Part 2

拥挤地方

1. Describe a crowded place you went to You should say: Where it was When you went there Who you went there with What you did there And how you felt about it

答案:

One memorable crowded place I visited was Times Square in New York City. This vibrant location is renowned for its neon lights and bustling atmosphere, and I had the opportunity to explore it during the New Year’s Eve celebrations last year, which is undoubtedly one of the most crowded times to be there.

I went to Times Square with a group of close friends, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We arrived early in the afternoon to secure a good spot for the iconic ball drop at midnight. While waiting, we engaged in various activities such as sampling street food from numerous vendors, taking photos with the extravagant displays, and enjoying live performances by various artists. The energy of the crowd was contagious, with people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate and usher in the new year.

Despite the overwhelming number of people, I felt an exhilarating sense of camaraderie. There was a palpable excitement in the air, as strangers shared smiles and cheers as the countdown began. However, I must admit that navigating through the throngs of people was quite challenging at times, and I occasionally felt a bit claustrophobic. Nevertheless, the overall experience was unforgettable, and it left me with a lasting appreciation for the vibrant energy that such a crowded gathering can bring.

Ultimately, it was a night filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of unity, which is difficult to replicate in quieter settings.


助记: Times Square, New York City, New Year’s Eve, friends, ball drop, street food, live performances, contagious, camaraderie, claustrophobic, unforgettable, vibrant energy.


翻译:

我去过的一个令人难忘的拥挤的地方是纽约市的时代广场。这个充满活力的地方以其霓虹灯和繁忙的氛围而闻名,我在去年的新年庆祝活动期间有幸探索过这里,这无疑是最拥挤的时刻之一。

我和一群好朋友一起去时代广场,这让这个经历更愉快。我们在下午早早到达,以确保在午夜的标志性降球时有个好位置。在等待期间,我们参与了各种活动,如品尝来自众多摊贩的街头美食,拍摄与奢华展示的照片,以及享受各种艺术家的现场表演。人群的能量是感染性的,来自各行各业的人们聚集在一起庆祝新年的到来。

尽管人很多,我感到一种友谊的兴奋感。在倒计时开始时,空气中弥漫着一种可感知的兴奋感,陌生人分享着微笑和欢呼。然而,我必须承认,有时在熙熙攘攘的人群中穿行是相当具有挑战性的,我偶尔感到有些幽闭恐惧。然而,总体来说,这个经历是难以忘怀的,它让我对这种拥挤聚会所带来的活力能量有了持久的欣赏。

最终,这是一个充满快乐、笑声和团结感的夜晚,这种感觉在较安静的环境中是难以复制的。


笔记:

  1. crowded (/ˈkraʊ.dɪd/) - filled with a large number of people, 拥挤的
  2. Times Square (/taɪmz skwɛr/) - a major commercial intersection in New York City, 时代广场
  3. New Year’s Eve (/njuː jɪrz iːv/) - the last day of the year, 新年前夜
  4. neon lights (/ˈniː.ɒn laɪts/) - bright, colorful lights often used for signage, 霓虹灯
  5. camaraderie (/ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i/) - mutual trust and friendship among people, 友谊
  6. contagious (/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/) - likely to spread to and affect others, 具有感染力的
  7. unforgettable (/ʌn.fərˈɡɛt.ə.bəl/) - impossible to forget, 难以忘怀的
  8. vibrant (/ˈvaɪ.brənt/) - full of energy and life, 充满活力的