英语社团第一讲
Tree Planting Day(植树节)
每年的3月12日是中国的植树节。不少同学的印象中,植树节的英文是Tree Planting Day,国内学校也是这样教的。不过外国(特别是美澳)并不这样表达,而是用Arbor Day。
朗文词典对arbor的解释是:a shelter in a park or yard made by making plants grow together on a frame shaped like an arch,即“〔公园或院子里长满蔓藤的〕棚架,藤架”。这个词来自拉丁语,本是“树”(tree)的意思。
那么植树节是怎么来的呢?我们一起往下看看吧!
植树节的来历
国外:
In many countries it has long been the tradition to hold an annual tree or forest festival. The origin of such celebrations dates back to antiquity and is in the dawn of religious feeling and awe for what trees represented. However, Arbor Day, as it is commonly known today, is of American origin and evolved from conditions peculiar to the Great Plains. It was first observed in Nebraska in 1872.
The idea, conceived by J.S. Morton, then a member of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture, was one of forest conservation. It was a move to promote replanting, following deforestation, and to plant up treeless areas. The idea has spread widely to other lands where it is variously celebrated as the “Festival of Trees”, “Greening Week” of Japan, “The New Year’s Days of Trees” in Israel, “The Tree-loving Week” of Korea, “The Reforestation Week” of Yugoslavia, “The Students’ Afforestation Day” of Iceland and “The National Festival of Tree Planting” in India. Arbor Day in its various forms is now recognized in more than fifty countries.
国内:
而中国的植树节则与孙中山有关。中国自古以来就有在清明时节插柳植树的传统。1915年,几位林学家倡导以每年清明节为“中国植树节”。同年7月,在孙中山的倡议下,当时的北洋政府正式下令,规定每年的清明节为植树节。1925年3月12日,孙中山先生逝世。三年后的1928年,为纪念孙中山逝世三周年,国民政府举行了植树式。此后便将每年的3月12日(即孙中山逝世的日子)定为植树节。新中国成立后的1979年,在邓小平的提议下,第五届全国人大常委会第六次会议决定将每年的3月12日定为中国的植树节。
人们庆祝植树节的原因:
Why do the people plant trees It is very easy. Because they want to protect the environment. There are many people who want to earn the money by cutting trees down. So more and more trees are cut. But kind people want to protect the environment and make the air clean. So they plant trees as many as they can.
All these actions show that people should pay more attention to the environment. We want to make it better, don’t we So we must plant more trees to protect the environment.
So, everyone, if you want to make the air clean, please try your best to protect the environment and plant more trees.
与树木有关的短语及其用法
1. grow on trees
grow on trees字面意思是“长在树上”,比喻“极易得到”,经常使用否定,表示“得之不易”。
—Mum, I’d like a new bike.
—I’ll have to think about it — money doesn’t grow on trees, you know!
——妈妈,我想买辆新自行车。
——我得考虑一下。要知道,钱又不是大风刮来的!
2. bark up the wrong tree
意指“白费力气;找错了对象,认错了目标”。
If you think you can cheat me, you are barking up the wrong tree.
如果你以为能骗得了我,那可就错了。
You’re barking up the wrong tree if you think Sam can help you.
你要是认为萨姆能帮你,那你可是认错人了。
3. out of one’s tree
比喻“发疯了,神志不清的”(out of one’s mind, not sane, crazy)
After yet another sleepless night, I’m starting to feel like I’m out of my tree.
又过了一个不眠之夜,我开始觉得自己快要疯掉了。
4. pull up trees
比喻“获得巨大成就”。
He had pulled up trees when he was very young.
他年轻时就已经很有建树了。
植树节相关写作素材整理(附实战演练)
【短语】
1. Tree Planting Day / Arbor Day 植树节
2. environmental protection 环境保护
3. enhance the awareness of environmental protection 提高环保意识
4. maintain ecological balance 保持生态平衡
5. nature reserve 自然保护区
6. sustainable development strategy 可持续发展战略
7. windbreak and sand break 防风防沙林
8. pleasant environment 宜人的生活环境
【佳句】
1. Our thought on Arbor Day should be an expression of enduring feeling, thought and action and not just one single, isolated flame of interest.
我们对植树节的思考应该是持久的情感、思想和行动的表达,而不仅仅是心血来潮。
2. In China, Tree Planting Day is on March 12. It is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. On that day, people can plant many trees.
在我国,植树节在每年的3月12日。植树节是鼓励个人和团队种植和爱护树木的一个节日。人们会在这一天种很多树。
3. They worked together, some digging, some planting and some watering.
他们齐心协力,有的挖坑,有的种植,有的浇水。
4. The activity provided us a platform for teacher-student communication and contributed to building a greener school together.这项活动为我们提供了一个师生交流的平台,并且有助于我们共同建设一个更加绿色的校园。
5. Through our joint efforts the hillside was lined with rows of seedlings, bathed in the sunshine.通过我们的共同努力,山坡上排列着一排排幼苗,沐浴在阳光下。
【与树相关的名句】
1. The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.人生的意义在于种树,但不指望在下面遮阴乘凉。
2. Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.品格如树,声誉如影。影如所思,唯树是真。
3. The nutrients for a giant tree come from the root of the tree. Laying a solid foundation in these knowledge and skills will open many doors and help you lead a fulfilling life.所谓树高千尺,营养还在根部。我们把基础打牢了,将来可以触类旁通,行行都可以精彩。
4. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
绿水青山就是金山银山。
【名校试题演练】
上周日,你校组织了纪念高中毕业的植树活动。请你为校英文报写篇报道,内容包括:
(1) 活动介绍; (2) 个人感受;
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Tree-planting Activity
参考范文:
A Tree-planting Activity
Last Sunday witnessed a tree-planting activity near the school playground, which was carried out by all senior three students, aiming to celebrate our graduation.
Our headmaster gave a speech reviewing three years of study and life and wishing us good luck, followed by the tree-planting activity in which every class took part. Some students are weeding, some digging, some planting seedlings, and some watering, all in full swing.
Upon my graduation, the activity was really impressive. Not only did it leave me with a good memory of my high school, it also gave me hope and inspired me to work hard in the future and bring honour to my school.