BBC环球慢速英语 第228期:索韦托福音合唱团(5)

voice 1: Lucas and the other choir members feel lucky to have a chance to sing all over the world. But they have never forgotten South Africa. The travelling means that the choir spend very little time at home. But when they do go home they sing in local theatres and public buildings. They had the honour to perform for former South African President, Nelson Mandela. The choir support Mr Mandela's Aids Foundation - 46664. It is their way of giving something back to their Soweto community.
声音1：卢卡斯和合唱团其他成员感到很幸运，因为他们有机会在全世界歌唱。但是，他们从未忘记南非。旅行意味着合唱团在家乡的时间很少。但是他们回到家乡时，会在当地的剧院和公共建筑里唱歌。他们曾有幸为南非前总统纳尔逊·曼德拉表演。合唱团支持曼德拉为预防艾滋病成立的46664基金会。这是他们回馈索韦托社区的方式。

voice 2: HIV/AIDS is a major problem in South Africa. HIV/AIDS has affected whole villages. Many parents have died. Their children have no one to care for them. In some parts of South Africa thirty-six percent of the population is infected. It is a terrible situation. Everyone in South Africa knows someone who has been affected by the virus.
声音2：艾滋病是南非的主要问题。艾滋病影响了整个村庄。许多家长死亡。导致他们的孩子无人照顾。在南非部分地区，感染人数占人口的36%。情况很糟糕。南非所有人都认识感染艾滋病毒的人。