你许三愿:一愿美梦好似月儿圆,二愿日子更比月饼甜,三愿美貌犹如月中仙。:)

月亮是诗,星空是画,愿所有的幸福伴随你,问候是春,关心是夏,愿所有的朋友真心待你,温柔是秋,浪漫是冬,愿所有快乐跟随你。祝你中秋节快乐

中秋的月亮,在窗外静静地悬着。我楞楞地看着它,仿佛它是一面明镜,你我在互相注视,互致绵绵思意和祝福:心上人中秋快乐!

我将你的手机号码告诉了一个陌生人,他叫月老,他会在中秋月圆夜要帮我告诉你;我心思你,我心念你,我心祝你中秋快乐!

月满人齐全,家国两团圆,花好月圆佳节夜,思念千里梦甜甜。祝福你中秋佳节快乐,合家团聚,月圆人更圆。

月是中秋分外明,我把问候遥相寄;皓月当空洒清辉,中秋良宵念挚心;祝愿佳节多好运,月圆人圆事事圆!

月十五,天下太平;月到中秋,全家拜月;宝塔灯,照照天地;花下藕,藕丝连连;红石榴,榴开见子;团圆饼,有情人团团圆圆,祝中秋快乐!

八月十五中秋节,动物森林也疯狂;狮子吼来百鸟叫,狗熊大象瞎胡闹,一起来把节日闹;只有小猪静悄悄,打开手机看短信:猪你中秋节快乐!

青蛙的四大愿望:庄稼地里没蛇泡,天鹅在我怀里抱,参加奥运三级跳,中秋节里看短信。

用我的真心做陷,用我的祝福做面,裹住美满与甜蜜,在这美丽的中秋佳节,送上我为您特制的月饼,愿您品出我的真情意。

中秋佳节到,祝福不迟到,祝您:月圆,人圆,事事圆;好花,好景,好事连。

举头仰望《十五的月亮》,让《白月光》温柔地洒在你身上,想把《特别的爱给特别的你》,轻轻哼唱《月亮代表我的心》,你听得到吗?

你的皮肤有些油腻,可你的体味我无法抗拒,我的芳唇在你身上游走,用我原始的欲望彻底将你“吞食”,抿抿嘴说:“这块月饼真好吃。”

月圆家圆钱包圆人别圆!心顺情顺工作顺天天顺!祝中秋快乐,万事如意,合家团圆美满!有空请我吃饭哦!

在人月两团圆,普天同庆的日子愿你:举头见帅哥!低头搂美女,随心所遇!花好月圆情更“圆”!

友情是香喷喷的肉包子,火辣辣的烧锅子,热腾腾的涮火锅,圆溜溜的大月饼,又馋了吧,中秋节哥儿几个喝一盅吧。

八月十五将至送你一只月饼,含量:100%关爱,配料:甜蜜+快乐+开心+宽容+忠诚=幸福;保质期:一辈子保存方法:珍惜。

流星划过天际,我错过了许愿;浪花拍上岩石,我错过了祝福;故事讲了一遍,我错过了聆听;人生只有一回,我没有错你!今晚邀你共同赏月!

抬头望明月,低头思故人,虽然我很是想你,但我不会寂寞,因为我与你在分享同一轮明月。

中秋节燃灯

 中秋之夜,天清如水,月明如镜,可谓良辰之美景,然而对此人们并未满足,于是便有燃灯以助月色的风俗。在湖广一带有用瓦片叠塔于塔上燃灯的节俗。在江南一带则有制灯船的节俗。在近代中秋燃灯之俗更盛。今人周云锦、何湘妃《闲情试说时节事》一文说:"广东张灯最盛,各家于节前十几天,就用竹条扎灯笼。作果品、鸟兽、鱼虫形及庆贺中秋等字样,上糊色纸绘各种颜色。中秋夜灯内燃烛用绳系于竹竿上,高树于瓦檐或露台上,或用小灯砌成字形或种种形状,挂于家屋高处,俗称树中秋或竖中秋。富贵之家所悬之灯,高可数丈,家人聚于灯下欢饮为乐,平常百姓则竖一旗竿,灯笼两颗,也自取其乐。满城灯火不啻琉璃世界。"看来从古至今中秋燃灯之俗其规模似乎仅次于元宵灯节。

中秋节灯谜历史

灯谜,是我国民间文学的一种艺术形式;是人民在长期劳动实践中的智慧和结晶,它源于生活,用于生活;也是人们喜闻乐见的一种智力活动游戏。它吸引着天南地北各行各业的爱好者,使人在增长知识,启迪智慧的同时,又获得美妙的享受。

  我国的灯谜源远流长,至今已有三千多年的历史。春秋战国时期就出现了“?C词”和“隐语”,这是灯谜的雏形。到了汉代“隐语”开始分化为两个方向。一类以描写特征为主的事物谜;另一类以文字形义为主的文义谜。到了魏代,则称为“谜语”。隋唐时期随着诗歌的兴盛,诗谜大量出现,并成为主流。从宋代开始,一些文人学士常在元宵之夜,将谜条张贴在各种花灯之上,吸引行人猜射,“灯谜”就是这样而来的。清中叶以后,谜风大盛,涌现了许多谜师。辛亥革命后,灯谜形成了南宗北派两种风格,到了旧社会,由于谜家大都是士大夫阶层,有些文人自命清高,片面强调风雅,排斥民间灯谜。解放后,在党的“百花齐放”的文艺方针指引下,灯谜活动更加蓬勃发展,,谜材谜作日益完善丰富,为建设社会主义精神文明和活跃群众文化生活作出了巨大的贡献。目前,在世界各地的华人华侨都有灯谜活动及灯谜学术交流。

中秋节 历史

相传我国古代,帝王就有春天祭日、秋天祭月的礼制。在民间,每逢八月中秋,也有左右拜月或祭月的风俗。“八月十五月儿圆,中秋月饼香又甜”,这句名谚道出中秋之夜城乡人民吃月饼的习俗。月饼最初是用来祭奉月神的祭品,后来人们逐渐把中秋赏月与品尝月饼,作为家人团圆的象征,慢慢月饼也就成了节日的礼品。
中秋节有悠久的历史,和其它传统节日一样,也是慢慢发展形成的,古代帝王有春天祭日,秋天祭月的礼制,早在《周礼》一书中,已有“中秋”一词的记载。后来贵族和文人学士也仿效起来,在中秋时节,对着天上又亮又圆一轮皓月,观赏祭拜,寄托情怀,这种习俗就这样传到民间,形成一个传统的活动,一直到了唐代,这种祭月的风俗更为人们重视,中秋节才成为固定的节日,《唐书?太宗记》记载有“八月十五中秋节”,这个节日盛行于宋朝,至明清时,已与元旦齐名,成为我国的主要节日之一。
中秋节的传说是非常丰富的,嫦娥奔月,吴刚伐桂,玉兔捣药之类的神话故事流传甚广。
  中秋传说之一――嫦娥奔月

  相传,远古时候天上有十日同时出现,晒得庄稼枯死,民不聊生,一个名叫后羿的英雄,力大无穷,他同情受苦的百姓,登上昆仑山顶,运足神力,拉开神弓,一气射下九个多太阳,并严令最后一个太阳按时起落,为民造福。

  后羿因此受到百姓的尊敬和爱戴,后羿娶了个美丽善良的妻子,名叫嫦娥。后羿除传艺狩猎外,终日和妻子在一起,人们都羡慕这对郎才女貌的恩爱夫妻。

  不少志士慕名前来投师学艺,心术不正的蓬蒙也混了进来。

  一天,后羿到昆仑山访友求道,巧遇由此经过的王母娘娘,便向王母求得一包不死药。据说,服下此药,能即刻升天成仙。然而,后羿舍不得撇下妻子,只好暂时把不死药交给嫦娥珍藏。嫦娥将药藏进梳妆台的百宝匣里,不料被小人蓬蒙看见了,他想偷吃不死药自己成仙。

  三天后,后羿率众徒外出狩猎,心怀鬼胎的蓬蒙假装生病,留了下来。待后羿率众人走后不久,蓬蒙手持宝剑闯入内宅后院,威逼嫦娥交出不死药。嫦娥知道自己不是蓬蒙的对手,危急之时她当机立断,转身打开百宝匣,拿出不死药一口吞了下去。嫦娥吞下药,身子立时飘离地面、冲出窗口,向天上飞去。由于嫦娥牵挂着丈夫,便飞落到离人间最近的月亮上成了仙。

  傍晚,后羿回到家,侍女们哭诉了白天发生的事。后羿既惊又怒,抽剑去杀恶徒,蓬蒙早逃走了,后羿气得捶胸顿足,悲痛欲绝,仰望着夜空呼唤爱妻的名字,这时他惊奇地发现,今天的月亮格外皎洁明亮,而且有个晃动的身影酷似嫦娥。他拼命朝月亮追去,可是他追三步,月亮退三步,他退三步,月亮进三步,无论怎样也追不到跟前。

  后羿无可奈何,又思念妻子,只好派人到嫦娥喜爱的后花园里,摆上香案,放上她平时最爱吃的蜜食鲜果,遥祭在月宫里眷恋着自己的嫦娥。百姓们闻知嫦娥奔月成仙的消息后,纷纷在月下摆设香案,向善良的嫦娥祈求吉祥平安。

  从此,中秋节拜月的风俗在民间传开了。

  中秋传说之二――吴刚折桂

  关于中秋节还有一个传说:相传月亮上的广寒宫前的桂树生长繁茂,有五百多丈高,下边有一个人常在砍伐它,但是每次砍下去之后,被砍的地方又立即合拢了。几千年来,就这样随砍随合,这棵桂树永远也不能被砍光。据说这个砍树的人名叫吴刚,是汉朝西河人,曾跟随仙人修道,到了天界,但是他犯了错误,仙人就把他贬谪到月宫,日日做这种徒劳无功的苦差使,以示惩处。李白诗中有“欲斫月中桂,持为寒者薪”的记载。


  中秋传说之三――朱元璋与月饼起义

  中秋节吃月饼相传始于元代。当时,中原广大人民不堪忍受元朝统治阶级的残酷统治,纷纷起义抗元。朱元璋联合各路反抗力量准备起义。但朝庭官兵搜查的十分严密,传递消息十分困难。军师刘伯温便想出一计策,命令属下把藏有“八月十五夜起义”的纸条藏入饼子里面,再派人分头传送到各地起义军中,通知他们在八月十五日晚上起义响应。到了起义的那天,各路义军一齐响应,起义军如星火燎原。

  很快,徐达就攻下元大都,起义成功了。消息传来,朱元璋高兴得连忙传下口谕,在即将来临的中秋节,让全体将士与民同乐,并将当年起兵时以秘密传递信息的“月饼”,作为节令糕点赏赐群臣。此后,“月饼”制作越发精细,品种更多,大者如圆盘,成为馈赠的佳品。以后中秋节吃月饼的习俗便在民间流传开来。

中秋月饼的传说

相传我国古代,帝王就有春天祭日、秋天祭月的礼制。在民间,每逢八月中秋,也有左右拜月或祭月的风俗。“八月十五月儿圆,中秋月饼香又甜”,这句名谚道出中秋之夜城乡人民吃月饼的习俗。月饼最初是用来祭奉月神的祭品,后来人们逐渐把中秋赏月与品尝月饼,作为家人团圆的象征,慢慢月饼也就成了节日的礼品。

  月饼,最初起源于唐朝军队祝捷食品。唐高祖年间,大将军李靖征讨匈奴得胜,八月十五凯旋而归。

  当时有人经商的吐鲁番人向唐朝皇帝献饼祝捷。高祖李渊接过华丽的饼盒,拿出圆饼,笑指空中明月说:“应将胡饼邀蟾蜍”。说完把饼分给群臣一起吃。

  南宋吴自牧的《梦梁录》一书,已有“月饼”一词,但对中秋尝月,吃月饼的描述,是明代的《西湖游览志会》才有记载:“八月十五日谓之中秋,民间以月饼相遗,取团圆之义”。到了清代,关于月饼的记载就多起来了,而且制作越来越精细。

  月饼发展到今日,品种更加繁多,风味因地各异。其中京式、苏式、广式、潮式等月饼广为我国南北各地的人们所喜食。

  月饼象征着团圆,是中秋佳节必食之品。在节日之夜,人们还爱吃些西瓜、水果等团圆的果品,祈祝家人生活美满、甜蜜、平安。

中秋十个赏月胜地 ―随心卡片―(以该主题发送电子卡片)

★兰州.冷月――幽思胜地


  “天苍苍、野茫茫”的情结凝聚在西南的月


  色里。兰州的月色苍凉,在这样一个举家团圆的


  日子里,更有一种天涯孤旅的愁绪在心。


  ★庐山.沐月――浪漫胜地


  月照松林是庐山年轻情侣喜欢的


  去处,中秋赏月的好地方。


  一条弯弯的土路,两旁松树成林。


  据说月亮升起来时,正挂在头顶,


  抬头看明月如镜,月色撒在地上……


  ★宜宾.三江映双月――异像胜地


  “三江口”位于四川省宜宾市,每到晴朗的


  中秋之夜,圆月冉冉升空,三江吻合处


  平静无波,流沙雪白,在波光粼粼的江水中,


  竟可看到二轮皓月,一明一暗,美不胜收


  ★桂林.三月――观景胜地


  每到中秋之夜,皓月当空,驾小


  舟驶入水月洞,呈现出“水底有明


  月,水上明月浮;水流月不去,月


  去水还流”的景观。


  ★杭州.水月――玩月胜地


  杭州人中秋佳节赏月有三大去处:一是湖中三岛之一的三潭印月;二是位于凤凰山坡的月岩景点;至于岸边赏月,首推这月白风清、水天一碧的平湖秋月。


  ★三亚.天涯明月――传说胜地


  三亚市的鹿回头山顶公园是


  中秋赏月的好地方。


  时值良辰,登高望远,极目天涯,


  聆听“鹿回头”的动人故事,


  传说、美景如诗,入画。


  ★黄山.仙月――静心胜地


  除了月色以外,身处怪石、云海之中,


  让人顿忘俗世喧嚣,仿佛置身仙境,


  不知今夕何年。


  ★宜宾.三江映双月――异像胜地


  “三江口”位于四川省宜宾市,每到


  晴朗的中秋之夜,圆月冉冉升空,三江吻


  合处平静无波,流沙雪白,在波光粼粼的


  江水中,竟可看到二轮皓月,一明一暗,


  美不胜收。


  ★青岛.太清水月――意境胜地


  中秋之夜,明月东升,登上青岛崂山


  太清宫东边的山顶,竹林荧光浮动,举目


  远望烟波浩渺的大海,尽情抒怀,回首眺


  望太清宫,心静如水。


  ★扬州.二十四桥明月――诗意胜地

  “二十四桥明月夜,玉人何处教吹箫?”


  中秋之夜,皓月升空,驻足二十四桥桥头,


  仰望天上月,俯看水中月,

  耳畔仿佛传来若有若无的箫声。

中秋贺辞

商  务

  福星高照,喜气长留!

  祥云浮紫阁,喜气溢朱门!

  帘短能留月,楼高不碍云!

  兰经香风满,松窗夜月圆!

  亲  友

  竹雨松风悟月,茶烟琴韵书声。曾忆当年。

  莫放春秋佳日过,最难风雨故人来!

  一人知己亦以足,此生自修无尽朋!

  清清秋月,成就你我久违了的默契!

  家  庭

  不求金玉重重贵,但愿子孙个个贤!

  一轮明月,四壁清水,梦回故园路!

  情人密语

  你是我心中永恒的明月,无论天荒地老,恒久永诉衷肠!

  花好月圆,同心永结!
English
  皓月描来双影雁,寒霜映出并头梅!

中秋节祝福词

用浪漫做皮;用温馨做馅;幸福做蛋王;懂得品味的人不需要多,最好只有你一个!

朋友,不管你现在身处何方,今晚一定要看看那被你遗忘已久的月亮,许个愿吧很可能就会实现哦!中秋快乐!

千里试问平安否?且把思念遥相寄。绵绵爱意与关怀,浓浓情意与祝福,中秋快乐!

明月本无价,高山皆有情。愿你的生活就像这十五的月亮一样,圆圆满满!

缘!情缘!月圆!中秋夜语寄相思,花好月圆情难圆。带去问候和思恋,心想事成愿缘圆。

月圆年年相似,你我岁岁相盼。那满天的清辉,遍地水银,便是我们互倾的思念。

您生命的秋天,是枫叶一般的色彩,不是春光胜似春光,时值霜天季节,却格外显得神采奕奕。

春江潮水连海平,海上明月共潮生,花好月圆人团聚,祝福声声伴你行。朋友:中秋快乐!

嗨,嫦娥让我给你带个话,今年中秋给她留点月饼渣,她明年会给你送个大金月饼。

祝福中秋佳节快乐,月圆人圆事事圆满。

听到~想到~心到,说到~做到~得到,时间到~我的美好祝福已全部让你收到.中秋快乐!微笑甜甜!

送一个圆圆的饼,献一颗圆圆的心,寄一份圆圆的情,圆一个圆圆的梦。中秋节快乐!

让最圓的明月陪伴你和我,让明月传达我的心愿与祝福…祝福中秋佳节快乐,月圆人圆事事圆满.

床前明月光头佬,疑是地上镶牙佬,举头望明月饼佬,低头思故乡下佬。看此讯息正傻佬!

月有阴情圆缺,人有悲欢离合。希望从今天起月亮永远是圆的,你永远是快乐的!祝你中秋节愉快!

在此中秋佳节来临之际,愿你心情如秋高气爽!笑脸如鲜花常开!愿望个个如愿!中秋快乐!

千里试问平安否?且把思念遥相寄。绵绵爱意与关怀,浓浓情意与祝福,中秋快乐!

中秋就快到了我要送你一个月饼。第一层体贴!第二层关怀!第三层浪漫!中间夹层甜蜜!愿你喜欢!

月到是秋分外明,又是一年团圆日,祝你节日愉快,身体安康

送上香甜的月饼,连同一颗祝福的心...愿你过的每一天都象十五的月亮一样成功 !

明月本无价,高山皆有情。愿你的生活就象这十五的月亮一样,圆圆满满!

又是一年月圆夜,月下为你许三愿:一愿美梦好似月儿圆,二愿日子更比月饼甜,三愿美貌犹如月中仙。:)

在人月两团圆,普天同庆的日子愿你:有泡不完的帅哥!“吊”不完的凯子。随心所欲(遇)!!花好月圆人更“圆”!!

明月几时有,把饼问青天,不知饼中何馅,今日是莲蓉,我欲乘舟观月,又恐飞船太慢,远处不胜寒。

月是中秋分外明,我把问候遥相寄;皓月当空洒清辉,中秋良宵念挚心;祝愿佳节多好运,月圆人圆事事圆!

我正着手筹备公司生产月饼。用浪漫做皮;用温馨做馅;幸福做蛋王;懂得品味的人不需要多,最好只有你一个!

嗨,嫦娥让我给你带个话,今年中秋给她留点月饼渣,她明年会给你送个大金月饼。祝中秋节快乐!

月是中秋分外明,祝你天天好心情;皓月当空洒清辉,美好事儿一堆堆;祝愿佳节多喜庆,以后天天走好运!

千好万好事事好,月圆情圆人团圆,祝:中秋节快乐,万事如意,心想事成!

举杯仰天遥祝:月圆人圆花好,事顺业顺家兴。

我们的距离虽然远,但是你永远挂在我心中,就如八月十五这一天,希望永远记的我,中秋节快乐。

月到双节分外明,节日喜气伴你行。人逢喜事精神爽,人团家圆事业成。节日愉快身体硬,心想事成您准赢。

春江潮水连海平,海上明月共潮生,花好月圆人团聚,祝福声声伴你行。朋友:中秋快乐!

明月清风寄相思!让月儿捎上我的祝福传递给你;让思念化作一缕轻风,柔柔的吻过你的脸!

月缺时我想你,月圆时我念你,无论月圆月缺,我的心如那恒古不变的月光默默的为你祝福.祝中秋节快乐

明月,一闪一闪,挂天边;思念,一丝一丝,连成线;回忆,一幕一幕,在眼前;但愿,一年一年,人圆全。

月到中秋分外明,节日喜气伴你行。人逢喜事精神爽,人团家圆事业旺。节日愉快身体硬,心想事成您准赢。

佳节到,送您个月鉼:第一层财运;第二层幸运;第三层福运;第四层浪漫;中间夹层甜密%祝您天天好心情;

送你一份中秋月饼,成份:真心+快乐;保质期:一生;营养:温馨+幸福+真情;制造:想念你的人。

相隔十万八千里,却沐浴在同一片月光下,迎接同一个节日,中秋,让月光送去我的祝福:团圆,快乐每一天!

让最圓的明月陪伴你和我,让明月传达我的心愿与祝福…祝福中秋佳节快乐,月圆人圆事事圆满

月是中秋圆,人是我最好.爱你诚挚心,天地可为鉴.

红红翠翠,年年朝朝暮暮。暮暮依依,时时鲽鲽鹣鹣。说不完的思念,但愿您的生活就象月一样圆满!

月圆了,家圆了,肚子圆了,最好钱包也圆了...节日快乐,万事如意,合家团圆美满!!!千万别挂念我,嘿嘿!!

中秋节诗歌

《中秋》 (唐)李朴
皓魄当空宝镜升,云间仙籁寂无声;
平分秋色一轮满,长伴云衢千里明;
狡兔空从弦外落,妖蟆休向眼前生;
灵槎拟约同携手,更待银河彻底清。

《八月十五夜玩月》 (唐)刘禹锡
天将今夜月,一遍洗寰瀛。
暑退九霄净,秋澄万景清。
星辰让光彩,风露发晶英。
能变人间世,攸然是玉京。

《水调歌头》 (宋)苏东坡
丙辰中秋,欢饮达旦。
大醉,作此篇,兼怀子由。
明月几时有?把酒问青天。
不知天上宫阙,今夕是何年?
我欲乘风归去,又恐琼楼玉宇,高处不胜寒!
起舞弄清影,何似在人间?
转朱阁,低绮户,照无眠。
不应有恨,何事长向别时圆?
人有悲欢离合,月有阴晴圆缺,此事古难全。
但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。

《中秋月》(宋)苏轼
暮云收尽溢清寒,
银汉无声转玉盘,
此生此夜不长好,
明月明年何处看。

台湾民谣:《中秋旅思》

孤影看分雁,千金念弊貂;
故乡秋忆月,异国夜惊潮。
手未攀丹桂,以犹卷缘蕉;
登楼悲作赋,西望海天遥。

《太常引》(宋)辛弃疾
一轮秋影转金波,飞镜又重磨。
把酒问姮娥:被白发欺人奈何!
乘风好去,长空万里,直下看山河。
斫去桂婆娑。人道是清光更多。

中秋节祝福语

中秋节祝福语

月是中秋分外明,我把问候遥相寄;皓月当空洒清辉,中秋良宵念挚心;祝愿佳节多好运,月圆人圆事事圆!

用浪漫做皮;用温馨做馅;幸福做蛋王;懂得品味的人不需要多,最好只有你一个!

朋友,不管你现在身处何方,今晚一定要看看那被你遗忘已久的月亮,许个愿吧很可能就会实现哦!中秋快乐!

千里试问平安否?且把思念遥相寄。绵绵爱意与关怀,浓浓情意与祝福,中秋快乐!

明月本无价,高山皆有情。愿你的生活就像这十五的月亮一样,圆圆满满!

网缘!情缘!月圆!中秋夜语寄相思,花好月圆情难圆。带去问候和思恋,心想事成愿缘圆。

月圆年年相似,你我岁岁相盼。那满天的清辉,遍地水银,便是我们互倾的思念。

您生命的秋天,是枫叶一般的色彩,不是春光胜似春光,时值霜天季节,却格外显得神采奕奕。

春江潮水连海平,海上明月共潮生,花好月圆人团聚,祝福声声伴你行。朋友:中秋快乐!

嗨,嫦娥让我给你带个话,今年中秋给她留点月饼渣,她明年会给你送个大金月饼。祝中秋节快乐

中秋节祝福语

亚洲国家中秋习俗集锦

遥望明月共此时,欢度佳节同相知。农历八月十五日,是中国传统的中秋佳节。受中华文化的影响,中秋节也是东南亚和东北亚一些国家尤其是生活在当地的华侨华人的传统节日。虽然同为中秋,但各国习俗不同,多样的形式一并寄托着人们对生活的无限热爱和对美好未来的憧憬。

日本人中秋节不吃月饼

在日本,农历八月十五中秋节被称为“十五夜”或“中秋名月”。日本人在这一天同样有赏月的习俗,在日语里称为“月见”。日本的赏月习俗来源于中国,在 1000多年前传到日本后,当地开始出现边赏月边举行宴会的风俗习惯,被称为“观月宴”。与中国人在中秋节的时候吃月饼不同,日本人在赏月的时候吃江米团 子,称为“月见团子”。由于这个时期正值各种作物的收获季节,为了对自然的恩惠表示感谢,日本人要举行各种庆祝活动。虽然日本在明治维新后废除了农历,改 用阳历,但是现在日本各地仍保留着中秋赏月的习俗,一些寺院和神社在中秋节还要举办专门的赏月会。

越南中秋节儿童唱主角

随着农历八月十五中秋节的临近,商家之间展开的“月饼大战”、“玩具大战”使越南各地的节日气氛尤显浓烈。与中国的中秋节有所不同,越南的中秋节是儿童唱 主角。市场上口味各异的各式月饼、千姿百态的花灯、五颜六色的儿童玩具等节日食品、玩具应有尽有,孩子们的脸上溢满了对节日渴望。今年中秋节,首都河内的 大小街道沿街摆卖月饼的店铺披红挂绿,上书“月饼”字样的大红灯笼高悬在店前的醒目位置,各种品牌的月饼摆满了货架。

每年中秋节期间,越南各地都要举行花灯节,并对花灯的设计进行评比,优胜者将获得奖励。另外,越南的一些地方还在节日期间组织舞狮,常在农历八月十四、十 五两晚进行。当地人过节时或全家围坐阳台上、院子里,或举家外出到野外,摆上月饼、水果及其他各式点心,边赏月、边品尝美味的月饼。孩子们则提着各种灯 笼,成群结队地尽情嬉闹。

随着近年来越南人民的生活水平逐步提高,千年中秋习俗也悄然发生了变化。许多年轻人在节日里或在家聚会、唱歌跳舞,或结伴外出游玩赏月,增进同伴之间的了解与情谊。因此,越南的中秋节除了传统的合家团圆之意外,正在增添新的内涵,逐渐受到年轻人的青睐。

新加坡:中秋也打“旅游牌”

新加坡是一个华人占人口绝大多数的国家,对于一年一度的中秋佳节向来十分重视。对新加坡的华人来说,中秋佳节是联络感情,表示谢意的天赐良机。亲朋好友、商业伙伴之间相互馈赠月饼,借此表示问候与祝愿。

新加坡是一个旅游城市,中秋佳节无疑是一个吸引游客的绝好机会。每年中秋临近时,当地著名的乌节路、新加坡河畔、牛车水及裕华园等地装饰一新。入夜时分,华灯初上,整个大街小巷一片红彤彤的景象,令人心动。

2004年中秋节,在新加坡河畔矗立着一盏长300米、高4.5米,耗资7万美元制作的祥云巨型龙灯。每当夜幕降临,喷着水的巨型龙灯通身发光,将新加坡 河面映照得一片火红,场面十分壮观。在华人的传统聚居地牛车水,除了从尼泊尔、越南等国进口的巨型灯笼熠熠生辉之外,由1364盏小红灯笼组成的44条小 龙更是令牛车水增色不少。在新加坡颇具中华古老园林风韵的御花园,目前正在举办规模宏大的梦幻彩灯会。这里既有令人们喜爱的迪斯尼系列灯饰,也有巨大的北 京天坛和巨龙造型的灯饰,分外引人注目。

马来西亚、菲律宾:华侨华人不忘中秋

吃月饼、赏月、提灯笼游行是马来西亚华人世代相传的中秋习俗。中秋临近,马来西亚各地的老字号商家纷纷推出各色月饼。首都吉隆坡市 内各大商场都设有月饼专柜,报纸、电视台的月饼广告铺天盖地,为喜迎中秋营造了节日气氛。吉隆坡一些地方的华人社团近日举行了提灯笼游行庆中秋活动,除舞 龙舞狮外,一辆辆载有“嫦娥”、“七仙女”的花车漫游其间,服饰鲜艳的艺人和青年载歌载舞,热闹非凡。

中秋节是生活在菲律宾的华侨华人非常重视的传统佳节。菲律宾首都马尼拉的唐人街热闹非凡,当地华侨华人举行活动,欢度中秋节。 华侨华人聚居区的主要商业街道张灯结彩,主要路口和进入唐人街的小桥上都挂上了彩幅,许多商店出售自制的或从中国进口的各式月饼。中秋庆祝活动包括舞龙游 行、民族服装游行、灯笼游行和花车游行等,活动吸引了大批观众,使历史悠久的唐人街充满了欢快的节日气氛。

中国传统节日介绍——中秋节

每年农历八月十五日,是我国传统的中秋佳节。这时是一年秋季的中期,所以被称为中秋。这也是我国仅次于春节的第二大传统节日。

中秋节的由来

在中国的农历里,一年分为四季,每季又分为孟、仲、季三个部分,因而中秋也称仲秋。八月十五的月亮比其它 几个月的满月更圆,更明亮,所以又叫做月夕、秋节、仲秋节、八月节、八月会、追月节、玩月节、拜月节、女儿节或团圆节,是流行于全国众多民族中的传统文化 节日。此夜,人们仰望天空如玉如盘的朗朗明月,自然会期盼家人团聚。远在他乡的游子,也借此寄托自己对故乡和亲人的思念之情。所以,中秋又称“团圆节”。

据说此夜月球距地球最近,月亮最大最亮,所以从古至今都有饮宴赏月的习俗;回娘 家的媳妇是日必返夫家,以寓圆满、吉庆之意。也有些地方将中秋节定在八月十六,如宁波、台州、舟山,这与方国珍占据温、台、明三州时,为防范元朝官兵和朱 元田的袭击而改“正月十四为元宵、八月十六为中秋”有关。此外在香港,过了中秋兴犹未尽,还要在十六夜再狂欢一次,名为“追月”。

“中秋”一词,最早见于《周礼》一书,而真正形成全国性的节日是在唐代。我国人民在古代就有“秋暮夕月”的习俗。夕月,即祭拜月神。到了周代,每逢中秋夜 都要举行迎寒和祭月。设大香案,摆上月饼、西瓜、苹果、红枣、李子、葡萄等祭品,其中月饼和西瓜是绝对不能少的。西瓜还要切成莲花状。在月下,将月亮神像 放在月亮的那个方向,红烛高燃,全家人依次拜祭月亮,然后由当家主妇切开团圆月饼。切的人预先算好全家共有多少人,在家的,在外地的,都要算在一起,不能 切多也不能切少,大小要一样。

至于中秋节食月饼这一习俗的形成则是在明代。明代文学家田汝成在《西湖游览志 余》中写道:“八月十五谓之中秋,民间以月饼相遗,取团圆之意”。明代史学家沈榜在《宛署杂记》中描述北京中秋月饼盛况时写道“造面饼相遗,大小不等。饼 中以果为馅,巧名异状,有一饼值数百钱者。”书中还介绍了当时的制作工艺,已经达到了很高的水平。北京皇宫中供月使用的月饼“从下至上直径尺余,重有两 斤。”后来随着历代的演变,月饼的品种及花样越来越丰富,制作工艺更新,风味更多,八月十五吃月饼已经成为中华民族的一种古老而又非常有意义的传统。

在唐代,中秋赏月、玩月颇为盛行。在北宋,八月十五夜,满城人家,不论贫富老小,都要穿上成人的衣服,焚 香拜月说出心愿,祈求月亮神的保佑。南宋,民间以月饼相赠,取团圆之意。有些地方还有舞草龙、砌宝塔等活动。明清以来,中秋节的风俗更加盛行,许多地方形 成了烧斗香、树中秋、点塔灯、放天灯、走月亮、舞火龙等特殊风俗。

今天,月下游玩的习俗,已远没有旧时盛行。但设宴赏月仍很盛行,人们把酒问月,庆贺美好的生活,或祝远方的亲人健康快乐,和家人“千里共婵娟”。

中秋节的习俗很多,形式也各不相同,但都寄托着人们对生活无限的热爱和对美好生活的向往。

中秋节诗词选

《中秋》
(唐)李朴
皓魄当空宝镜升,云间仙籁寂无声;
平分秋色一轮满,长伴云衢千里明;
狡兔空从弦外落,妖蟆休向眼前生;
灵槎拟约同携手,更待银河彻底清。

《八月十五夜玩月》
(唐)刘禹锡
天将今夜月,一遍洗寰瀛。
暑退九霄净,秋澄万景清。
星辰让光彩,风露发晶英。
能变人间世,攸然是玉京。

《水调歌头》
(宋)苏东坡
丙辰中秋,欢饮达旦。大醉,作此篇,兼怀子由。

明月几时有?把酒问青天。
不知天上宫阙,今夕是何年?
我欲乘风归去,又恐琼楼玉宇,
高处不胜寒!起舞弄清影,何似在人间?
转朱阁,低绮户,照无眠。
不应有恨,何事长向别时圆?
人有悲欢离合,月有阴晴圆缺,此事古难全。
但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。

中秋月
(宋)苏轼
暮云收尽溢清寒,银汉无声转玉盘,
此生此夜不长好,明月明年何处看。

《太常引》
(宋)辛弃疾
一轮秋影转金波,飞镜又重磨。
把酒问姮娥:被白发欺人奈何!
乘风好去,长空万里,
直下看山河。斫去桂婆娑。人道是清光更多。


台湾民谣:
《中秋旅思》
孤影看分雁,千金念弊貂;故乡秋忆月,异国夜惊潮。
手未攀丹桂,以犹卷缘蕉;登楼悲作赋,西望海天遥。

《月夜思乡》
星稀月冷逸银河,万籁无声自啸歌;
何处关山家万里,夜来枨触客愁多。

《煎熬》
夜深沉,明月高挂天正中,寂无声;睡眼朦胧,
恍若梦中;生卧徘徊以不宁,故国家园萦脑中;
苦煎熬,归去成空,如焚王衷。

各地中秋节的习俗

中秋佳节,人们最主要的活动是赏月和吃月饼了。

  赏月

  在中秋节,我国自古就有赏月的习俗,《礼记》中就记载有“秋暮夕月”,即祭拜月神。到了周代,每逢中秋夜都要举行迎寒和祭月。设大香案,摆上月饼、西 瓜、苹果、李子、葡萄等时令水果,其中月饼和西瓜是绝对不能少的。西瓜还要切成莲花状。

  在唐代,中秋赏月、玩月颇为盛行。在宋代,中秋赏月之风更盛,据《东京梦华录》记载:“中秋夜,贵家结饰台榭,民间争占酒楼玩月”。每逢这一日,京城的所有店家、酒楼都要重新装饰门面, 牌楼上扎绸挂彩,出售新鲜佳果和精制食品,夜市热闹非凡,百姓们多登上楼台,一些富户人家在自己的楼台亭阁上赏月,并摆上食品或安排家宴,团圆子女,共同赏月叙谈。

  明清以后,中秋节赏月风俗依旧,许多地方形成了烧斗香、树中秋、点塔灯、放天灯、走月亮、舞火龙等特殊风俗。

  吃月饼

  我国城乡群众过中秋都有吃月饼的习俗,俗话中有:“八月十五月正圆,中秋月饼香又甜”。月饼最初是用来祭奉月神的祭品,“月饼”一词,最早见于南宋吴 自牧的《梦梁录》中,那时,它也只是象菱花饼一样的饼形食品。后来人们逐渐把中秋赏月与品尝月饼结合在一起,寓意家人团圆的象征。

  月饼最初是在家庭制作的,清袁枚在《隋园食单》中就记载有月饼的做法。到了近代,有了专门制作月饼的作坊,月饼的制作越越来越精细,馅料考究,外型美 观,在月饼的外面还印有各种精美的图案,如“嫦娥奔月”、“银河夜月”、“三潭印月”等。以月之圆兆人之团圆,以饼之圆兆人之常生,用月饼寄托思念故乡, 思念亲人之情,祈盼丰收、幸福,都成为天下人们的心愿,月饼还被用来当做礼品送亲赠友,联络感情。

  其它中秋节的习俗

  中国地缘广大,人口众多,风俗各异,中秋节的过法也是多种多样,并带有浓厚的地方特色。

  在福建浦城,女子过中秋要穿行南浦桥,以求长寿。在建宁,中秋夜以挂灯为向月宫求子的吉兆。上杭县人过中秋,儿女多在拜月时请月姑。龙岩人吃月饼时, 家长会在中央挖出直径二、三寸的圆饼供长辈食用,意思是秘密事不能让晚辈知道。这个习俗是源于月饼中藏有反元杀敌讯息的传说。金门中秋拜月前要先拜天公。

  广东潮汕各地有中秋拜月的习俗,主要是妇女和小孩,有“男不圆月,女不祭灶”的俗谚。晚上,皓月初升,妇女们便在院子里、阳台上设案当空祷拜。银烛高 燃,香烟缭绕,桌上还摆满佳果和饼食作为祭礼。当地还有中秋吃芋头的习惯,潮汕有俗谚:“河溪对嘴,芋仔食到”。八月间,正是芋的收成时节,农民都习惯以 芋头来祭拜祖先。这固然与农事有关,但民间还有一则流传广泛的传说:1279年,蒙古贵族灭了南宋,建立元朝,对汉人进行了残酷的统治。马发据守潮州抗 元,城破后,百姓惨遭屠杀。为了不忘胡人统治之苦,后人就取芋头与“胡头”谐音,且形似人头,以此来祭奠祖先,历代相传,至今犹存。

  中秋夜烧塔在一些地方也很盛行。塔高1—3公尺不等,多用碎瓦片砌成,大的塔还要用砖块砌成,约占塔高的1/4,然后再用瓦片叠砌而成,顶端留一个塔 口,供投放燃料用。中秋晚上便点火燃烧,燃料有木、竹、谷壳等,火旺时泼松香粉,引焰助威,极为壮观。民间还有赛烧塔规例,谁把瓦塔烧得全座红透则胜,不 及的或在燃烧过程倒塌的则负,胜的由主持人发给彩旗、奖金或奖品。据传烧塔也是元朝末年,汉族人民反抗残暴统治者,于中秋起义时举火为号的由来。

  江南一带的民间在中秋节人习俗也是多种多样。南京人中秋爱吃月饼外,必吃金陵名菜桂花鸭。“桂花鸭”于桂子飘香之时应市,肥而不腻,味美可口。酒后必 食一小糖芋头,浇以桂浆,美不待言。“桂浆”,取名自屈原《楚辞·少司命》“援北方闭兮酌桂浆”。桂浆,一名糖桂花,中秋前后采摘,用糖及酸梅腌制而成。 江南妇女手巧,把诗中的咏物,变为桌上佳肴。 南京人合家赏月称“庆团圆”,团坐聚饮叫“圆月”,出游街市称“走月”。

  明初南京有望月楼、玩月桥,清代狮子山下筑朝月楼,皆供人赏月,而以游玩月桥者为最。人们在明月高悬时,结伴同登望月楼、游玩月桥,以共睹玉兔为乐。 “玩月桥”在夫子庙秦淮河南,桥旁为名妓马湘兰宅第,这夜,士子聚集桥头笙箫弹唱,追忆牛渚玩月,对月赋诗,故称此桥为玩月桥。明亡后,渐渐衰落,后人有 诗去:“风流南曲已烟销,剩得西风长板桥,却忆玉人桥上坐,月明相对教吹箫”。长板桥,即原先的玩月桥。 近年来,南京夫子庙已重新修葺,恢复明清年间的一些亭阁,疏浚河道,待到中秋佳节时,就可结伴同来领略此地的玩月佳趣了。

  江苏省无锡县中秋夜要烧斗香。香斗四周糊有纱绢,绘有月宫中的景色。也有香斗以线香编成,上面插有纸扎的魁星及彩色旌旗。上海人中秋宴以桂花蜜酒佐食。

  江西省吉安县在中秋节的傍晚,每个村都用稻草烧瓦罐。待瓦罐烧红后,再放醋进去。这时就会有香味飘满全村。新城县过中秋时,自八月十一夜起就悬挂通草灯,直至八月十七日止。

  安徽省婺源中秋节,儿童以砖瓦堆一中空宝塔。塔上挂以帐幔匾额等装饰品,又置一桌于塔前,陈设各种敬“塔神”的器具。夜间则内外都点上灯烛。绩溪中秋 儿童打中秋炮。中秋炮是以稻草扎成发辫状,浸湿后再拿起来向石上打击,使发出巨响并有游火龙的风俗。火龙是以称草扎成的龙,身上插有香柱。游火龙时有锣鼓 队同行,游遍各村后再送至河中。

  四川省人过中秋除了吃月饼外,还要打粑、杀鸭子、吃麻饼、蜜饼等。有的地方也点桔灯,悬于门口,以示庆祝。也有儿童在柚子上插满香,沿街舞动,叫做“舞流星香球”。嘉定县中秋节祭土地神、扮演杂剧、声乐、文物,称为“看会”。

  在北方,山东省庆云县农家在八月十五祭土谷神,称为“青苗社”。诸城、临沂和即墨等地除了祭月外,也得上坟祭祖。冠县、莱阳、广饶及邮城等地的地主也 在中秋节宴请佃户。即墨中秋节吃一种应节食品叫“麦箭”。山西省潞安则在中秋节宴请女婿。大同县则把月饼称为团圆饼,在中秋夜有守夜之俗。  

  河北省万全县称中秋为“小元旦”,月光纸上绘有太阴星君及关帝夜阅春秋像。河间县人认为中秋雨为苦雨,若中秋节下雨,当地人则认为青菜必定味道不佳。

  陕西省西乡县中秋夜男子泛舟登崖,女子安排佳宴。不论贫富,必食西瓜。中秋有吹鼓手沿门吹鼓,讨赏钱。洛川县中秋节家长率学生带礼物为先生拜节,午饭多于校内聚餐。

  一些地方还形成了很多特殊的中秋习俗。除了赏月、祭月、吃月饼外,还有香港的舞火龙、安徽的堆宝塔、广州的树中秋、晋江的烧塔仔、苏州石湖看串月、傣族的拜月、苗族的跳月、侗族的偷月亮菜、高山族的托球舞等。

中秋节有悠久的历史,和其它传统节日一样,也是慢慢发展形成 的,古代帝王有春天祭日,秋天祭月的礼制,早在《周礼》一书中,已有“中秋”一词的记载。后来贵族和文人学士也仿效起来,在中秋时节,对着天上又亮又圆一 轮皓月,观赏祭拜,寄托情怀,这种习俗就这样传到民间,形成一个传统的活动,一直到了唐代,这种祭月的风俗更为人们重视,中秋节才成为固定的节日,《唐书 ·太宗记》记载有“八月十五中秋节”,这个节日盛行于宋朝,至明清时,已与元旦齐名,成为我国的主要节日之一。
中秋节的传说是非常丰富的,嫦娥奔月,吴刚伐桂,玉兔捣药之类的神话故事流传甚广。

  中秋传说之一——嫦娥奔月

  相传,远古时候天上有十日同时出现,晒得庄稼枯死,民不聊生,一个名叫后羿的英雄,力大无穷,他同情受苦的百姓,登上昆仑山顶,运足神力,拉开神弓,一气射下九个多太阳,并严令最后一个太阳按时起落,为民造福。

  后羿因此受到百姓的尊敬和爱戴,后羿娶了个美丽善良的妻子,名叫嫦娥。后羿除传艺狩猎外,终日和妻子在一起,人们都羡慕这对郎才女貌的恩爱夫妻。

  不少志士慕名前来投师学艺,心术不正的蓬蒙也混了进来。

  一天,后羿到昆仑山访友求道,巧遇由此经过的王母娘娘,便向王母求得一包不死药。据说,服下此药,能即刻升天成仙。然而,后羿舍不得撇下妻子,只好暂 时把不死药交给嫦娥珍藏。嫦娥将药藏进梳妆台的百宝匣里,不料被小人蓬蒙看见了,他想偷吃不死药自己成仙。

  三天后,后羿率众徒外出狩猎,心怀鬼胎的蓬蒙假装生病,留了下来。待后羿率众人走后不久,蓬蒙手持宝剑闯入内宅后院,威逼嫦娥交出不死药。嫦娥知道自 己不是蓬蒙的对手,危急之时她当机立断,转身打开百宝匣,拿出不死药一口吞了下去。嫦娥吞下药,身子立时飘离地面、冲出窗口,向天上飞去。由于嫦娥牵挂着 丈夫,便飞落到离人间最近的月亮上成了仙。

  傍晚,后羿回到家,侍女们哭诉了白天发生的事。后羿既惊又怒,抽剑去杀恶徒,蓬蒙早逃走了,后羿气得捶胸顿足,悲痛欲绝,仰望着夜空呼唤爱妻的名字, 这时他惊奇地发现,今天的月亮格外皎洁明亮,而且有个晃动的身影酷似嫦娥。他拼命朝月亮追去,可是他追三步,月亮退三步,他退三步,月亮进三步,无论怎样 也追不到跟前。

  后羿无可奈何,又思念妻子,只好派人到嫦娥喜爱的后花园里,摆上香案,放上她平时最爱吃的蜜食鲜果,遥祭在月宫里眷恋着自己的嫦娥。百姓们闻知嫦娥奔月成仙的消息后,纷纷在月下摆设香案,向善良的嫦娥祈求吉祥平安。

  从此,中秋节拜月的风俗在民间传开了。

  中秋传说之二——吴刚折桂

  关于中秋节还有一个传说:相传月亮上的广寒宫前的桂树生长繁茂,有五百多丈高,下边有一个人常在砍伐它,但是每次砍下去之后,被砍的地方又立即合拢 了。几千年来,就这样随砍随合,这棵桂树永远也不能被砍光。据说这个砍树的人名叫吴刚,是汉朝西河人,曾跟随仙人修道,到了天界,但是他犯了错误,仙人就 把他贬谪到月宫,日日做这种徒劳无功的苦差使,以示惩处。李白诗中有“欲斫月中桂,持为寒者薪”的记载。


  中秋传说之三——朱元璋与月饼起义

  中秋节吃月饼相传始于元代。当时,中原广大人民不堪忍受元朝统治阶级的残酷统治,纷纷起义抗元。朱元璋联合各路反抗力量准备起义。但朝庭官兵搜查的十 分严密,传递消息十分困难。军师刘伯温便想出一计策,命令属下把藏有“八月十五夜起义”的纸条藏入饼子里面,再派人分头传送到各地起义军中,通知他们在八 月十五日晚上起义响应。到了起义的那天,各路义军一齐响应,起义军如星火燎原。

  很快,徐达就攻下元大都,起义成功了。消息传来,朱元璋高兴得连忙传下口谕,在即将来临的中秋节,让全体将士与民同乐,并将当年起兵时以秘密传递信息 的“月饼”,作为节令糕点赏赐群臣。此后,“月饼”制作越发精细,品种更多,大者如圆盘,成为馈赠的佳品。以后中秋节吃月饼的习俗便在民间流传开来。

中秋佳节,人们最主要的活动是赏月和吃月饼了。

  赏月

  在中秋节,我国自古就有赏月的习俗,《礼记》中就记载有“秋暮夕月”,即祭拜月神。到了周代,每逢中秋夜都要举行迎寒和祭月。设大香案,摆上月饼、西 瓜、苹果、李子、葡萄等时令水果,其中月饼和西瓜是绝对不能少的。西瓜还要切成莲花状。

  在唐代,中秋赏月、玩月颇为盛行。在宋代,中秋赏月之风更盛,据《东京梦华录》记载:“中秋夜,贵家结饰台榭,民间争占酒楼玩月”。每逢这一日,京城的所有店家、酒楼都要重新装饰门面, 牌楼上扎绸挂彩,出售新鲜佳果和精制食品,夜市热闹非凡,百姓们多登上楼台,一些富户人家在自己的楼台亭阁上赏月,并摆上食品或安排家宴,团圆子女,共同赏月叙谈。

  明清以后,中秋节赏月风俗依旧,许多地方形成了烧斗香、树中秋、点塔灯、放天灯、走月亮、舞火龙等特殊风俗。

  吃月饼

  我国城乡群众过中秋都有吃月饼的习俗,俗话中有:“八月十五月正圆,中秋月饼香又甜”。月饼最初是用来祭奉月神的祭品,“月饼”一词,最早见于南宋吴 自牧的《梦梁录》中,那时,它也只是象菱花饼一样的饼形食品。后来人们逐渐把中秋赏月与品尝月饼结合在一起,寓意家人团圆的象征。

  月饼最初是在家庭制作的,清袁枚在《隋园食单》中就记载有月饼的做法。到了近代,有了专门制作月饼的作坊,月饼的制作越越来越精细,馅料考究,外型美 观,在月饼的外面还印有各种精美的图案,如“嫦娥奔月”、“银河夜月”、“三潭印月”等。以月之圆兆人之团圆,以饼之圆兆人之常生,用月饼寄托思念故乡, 思念亲人之情,祈盼丰收、幸福,都成为天下人们的心愿,月饼还被用来当做礼品送亲赠友,联络感情。

  其它中秋节的习俗

  中国地缘广大,人口众多,风俗各异,中秋节的过法也是多种多样,并带有浓厚的地方特色。

  在福建浦城,女子过中秋要穿行南浦桥,以求长寿。在建宁,中秋夜以挂灯为向月宫求子的吉兆。上杭县人过中秋,儿女多在拜月时请月姑。龙岩人吃月饼时, 家长会在中央挖出直径二、三寸的圆饼供长辈食用,意思是秘密事不能让晚辈知道。这个习俗是源于月饼中藏有反元杀敌讯息的传说。金门中秋拜月前要先拜天公。

  广东潮汕各地有中秋拜月的习俗,主要是妇女和小孩,有“男不圆月,女不祭灶”的俗谚。晚上,皓月初升,妇女们便在院子里、阳台上设案当空祷拜。银烛高 燃,香烟缭绕,桌上还摆满佳果和饼食作为祭礼。当地还有中秋吃芋头的习惯,潮汕有俗谚:“河溪对嘴,芋仔食到”。八月间,正是芋的收成时节,农民都习惯以 芋头来祭拜祖先。这固然与农事有关,但民间还有一则流传广泛的传说:1279年,蒙古贵族灭了南宋,建立元朝,对汉人进行了残酷的统治。马发据守潮州抗 元,城破后,百姓惨遭屠杀。为了不忘胡人统治之苦,后人就取芋头与“胡头”谐音,且形似人头,以此来祭奠祖先,历代相传,至今犹存。

  中秋夜烧塔在一些地方也很盛行。塔高1—3公尺不等,多用碎瓦片砌成,大的塔还要用砖块砌成,约占塔高的1/4,然后再用瓦片叠砌而成,顶端留一个塔 口,供投放燃料用。中秋晚上便点火燃烧,燃料有木、竹、谷壳等,火旺时泼松香粉,引焰助威,极为壮观。民间还有赛烧塔规例,谁把瓦塔烧得全座红透则胜,不 及的或在燃烧过程倒塌的则负,胜的由主持人发给彩旗、奖金或奖品。据传烧塔也是元朝末年,汉族人民反抗残暴统治者,于中秋起义时举火为号的由来。

  江南一带的民间在中秋节人习俗也是多种多样。南京人中秋爱吃月饼外,必吃金陵名菜桂花鸭。“桂花鸭”于桂子飘香之时应市,肥而不腻,味美可口。酒后必 食一小糖芋头,浇以桂浆,美不待言。“桂浆”,取名自屈原《楚辞·少司命》“援北方闭兮酌桂浆”。桂浆,一名糖桂花,中秋前后采摘,用糖及酸梅腌制而成。 江南妇女手巧,把诗中的咏物,变为桌上佳肴。 南京人合家赏月称“庆团圆”,团坐聚饮叫“圆月”,出游街市称“走月”。

  明初南京有望月楼、玩月桥,清代狮子山下筑朝月楼,皆供人赏月,而以游玩月桥者为最。人们在明月高悬时,结伴同登望月楼、游玩月桥,以共睹玉兔为乐。 “玩月桥”在夫子庙秦淮河南,桥旁为名妓马湘兰宅第,这夜,士子聚集桥头笙箫弹唱,追忆牛渚玩月,对月赋诗,故称此桥为玩月桥。明亡后,渐渐衰落,后人有 诗去:“风流南曲已烟销,剩得西风长板桥,却忆玉人桥上坐,月明相对教吹箫”。长板桥,即原先的玩月桥。 近年来,南京夫子庙已重新修葺,恢复明清年间的一些亭阁,疏浚河道,待到中秋佳节时,就可结伴同来领略此地的玩月佳趣了。

  江苏省无锡县中秋夜要烧斗香。香斗四周糊有纱绢,绘有月宫中的景色。也有香斗以线香编成,上面插有纸扎的魁星及彩色旌旗。上海人中秋宴以桂花蜜酒佐食。

  江西省吉安县在中秋节的傍晚,每个村都用稻草烧瓦罐。待瓦罐烧红后,再放醋进去。这时就会有香味飘满全村。新城县过中秋时,自八月十一夜起就悬挂通草灯,直至八月十七日止。

  安徽省婺源中秋节,儿童以砖瓦堆一中空宝塔。塔上挂以帐幔匾额等装饰品,又置一桌于塔前,陈设各种敬“塔神”的器具。夜间则内外都点上灯烛。绩溪中秋 儿童打中秋炮。中秋炮是以稻草扎成发辫状,浸湿后再拿起来向石上打击,使发出巨响并有游火龙的风俗。火龙是以称草扎成的龙,身上插有香柱。游火龙时有锣鼓 队同行,游遍各村后再送至河中。

  四川省人过中秋除了吃月饼外,还要打粑、杀鸭子、吃麻饼、蜜饼等。有的地方也点桔灯,悬于门口,以示庆祝。也有儿童在柚子上插满香,沿街舞动,叫做“舞流星香球”。嘉定县中秋节祭土地神、扮演杂剧、声乐、文物,称为“看会”。

  在北方,山东省庆云县农家在八月十五祭土谷神,称为“青苗社”。诸城、临沂和即墨等地除了祭月外,也得上坟祭祖。冠县、莱阳、广饶及邮城等地的地主也 在中秋节宴请佃户。即墨中秋节吃一种应节食品叫“麦箭”。山西省潞安则在中秋节宴请女婿。大同县则把月饼称为团圆饼,在中秋夜有守夜之俗。  

  河北省万全县称中秋为“小元旦”,月光纸上绘有太阴星君及关帝夜阅春秋像。河间县人认为中秋雨为苦雨,若中秋节下雨,当地人则认为青菜必定味道不佳。

  陕西省西乡县中秋夜男子泛舟登崖,女子安排佳宴。不论贫富,必食西瓜。中秋有吹鼓手沿门吹鼓,讨赏钱。洛川县中秋节家长率学生带礼物为先生拜节,午饭多于校内聚餐。

  一些地方还形成了很多特殊的中秋习俗。除了赏月、祭月、吃月饼外,还有香港的舞火龙、安徽的堆宝塔、广州的树中秋、晋江的烧塔仔、苏州石湖看串月、傣族的拜月、苗族的跳月、侗族的偷月亮菜、高山族的托球舞等。

Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节)

The 15th day of the 8th lunar month

The joyous Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth moon, around the time of the autumn equinox(秋分). Many referred to it simply as the "Fifteenth of the Eighth Moon".

This day was also considered as a harvest festival since fruits, vegetables and grain had been harvested by this time and food was abundant. Food offerings were placed on an altar set up in the courtyard. Apples, pears, peaches, grapes, pomegranates(石榴), melons, oranges and pomelos(柚子) might be seen. Special foods for the festival included moon cakes, cooked taro(芋头)and water caltrope(菱角), a type of water chestnut resembling black buffalo horns. Some people insisted that cooked taro be included because at the time of creation, taro was the first food discovered at night in the moonlight. Of all these foods, it could not be omitted from the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The round moon cakes, measuring about three inches in diameter and one and a half inches in thickness, resembled Western fruitcakes in taste and consistency. These cakes were made with melon seeds(西瓜子), lotus seeds(莲籽), almonds(杏仁), minced meats, bean paste, orange peels and lard(猪油). A golden yolk(蛋黄) from a salted duck egg was placed at the center of each cake, and the golden brown crust was decorated with symbols of the festival. Traditionally, thirteen moon cakes were piled in a pyramid to symbolize the thirteen moons of a "complete year," that is, twelve moons plus one intercalary(闰月的) moon.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festivity for both the Han and minority nationalities. The custom of worshipping the moon can be traced back as far as the ancient Xia and Shang Dynasties (2000 B.C.-1066 B.C.). In the Zhou Dynasty(1066 B.C.-221 B.C.), people hold ceremonies to greet winter and worship the moon whenever the Mid-Autumn Festival sets in. It becomes very prevalent in the Tang Dynasty(618-907 A.D.) that people enjoy and worship the full moon. In the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279 A.D.), however, people send round moon cakes to their relatives as gifts in expression of their best wishes of family reunion. When it becomes dark, they look up at the full silver moon or go sightseeing on lakes to celebrate the festival. Since the Ming (1368-1644 A.D. ) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911A.D.), the custom of Mid-Autumn Festival celebration becomes unprecedented popular. Together with the celebration there appear some special customs in different parts of the country, such as burning incense(熏香), planting Mid-Autumn trees, lighting lanterns on towers and fire dragon dances. However, the custom of playing under the moon is not so popular as it used to be nowadays, but it is not less popular to enjoy the bright silver moon. Whenever the festival sets in, people will look up at the full silver moon, drinking wine to celebrate their happy life or thinking of their relatives and friends far from home, and extending all of their best wishes to them.

Moon Cakes

There is this story about the moon-cake. during the Yuan dynasty (A.D. 1280-1368) China was ruled by the Mongolian people. Leaders from the preceding Sung dynasty (A.D. 960-1280) were unhappy at submitting to the foreign rule, and set how to coordinate the rebellion without being discovered. The leaders of the rebellion, knowing that the Moon Festival was drawing near, ordered the making of special cakes. Backed into each moon cake was a message with the outline of the attack. On the night of the Moon Festival, the rebels successfully attached and overthrew the government. Today, moon cakes are eaten to commemorate this legend and was called the Moon Cake.

For generations, moon cakes have been made with sweet fillings of nuts, mashed red beans, lotus-seed paste or Chinese dates(枣子), wrapped in a pastry. Sometimes a cooked egg yolk can be found in the middle of the rich tasting dessert. People compare moon cakes to the plum pudding and fruit cakes which are served in the English holiday seasons.

Nowadays, there are hundreds varieties of moon cakes on sale a month before the arrival of Moon Festival.

Christmas 圣诞节 December 25 十二月二十五日

The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.

圣诞节的历史可以追溯到4000年以前。其实许多有关圣诞节的习俗都比基督的诞生要早好几个世纪。圣诞节的十二天、明亮的火焰、圣诞节的日期确定、礼物的赠送、有花车的圣诞狂欢、挨家挨户串门的圣诞颂歌者、圣诞宴会以及宗教游行都可以在早期的美索不达米亚找到痕迹。

Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian (美索不达米亚) celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk (马杜克,古代巴比伦人的主神,原为巴比伦的太阳神). Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.

这些传统大多始于美索不达米亚人对于新年的庆祝。美索不达米亚人信奉多个神,古巴比伦的太阳神马杜克是他们的主神。他们认为每年当冬天来临时马杜克就会和混乱之魔作战,为了协助马杜克,他们就举行了新年这一节日。这就是Zagmuk,这一节日持续12天。

The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.

依照传统,美索不达米亚国王要在年末返回马杜克神庙向神灵宣誓效忠。然后死去,以帮助马杜克作战。

To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.

为了拯救他们的国王,美索不达米亚人想到了一个方法--用一个“假”的国王。一个罪犯被选出来穿着国王的衣服代替国王。他拥有真国王的特权并得到人们的尊重。在仪式的最后,他被剥去衣服并被杀死,这样就拯救了真正的国王。

The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades (化妆舞会) in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).

罗马人庆祝他们的神土星。他们的节日“Saturnalis”开始于十二月十五日结束于一月一日。这个节日包括大街上人们大叫“Jo Saturnalia”的化妆舞会,盛大的节日宴会,互访朋友互赠幸运果。

"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination (深恶痛绝) to honor the pagan (异教) god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.

“Jo Saturnalia”是罗马人一个有趣的节日,但是天主教徒们认为崇拜异教邪神是奇耻大辱。早期的天主教徒想把基督的生日作为一个神圣的宗教节日,而不是对邪神崇拜的狂欢。

But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail (徒劳). Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.

但是随着天主教的传播,人们注意到越来越多的异教徒开始庆祝这一节日。一开始,教会禁止这种庆祝活动但是却徒劳无功。后来,他们决定把这种庆祝形式加以改造,使这个庆祝形式更适合对神之子的庆祝。

Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism (密特拉教,奉祀密特拉神的宗教,纪元后最初3世纪内传至罗马帝国) was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.

有的传说认为圣诞节的庆祝一开始是为了与当时异教的十二月庆祝竞争。十二月二十五日不仅是罗马人的神圣 节日,对信奉密特拉教波斯人来说也很重要。密特拉教在当时是天主教最大的对手。后来,教会逐渐在竞争中占了上风,异教的礼物、欢庆、光亮等形式也被吸收进 来,就形成了现在的圣诞节。

西方圣诞饮食习俗




圣诞节这个在欧美普遍流行,并在全世界也颇具影响力的节日,不仅是虔诚的教徒们的一个盛大节日,而且同时也类似中国的春节,是每个家庭聚会的大喜日子。在节日期间,人们要在教堂举行隆重的宗教仪式,还要在家里举行丰富多彩的庆祝活动。当然要少不了在饮食上操办一下。

为了这个节日,在西方许多家庭往往一进入12月份,就忙着开始采购各种节日用品和 圣诞食物及礼品等。在12月24日这天晚上,全家人一般都要相聚在一起,举行圣诞晚餐,开圣诞PARTY。餐宴餐桌上的食品种类繁多,丰富多彩,而其中最 主要的一道菜就是必不可少的传统佳肴——烤火鸡。在西方人眼里,没有烤火鸡的晚宴就算不上真正的圣诞晚餐。有时,圣诞晚餐还要为“主的使者”设一席之位。 圣诞晚餐之后,人们还要上礼拜堂报告佳音,并为唱诗班预备好糖果点心等,与我国传统的春节有着异曲同工之妙。

有些西方人,还习惯在晚宴的餐桌上摆一只烤整乳猪。英美等国人们还往往喜欢在 猪的嘴里放一只苹果。据说这个习惯源于一些大家庭,因为只有大家庭才有可能吃得了一头猪。后来一些讲究排场的人在圣诞请客时便纷纷效仿。晚餐后的甜食一般 有李子、布丁和碎肉馅饼等,英美等国人认为,吃过这种食物之后会大吉大利、福星高照。

世界之大,无奇不有。各国过圣诞节的饮食习俗也不尽相同。澳大利亚是南半球的 国家之一。12月底,正当西欧各国在寒风呼啸中欢度圣诞节时,澳大利亚是热不可耐的仲夏季节。因此,在澳大利亚过圣诞节,到处可以看见光着上身汗水涔涔的 小伙子和穿短裙的姑娘,与商店橱窗里精心布置的雪景、挂满雪花的圣诞树和穿红棉袄的圣诞老人,构成澳大利亚特有的节日图景。这种酷署和严冬景象的强烈对 比,恐怕在西方国家是独一无二的。这一天,父母给子女最好的圣诞礼物,莫过于一副小水划。圣诞节到海里弄潮是澳大利亚的一大特征。节日晚上,带着饮料到森 林里举行“巴别居”野餐。人们用石头垒起露天灶,架上枯枝生火,上面架一块铁板,把香肠、牛肉、鲜鱼等放上去煎。吃饱喝足后,就跳起“迪斯科”和“袋鼠 舞”,一直要闹到深夜才结束。喝醉了的,便往草地上一躺,在如雷的鼾声中迎接圣诞老人的莅临。也有家庭,在傍晚时分,一家老小或携亲伴友成群结队的一起到 餐馆去吃圣诞晚餐。因为每家饭店酒店都不会放过这个挣钱的好机会,提前多少天都已经把店内装点一新,准备了丰盛的食物,有腊鸡、火鸡、猪腿、美酒、点心 等。

在美国,过圣诞节比较着重家庭布置,安置圣诞树,在袜子中塞满礼物,吃以火鸡 为主的圣诞晚餐中还有一样特别的食品——烤熟的玉米粥,上面有一层奶油,并放一些果料,香甜可口,别有滋味。在丹麦,圣诞晚餐开始时,人们必须先吃一份杏 仁布丁,然后才能开始吃别的东西。在法国中部的色日尔斯,每年圣诞节前后几天必降大雪,白雪皑皑,令人感到清新和浪漫。在西方人眼里,白色圣诞是一种吉 祥。在法国,马槽是最富有特色的圣诞标志,因为相传耶稣是诞生在马槽旁的。人们在大唱赞颂耶稣的圣诞歌之后,生性浪漫的法国人则喜欢在12月24日的晚上 载歌载舞,伴着白兰地和香槟酒的浓郁酒香,醉度圣诞。英国人、德国人都喜欢畅饮啤酒。英国人除开怀畅饮外,还喜欢去异地旅游。而比较保守的家庭则在圣诞前 夜举家团聚。

圣诞节这一天,圣诞老人驾着有杉树枝点缀的红色雪橇,手拿各种精美的圣诞礼物,沿街散发。路过的行人为能得到这种礼物而感到幸福。

天真的孩子们,穿着白色的礼服,头戴金色的饰环,扮成可爱的小天使,手持燃起的蜡烛,和大人们一起唱赞美歌,神态庄重地颂经祈祷。

圣诞节一大早,美国的许多家庭,都会早早起来,携亲带友,一起结伴外出,赶到很远的各大教堂举行隆重的礼拜仪式。人们在基督神像前,手按圣经,大颂赞美诗、齐唱赞美歌,度过他们欢乐而难忘的一天。

圣诞吃火鸡的由来


在传统的圣诞餐桌上,烤火鸡是不可缺少的菜式。在一些亚洲国家,或许每年只有圣诞节这一天才吃火鸡,以庆祝佳节;但在欧美,尤其是美洲大陆,火鸡却是很普通的一种肉食,而且在感恩节和圣诞节这两个大日子,火鸡更是传统的食品。

火鸡是美洲特产,在欧洲人到美洲之前,已经被印地安人驯化。火鸡的名字在英文中叫 “土耳其”。因为欧洲人觉得它的样子像土耳其的服装:身黑头红。欧洲人很喜欢吃烤鹅。在移民到美洲之后,还没有养好鹅就有了吃鹅的要求,于是就吃火鸡,竟然发现火鸡比鹅好吃。而且北美洲有很多火鸡。于是烤火鸡成了美国人的大菜,重要节日中必不可少。

这种风俗已有三百多年的历史了。

据说在一六二零年的圣诞节,大批来自英国的移民抵达美洲大陆的朴里茅斯山。当时,那儿物产贫乏,只有遍布山野的火鸡,于是他们便捉火鸡,作为过节的主菜。

因此圣诞大餐里,除了火腿、甘薯、蔬菜、葡萄干布丁、水果饼、鸡尾酒之外,当然少不了火鸡这位“仁兄”了!

火鸡的做法

火鸡的最传统做法非常简单,您只需要用盐和花椒末将火鸡里外充分涂抹,然后在烘炉中烘烤3小时左右即可。

圣诞节的火鸡

吃火鸡的历史已经有近四百年了。这个象征丰收团圆的感恩大餐“Christmas Dinner”和“Thanks giving Dinner”中的“Dinner”原本并非指晚餐。而应该在中午吃。由于感恩节是每年11月第四周的星期四。已经非常接近圣诞节这个一年中的大节日。而圣诞节正是感恩耶稣降临的日子。因此,象征感恩的火鸡大餐便延伸到了圣诞节。

餐桌上的火鸡

美国人吃火鸡的习俗是将火鸡的腹内装填各种材料,放入烤箱内烤熟。等烤熟后将整只火鸡端上桌,再用刀叉把烤好的火鸡分切一起享用。换句话说,他们吃的是“全鸡”。至于为什么不分好再端上桌?这大概就像我们在大年夜吃鱼,不会用鱼片而用全鱼上桌是一样的道理。不但兼顾了菜色的美观和视觉的丰富性。同时,也有全家人团聚在一起的享用大餐的象征。

圣诞节(christmas)是基督教的一个重要的节日,定于每年12月25日,纪念耶稣基督的诞生,同时也是普遍庆祝的世俗节日。纪念耶稣诞生的节期与时值仲冬的农节和太阳节这两个非基督教节日巧合,因此庆祝习俗来源不一。在罗马帝国范围之内,12月17日农神节是寻欢取乐、互相馈赠的日子。12月25日是古伊朗人所崇奉的正义之神密特拉的生日。古罗马人在元旦用青枝绿叶和灯火装饰房屋,并向儿童和穷人赠送礼物。条顿人各部族渗入高卢、不列颠和中欧等地,又带来日耳曼人和克尔特人的宗教仪式。于是,有了团聚欢宴、燃烧大块柴木、品尝大木形糕饼,张挂树枝、陈放枞树、访亲问友、来往馈赠等庆祝活动。象征温暖和长寿的火与灯光,一向是冬季节日庆祝活动中的内容,在基督教和非基督教习俗都是如此。常青树象征奋斗生存,自从中世纪以来就与耶稣圣诞节庆祝活动发生联系。由于历法不同,东正教及其他东欧教会的圣诞节日期相当于公历1月6日或7日。

西方人以红、绿、白三色为圣诞色,圣诞节来临时家家户户都要用圣诞色来装饰。红色的有圣诞花和圣诞蜡烛。绿色的是圣诞树。它是圣诞节的主要装饰品,用砍伐来的杉、柏一类呈塔形的常青树装饰而成。上面悬挂着五颜六色的彩灯、礼物和纸花,还点燃着圣诞蜡烛。

红色与白色相映成趣的是圣诞老人,他是圣诞节活动中最受欢迎的人物。西方儿童在圣诞夜临睡之前,要在壁炉前或枕头旁放上一只袜子,等候圣诞老人在他们入睡后把礼物放在袜子内。在西方,扮演圣诞老人也是一种习俗。 圣诞节由来

圣诞老人

据说他原是小亚细亚每拉城的主教,名叫圣尼古拉,死后被尊为圣徒,是一位身穿红袍、头戴红帽的白胡子老头。每年圣诞节他驾着鹿拉的雪橇从北方面来,由烟囱进入各家,把圣诞礼物装在袜子里挂在孩子们的床头上或火炉前。所以,西方人过圣诞节时,父母把给孩子的圣诞礼物装在袜子里,圣诞夜时挂在孩子们的床头上。第二天,孩子们醒来后的第一 件事就是在床头上寻找圣诞老人送来的礼物。

如今,圣诞老人已成为吉祥如意的象征,不仅是过圣诞节时不可缺少的人物,而且也是欢庆新年时不可缺少的人物。 圣诞老人在故乡

圣诞树

据称,圣诞树最早出现在古罗马12月中旬的农神节,德国传教士尼古斯在公元8世纪用纵树供奉圣婴。随后,德国人把12月24日作为亚当和夏娃的节日,

面条做成的圣诞树
在家放上象征伊甸园的“乐园树”,上挂代表圣饼的小甜饼,象征赎罪;还点上蜡烛,象征基督。

到16世纪,宗教改革者马丁·路德,为求得一个满天星斗的圣诞之夜,设计出在家中布置一颗装着蜡烛的圣诞树。不过,西方关于圣诞树的来历流行着另一种说法:据说有一位农民在一个风雪交加的圣诞夜里接待了一个饥寒交迫的小孩,让他吃了一顿丰盛的圣诞晚餐,这个孩子告别时折了一根杉树枝插在地上并祝福说: “年年此日,礼物满枝,留此美丽的杉树,报答你的好意。”小孩走后,农民发现那树枝竟变成了一棵小树,他才明白自己接待的原来是一位上帝的使者。这个故事就成为圣诞树的来源。

在西方,不论是否基督徒,过圣诞节时都要准备一棵圣诞树,以增加节日的欢乐气氛。圣诞树一般是用杉柏之类的常绿树做成,象征生命长存。树上装饰着各种灯烛、彩花、玩具、星星,挂上各种圣诞礼物。圣诞之夜,人们围着圣诞树唱歌跳舞,尽情欢乐。

圣诞袜

最早以前是一对红色的大袜子,大小不拘。因为圣诞袜是要用来装礼物的,所以是小朋友最喜欢的东西,晚上他们会将自己的袜子挂在床边,等待第二天早上收礼。

圣诞帽

那是一顶红色帽子,据说晚上戴上睡觉除了睡得安稳和有点暖外,第二天你还会发现在帽子里多了点心爱的人送的礼物。在狂欢夜它更是全场的主角,无论你去到哪个角落,都会看到各式各样的红帽子。

圣诞卡

是祝贺圣诞及新年的贺卡,上面印着关于耶稣降生故事的图画,以及"庆祝圣诞"、"新年快乐"之类祝愿的话。

圣诞大餐

正像中国人过春节吃年饭一样,欧美人过圣诞节也很注重全家人围坐在圣诞树下,共进节日美餐。
圣诞大餐吃火鸡的习俗始于1620年。这种风俗盛于美国。英国人的圣诞大餐是烤鹅,而非火鸡。奥大利人爱在平安夜里,全家老小约上亲友成群结队地到餐馆去吃一顿圣诞大餐,其中,火鸡、腊鸡、烧牛仔肉和猪腿必不可少,同时伴以名酒,吃得大家欢天喜地。

Christmas(圣诞节)December 25

The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.

Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian (美索不达米亚) celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk (马杜克,古代巴比伦人的主神,原为巴比伦的太阳神). Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.

The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.

To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.

The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades (化妆舞会) in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).

"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination (深恶痛绝) to honor the pagan (异教) god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.

But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail (徒劳). Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.

Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism (密特拉教,奉祀密特拉神的宗教,纪元后最初3世纪内传至罗马帝国) was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.

瑞典圣露西亚节

Saint Lucia was a saint because of her kindness and her love. She was an Italian Christian who lived in Sicily in the 4th century. Some people believe she once visited Sweden. December 13th is her feast day.

  圣露西亚是一个以仁爱闻名的圣徒。公元4世纪时居住在西西里,是一个意大利基督徒。有些人说她曾去过瑞典,12月13日是她的斋日。

  The way she became a saint was that a man loved her but Lucia didn't like him Lucia's mother asked her to marry the man but she refused so the man said he would burn her. But Lucia prayed to God to have the power to survive the fire. Because of her kindness her wish was granted. The man then got a sword and stuck itsintosLucia's throat.

  圣露西亚成为圣徒的过程有这样一个说法———一个男人爱上了圣露西亚,圣露西亚却并不爱他。她母亲要把她嫁给这个男人,她拒绝了。这个男人就要 把她烧死。圣露西亚向上帝祈祷,祈求上帝赐予她力量度过这一劫难。由于她的仁爱,祈祷应验了。圣露西亚没被烧死,于是那个男人又拿出一把剑,刺进圣露西亚 的喉咙,杀死了她。

  There is also another story for her being a saint which goes like this.

  关于这个故事还有另一个版本的类似传说———

  Saint Lucia was a very kind person and a man loved her very much but she didn't like him. The thing the man loved most about Saint Lucia was her eyes. Then she gave him her eyes but a miracle happened she grew back her eyes but this time they were even more beautiful than ever. The man asked for those eyes but she refused so the man killed her with a knifesintosher heart.

  圣露西亚是一个很有爱心的姑娘,有个男人非常爱她,圣露西亚却并不爱他。男人最爱的是圣露西亚的眼睛,圣露西亚就把她的眼睛给了他。然而奇迹发 生了:圣露西亚又长出了一双新的眼睛,比以前的眼睛更漂亮更迷人。男人还想要这双眼睛,圣露西亚拒绝了。于是男人用一把刀子杀死了她.

Saint Lucia's Day(瑞典圣露西亚节)December 13th


On December 13th, one of the shortest days of winter, girls in Sweden dress up as Santa Lucia wearing a white dress and a crown of candles . Boys carry a candle and wear a kind of white pyjama. They wear hats that are pointy with golden stars on them.

In Sweden we do not wear candles anymore because before girls caught their hair on fire very often. Today we use modern candles with batteries in them.

After lunch most schools close on Santa Lucia day around noon. It is a national holiday which comes on the 13th of December. There are also special foods for Lucia's Day like spicy gingerbread biscuits(姜饼). In big cities in Sweden there are beauty contests where some women dress up as Santa Lucia and the judges and the people vote for the Santa Lucia of the year. In schools people sing Santa Lucia's song. The words in Swedish and English are in the right-hand column.

Who was Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia was a saint because of her kindness and her love. She was an Italian Christian who lived in Sicily in the 4th century. Some people believe she once visited Sweden. December 13th is also her feast day.

The way she became a saint was that a man who loved her and Lucia didn't like him, Lucia's mother asked her to marry the man but she refused so the man heard about this and he said he would burn her. But Lucia prayed to God to have the power to survive the fire. Because of her kindness to others her wish was granted. The man tried to burn her but she had the power to withstand fire so the man got a sword and stuck it into Lucia's throat. Still Lucia survived for three more hours speaking beautiful words.

There is also another story for her being a saint which goes like this.

Saint Lucia was a very kind person and there was a man who loved her very much but she didn't like him very much. The thing the man loved most about Saint Lucia was her eyes. Then she gave him her eyes but a miracle happened she grew back her eyes but this time they were even more beautiful then ever. The man asked for those eyes but she refused to give them so the man wanted to kill her and he killed her with a knife into her heart.

Song for Santa Lucia (English Version)

The night goes with weighty step round yard and round earth. The sun's departure leaves the woods brooding. There in our dark house, appears with lighted candles Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.

The night goes great and mute. Now one hears its wings in every silent room murmuring as if from wings. Look at our threshold. There she stands white-clad with lights in her hair Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia

The darkness shall soon depart from the earth's valleys thus she speaks a wonderful word to us. The day shall rise anew from the rosy sky. Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.

艾滋病与世界艾滋病日

艾滋病病毒

艾滋病病毒

艾滋病的医学全名为“获得性免疫缺陷综合征” (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome -- AIDS) ,是人体感染了人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV,又称艾滋病病毒)所导致的传染病。通俗地讲,艾滋病就是人体的免疫系统被艾滋病病毒破坏,使人体对威胁生命的各 种病原体丧失了抵抗能力,从而发生多种感染或肿瘤,最后导致死亡的一种严重传染病。这种病毒终生传染,破坏人的免疫系统,使人体丧失抵抗各种疾病的能力。 当艾滋病病毒感染者的免疫功能受到病毒的严重破坏、以至不能维持最低的抗病能力时,感染者便发展为艾滋病病人。随着人体免疫力的降低,人会越来越频繁地感 染上各种致病微生物,而且感染的程度也会变得越来越严重,最终会因各种复合感染而导致死亡。艾滋病病毒的传播途径主要包括血液传播、毒品注射、母婴遗传和 性接触等。国际医学界至今尚无防治艾滋病的有效药物和疗法。

HIV病毒的感染过程

艾滋病病毒简称 HIV ,是一种能攻击人体免疫系统的病毒。它把人体免疫系统中最重要的T4淋巴细胞作为攻击目标,大量吞噬、破坏T4淋巴细胞,从而破坏人的免疫系统,最终使免 疫系统崩溃,使人体因丧失对各种疾病的抵抗能力而发病并死亡。科学家把这种病毒叫做“人类免疫缺陷病毒”。艾滋病病毒在人体内的潜伏期平均为12年至13 年。在发展成艾滋病病人以前外表看上去正常,他们可以没有任何症状地生活和工作很多年,便能够将病毒传染给其他人。

艾滋病临床上分为3期:1.艾滋病病毒感染。病人感染艾滋病病毒后没有任何临 床症状,仅血液中的艾滋病病毒抗体检测结果为阳性;2.艾滋病相关综合征。病人出现腹股沟淋巴结以外的两处以上原因不明的淋巴结肿大并持续3个月以上,同 时出现全身症状,如发热、疲劳、食欲不振、消瘦和腹泻等;3.艾滋病阶段。病人突出的表现是致病性感染、恶性肿瘤的发生以及找不到原因的细胞免疫缺陷。

艾滋病病毒对外界环境的抵抗力较弱,离开人体后,常温下只可生存数小时至数 天。高温、干燥以及常用消毒剂都可以杀灭这种病毒。虽然目前还没有能够有效预防艾滋病的疫苗,但已经有用于临床治疗的多种抗病毒药物能有效地抑制人体内 HIV病毒的复制,在很大程度上缓解艾滋病病人的症状和延长患者的生命。

多年来,国际社会为防治艾滋病作出了积极努力,防治工作也有所进展,但艾滋病在全球范围内的传播仍未得到有效控制。自美国1981年诊断出首例艾滋病患者以来,艾滋病病毒在全球范围内的传播速度惊人。根据联合国艾滋病规划署公布的最新统计数字,截至2005年底,全球估计共有3860万名艾滋病病毒感染者,其中女性达1750万,15岁以下的儿童230万。统计还发现,2005年全球新增艾滋病病毒感染者410万,另有280万人死于艾滋病。撒 哈拉以南的非洲地区仍然是艾滋病病毒感染者最多的地区。这一地区的人口只占全球人口的10%左右,但集中了全球60%的艾滋病病毒感染者。2005年该地 区新增艾滋病病毒感染者约320万。在这一地区,女性感染者占艾滋病病毒感染者总人数的57%。女性感染率高也直接导致了该地区新生儿艾滋病病毒感染率居 高不下。 此外,拉美地区也是目前受艾滋病影响最严重的地区之一。截至2005年底,该地区的艾滋病病毒感染者总数为200万,成人艾滋病病毒感染率达1.6%。2005年底,整个亚洲的艾滋病病毒感染者总数为830万,其中新增感染者110万。10年前,全球大约每10名艾滋病病毒感染者中有1名在亚洲地区,现在这一比例已经上升到5比1。东欧和中亚地区是艾滋病病毒感染者增加最快的地区,2005年的感染人数比2003年度增加了四分之一,死于艾滋病的人数增加了1倍。就国家而言,印度到2005年底有570万名艾滋病病毒感染者,是全球艾滋病病毒感染者最多的国家。南非的成人艾滋病病毒感染率在过去10年间从1%猛增到25%,目前感染者人数达到550万,排名世界第二。

目前,妇女、青少年已成为艾滋病防治工作中不容忽视的两大群体。在全球3860万的艾滋病病毒感染者中,女性达1750万,15岁以下的儿童230万。本年度新增的感染者中,年龄在15到24岁之间的人数超过一半,15岁以下的儿童70万。

随着艾滋病的迅速蔓延,艾滋病防治已成为全球关注的重要公共卫生和社会热点问题,尽管目前仍无有效治疗药物,但艾滋病是完全可以预防的。提倡健康的生活方式、保持高尚的道德情操是预防艾滋病传播的最有效方法。 艾滋病——南部非洲不能承受之痛

中国于1985年发现首例艾滋病感染病例。在1985年至2000年底的15年间,中国累计报告的发病人数和死亡人数分别为880例和496例,而 2001年和2002年两年合计报告的艾滋病发病人数和死亡人数分别为1742例和716例,2002年全年报告艾滋病病例数比2001年增长44%。截至2005年9月底,中国内地累计报告艾滋病病毒感染者135630例,其中艾滋病患者31143例,累计死亡7773例。专家估计,中国现存艾滋病病毒感染者约84万,其中艾滋病病人约8万。 北京市新增313例艾滋病患者 疫情首次覆盖18区县

2006年1月25日,卫生部、联合国艾滋病规划署和世界卫生组织联合宣布,根据最新评估结果,中国现有 艾滋病病毒感染者约65万,其中艾滋病病人约7.5万,评估数字与2003年评估结果相比大为下降,但是防控形势仍然十分严峻。报告还显示,2005年, 因艾滋病死亡约2.5万人。 >>

国际医学界至今尚无对付艾滋病的特效疗法或疫苗。但医学界普遍认为,采用抗逆转录病毒疗法能延缓病程进 展,延长患者生命。这种疗法俗称“鸡尾酒疗法”,由美籍华裔科学家何大一于1996年提出,通过联合使用3种或3种以上的抗病毒药物来治疗艾滋病。这种疗 法可以减少单一用药产生的抗药性,最大限度抑制病毒的复制,使被破坏的机体免疫功能部分甚至全部恢复。来源:新华网

World AIDS Day: December 1 Every Year

Red Ribbon Around the World.World AIDS Day: December 1 Every Year

Each year, World AIDS Day is observed on December 1. United Methodists are encouraged to observe this event on or near that day. Each year the General Board of Global Ministries Uprovides NAIDS material, stories, religious and spiritual resources for this event.


World AIDS Day Resources

Worship Resources

Please support Advance #982345, "United Methodist Global AIDS Fund." Give through a local United Methodist church or send your tax-deductible contribution to: UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068. To make a credit card gift, call 1-800-554-8583.

World Aids Day(世界艾滋病日)December 1

December 1
According to UNAIDS(联合国艾滋病规划署)estimates there were 38.6 million adults and 3.2 million children living with HIV at the end of 2002, and during the year 5 million new people became infected with the virus. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS before they are 35. 95% of the total number of people with HIV live in the developing world. But HIV still remains a threat to people of all ages and nationalities.

Stigma and Discrimination is the theme of the 2003 World AIDS day. In many parts of the world, discrimination prevents people who are known to have HIV from securing a job or caring for their families. Discrimination can cause isolation and marginalizes(排斥)people who have HIV and AIDS. This can prevent people from being offered or seeking the treatment which could save their lives.

In order for HIV to be effectively tackled on an international level, efforts need to be made to

End the discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS.
Educate people in safer sex and drug use, using appropriate media.
Provide condoms freely to people in the developing world.
Provide financial and medical assistance so that people with HIV and AIDS can be treated.

Started in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about raising awareness, education and fighting prejudice. World AIDS Day is also important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.

Themes for World Aids Day

The theme for world AIDS day 2003 is Stigma and Discrimination. Each year there is a particular theme chosen for World AIDS Day, and for the last fourteen years the themes have been as follows:

2004
Women and AIDS
2003
Stigma and Discrimination
2002
Stigma and Discrimination
2001
I care. Do you?
2000
AIDS : Men make a difference
1999
Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children and Young People
1998
Force For Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People
1997
Children Living in a World with AIDS
1996
One World, One Hope
1995
Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities
1994
AIDS and the Family
1993
Time to Act
1992
Community Commitment
1991
Sharing the Challenge
1990
Women & AIDS
1989
Youth
1988
Communication

The Red Ribbon

The Red Ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around world AIDS day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.

The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort, and as a result there is no official red ribbon, and many people make their own. To make your own ribbons, get some ordinary red ribbon, about 1.5 cms wide and cut it into strips about 15 cms long. Then fold at the top into an inverted "V" shape and put a safety pin through the centre which you use to attach the ribbon to your clothing.

http://www.worldaidsday.org/

We can stop the spread of HIV

Take Action Today

Around forty million people are living with HIV throughout the world - and that number increases in every region every day. In the UK alone, more than 60,000 people are living with HIV and more than 7,000 more are diagnosed every year. Ignorance and prejudice are fuelling the spread of a preventable disease.

World AIDS Day, 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice.

常用英语口语(Spoken English)1000句-5

800. Not until last week did I get a work permit.直到上周我才拿到工作许可证。
801. She intends to make teaching her profession.她想以教书为职业。
802. The letter "x" stands for an unknown number.字母x代表未知数。
803. The sight of the dead body scared him stiff.看到尸体把他吓僵了。
804. There are lots of huge buildings in Beijing.在北京有许多高大的建筑物。
805. There is an interesting film on Channel one.在一频道有一部有趣的电影。
806. They plan to immigrate to Finland next year.他们计划明年移居芬兰。
807. We enjoyed driving along the new expressway.我们喜欢沿着新建的高速公路开车。
808. We need to cooperate perfectly to win the game.要想赢得比赛,我们需要密切配合。
809. We need more than listening. We need action!我们需要的不光是听得进意见,我们要的是行动。
810. Yes. I wouldn`t go home early if I were you.是的,如果我是你,我不会早回家。
811. Your answer is satisfying. I feel satisfied.你的答案是令人满意的。我感到很满意。
812. Betty and Susan are talking on the telephone.贝蒂和苏珊正在通电话。
813. Great efforts ensure the success of our work.巨大的努力确保了我们工作的成功。
814. He has tasted the sweets and bitters of life.他已尝遍了人生的甜酸苦辣。
815. He said he was educated in the United States.他说他是在美国受的教育。
816. How do you like our English literature Prof.?你觉得我们的英国文学课的教授怎么样?
817. I am looking forward to your visit next week.我期待着你下周来访。
818. I feel I am the happiest person in the world.我觉得自己是世界上最幸福的人了。
819. I had to sit up all night writing the report.我不得不熬通宵写报告。
820. I hope we can see each other again some time.希望还能有相见的机会。
821. I saw him playing football on the playground.我看见他在操场上踢足球。
822. It is tomorrow that they will have a meeting.就在明天(而不是在别的某一天)他们要开会。
823. Let me tell you some details about clearance.让我告诉你一些通关的细节。
824. The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.大脑需要连续不断地供血。
825. The doctor`s words made him feel comfortable.医生的话让他感觉很舒服。
826. The truth is quite other than what you think.事实真相和你所想的完全不同。
827. They stopped talking when their boss came in.当老板进来的时候;他们停止了交谈。
828. They were glad of the examination being over.他们为考试结束了而高兴。
829. This is by far the largest cake in the world.这是目前世界上最大的蛋糕了。
830. Whichever you choose, you won`t be satisfied.不论你选择哪一个,你都不会满意。
831. Will you connect this wire to the television ?你把这根电线和电视机连上好吗?
832. His words are strongly impressed on my memory.他的话深深地铭记在我的心头。
833. Is this the fight bus for the Capital Library?这辆车到首都图书馆吗?
834. One third of this area is covered with forest.这一地区三分之一的地方都是森林。
835. They are arguing over who should pay the bill.他们为谁应该付款而争论不休。
836. Wait a moment, I`ll be with you in an instant.等一下,我立刻就来。
837. You`ll save time not waiting for the elevator.你可以节省等电梯的时间。
838. A clear conscience laughs at false accusation.只要问心无愧,无端的指责可以一笑置之。
839. I have a headache, and she has a stomachache.我头疼,她胃疼。
840. He glared at Bill, ready to teach him a lesson.他怒视着比尔,准备教训他一顿。
841. I assure you that you will feel no pain at all.我保证你根本不会觉得疼的。
842. I can`t afford to go to a restaurant every day.每天都去餐馆吃饭,我真是支付不起。
843. I left at 6:00 so that I could catch the train.我六点钟出门,以便赶上火车。
844. I`m afraid I have some rather bad news for you.我恐怕有些很坏的消息要告诉你。
845. Learn to say the fight thing at the fight time.学会在适当的时候说适当的话。
846. No wonder you can`t sleep when you eat so much.你吃这么多难怪睡不着。
847. Please ask her to call me back when she`s back.她回来时请让她给我回个电话。
848. There are a lot of people in the swimming pool.游泳池里挤满了人。
849. They have to work hard to support their family.他们必须努力工作来支持他们的家。
850. This way, he can kill two birds with one stone.这样他就能两全其美。
851. We are all taking medicine against the disease.我们都服药治疗疾病。
852. Would you please go to a dancing party with me?请你跟我一起去参加一个舞会好吗?
853. He usually drops in at my place on his way home.他常常在回家的路上顺便来看看我。
854. His vanity was hurt by their talking so frankly.他们坦率的谈话伤害了他的虚荣心。
855. How would you go to Beijing, by air or by train?你怎样去北京,是乘飞机还是坐火车?
856. I cannot express how glad I am to hear from him.我无法表达我接到他的信时有多高兴。
857. If Tom cannot keep his promise, he`ll lose face.如果汤姆不能信守诺言,他就会丢面子。
858. I`ll still love her even if she doesn`t love me.即使她不爱我,我还仍然爱她。
859. I received an invitation, but I did not accept it.我收到-份请帖,但没有接受。
860. If I were you, I would not be bothered by English.如果我是你,就不会为英语烦恼了。
861. If you don`t work, you will fail to pass the exam.如果你不学习,你考试就会不及格。
862. I`m thinking of hanging the lamp from the ceiling.我打算把灯吊在天花板上。
863. It is more important to be healthy than bony slim.健康永远比皮包骨头好。
864. Long ago, people believed that the world was flat.很久以前人们相信地球是平的。
865. Old tunes are sweetest and old friends are surest.老调最甜美,老友最可靠。
866. She makes it clear that she doesn`t like swimming.她明确地表示她不喜欢游泳。
867. The constitution guards the liberty of the people.宪法保护人民的自由。
868. The doctor examined the soldier`s wound carefully.大夫仔细检查了战士的伤口。
869. The harder I study, the better my English will be.我越努力,我的英语就会越好。
870. The sun was shining and the sky was crystal clear.阳光闪烁,天空湛蓝。
871. This cellar room is very damp in the rainy season.这间地下室在雨季非常潮湿。
872. Computers are becoming a part of our everyday life.电子计算机正渐渐成为我们日常生活的一部分。
873. Every man is fool sometimes, but none at all times.每个人都有愚蠢的时候,但是没有一个人永远愚蠢。
874. He dreamed of traveling to remote South Sea Islands.他曾梦想到遥远的南海诸岛去旅游。
875. How can I climb up that wall! I wish I were a bird!我怎么能够爬得上那堵墙?我要是一只鸟就好了!
876. However, Susan has not really made up her mind yet.然而,苏珊却还没有决定。
877. I really think a little exercise would do you good.我真的觉得做点运动对你有好处。
878. I will never forget the days that I spent with you.我永远都不会忘记和你一起度过的日子。
879. we got a bad headache, and my nose is running.我头痛得厉害,还流鼻涕。
880. Many young girls dream of being a fashion model.许多年轻女孩梦想成为时装模特儿。
881. Most of the earth`s surface is covered by water.大部分的地球表面被水覆盖着。
882. Somebody`s knocking at the door. I`ll answer it.有人在敲门,我去开。
883. The number 13 bus will take you to the hospital.13路车会带你去医院。
884. They celebrated his birthday with a dance party.也们举办舞会来祝贺他的生日。
885. They misplaced this book under other categories.他们把它错放到另一个类别去了。
886. They played a shameful part in the whole affair.他们在这一事件中扮演了可耻的角色。
887. As a matter of fact, he was pretending to be ill.实际上,他是在装病。
888. I will speak against anything I know to be wrong.我会对所有我认为不对的事情直言不讳。
889. In spite of the heavy rain, she went to the shop.尽管下着大雨,她还是去了商店。
890. No matter what happened, he would not say a word.不管发生什么事,他也不会说一句话。
891. No one knows the location of the hidden treasure.谁也不知道藏宝地点在哪里。
892. The old lady enjoys a quiet life with her family.老太太和她的家人安享宁静的生活。
893. The population of the city is close to a million.这个城市的人口接近一百万。
894. We are prohibited from smoking on school grounds.我们被禁止在校园内抽烟。
895. Growth, however, brings new problems and concerns.不过,发展也带来了新的问题和顾虑。
896. He appears to be your friend but I doubt if he is.他看上去像是你的朋友,但我怀疑他是否是真心的。
897. I am so full that I would burst with another bite.我吃得如此之饱,我感觉我再吃一口肚子就要胀破了。
898. I have two cats. One is white, the other is black.我有两只猫,一只是白猫,另一只是黑猫。
899. I`m sorry, these 2 books are 3 days overdue.小姐,对不起,这两本书已经过期3天了。
900. Jalu has forgotten falling off his bicycle.詹露早忘掉他从白行车上摔下来这件事了。
901. Manners are quite different from country to country.各国的礼仪各不相同。
902. Not only did I know her, but I was her best friend.我不仅认识她,还是她最好的朋友。
903. The best-known movie awards are the Academy Awards.最著名的电影奖是奥斯卡金像奖。
904. We`ve got to do something about the neighbor`s dog!我们得对邻居的狗采取点行动了!
905. Will you come and join us for dinner on Sunday?星期天来和我们共进晚餐好吗?
906. Do you think people are a company`s greatest wealth?你认为人是公司最大的财富吗?
907. He thinks himself somebody, but we think him nobody.他自以为是重要人物,但我们觉得他什么也不是。
908. I believe I haven`t reached the summit of my career.我相信我还没有达到事业的巅峰。
909. It is no matter whether you get there early or late.你早到晚到都没有关系。
910. It`s against the rules to handle the ball in soccer.在足球中以手触球就是犯规。
911. The nurse assisted the doctor in the operating room.护士在手术室协助医生动手术。
912. What I do on my own time is nobody else`s business.我在自己的时间里干什么根本不关别人的事。
913. What I want to do is different from those of others.我想做的与别人不同。
914. You forget to write down the date of your departure.您忘了写离店日期了。
915. “I wish I`d known about that rule earlier", she said.“我要是早点知道这个规矩就好了!”她说。
916. Could you tell me your secret for a long, happy life?你能告诉我长时间地过着快乐的生活的秘诀吗?
917. He holds a position of great responsibility upon him.他担任着一个责任重大的职务。
918. It is said he has secret love affairs with two women!据说他背地里和两个女人有关系!
919. Number 13 buses run much more frequently, don`t they?13路车跑得更勤,是不是?
920. They are only too delighted to accept the invitation.他们非常乐意接受邀请。
921. We are going to have the final examination next week.我们下周举行期末考试。
922. And now medical care helps to keep people alive longer.现在的医疗保健使得人们活得更长。
923. Do you think you`ll be able to go to sleep fight away?你认为你马上就能睡着吗?
924. I am in charge of the company when the manager is out.经理不在时山我来管理公司。
925. I borrowed a notebook from Tom and I lent it to Marry.我从汤姆那儿借了一本笔记本,我又把它借给玛丽了。
926. I`m doing some washing and John is cooking dinner.我正在洗衣服,约翰在做晚饭。
927. Were there any exciting incidents during your journey?你们在旅行中有没有什么令人激动的事情?
928. As far as policy is concerned, I have to say something.谈到政策,我得说几句。
929. Could you tell me what the maximum weight allowance is?您能告诉我行李的最大重量限额是多少吗?
930. He came out of the library, a large book under his arm.他夹着本厚书,走出了图书馆。
931. The brothers differ from each other in their interests.这几个兄弟各有所好。
932. Although we can`t see these atoms, they really do exist.虽然我们看不见原子,但它们的确存在。
933. I am familiar with the casual atmosphere in the company.我对公司中这种放松的氛围感到很熟悉。
934. Most people eat, write, and work with their fight hands.大多数人吃饭,写字,工作都用右手。
935. Only by working hard can we succeed in doing everything.只有努力,才能成功
936. Take it easy, you will be all right in a couple of days.。别担心,你两天之内就会痊愈的。
937. The Beatles represented part of the spirit of their age.甲壳虫乐队代表了他们时代的部分精神。
938. There being no one to help me, I had to do it all alone.因为没有人帮助我,我不得不独立完成这项工作。
939. How much cloth does it take to make a skirt for the girl?女孩做一条裙子要用多少布?
940. With all these mouths to feed, he didn`t know what to do.由于有那么多人要供养,他不知道怎么办才好。
941. I forgot to prepare the speech I`m supposed to give today.我忘了准备今天的我该做的演讲了。
942. It`s supposed to start at 6:30 sharp, but I doubt it will.应该是六点半整的,但是我觉得够呛。
943. On behalf of my company, I would like to welcome you here.我代表我们公司欢迎你来这里。
944. She`s been quite different since coming back from America.从美国回来之后,她变化很大。
945. Today it is common that women and girls make up in public.今天,在公共场所看到妇女和姑娘化妆打扮是很普遍的事。
946. I have to transfer to No. ll bus, but where is the bus stop?我需要换乘11路公共汽车,但是汽车站在哪儿?
947. I supposed him to be very clever but he was in fact a fool.我以为他很聪明,其实他是个蠢货。
948. The rabbit ran to the woods and did not come back any more.兔子跑进了森林再也没有出来了。
949. Tom and Mary congratulated us on the birth of our daughter.汤姆和玛丽为我们女儿的出生向我们表示祝贺。
950. I can`t help eating sweets whenever they are in my presence.我无论什么时候一看到甜食就忍不住要吃。

951. l am vacuuming the floor now and have several shirts to iron.我正在用真空吸尘器清理地板,还有好几件衬衫要熨。
952. I will love you until the seas run dry and the rocks crumble.我将爱你直到海枯石烂。
953. There is a broken small old gray stone bridge over the river河上有一座破烂不堪的、古老的、灰色的小石桥。
954. No wonder people say that computers are taking over the world.难怪有人说电子计算机正渐渐接管世界。
955. The enormous increase of population will create many problems.巨大的人口增长将产生很多问题。
956. There`s nothing better for you than plenty of water and sleep.你最好多喝水多休息。
957. You should always depend on yourself rather than someone else.你应该是依靠你自己,而不足别人。
958. I would like to express to all of you here our sincere welcome.让我向在座诸位致以最真挚的欢迎。’
959. Many people prefer living in the country to living in the town.许多人喜欢住在农村而不喜欢住在城市。
960. Since I`m here, I`d like to try a typical dish of this country.既然来了,我想吃这个国家特有的食物。
961. Walking up and down the stairs would beat any exercise machine.上下楼梯可比什么健身器都要好。
962. Had it not been for the alarm clock she wouldn`t have been late.如果不是因为闹钟不响的话,她就不会迟到了。
963. How ever you may work hard, the boss will not be fully satisfied.无论你有多努力,老板总不会完全满意。
964. If he had not broken his tooth, he would not be in hospital now.如果他没有把牙齿弄坏,现在就不在医院了。
965. You might as well throw your money away as spend it in gambling.你与其把钱花在赌博上,不如把它丢掉的好。
966. Can you put me in the picture about the World Cup Football Match?你能给我讲讲关于世界杯足球赛的状况吗?
967. I`m usually just using the search engines to look up information.我通常只是用搜索引擎找一些资料。
968. He goes home early everyday for fear that his wife would be angry.他每天很早就回家,免得老婆生气。
969. I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment.很遗憾地告诉你,我们无法雇用你。
970. I will continue my learning, though I am tired of learning English.尽管我很烦英语,我还是要学它。
971. Li Bai is one of the greatest poets that have ever lived in China.李白是中国有史以来最伟大的诗人之一。
972. Many people complain that computers are taking over their jobs.许多人抱怨说计算机正在接管人的工作。
973. The cupboards in her kitchen were full of things she did not need.她厨房的橱柜中放满了她不需要的东西。
974. What be said did not annoy me much, for I knew he did not mean it.我并不在乎他所说的,我知道他不是那个意思。
975. He asked me some personal questions, but I would never answer them.他问了我几个个人问题,我根本不愿回答。
976. I don`t care where we go as long as we don`t have to stand in line.不管去哪里,只要不用站着排队就行。
977. She likes Mike a lot, but she doesn`t want to get married so early.她喜欢迈克,但她不想那么早就结婚。
978. Why don`t you find a job and end this dependence upon your parents?你为何不找个职业.不再依靠你的父母呢?
979. Will you please try to find out for me what time the train arrives?能不能请你帮我查查火车什么时候到?
980. A good knowledge of English will improve your chances of employment.英语好将有助于增加你们的就业机会。
981. If she finds out you spilled ink on her coat, she`ll blow her stack.如果她发现你在她上衣上洒了墨水,她会大发脾气的。
982. I would be very grateful for information about entry to your college.若能寄给我贵校的入学申请材料我将十分感激。
983. Mr. Smith knew Jack didn`t look at the others because he was nervous.史密斯先生知道杰克不敢看别人是因为紧张。
984. On being introduced to somebody, a British person often shakes hands.英国人被介绍给别人的时候常常和对方握握手。
985. I want to take a walk along the river bank, singing my favorite songs.我想在河边散步,唱我喜欢的歌。
986. Many people believe that overweight results from overeating and stress.很多人认为肥胖超重是因为吃得过多和压力造成的。
987. Yet all these things, different as they seem, have one thing in common.然而所有这些东西,看上去虽不同,但却有一个共同点。
988. All my best memories come back clearly to me, some can even make me cry.所有美好的记忆又在我脑海清晰地浮现了,有些甚至还令我哭泣。
989. This is the most wonderful day of my life, because I`m here with you now.今天是我一生中最美好的一天,因为我现在和你在一起。
990. When I was young, I`d listen to the radio, waiting for my favorite songs.当我还是个小女孩的时候,我常听着收音机,等待我最喜欢的歌。
991. I`m certain he`ll go to see the film, because he`s bought a ticket.我肯定他会去看电影的,冈为他把票都买好了。
992. Unfortunately you`ll have to pay the fine before you check those books out.在你借书之前你要先付清罚款。
993. Hi! You guys keep talking so loudly that I have to speak at the top my voice!哎!你们一直这样大声讲话,我都不得不扯着嗓子说话了。
994. We should not only know the theory but also how to apply it to practice.我们不仅要知道理论,还要知道怎样把理论应用于实践。
995. Combining exercise with the diet may be the most effective way to lose weight. 运动与节食结合也许是减肥最有效的途径。
996. The maximum weight allowance is 60 kilos per traveler, excluding hand luggage. 每个旅客托运的行李最大重量限额是60公斤,手提行李除外。
997. You are just putting on a little weight. I believe you`ll get that off easily.你只是稍微胖了些.很快就会恢复的。
998. In many countries, more and more companies are replacing people with computers.在许多国家有越来越多的公司使用电子计算机来代替人。
999. There are mice next to the refrigerator, under the sink and inside the cupboard!冰箱边、洗碗槽下,还有橱柜里面都有老鼠!

常用英语口语(Spoken English)1000句-4

601. I appreciate John`s helping in time. 我感谢约翰的及时帮助。
602. I bought it the day it was released. 它发行的当天我就买了。
603. I doubted whether the story is true. 我怀疑那故事是不是真的。
604. I learnt that I had passed the test. 我获悉我测验及格了。
605. I will seek from my doctor`s advice. 我将请教医生的意见。
606. Ice cream is popular among children. 冰淇淋深受孩子们的欢迎。
607. I`d like to get this film developed. 我要冲洗这卷胶卷。
608. In a word,I am tired of everything. 总之,我对一切都很厌倦。
609. Let us do it by ourselves,will you? 我们自己做这件事,可以吗?
610. May I know the quantity you require? 请问你们需要多少数量的货物?
611. Nobody has ever solved this problem. 没有人曾解决过这个问题。
612. Our school covers 100 square meters. 我们学校占地面积平方米。
613. People enjoyed the stamps very much. 人们非常喜爱这些邮票。
614. The editor over looked a print error. 这位编辑漏掉了一个印刷错误。
615. The sudden barking frightened Clara. 突然的狗叫声吓坏了克拉拉。
616. The teams are coming onto the field. 队员们都进场了。
617. There is a mark of ink on his shirt. 他的衬衣上有一块墨迹。
618. There isn`t any water in the bottle. 瓶子里一点水也没有。
619. This joke has gone a little too far. 这个玩笑开得有点-过分了。
620. We arrived in London this afternoon。 我们是今天下午到达伦敦的。
621. We can`t go out because of the rain. 我们不能出去因为下雨了。
622. We should make good use of our time. 我们应该充分利用我们的时间。
623. We should save unnecessary expenses.我们应节省不必要的开支。
624. You may have heard of Birth Control.你们也许听说过控制人口出生的措施。
625. After a pause he continued his story.停顿一下之后他继续说他的。
626. As you know, I am a very kind person. 你知道,我是个很和善的人。
627. He dare not tell us his evil conduct.他不敢告诉我们他的恶行。
628. I can express myself in good English. 我可以用很好的英语来表达自己的观点。
629. I`ll furnish my house with furniture. 我要为我的房子置办家具。
630. It seemed as if there was no way out. 看情形似乎没有出路了。
631. It`s the hottest day I`ve had so far. 这是迄今为止我经历的最热的一天。
632. Mr. Smith is in charge of this class. 史密斯老师负责该班。
633. Mr. Smith taught English at a school. 史密斯先生在一所学校教英语。
634. None of us is afraid of difficulties.我们当中没有一个人害怕困难。
635. Our school is in the east of Beijing. 我们学校在北京的东部。
636. She really wishes her clock had rung. 她真希望今天早上她的闹钟响了。
637. She teaches foreign students Chinese. 她教外国学生汉语。
638. The question will be settled tonight. 这个问题将在今晚解决。
639. The weight is too much for my height. 相对于我的身高来说,体重太重了!
640. There are mice in Mrs. Lee`s kitchen! 李太太的厨房里有老鼠!
641. There is no one but hopes to be rich. 没有人不想发财。
642. There`ll be some sport reviews on TV. 电视上会有一些体育评论。
643. This company is our regular customer. 这家公司是我们的老客户。
644. This is a good example of his poetry. 这是他诗作的一个好例子。
645. What we read influences our thinking. 我们所阅读的书本会影响我们的思想。
646. Words can`t express what I felt then. 无法用语言形容我当时的感受。
647. You really have an ear for pop music. 你确实对流行音乐很有欣赏力。
648. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.手艺差的工人总是抱怨工具不好使。
649. Can you adapt yourself to the new job? 你能适应新的工作吗?
650. Does the computer ever make a mistake.? 计算机出错吗?
651. Don`t be uneasy about the consequence.不必为后果忧虑不安。
652. Even a child can answer this question.即使小孩儿都能回答这个问题。
653. He has many strange ideas in his mind. 他脑子里尽足奇思怪想。
654. He is commonly supposed to be foolish.他是公认的傻瓜。
655. He sat with his arms across the chest. 他双臂交叉于胸前的坐在那里。
656. He set up a fine example to all of us. 他为我们树立了一个好榜样。
657. His cake is four times as big as mine. 他的蛋糕是我的四倍大。
658. I do not care whether it rains or not. 我不管天会不会下雨。
659. I have a lot in common with my sister. 我和我姐姐有很多相同之处。
660. I haven`t even touched your tooth yet. 我还没有碰到你的牙齿呢。
661. I`m looking forward to a prompt reply.盼迅速答复。
662. It is an excellent novel in every way. 无论从哪方面来看,这都是一本优秀的小说。
663. It is clear that the cat has eaten it!很明显,是猫偷吃的!
664. Nothing but death can part the couple.除了死之外,什么也拆不散这一对。
665. Now she looks pale as if she were ill.现在她脸色难看,好像病了一样。
666. She was injured badly in the accident.她在这次意外中受到重伤。
667. The secret was spread among the crowd.秘密在人群当中传播开来。
668. The two brothers look very much alike. 这兄弟俩看上去很相像。
669. Their interest is listening to others. 他们的兴趣是听别人说话。
670. There was a notice in the supermarket. 超市里有一个布告。
671. This one cannot compare with that one. 这个与那个无法比较。
672. To know everything is to know nothing. 样样通,样样松。
673. To tell the truth, I don`t like disco. 说实话,我不喜欢迪斯科。
674. True and False have opposite meanings. 真与假含义完全相反。
675. What`s the point of going to college? 上大学有何用?
676. Where can we make the insurance claim? 我们可以在哪里提出保险赔偿?这个无法与那个比较。
677. Why don`t I pick you up at your house? 为什么不让我去接你呢?
678. Why don`t you attend an aerobic class? 你为什么不去参加一个有氧健身班呢?
679. You can kill two birds with one stone.一举两得。
680. You can`t go in no matter who you are. 不管你是谁,都不能进去。
681. You should learn these words by heart. 你应该把这些词背熟。
682. Could I have those two tickets, please?这两张票给我行不行?
683. He has to take care of his sick mother. 他得照顾他生病的母亲。
684. He hired a workman to repair the fence.他雇用了一个工人修理围墙。
685. I can`t make this machine run properly.我无法使这部机器正常运转。
686. I don`t know if I`ll have the patience.我不知道我有没有耐心。
687. I don`t like what you are saying.我不喜欢你说的话。
688. I fell in love with her at first sight.我第一眼见到她就爱上了她。
689. I have just heard from my sister, Mary.我刚收到我妹妹玛丽的一封信。
690. If you would only try, you could do it.只要你肯尝试,你一定能做这件事。
691. It is no use learning without thinking.学而不思则惘。
692. It was a lazy, breezy autumn afternoon.这是一个懒散的,起风的秋日下午。
693. Jack is the strongest boy in the class.杰克是全班最强壮的男孩。
694. Please fetch a chair from another room.请到别的房间取一把椅子。
695. The doctor began to operate on the boy.医生开始给那个男孩动手术。
696. The doctor is taking my blood pressure.医生正给我量血压。
697. The machines will not operate properly.那些机器不能正常运转。
698. The students declared against cheating.学生们表示反对作弊。
699. There is hope so long as he is with us. 只要他在就有希望。
700. He talks as if he were the head of the office.他说话的口气像办公室主任似的。
701. His cake is three times bigger than mine.他的蛋糕比我的大三倍。
702. I am looking forward to your early reply. 希望早日得到你的答复。
703. I could say nothing but that I was sorry.我除了说“对不起”之外,什么也说不出来。
704. I don`t know how to express my gratitude. 我不知道怎样来表达我的感激之情。我要赶飞机
705. I have to catch a plane. Could you hurry?你能快点吗?我好久没有她的消息了。
706. I haven`t heard from her for a long time.我好久没有她的消息了。
707. I would like to wash the clothes for you. 我愿意帮你洗这些衣服。
708. Let me see your driver`s license, please. 请让我看看你的驾驶执照。
709. She goes to work every day except Sunday. 除星期天外,他每天去上班。
710. Take a seat please, make yourself at home.请坐,随便一点。
711. The damage was caused by external forces. 损害是由外力引起的。
712. The doctor advised me to give up smoking.医生建议我戒烟。
713. The flowers make the room more beautiful.花使房间变得更加美了。
714. There is a good restaurant on the street.那条大街上有一个很好的餐馆。
715. They covered 120 miles in a single night.他们仅一夜就走了120英里路。
716. Try to look on the bright side of things.尽量从好的方面看。
717. What`s your plan for the summer vacation?你暑假打算干什么?
718. You may pick whichever one you like best.你可以挑你最喜欢的。
719. You`re welcome to stay with us next time.欢迎您下次再光临我们的饭店。
720. There was a murder in London yesterday. 昨天伦敦发生了一起谋杀案。
721. They stared at the huge tiger with awe. 他们敬畏地看着那头巨虎。
722. He never misses a chance to see a movie.他从不错过看电影的机会。
723. I cannot put up with my noisy roommates.我受不了我那些吵闹的室友了。
724. I will be back by the end of next month.我下个月底会回来。
725. I`m good at freestyle and breast stroke.我擅长自由泳和蛙泳。
726. It was your turn to wash them yesterday. 昨天轮到你把它们洗干净。
727. Let`s go out to have a dinner, shall we?咱们出去吃饭吧,好吗?
728. Please push the ladder against the wall.请把梯子靠在墙壁上。
729. She is standing in the front of the bus.她站在公共汽车的前部。
730. The doctor asked me to watch what I eat.医生要我注意饮食。
731. The grass is moist early in the morning.清晨的草地湿漉漉的。
732. The test finished. We began our holiday.考试结束了,我们开始放假。
733. This question is too complicated for me.这个问题对我说来太复杂了。
734. Tony speaks English and he plays tennis.托尼会说英语,打网球。
735. What is worth doing is worth doing well.只要你觉得某事值得去做,就一定要把它做好。
736. Would you like to go to a party with me?你想不想和我一起去参加一个聚会?
737. All at once, a rabbit came out of a hole.突然,一只兔子从一个洞中跑了出来。
738. All characters in the book are imaginary.书中所有的人物都是虚构的。
739. Do you feel like going to that new disco? 你想去那个新开的迪厅
740. Ducks know how to swim when they are born.鸭子天生会游泳
741. He spent most of his life gathering money.他一生大部分时间用来积聚钱财。
742. He usually stays at home with his pet dog.他通常跟他的爱犬待在家里。
743. How peaceful and beautiful the country is!多么平静美丽的国家呀!
744. I am told that you dance wonderfully well.我听说你的舞跳得特棒。
745. I have had several conversations with him.我已经和他谈过几次了。
746. It is the best film that I have ever seen.这是我所看过的最好的电影。
747. It`s only a party in honor of my birthday.这只是为了庆祝我的生日而举行的晚会。
748. Learning English is like building a house.学英语象盖房子。
749. Listening with your heart is good for you.专心聆听别人说话对你有好处。
750. My grandpa died of hunger in the old days. 我爷爷在旧社会死于饥饿。
751. She feared staying alone in the farmhouse. 她害怕一个人留在农舍里。
752. She guided the tourists around the castle.她引导旅游者参观了这座城堡。
753. She runs everyday in order to lose weight.她每天都跑步是为了减肥。
754. She sang perfectly in the hall last night.她昨晚在大厅唱得非常好。
755. Somebody is always complaining to others.有人总是向别人抱怨。
756. They don`t often have a bad day this year.他们今年的运气还不错。
757. We regard the matter as nothing important. 我们认为这件事情不重要。
758. We`ll take our holiday sometime in August. 我们将在八月份的某个时候休假。
759. Could you direct me to the station, please?请问到车站怎么走?
760. Have you cleared your luggage with customs ?你的行李通关了吗?
761. He bothered me with a great many questions.他对我提了一大堆问题,真烦!
762. He does exercises every day in the morning.他每天早上锻练身体。
763. How do I control myself? I can`t calm down.我怎能控制我自己?我无法冷静下来。
764. I dig songs and I like pop music very much.我特别喜欢歌曲和流行音乐。
765. I`d like to cash a traveler`s check please.我想兑换旅行支票。
766. I`d like to pick sea shells this afternoon.今天下午我想去捡贝壳。
767. It`s odd that they didn`t reply our letter.他们没有给我们回信,这真奇怪。
768. John seldom gets together with his friends.约翰很少与朋友聚在一起。
769. Many people have been out of work recently.最近有许多人失业。
770. Please give my best regards to your family.请代我向你们全家致以最诚挚的问候。
771. Some people have compared books to friends.有些人把书比作朋友。
772. The bat together with the balls was stolen.球拍和球全被偷了。
773. The color of her dress suits her very well.她衣服的颜色很适合她。
774. The days get longer and the nights get shorter.白天变长了,黑夜变短了。
775. The dress doesn`t fit her. She is too thin.这件衣服不适合她,她太瘦了。
776. The examination put a lot of stress on him.那次考试给了他很大的压力。
777. The mother sat the child at a little table.母亲安排孩子坐到小桌旁。
778. There is some difference between the twins.这对双胞胎有点儿不一样。
779. They insisted on staying rather than going.他们坚持留下来,而不愿意走
780. Trust me, the game is really worth playing.相信我,这游戏确实值得一玩。
781. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hope.与她的朋友的不同之处是,她从不放弃希望。
782. Well done! You are always doing a good job!干得不错!你总是干得很出色!
783. We`re planning a tour to Italy this summer.我们计划今年夏天到意大利去旅行。
784. Were there any letters for me this morning?今天早上有我的信吗?
785. Why isn`t Mrs. Lee`s cat catching the mice?李太太的猫为何不在抓这些老鼠呢?
786. Your English is improving little by little.你的英语正在渐渐提高。
787. Could you tell me where I can wash my hands?请问洗手间怎么走?
788. Do you have any plans for the long weekend?你有办法打发这个漫长的周末吗?
789. He decided to bring a suit against his boss.他决定起诉他的老板。
790. He devoted his life to the study of science.他把毕生献给科学研究。
791. He had to choose between death and dishonor.他不得不在死亡和耻辱之间选择。
792. His previous attempts had been unsuccessful.他以前的尝试没有成功。
793. I determined that nothing should be changed.我决定什么都不改变。
794. I don`t think it will lead to a good result.我认为这事不会有什么好结果。
795. I have 4 books and 2 magazines to check out.我有4本书和2本杂志要借。
796. I think I`ve filled in everything correctly.我想各项都填对了。
797. I`m not sure whether I have locked the door.我没把握是否锁了门。
798. It took him a little time to fix that watch.他很快就把表修理好了。
799. My father is at home looking for the ticket.我爸爸正在家里找票呢!
800. Not until last week did I get a work permit.直到上周我才拿到工作许可证。

常用英语口语(Spoken English)1000句-3

401. He neither smokes nor drinks. 他既不抽烟也不喝酒。
402. He ran his horse up the hill. 他策马跑上小山。
403. He reminds me of his brother. 他使我想起了他的弟弟。
404. He was efficient in his work. 他工作效率高。
405. He will do anything but work. 只要不是干活,他干什么都行。
406. His father runs a restaurant. 他的父亲经营一家餐馆。
407. I have something to tell you. 我有事要告诉你。
408. I smelled a smell of cooking. 我闻到了烧菜做饭的味道。
409. I want to see the film again. 我真想再看一遍。
410. I`ve got too much work to do. 我要做的工作太多了。
411. Let`s go for a walk,shall we? 咱们出去走走,好吗?
412. Please let me check the bill. 请让我核对一下帐单。
413. Plenty of sleep is healthful. 充足的睡眠有益于健康。
414. The sun comes up in the east. 太阳从东方升起。
415. This is because we feel pain. 这是因为我们能感到疼痛。
416. What do you desire me to do? 你想要我做什么?
417. What you said was quite true. 你所说的完全符合事实。
418. You can either stay or leave. 你或者留下或者离开。
419. Your life is your own affair. 你的生活是你自己的事。
420. All that glitters is not gold. 发闪光的不全是黄金。
421. Are you going to have a party? 你要举行聚会吗?
422. Aren`t you concerned about it? 难道你不担心吗?
423. Don`t forget to keep in touch. 别忘了保持联系。
424. He broke his words once again. 他又一次违背了诺言。
425. He is in his everyday clothes. 他穿着平常的衣服。
426. He is taller than I by ahead. 他比我高一头。
427. He led them down the mountain. 他带他们下山。
428. He was trained to be a lawyer. 他被培养成一名律师。
429. I am afraid that l have to go. 我要走了。
430. I don`t have any cash with me. 我身上没带现金。
431. I have been putting on weight. 我开始发胖了。
432. I have just finished the book. 我刚刚读完这本书。
433. I was late for work yesterday, 我昨天上班迟到了。
434. It appears to be a true story. 这故事似乎是真的。
435. I`ve got to start working out. 我必须开始做健身运动了。
436. Japan is to the east of China. 日本在中国的东部。
437. John asked Grace to marry him, 约翰向格雷斯求婚。
438. My watch is faster than yours. 我的表比你的表快。
439. New China was founded in l949. 1949年新中国成立。
440. Thanks for your flattering me. 多谢你的夸奖。
441. They charged the fault on him. 他们把过失归咎于他。
442. This car is in good condition. 这车性能很好。
443. This work itself is very easy. 这件工作本身很容易。
444. Truth is the daughter of time. 时间见真理。
445. We look forward to your visit. 期待您的光临。
446. What do you think of this one? 您觉得这个怎么样子
447. What`s the weather like to day? 今天天气怎么样?
448. A red tie will match that suit. 红领带会配那件衣服。
449. A wet road is usually slippery. 潮湿的路往往是滑的。
450. Example is better than precept。 身教胜于言传。
451. Go right back to the beginning. 直接回到起始位置。
452. He does everything without aim. 他做事都漫无目标。
453. He is respectful to his elders. 他对长辈很恭敬。
454. He knows English better than I. 他比我懂英语。
455. He resolved to give up smoking. 他决心戒烟。
456. His talk covered many subjects. 他的报告涉及很多课题。
457. I fear that he drinks too much. 我担心他喝的酒太多了。
458. I have my hair cut every month. 我每个月都理发。
459. I want to have a part-time job. 我想有一份兼职工作。
460. I`m sorry to have bothered you. 对不起,打扰你了。
461. It is not so easy as you think. 这事没有你想象的那么简单。
462. Keep your temper under control. 不要发脾气。 .
463. Lying and stealing are immoral. 说谎和偷窃都是不道德的。
464. My efforts resulted in nothing. 我的努力毫无结果。
465. My false teeth are stuck to it. 我的假牙还在上边呢!
466. She is a composer for the harp. 她是位写竖琴曲的作曲家
467. Take me to the airport,please. 请送我去机场。
468. Talking with you is a pleasure. 和你谈话很愉快
469. The eggs are sold by the dozen. 鸡蛋按打卖。
470. The price just covers the cost. 这个价格正好抵消成本。
471. The sweater is of good quality. 这件毛衣质地很好。
472. The teacher got a little angry. 老师有点生气了。
473. Think carefully before you act. 三思而后行。
474. Walt invented the steam engine. 瓦特发明了蒸汽机。
475. We are divided in our opinions. 我们意见分歧。
476. What ever I said,he`d disagree. 不论我说什么他都不同意。
477. Who ever comes will be welcomed. 来的人我们都欢迎。
478. You look as if you didn`t care. 你看上去好像满不在乎。
479. You should look at it yourself. 你应该亲自看看它。
480. Draw your chair up to the table. 把你的椅子拉到桌子旁边来。
481. He covered himself with a quilt. 他给自己盖上一条被。
482. He found my lecture interesting. 他觉得我讲课有趣。
483. He had a good many friends here. 他在这儿有很多朋友。
484. He is only about five feet high. 他大概只有五英尺高。
485. Her family are all music lovers. 她全家人都是音乐爱好者。
486. I am busy.How is your business? 我很忙。你的生意做得怎样?
487. I don`t think much of the movie. 我认为那电影不怎么样。
488. I feel like eating an ice-cream. 我想吃一个冰淇淋。
489. I found him seated on the bench. 我发现他在椅子上坐着
490. I gave much time to the old car. 我在这辆破车上花了不少时间。
491. I lost the door key about here. 我在这附近掉了门钥匙。
492. I`m not guessing,I really know. 我不是在猜想,我真的知道。
493. It`s time to tell her the truth. 是该告诉她真相的时候了。
494. Let`s watch TV with a candle on. 咱们点上蜡烛看电视吧。
495. Most games cost about that much. 大部分游戏差不多都是这个价钱。
496. My parents want me to go abroad. 我父母想让我出国。
497. She has been collecting stamps. 她一直收集邮票。
498. There are many stars in the sky. 天上有很多星星。
499. We get to London this afternoon. 我们是今天下午到达伦敦的。
500. What about having a pizza first? 先吃点比萨饼怎么样?
501. You`d better look before you leap. 你最好三思而后行。
502. You know what I`m talking about. 我想你知道我在说什么。
503. He has been sick for three weeks. 他已经病了几周了。
504. He inspected the car for defects. 他详细检查车子有无效障。
505. I count you as one of my friends 我把你算作我的一个朋友。
506. I go to school by bike every day. 我每天骑自行车上学。
507. I have a large collection of CDs. 我收集了很多唱片。
508. I won`t be able to see him today. 今天我不可能去看他。
509. I`ll call a taxi in case of need. 如果需要的话,我会叫出租车的。
510. Is there any sugar in the bottle? 瓶子里还有糖吗?
511. It`s a secret between you and me. 这是你我之间的秘密。
512. It`s very kind of you to help me. 你帮助我真是太好了。
513. Let`s divide the cake into three. 我们将蛋糕分成三份吧。
514. Patience is a mark of confidence. 耐心是自信心的一种表现。
515. Susan is going to finish college. 苏珊将完成大学学业。
516. That is my idea about friendship. 这是我关于友谊的看法。
517. The book you ask for is sold out. 你要的那本书已经售完了。
518. The boy was too nervous to speak. 那男孩紧张得说不出话来。
519. The play may begin at any moment. 戏随时都有可能开始。
520. The salve will heal slight burns. 这种药膏能治疗轻微烧伤。
521. The sea sparkled in the sunlight. 阳光下,大海波光粼粼。
522. The teacher tested us in English. 老师用英文考我们。
523. There is a bridge over the river. 河上有一座桥。
524. They rode their respective bikes. 他们各自骑着自己的自行车。
525. They will arrive in half an hour. 他们将于半小时之内到达。
526. Time is more valuable than money. 时间比金钱宝贵。
527. We are all in favor of this plan. 我们都赞同这项计划。
528. We reached London this afternoon. 我们是今天下午到达伦敦的。
529. We two finished a bottle of wine. 我俩喝完了一瓶酒。
530. what a lovely little girl she is! 她是一个多么可爱的小女孩耶!
531. Will you pick me up at my place? 你能到我的住处来接我吗?
532. You may choose whatever you like. 你可以喜欢什么就选什么。
533. You`re suffering from an allergy? 你过敏吗?
534. Beyond all questions you are right. 毫无疑问,你是对的。
535. But I plan to weed the yard today. 我计划今天除院子里的草。
536. But who will do all the house work? 但是这些家务活谁来做呢?
537. Close the door after you,please. 请随手关门。
538. Come to see me whenever you like。 你可以随时来见我。
539. Don`t pull the chairs about,boys! 不要把椅子拖来拖去,孩子们!
540. He drives more carefully than you. 他开车比你小心。
541. He invited me to dinner yesterday. 他昨天请我吃晚饭了。
542. He struck his attacker on the ear. 他打了那个攻击者一耳光。
543. He suddenly appeared in the party. 他突然在晚会上出现了。
544. Her handbag goes with her clothes. 她的手袋和她的衣服很搭配。
545. Here we are.Row M, seats l and 3. 哦,到了。M排,l号和3号。
546. His boss might get angry with him. 他的老板也许会生他的气。
547. I expect to be there this evening. 我打算今天晚上到那儿去。
548. I really need to lose some weight. 我真的需要减肥了。
549. I think you have the Wrong number. 我想你打错号码了。
550. I would rather stay at home alone. 我宁愿独自呆在家。
551. I`d like to look at some sweaters. 我想看看毛衣。
552. Its origin is still a mystery now. 它的起源至今仍是个谜。
553. Money is no more than our servant. 金钱不过是我们的仆人。
554. Once you begin,you must continue. 一旦开始,你就得继续。
555. She is poor but quite respectable. 她虽穷,人品却很端正。
556. She spent a lot of money on books. 她花了很多钱来买书。
557. The girl in red is his girlfriend. 穿红衣服的那个女孩是他的女朋友。
558. There is a chair below the window. 窗户下面有一把椅子。
559. They employed him as a consultant. 他们雇用他为顾问。
560. To be honest with you,I`m twenty. 老实说,我20岁。
561. We often call him by his nickname. 我们经常叫他的绰号。
562. Will you be free tomorrow evening? 你明晚有空吗?
563. Would you like to leave a message?
562. Will you be free tomorrow evening? 你明晚有空吗?
563. Would you like to leave a message? 你要留话吗?
564. You can never turn the clock back. 时光不能倒流。
565. You may as well tell me the truth. 你还是把事实告诉我为好。
566. Are your grandparents still living? 你的祖父母还在么?
567. Can you recognize that woman,Mary? 你能认出那个女人是谁了吗,玛丽?
568. Do you have any suggestions for me? 你对我有什么建议么?
569. He is tough,but I am even tougher. 他是一个硬汉子,不过我要比他更硬。
570. He made his way through the forest. 他设法穿过了森林。
571. He suggests you leave here at once. 他建议你立刻离开这儿。
572. He was married to a friend of mine. 他和我的一个朋友结了婚。
573. He will blame you for carelessness. 他会责备你的粗心大意。
574. I can give you a number of excuses. 我可以给你说出很多韵理由。
575. I don`t doubt that he will help me. 我不怀疑他会援助我。
576. I hope you enjoy your stay with us. 希望您在这儿过的愉快。
577. I`d like to-repair our differences. 我愿意消除一下我们之间的分歧。
578. It`s nothing to be surprised about. 这事不值得大惊小怪。
579. It`s rude to stare at other people. 盯着别人看是不礼貌的。
580. Bob has always had a crush on Lucy. 鲍伯一直在爱着露茜。
581. Let`s take a short break for lunch. 让我们休息一会儿,去吃午饭。
582. Linda speaks as if she were a boss. 琳达说话总好象她是老板。
583. She became more and more beautiful. 她变得越来越漂亮了。
584. Suppose it rains,what shall we do? 万一下雨,我们该怎么办?
585. The book is protected by copyright. 该书受版权保护。
586. The ice is hard enough to skate on. 冰已经厚得可以划冰了。
587. The price includes postage charges. 价格包括邮资在内。
588. This is a little something for you. 这是我给你们的一点心意。
589. What he likes best is making jokes. 他最喜欢开玩笑。
590. Who but Jack would do such a thing? 除了杰克谁会做这种事呢?
591. You should have a mind of your own. 你必须有自己的主见。
592. You will soon get used to the work. 你很快就会习惯于这项工作的。
593. Columbus discovered America in l492. 哥伦布于1492年发现了美洲。
594. God helps those who he1p themselves. 上帝帮助那些自己帮自己的人。
595. He has a nice sum of money put away. 他存了一大笔钱。
596. He is heavily insured against death. 他给自己投了巨额的人身保险。
597. He used to learn everything by rote. 他过去总是死记硬背。
598. He`s a terrible man when he`s angry. 他生气的时候很可怕。
599. I am on my way to the grocery store. 我正在去杂货店的路上。
600. I am sick of always waiting for you! 你,老让我等你,真是烦透了。