The script of this programme 本節目臺詞

Wang Fei: 大家好。歡迎收聽都市掠影節目。我是王飛。

Yvonne: And I’m Yvonne.

Wang Fei: Yvonne 是我的同事，她剛剛從倫敦的一個慶祝活動回來。

Yvonne: Yes. I just came back from an event for Black History Month.

Wang Fei: Black History Month, Yvonne, what is Black History Month then?

Yvonne: Black History Month in the UK is a time when we learn about, and share and celebrate the contributions made by Black people to society throughout history.

Wang Fei: Black History Month 黑人歷史月，是一個讓人了解并紀念黑人在歷史中對社會發展所作出的貢獻的紀念性節日。Is it only celebrated in the UK, Yvonne?

Yvonne: No, Wang Fei, it's an international celebration, but different countries celebrate at different times of the year. Let's hear from Mia Morris.

Wang Fei: Mia Morris 是倫敦的一位女企業家。我們聽一聽她對黑人歷史月的解釋。聽的時候，請注意一個短語表達：across the pond.

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The Black History Month takes place every October in the UK. Across the pond, in America and Canada, it's celebrated in February. It's also celebrated in February in Germany.

Wang Fei: What does across 'the pond' mean?

Yvonne: Here, 'the pond' means the Atlantic Ocean.

Wang Fei: Oh, I see. It's a really big pond then?

Yvonne: Yes. It's huge. 'Across the pond' is slang which we fondly use to mean 'across the Atlantic Ocean'.

Wang Fei: Across the pond 就是指在大西洋的另外一邊的意思。So what type of celebratory activities did you see at the event?

Yvonne: Oh, there were a lot of different activities: singing, dancing, African drumming, talks about charity and a young boy read a poem he had written. I have been enjoying Black History Month every year.

Wang Fei: Every year, so you have been part of it then.

Yvonne: Yes. I've definitely taken part in Black History Month this year. And I am especially happy because I met a very interesting old lady during the celebratory activities. Wang Fei, can you guess how old she is?

Wang Fei: 80?

Yvonne: No, older.

Wang Fei: 90 then?

Yvonne: No, older.

Wang Fei: 100 years old?

Yvonne: Even older!

Wang Fei: Wow. More than 100 years old. 我們下面聽一聽這位100多歲的老奶奶的錄音，聽的時候請注意：Which year was she born?

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Well, my name is Irene Sinclair. People call me Rene for short. I was born in Guyana, South America, on the 23rd September 1908.

Wang Fei: Irene Sinclair was born in 1908. She's 102 years old. That's amazing!

Yvonne: And what amazed me is not only her age but also her profession. She got a job as a model in her 90s and she is still a model today.

Wang Fei: 100多歲的老奶奶級模特？真是太神奇了。我們趕緊聽一聽她做了什么工作。

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Well I started in America, then I went to Paris, then it was Madrid, Milan and Berlin, and then I went back to Paris the October of 2005 with my granddaughter – as they wanted grandmother and granddaughter. (How old is your granddaughter now?) Oh, she's 48.

Yvonne: In 2005 Irene modelled for an international company for 14 months. She also travelled to many countries.

Wang Fei: 在2005年，當Irene 96周歲的時候，開始做職業模特，并且去很多國家出差。真是太不可思議了。What did you enjoy the most about chatting with her?

Yvonne: I was really impressed by her attitude towards life.

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You know I said today's bleak, stormy, tomorrow wouldn't be – that's my opinion of life. And I think because – and my friends I talk to say – that's why you're so happy today.

Yvonne: She said today's bleak and stormy but tomorrow wouldn't be.

Wang Fei: Bleak 令人沮喪的、stormy 暴風驟雨的，她說今天有風有雨、令人沮喪，明天將會是另外一番模樣。

Yvonne: Yes. She is very optimistic and has a very positive attitude towards her life. Maybe that's the secret of her longevity.

Wang Fei: Optimistic 樂觀的，positive attitude 積極的態度。或許 Irene 的長壽秘訣就是她樂觀、積極的人生態度。

Yvonne: Yes. I hope you've enjoyed today's programme and there are a lot more On the Town programmes on our website. Bye for now!

Wang Fei: Bye.