和谐英语

高中英语人教版01

2015-05-14来源:和谐英语

[12:59.94]This is the second most important sign of friendship.
[13:05.40]It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language,
[13:11.14]which means "oneness with all people".
[13:16.21]To enjoy the land you should not be selfish.
[13:21.18]The land was for everyone who lived on it.
[13:26.32]Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home.
[13:32.80]Indeed,Hawaii is a place where people make one big community
[13:39.57]from many smaller communities.
[13:43.72]Each person gives kokua(help) to other people so that all feel stronger.
[13:52.68]It is believed that the islands can be a paradise when people live in peace.
[13:59.63]People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that
[14:06.68]blows from the sea.
[14:10.76]When problems happpen,people are asked to solve them with understanding.
[14:17.91]So when the people of Hawaii talk about ohana(family),
[14:24.57]they are really talking about all those who live on the islands.
[14:31.24]Living in peace,Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship.
[14:38.29]This personal friendship is shown by giving leis to one another.
[14:44.92]The lei is put over a friend's neck.
[14:50.17]Then the friend is given a kiss on the cheek.
[14:55.14]Visitors to the islands are also given leis.
[15:00.99]When they hear aloha,visitors begin to feel at home.
[15:07.65]Aloha also means "goodbye",so visitors will hear it again when they leave.
[15:15.91]It can also mean "our hearts singing to gether".
[15:21.47]Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.