3. The City of Song p.13

 

                                        Lesson 3:The City of p.13

　　Listening to music is the favorite pastime¹ of many people all over the world. This is especially true forpeople living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classicalmusic and the waltz.
Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna isalso home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir². No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the soundof music.

 

Austria   Australia
potbelly 大肚皮     He is a potbelly.
jog 慢跑
the world over  adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world
maestro  艺术大师，名作曲家
birthplace 发源地，诞生日
classical 古典的   classic 经典的
be free (of charge) 免费     This sample is free of charge.
be enslaved by 被...奴役
be home to / be homed of  发源地，老家
chore 杂物(可数)
no wonder + clause  adv.难怪     No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.

1 pastime   

n.消遣，娱乐

参考例句：

• Playing chess is his favourite pastime.下棋是他最喜爱的消遣。
• Baseball is the national pastime.棒球是全民性的休闲运动。

2 choir   

n.唱诗班，唱诗班的席位，合唱团，舞蹈团；v.合唱

参考例句：

• The choir sang the words out with great vigor.合唱团以极大的热情唱出了歌词。
• The church choir is singing tonight.今晚教堂歌唱队要唱诗。