英语专业四级听力听写训练 第118期:独立日 Independence Day

Independence Day独立日

The Fourth of July marks the anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence from Britain.7月4日是美国宣布脱离英国独立的纪念日。

During the summer of 1776, most American colonists were increasingly angry about what they considered unfair treatment by the British government.在1776年夏天，许多美洲的殖民地居民对英国政府的不公平对待越来越愤慨。

By June, fighting had already taken place between colonial forces and Britain.6月，殖民地和英国之间的战争就已开始。

The idea of independence was spreading.人们追求独立的想法在殖民地上蔓延。

Delegates from the thirteen colonies gathered.13个殖民地的代表聚集起来。

The Continental Congress decided that a document declaring separation from Britain should be declared.大陆会议决定一份宣布从英国分离出来的声明。

On July fourth, the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.在7月4日，大陆会议通过《独立宣言》，宣布美国独立。

It says that people have the right to change their government if it denies them their rights.《独立宣言》中写道如果政府剥夺人民的权利，人们有权对它做出改变。

It states that everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.它指出,每个人都有生命权,自由权和追求幸福的权利。

Today, the Fourth of July holiday is a time for friends and families to gather.如今，独立日也是美国家庭朋友团聚的日子。

They might play sports and eat foods cooked outdoors.可能会进行户外运动及进餐。

They might watch a parade in their community.他们也会在社区观看游行。

At night, many people gather to watch fireworks bursting in the dark sky.在晚上,在黑暗中会有许多人聚集观看烟花在天空中绽放。