英语课程计划-International Children's Book Day

International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is on April the 2nd every year. This is the birthday of one of the most famous children’s writers Hans Christian¹ Andersen. The day started in 1925. Today it is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People. This is a non-profit organization which aims to encourage children to read more books. ICBD celebrations are held across the world and include guest appearances by famous authors and illustrators, writing competitions, and book awards. It is a busy day for school and public libraries. ICBD also aims to promote international understanding through children’s books, to increase children’s access to books, and to encourage the publication of better quality children’s books.

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805 and died in 1875. He was an author and poet. He is best known for his fairy tales, which are loved by children all around the world. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid², Thumbelina, and The Ugly Duckling. He became more famous throughout Europe with each book he wrote. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages. Millions of copies are still sold every year. They are so popular they have become a part of the reading culture of most countries. They are permanently³ on teachers’ reading lists and school library shelves. When Andersen was a child, he had a passionate⁴ love for books, which prompted him to write stories for children.

1 Christian   

adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒

参考例句：

• They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。

2 mermaid   

n.美人鱼

参考例句：

• How popular would that girl be with the only mermaid mom!和人鱼妈妈在一起，那个女孩会有多受欢迎！
• The little mermaid wasn't happy because she didn't want to wait.小美人鱼不太高兴，因为她等不及了。

3 permanently   

adv.永恒地，永久地，固定不变地

参考例句：

• The accident left him permanently scarred.那次事故给他留下了永久的伤疤。
• The ship is now permanently moored on the Thames in London.该船现在永久地停泊在伦敦泰晤士河边。

4 passionate   

adj.热情的，热烈的，激昂的，易动情的，易怒的，性情暴躁的

参考例句：

• He is said to be the most passionate man.据说他是最有激情的人。
• He is very passionate about the project.他对那个项目非常热心。