BBC随身英语:Walking tall 漫步英国乡间

The event is credited by many with starting a movement that paved the way for the establishment of national parks.

Mr Rothman died in 2002 but he is now being honoured for his contribution with the unveiling of a blue plaque on his former home in Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Greater Manchester.

Retired professor, Harry, who followed in his father's footsteps by specialising in environmental issues, says: "He was a very optimistic man and he made the best of it when he went to prison. It didn't put him off campaigning, he went on campaigning on environmental issues most of his life."

Mr Rothman did live to see the Countryside Rights of Way Act passed by Parliament in 2000, ensuring the freedom of the countryside for future generations.

Roly Smith, a friend of Mr Rothman and an author of walking guidebooks, said: "It is down to them that we have got what we have today."

Councillor Jonathan Coupe, of Trafford Council, said: "The honour of having a blue plaque attributed to you means you have really made an impression on society."

"Mr Rothman contributed to the changing of history and it is because of him that we are able to enjoy the local countryside as often and freely as we can today."

Quiz 测验 1. According to the article, what were large areas of countryside used for by the 1930s?

Grouse shooting.

2. How will Benny Rothman be honoured?

With a blue plaque put on his former home in Crofton Avenue.

3. Is the following statement true, false or not given? Benny Rothman had a son who is interested in the same issues as himself.

True. Environmental issues interested both men.

4. What expression in the article means activities carried out in open air?

Outdoor pursuits.

5. What word means 'the act of entering into private property without permission'?

Trespass.

Glossary 词汇表 to ramble漫步 outdoor pursuits户外运\动 to roam游逛 to sacrifice牺牲 a landowner一个地主 the moorlands荒野 grouse shooting捕猎松鸡 a trespass一次非法入侵 to pave the way为某事铺平道路 a national park一个国家公园 to unveil揭开 a blue plaque一个蓝色牌匾 to follow in his father's footsteps跟随父亲的足迹 an environmental issue一个环境问题 the Act一项法案、法令 a guidebook一本旅行指南 to be down to (someone)归功于（某人） a councillor一名议员 a Council政务会、议会