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2015英国女王圣诞致辞 At this time of year, few sights evoke① more feelings of cheer and goodwill② than the twinkling lights③ of a Christmas tree. 每年的这个时候，没有什么风景能比圣诞树上闪烁的灯光更能勾起我愉快和美好的感觉。 The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due④ in part⑤ to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. After this touching⑥ picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon spread⑦. 圣诞树的流行源于我的曾曾祖父母：维多利亚女王和阿尔伯塔亲王。当这幅触动人心的画公布之后，很多家庭都想要个自己的圣诞树，从此，圣诞树的风俗渐渐扩散开来。

In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly-married⑧ naval wife. We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of ⑨Commonwealth leaders⑩; and this year I met another group of leaders: The Queen's Young Leaders, an inspirational⑪ group, each of them a symbol of hope⑫ in their own Commonwealth communities. 1949年，作为一个海军军人的新婚妻子，我在“马耳他”度过了圣诞节【注1】。后来，我曾多次回到那个岛上，上个月，在2015英联邦领袖的峰会上，我还刚去过。今年，我还见到了另一群领袖：女王的青年领袖，他们是一群朝气蓬勃鼓舞人心的群体，每个人都代表他们各自领域的希望【注2】。

____________ 注1：当年女王还是伊丽莎白公主，丈夫菲利普亲王服役英国皇家海军，部队当时驻扎在马耳他。 注2：今年6月，女王在白金汉宫接见了英国各届的青年领袖代表。 ①evoke：及物动词，唤起 ②goodwill：善意 ③twinkling lights：闪烁的灯光 ④is due to：由于 ⑤in part：部分地 ⑥touching：感人的 ⑦the custom soon spread：这个风俗迅速蔓延 ⑧a newly-married：新婚不久的 ⑨a meeting of：一次...的会议 ⑩Commonwealth leaders：英联邦领袖 ⑪inspirational：鼓舞人心的 ⑫a symbol of hope：希望的象征 Gathering round the tree gives us a chance to① think about the year ahead② - I am looking forward to③ a busy 2016, though I have been warned I may have Happy Birthday sung to me more than once or twice④. It also allows us to reflect on⑤ the year that has passed⑥, as we think of those who are far away or no longer with us. Many people say the first Christmas after losing a loved one⑦ is particularly hard. But it's also a time to remember all that we have to be thankful for. 围坐在圣诞树旁边，让我们有机会展望下来年，尽管我已经被警告年事已高了，但我还是期待一个繁忙的2016。同时我们也回顾下过去的一年，想想那些远离我们的人。很多人说，失去挚爱的第一个圣诞节最难熬，但同时这也是我们铭记我们应该感恩的人的时刻。

It is true that the world has had to confront⑧ moments of darkness⑨ this year, but the Gospel of John⑩ contains a verse of⑪ great hope, often read at Christmas carol services: 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it⑫'. 今年，世界遭遇了不少黑暗的时刻，但是约翰福音中有一段关于“希望”的章节，就像我们在圣诞颂歌里吟唱的那样：“光照在黑暗里，黑暗永远战胜不了光。”

One cause⑬ for thankfulness this summer was marking⑭ 70 years since the end of the Second World War. On VJ Day, we honoured⑮ the remaining veterans⑯ of that terrible conflict in the Far East, as well as remembering⑰ the thousands who never returned. 今年的夏天值得感恩，是因为二战胜利70周年，在二战胜利纪念日，我们对那些曾在远东 ____________ ①...give us a chance to...：给我们一个...的机会 ②the year ahead：来年 ③be looking forward to：期待着 ④more than once or twice：不止一次（这里说自己过了很多的生日，意味着自己年事已高） ⑤reflect on：思考 ⑥the year that has passed：过去的一年，跟前面的the year ahead形成对应 ⑦a loved one：亲人或爱人 ⑧confront：面对、遭遇 ⑨moments of darkness：黑暗的时刻 ⑩the Gospel of John：约翰福音（英女王是一个虔诚的基督徒，经常引用《圣经》） ⑪a verse of：一个关于...的章节 ⑫"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”：光照在黑暗里，黑暗永远战胜不了光（名句，请背下来） ⑬cause：原因 ⑭mark：纪念 ⑮honour：向...致敬 ⑯the remaining veterans：在世的老兵（注意remaining的用法） ⑰remember：缅怀 战场奋战的幸存老兵致以崇高的敬意，同时也缅怀那些为战争献出生命的人们。 The procession① from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Abbey must have been

one of the slowest ever, because so many people wanted to say 'thank you' to them. 当时从皇家阅兵场到威斯敏斯特教堂的二战老兵方队，可能是走的最慢的一列，因为太多人想要对他们表示感谢。

At the end of that war, the people of Oslo② began sending an annual gift of a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square. It has 500 light bulbs③ and is enjoyed not just by Christians but by people of all faiths④, and of none. At the very top sits a bright star⑤, to represent the Star of Bethlehem⑥. 战争结束之后，挪威奥斯陆的人每年都给英国特拉法加广场寄圣诞树，上面有500个圣诞灯，它们不仅仅为基督徒所享，而是为所有人照亮。在树的最顶端，有一颗特别闪亮的星，这个是“圣诞星”。

The custom of topping a tree⑦ also goes back to⑧ Prince Albert's time. For his family's tree, he chose an angel, helping to remind us that the focus of the Christmas story is on⑨ one particular family. 为圣诞树装饰也源于我的曾曾祖父阿尔伯塔亲王时期，他们家的圣诞树装饰，他选了一个小天使，提醒我们勿忘“圣诞故事”。

For Joseph and Mary, the circumstances of Jesus's birth - in a stable⑩- were far from⑪

ideal, but worse was to come as⑫ the family was forced to flee⑬

the country. It's no

surprise that⑭ such a human story still captures our imagination⑮ and continues to ____________ ①procession：列队行进（名词） ②the people of Oslo：奥斯陆的人们（注意the people of...的用法） ③light bulbs：电灯泡 ④people of all faiths：各种信仰的人们 ⑤at the very top sits a bright star：倒装句（very表示“正好”） ⑥the Star of Bethlehem：伯利恒之星（伯利恒--基督耶稣诞生之地，位于约旦河西岸） ⑦top a tree：这里指为圣诞树挂各种装饰品（top在这里是动词） ⑧go back to：追溯到 ⑨the focus of...is on...：...的核心是关于... ⑩stable：马厩 ⑪be far from：远不是 ⑫worse was to come as...：当...，更坏的事来了 ⑬be forced to flee...：被迫离开（flee及物动词，离开） ⑭it's no surprise that...：...一点都不令人意外 ⑮capture our imagination：抓住我们的想象（文中翻译的很好：令我们浮想联翩）

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回顾英国女王2017圣诞演讲：家是温馨、熟悉和爱的来源

回顾英国女王2017圣诞演讲：家是温馨、熟悉和爱的来源

回顾英国女王2017圣诞演讲：家是温馨、熟悉和爱的来源作者：来源：《Future出国》2017年第12期英国女王伊丽莎白二世按照传统，于当地时间圣诞节（12月25日）下午发表全国电视讲话。

在讲话中，英国女王谈到了家庭的重要性、伦敦大火及曼彻斯特恐袭；她还谈及丈夫菲利普亲王，向对方致敬。

从公布的照片可见，英国女王身穿纯白衣服展露笑容，一旁的桌上摆放夫妇二人的当年结婚照及合照，还有曾孙乔治王子及夏洛特公主的照片。

2017年英国女王圣诞致辞全文如下：Sixty years ago today， a young woman spoke about the speed of technological change as she presented the first television broadcast of its kind. She described the moment as a landmark："Television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on Christmas Day. My own family often gather round to watch television as they are at this moment， and that is how I imagine you now."Six decades on，the presenter has ‘evolved’ somewhat， as has the technology she described. Back then， who could have imagined that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones –as some of you are today. But I’m also struck by something that hasn’t changed. That， whatever the technology， many of you will be watching this at home.We think of our homes as places of warmth， familiarity and love； of shared stories and memories， which is perhaps why at this time of year so many return to where they grew up. There is a timeless simplicity to the pull of home.For many， the idea o f “home” reaches beyond a physical building – to a home town or city. This Christmas， I think of London and Manchester， whose powerful identities shone through over the past twelve months in the face of appalling attacks. In Manchester， those targeted included children who had gone to see their favourite singer. A few days after the bombing， I had the privilege of meeting some of the young survivors and their parents.I describe that hospital visit as a “privilege” because the patients I met were an example to us all， showing extraordinary bravery and resilience. Indeed， many of those who survived the attack came together just days later for a benefit concert. It was a powerful reclaiming of the ground， and of the city those young people call home.We expect our homes to be a place of safety –“sanctuary” even – which makes it all the more shocking when the comfort they provide is shattered. A few weeks ago， The Prince of Wales visited the Caribbean in the aftermath of hurricanes that destroyed entire communities. And here in London，who can forget the sheer awfulness of the Grenfell Tower fire？I describe that hospital visit as a “privilege” because the patients I met were an example to us all， showing extraordinary bravery and resilience. Indeed， many of those who survived the attack came together just days later for a benefit concert. It was a powerful reclaiming of the ground， and of the city those young people call home.We expect our homes to be a place of safety –“sanctuary” even – which makes it all the more shocking when the comfort they provide is shattered. A few weeks ago， The Prince of Wales visited the Caribbean in the aftermath of hurricanes that destroyed entire communities. And here in London，who can forget the sheer awfulness of the Grenfell Tower fire？Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who died and those who lost so much； and we are indebted to members of the emergency services who risked their own lives， this past year， saving others. Many of them， of course， will not be at home today because they are working， to protect us.Reflecting on these events makes me grateful for the blessings of home and family， and in particular for 70 years of marriage. I don’t know that anyone had invented the term “platinum” for a 70 wedding anniversary when I was born.You weren’t expected to be around that long. Even Prince Philip has decided it’s time to slow down a little – having， as he economically put it，“done his bit”. But I know his supp ort and unique sense of humour will remain as strong as ever， as we enjoy spending time this Christmas with our family and look forward to welcoming new members into it next year.In 2018 I will open my home to a different type of family： the leaders of the fifty-two nations of the Commonwealth， as they gather in the UK for a summit. The Commonwealth has an inspiring way of bringing people together， be it through the Commonwealth Games – which begin in a few months’ time on Australia’s Gold Coast – or through bodies like the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra & Choir： a reminder of how truly vibrant this international family is.Today we celebrate Christmas， which itself is sometimes described as a festival of the home. Families travel long distances to be together. Volunteers and charities， as well as many churches，arrange meals for the homeless and those who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. We remember the birth of Jesus Christ whose only sanctuary was a stable in Bethlehem. He knew rejection， hardship and persecution；and yet it is Jesus Christ’s generous love and example which has inspired me through good times and bad.Whatever your own experiences this year； wherever and however you are watching， I wish you a peaceful and very happy Christmas.（英文来源：每日镜报）。

完整版)英语国家概况谢福之复习资料

完整版)英语国家概况谢福之复习资料

完整版)英语国家概况谢福之复习资料The United Kingdom of Great XXX small islands。

collectively known as the British Isles。

The two largest XXX。

The River Thames。

which is the second XXX UK。

XXX is the Clyde River。

and it is known for its kilts。

Wales。

which is a famous port city。

has the Severn River running through XXX。

which has Belfast as its capital。

is home to Lough Neagh。

XXX.XXX in the UK is XXX。

with warm summers。

cool winters。

XXX features in the UK are winter fog。

rainy days。

and XXX。

the capital city of the UK。

is home to several XXX Buckingham Palace。

Guildhall。

St。

Paul's Cathedral。

and The Tower Bridge of London.XXX descended from the Anglo-Saxons。

who were a XXX.XXX。

including the Irish。

The English language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages and is part of the Germanic group。

which includes East Germanic。

North Germanic。

盘点英王室成员名字由来：具传统色彩 向长辈致敬

盘点英王室成员名字由来：具传统色彩 向长辈致敬

中新网5月5日电英国王室公布了凯特王妃所生的小公主的名字，是夏洛特·伊丽莎白·戴安娜。

媒体分析称，这个名字是在向王室成员致敬。

本网特别整理了英王室主要成员的全名，这些名字大都具有传统的王室色彩：英女王伊丽莎白二世当地时间3月13日，伦敦圣保罗教堂，英国王室主要成员出席英军撤离阿富汗纪念仪式。

图为女王伊丽莎白。

全名伊丽莎白·亚历山德拉·玛丽·温莎(Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor)，现任英国君主。

她的曾祖母是来自丹麦的亚历山德拉王后，祖母是玛丽王后。

英女王的名字中的“亚历山德拉”和“玛丽”有向曾祖母和祖母致敬之意。

查尔斯王储当地时间2015年2月19日，英国伦敦，英国查尔斯王子与卡米拉走访唐人街，共同庆祝中国春节。

全名查尔斯·菲利普·亚瑟·乔治·蒙巴顿-温莎(Charles Philip Arthur GeorgeMountbatten-Windsor)。

他是现任英国女王伊丽莎白二世和王夫爱丁堡公爵菲利普亲王的长子，现任英国王储，排在英国王位继承序列的首位。

威廉王子3月3日，英国威廉王子在上海出席“英国杰出校友大奖”颁奖典礼并致辞。

汤彦俊摄全名威廉·亚瑟·菲利普·路易斯(WilliamArthur Philip Louis)，称号是剑桥公爵殿下。

他是王储威尔士亲王查尔斯与威尔士王妃戴安娜的长子，英女王伊丽莎白二世与菲利普亲王排行第三的孙辈。

他是仅次于其父亲的英国王位第二号继承人。

乔治小王子当地时间2014年12月13日，英国伦敦，英国乔治小王子坐在肯辛顿宫庭院台阶上拍摄官方圣诞照片。

全名乔治·亚历山大·路易斯。

他是威廉王子和凯特王妃的长子，被称为剑桥乔治王子殿下。

从名字来看，乔治、亚历山大、路易斯三节名字均有传统王室色彩。

“乔治”有向女王伊丽莎白二世的父亲、1936年至1952年在位的英王乔治六世致敬之意。

中英领导人新年贺词中人际意义的解读

中英领导人新年贺词中人际意义的解读

中英领导人新年贺词中人际意义的解读作者：蒋夏添来源：《汉字文化(教育科研卷)》2018年第11期【提要】人际功能是韩礼德系统功能语法中的重要部分，本文以韩礼德系统功能语法中人际功能作为理论框架，以四篇领导人的新年贺词作为语料，从语气系统、情态系统和人称系统三方面对贺词进行人际意义的解读。

政治演讲是演讲中的重要组成部分，也是国家领导人公开发表对国内外事件立场的重要手段。

新年致辞是政治演讲的一种形式，国家领导人会对一年里发生的重大事件的总结并对下一年提出美好愿景。

本文通过对中英两国领导人新年贺词的人际功能的研究，以期从中学习到中英两国的政治类演讲的语言特点、语言表达习惯、更好的把握语篇特征。

【关键词】中英领导人新年贺词人际意义解读新年贺词是领导人向人民群众传达信息的一个重要途径，其内容涉及到政治、经济、文化等多个方面，且与一年中发生的重大事件有关。

在时代高速发展的过程中，习近平主席与时俱进，在总结过去一年工作的基础上，对新的一年提出一些新的观点和主张，传递出治国的理念和关心民生的情怀。

此举更好地拉近了领导人与人民之间的距离，从而有利于精神文明的建设。

此外英国女王的圣诞致辞也是英国的一种传统，与中国的新年致辞性质相似、出发点相近，因此本文将中英两国领导人的新年贺词进行对比分析，主要从人际意义层面的语气系统、情态系统和人称系统三部分进行探究分析，寻找研究的切入点。

一、理论基础韩礼德认为所有的语言都是为了实现三大意义，即概念意义、人际意义和语篇意义。

人际意义主要通过语气、情态和人称在词汇语法层面实现的。

人际功能是韩礼德功能语法中非常重要的一部分，是指语言的参与功能。

通过这一功能来实现与他人的对话，表达自己的态度，并试图影响别人的态度和行为。

语气系统（mood）是系统功能语言学中人际功能下的子系统，描述和解释人们如何通过不同的语气实现语言的人际功能。

首先，语气在一定程度上反映了讲话者的身份、权势以及社会地位。