Part 2

惊喜之事

1. Describe something that surprised you and made you happy You should say: What it was Who did this How you found out about it and what you did And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

答案:

One of the most delightful surprises I ever experienced was when my close friends organized a surprise birthday party for me last year. I had been feeling somewhat down as I thought no one remembered my birthday, which is often overshadowed by the holiday season.

The mastermind behind this thoughtful event was my best friend, who had meticulously coordinated with others to ensure everything was perfect. On the day itself, I received an invitation to a casual dinner, which I assumed was just a small gathering. However, when I walked into the venue, the moment I opened the door, I was greeted by a chorus of "Surprise!" from all my friends and family.

I was initially taken aback, and feelings of joy washed over me. It was not just the party itself that made me happy, but rather the fact that my friends had gone out of their way to make me feel cherished and valued. They had arranged decorations, delicious food, and even a cake with candles, which symbolized their thoughtfulness.

This unexpected gesture reminded me of the importance of friendship and community, especially during times when I felt isolated. It reignited a sense of belonging and made me realize how fortunate I am to have such caring individuals in my life. Overall, the surprise was an affirmation of love and camaraderie, which undoubtedly brought immense happiness to my heart.


助记: surprise, birthday party, friends, best friend, joy, cherished, importance of friendship, community, belonging, love, camaraderie, happiness


翻译:

我经历过的最令人愉快的惊喜之一是去年我的好朋友为我组织的一个惊喜生日聚会。那时候我感到有些沮丧,因为我认为没有人记得我的生日,而我的生日常常被假期季节所掩盖。

这一周到活动的策划者是我最好的朋友,他精心协调其他人,以确保一切尽善尽美。在那天,我收到了一个随意的晚餐邀请,我以为这只是个小聚会。然而,当我走进场地时,打开门的那一刻,我看到所有的朋友和家人都在大声地“惊喜”我。

我起初有些震惊,随之而来的快乐感让我心潮澎湃。这不仅仅是聚会本身让我感到开心,而是我的朋友们不遗余力地让我感受到被珍惜和重视的事实。他们准备了装饰、美味的食物,甚至还有一个带蜡烛的蛋糕,这象征着他们的周到。

这一出乎意料的举动让我想起了友谊社区的重要性,尤其是在我感到孤立的时候。它重新点燃了归属感,并让我意识到我有如此关心我的人是多么幸运。总的来说,这个惊喜是对爱与友谊的肯定,无疑给我的心中带来了巨大的快乐


笔记:

  1. surprise (/sərˈpraɪz/) - an unexpected event or fact, 惊讶
  2. importance (/ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/) - the state or fact of being of great significance or value, 重要性
  3. cherished (/ˈtʃer.ɪʃt/) - held dear, valued, 珍惜的
  4. community (/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/) - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, 社区
  5. belonging (/bɪˈlɔː.ŋɪŋ/) - an affinity for a group or a feeling of being accepted, 归属感
  6. camaraderie (/ˌkɑː.məˈrɑː.dər.i/) - mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together, 同志情谊
  7. happiness (/ˈhæp.i.nəs/) - the state of being happy, 快乐