新人教版第二册 Unit 4 P44BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS美丽的爱尔兰及其传统Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If youre lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.爱尔兰美丽的乡村一直对其人民和传统产生巨大的影响。这个国家有培养杰出作家和诗人的悠久历史。它美丽的乡村激发并启发了所有人，为每个人的感官提供了某种东西。“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。在海边，海浪的咆哮声和海鸟的啼叫声构成了海岸的音乐。在山区一个宁静的早晨，你可以感受到阳光照在你的皮肤上，呼吸着鲜花的芬芳，鸟儿用早晨的歌声来迎接新的一天。拥有如此美丽的美景，爱尔兰延续包括音乐、舞蹈和餐饮在内的强大传统也就不足为奇了。为了有机会体验到这一点，可以在乡村酒吧停下来，然后喝上一杯葡萄酒或当地的啤酒放松一下。更好的是，享受美味的传统爱尔兰炖牛肉。如果幸运的话，你也许还可以欣赏到传统的音乐和舞蹈。如果你把自己介绍给一个友好的面孔，那么你更有可能亲身体验当地的文化和习俗。