每周阅读 第一周

李雅洁

文章出处：http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/travel
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Lighting up a special time
By Xing Yi | China Daily | Updated: 2021-02-26 07:41
Lantern Festival events bring friends and families together across the country in a unique celebration of culture and tradition marked by fascinating and imaginative illuminations, Xing Yi reports from Shanghai.

The Lantern Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month and marking the end of the Chinese lunar new year holiday, it falls on Friday this year.

The Chinese name of the festival, Yuanxiao means the night of the first full moon in the Chinese calendar, and as the character yuan is homophonic to the word reunion, the festival also celebrates the reunion of family.

On the night of the festival, people will observe the moon, have a sumptuous meal, and enjoy time together with family and friends in parks or visit lantern displays with them.

The annual lantern show at Yuyuan Garden, a historical tourist site in Shanghai, started on Jan 28 and will run through February.

The annual celebrations have been held for 26 years and are the city's top attraction for tourists during Spring Festival. The month-long celebration attracts around 1 million visitors every year.

Each year, the show will feature different themes based on major upcoming events and the latest trends. This year, large lighting installations featuring the ox, the Chinese zodiac animal for the lunar year, have been set up in the main plaza.

Lighting installations depicting Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, the red boat in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, and the Memorial of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China have also been set up on the facade of the Hua Bao Mansion to celebrate the centenary of the Party which takes place on July 1.

Lanterns with the traditional elements of the Yangtze River Delta, such as the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in Hangzhou's West Lake, stone bridges and carp balloons, have been installed along the lake under the famous Nine Zigzag Bridge to recreate the scene from the mobile game One Hundred Scenes of Jiangnan, which is popular in China.

A themed performance on a boat is held every half hour from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Molly dolls, the toy series featuring a blue-eyed girl with curly short hair, created by Hong Kong designer Kenny Wong, have also been made into lanterns and displayed in the shopping mall. The dolls, promoted by toymaker Pop Mart, have become a craze among China's youngsters in recent years, contributing to the company's successful initial public offering in December.

The Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai has successfully attracted young people to participate in the celebration of the Chinese traditional festival. Last year, it partnered with Disney to put up Mickey and Minnie Mouse lanterns to celebrate 2020's animal of the Chinese zodiac.

The traditional food for the festival is yuanxiao or tangyuan, which are similar ball-shaped dessert dumplings, made with glutinous rice flour and stuffed with a variety of fillings.

The difference lies in how they are prepared. In North China, people eat yuanxiao, which is rolled in a basket with solid fillings to become a big and round rice flour ball. In South China, people eat tangyuan, which is made of a glutinous rice wrapper that covers the filling before being kneaded into a round ball.

People visiting the lantern show in Yuyuan Garden have many food choices. Ningbo Tangtuan, a time-honored restaurant dedicated to making tangyuan, is located inside the Yuyuan Garden shopping mall, along with many other time-honored restaurants, such as Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant, Lu Bo Lang Shanghai cuisine restaurant and Song He Lou noodle shop.

Besides Yuyuan Garden, other famous lantern shows in China include the displays at Nanjing's Confucius Temple, Jiangsu province, Xi'an City Wall, Shaanxi province and Zigong, Sichuan province.

文章大意：
这是一篇有关于元宵节的新闻报道。
元宵节将全国各地的朋友和家人聚在一起，以独特的文化和传统庆祝活动为特色，以迷人和富有想象力的花灯为标志。
元宵节是一个中国传统节日之一，农历正月十五便是元宵节，这个节日的到来标志着农历新年的结束，今年的元宵节正好是周五。
“元宵节”是该节日的中文名称，元宵代表着农历的第一个满月的夜晚。此外，“元”与团圆的“圆”谐音，该节日也庆祝家庭团圆。
元宵节的夜晚，人们会赏月，享用美味佳肴，珍惜与家人朋友在一起的每时每刻或者与家人一道去赏花灯。
一年一度的元宵灯会在上海的旅游胜地——豫园举行，从1月28日开始，一直持续到2月。
豫园灯会已经举办了26年，现在已是春节期间，上海最吸引游客的旅游项目。为期一个月的灯展每年吸引约100万游客。
每年，豫园灯会都会根据即将发生的重大事件和最新趋势呈现不同的主题。今年，在主要广场上建立了大型照明装置，以农历新年的十二生肖牛为特色。
在华宝大厦的正面还设置了照明装置，分别描绘了北京天安门广场，浙江嘉兴的红船和中国共产党第一届代表大会纪念馆，以庆祝今年7月1日的建党100周年。
灯会还安装了具有长江沿岸传统元素的花灯，例如杭州西湖的三潭映月灯、石桥灯、鲤鱼球灯等，著名的九字形桥下方的湖面安装的花灯，则再现了目前十分流行的手游《江南百景图》中的场景。
从下午6:30到晚上8:30每半小时举行一次主题船上表演。
香港设计师创作的玩具系列“茉莉娃娃”也被制成灯笼并陈列在购物中心内“茉莉”是一个蓝眼睛的短发女孩形象的玩具娃娃。由泡泡玛特制作推广，近年来十分受中国年轻人的追捧，“茉莉”为该公司于12月成功进行首次公开募股做出了贡献。
上海豫园成功吸引了年轻人参与到中国传统节日的庆祝活动中去。去年，豫园与迪士尼合作推出并展示了米奇和米妮的灯笼，以庆祝鼠年——2020年。
元宵节的传统食物是元宵或汤圆，它们是类似球形的甜点饺子，由糯米粉制成，并填满了各种馅料。
元宵与汤圆的不同之处在于它们的制作方式。在华北地区，人们吃元宵，元宵被装在一个装有固体馅料的篮子里，经过滚动，使馅料裹满糯米粉，从而变成一个大而圆的糯米粉球。在华南地区，人们会吃汤圆，汤圆是用糯米粉包裹起来，然后将其揉成圆球形制成的。
参观豫园灯会的人们有很多关于食物的选择。位于豫园购物中心内的宁波汤团是一家历史悠久的制做汤圆的餐厅，豫园购物中心中还有许多历史悠久的餐馆，比如南翔包子管，上海路博朗美食餐厅和松鹤楼面店。
除了豫园，中国其他著名的灯会还包括江苏省南京夫子庙灯会，陕西省西安城墙灯会和四川自贡灯会等。

李雅洁

链接：http://m.iyuba.cn/news.html?type=news&id=16184
大意：
在中国西南部的四川省成都市，有一家宠物店开展了租赁猫咪的项目。租赁一只猫咪只需要9.9元，当然，还需要根据猫咪的品种不同支付数额不等的押金。宠物店在出租猫咪时如同房屋租赁一般，会要求租猫人提供自己的身份证，房屋照片，并签订合同，这项业务使很多爱猫人士能短期体会到拥有猫咪的乐趣。但是，针对猫咪租赁项目，社会上反对的声音也很多，很多网友认为租赁时提供的房屋照片是可以造假的，而且频繁地更换生活环境，对于猫咪的健康不利，甚至有可能给猫咪带去压力，导致猫咪抑郁、自杀。以此为契机，很多人呼吁大家不要剥削动物的天性，不要为了经济利益去利用它们。

单词:
1.kitten n. 小猫；小动物
2.arguably adj. 可争辩的；可论证的
3.jaw-dropping 令人惊讶的；骇人听闻的
4.items-to-rent 出租商品
5.breed n.品种v.养育；产生
6.fake v.伪造；篡改；假装
7.be obsessed with 着迷于……
8.netizen n.网络公民
9.agitated adj.不安的，激动的
10.suicidal adj.自杀的；自杀性的；自我毁灭的
11.exploitation n.开发；利用；剥削；广告推销
12.lovable adj.可爱的；惹人怜爱的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第三周
文章出处：英语头条（因无法放链接故复制原文）
China's Hubei invites people to enjoy cherry blossoms
Central China's Hubei province, the former epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic, is inviting people across the country, especially medical workers who fought on the anti-epidemic frontline, to enjoy its cherry blossoms, according to a press conference held by the provincial government on March 3.
The province will launch a cherry blossom-themed event from March 8, releasing a list of more than 40 scenic areas where the gorgeous cherry blooms can be enjoyed, including famous spots such as Wuhan University and Wuhan East Lake Cherry Blossom Park in the provincial capital Wuhan, as well as in other cities.
Last year, over 42,000 healthcare workers in more than 340 medical teams from across the country bravely joined in the fight against the virus, putting themselves in harm's way in Hubei, and had no time to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Wuhan, Xu Yong, deputy director of the province's department of culture and tourism, said at the press conference.
To make up for that missed opportunity, Hubei will invite representatives of medical workers who assisted the province during the epidemic to enjoy its spring blossoms, Xu added.
Wuhan University will launch special events for medical workers and will not receive bookings from other visitors on March 13 and 14, Wu Ping, deputy president of the university, said at the press conference.
In addition to arranging a welcoming ceremony for medical workers, the university will recommend the best routes and offer pick-up and guide services as well as performances for them, Wu explained.
Medical workers who assisted Hubei in the anti-virus fight can also enjoy special discounts while shopping at large shopping malls, supermarkets, major business districts, and e-commerce platforms in the province, Hu Zhonghai, deputy director of the province's department of commerce, said at the press conference.
However, COVID-19 prevention measures should be implemented at tourist spots, restaurants and hotels in Hubei, and reservation policies at scenic spots should be observed regularly, with visitor caps and staggered access put in place.

大意：
湖北省政府召开新闻发布会，于樱花季邀请全国人民，特别是为抗击疫情做出过贡献的医疗工作者观赏樱花。为了弥补医疗工作者们去年因抗击疫情错过樱花季的遗憾，武大还为医疗工作者开展了诸如接送、导游、表演等特殊活动。在此期间，曾协助抗疫的医务人员还能享受在湖北省内购物中心、主要电商平台购物的特殊折扣。当然，在樱花季活动期间，湖北各景区、酒店也会严格落实防控疫情常态化的措施。

词汇：
1.epicenter n. 震中，中心；集中点
2.epidemic n. 流行病
3.frontline n. 前线
4.cherry blossoms 樱花
5.press conference 记者招待会
6.scenic adj. 风景优美的；舞台的；戏剧性的
7.deputy n. 副手；代表人；代表
8.arrange v. 安排，准备；分类；整理；改编
9.staggered adj.交叉的；交错的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第四周
文章出处：CNN（因无法放链接故复制原文）
International spectators will be refused
entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020
International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said in a statement on Saturday.
Any tickets bought by overseas residents for the postponed Games, scheduled to begin on July 23, will be refunded.
The decision was taken following a virtual meeting between the "Five Parties" -- the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), the Organizing Committee Tokyo 2020 and the Government of Japan -- with the IOC and IPC saying they "fully respect and accept this conclusion."
Currently, the COVID-19 situation in Japan and many other countries around the world is still very challenging and a number of variant strains have emerged, whilst international travel remains severely restricted globally, the statement read.
Based on the present situation of the pandemic, it is highly unlikely that entry into Japan will be guaranteed this summer for people from overseas.
In order to give clarity to ticket holders living overseas and to enable them to adjust their travel plans at this stage, the parties on the Japanese side have come to the conclusion that they will not be able to enter into Japan at the time of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Organizers say the decision will "further contribute to ensure safe and secure Games for all participants and the Japanese public" and it will not affect accredited Games participants, who will be required to continue following the "Tokyo 2020 Playbooks."
Organizers were forced to postpone the Olympics for the first time in the event's history in March 2020 due to the coronvairus pandemic.
The Games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8 and the Paralympics from August 24 to September 5.
Even though the number of coronavirus cases have been low in Japan compared to the US or the United Kingdom, in recent months its health system has been overwhelmed by the worst wave of infections since the pandemic began.
The country only started inoculating its population of 126 million people with Pfizer-BioNTech shots at the end of February, more than two months after the vaccine rolled out in other major countries.
Since the start of the pandemic, Japan has recorded more than 455,000 cases and 8,794 deaths.
On top of the Covid-19 complications, both the Tokyo Olympics chief, Yoshiro Mori, and the Tokyo Olympics creative head, Hiroshi Sasaki, were forced to resign after making derogatory remarks about women.

大意：
东京奥组委发表声明，定于2021.7.23举办的东京奥运会及之后的东京残奥会将拒绝海外观众入境参观，而此前海外观众购买的门票也会被退回。目前，日本和其余诸国新冠疫情仍然严重，国际旅行仍将受到严格限制。不过，虽然观众无法入境，但已获得参赛资格的选手们不会被限制入境。目前，虽然日本的新冠病例数量少于英国、美国，但近几个月来，日本的卫生系统已被疫情开始以来最严重的感染浪潮淹没，虽然2月底日本政府已经开始给民众接种疫苗，但该疫苗的推广已比很多国家晚了两月有余。

单词：
1.spectator n. 观众，旁观者
2.postpone v. 延期，缓办；（使）延迟
3.refund v.归还，退还
4.variant v. 变异，变种；变体；转换
5.whilst conj. 当……时；同时
6.pandemic adj. 大流行的，普遍的，全世界的
7.accredited adj. 公认的，可接受的
8.coronavirus n.冠状病毒
9.inoculate v. 给……做预防注射
10.vaccine n. 疫苗
11.derogatory adj.贬义的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第五周
文章出处：英语头条
Pandora's box-office gold as Avatar tops charts
Eleven years on and James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi epic is still pulling fans into theaters and breaking records.
It took merely one and a half days from the start of its re-screening across China on March 12 for James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster Avatar to retake its crown as the world's top-grossing film of all time.
Data from the box-office tracker shows that, with the newly earned revenue from the re-release sales as of Tuesday, Avatar has seen its total gross surpass 1.5 billion yuan ($231.3 million) in mainland theaters, helping it to reclaim the throne as cinematic top dog from Marvel's 2019 superhero hit Avengers: Endgame.
Widely regarded as a technological game changer, Avatar first opened across China in January 2010 following its release in the United States in December 2009 creating a frenzy that ushered in the revolutionary mass expansion of 3D-capable screen installation in China.
It triggered a construction spree of advanced auditoria in which the moviegoing public could enjoy a cutting-edge cinematic experience.
In early 2010, the country had less than 1,000 3D-capable screens, only 14 of which were IMAX-compatible.
Now, however, those figures have grown to around 60,000 3D cinema screens, among which nearly 1,000 are IMAX screens, with over 700 of them in operation and the rest at various stages of installation.
Cameron, who is currently in New Zealand engaged in post-production work for the Avatar sequels, tells China Daily, via an online video interview, that he feels "truly incredible about what has happened in China".
Speaking about the legacy that Avatar has given to global audiences over the past decade, Cameron says he believes Avatar is still a "fresh "tale with a thought-provoking theme that explores climate change and mankind's relationship with nature.

文章大意：
    距离卡梅隆执导的电影《阿凡达》上映已经过去了11年，今年3月12日，该片在中国重映，并重夺全球最卖座电影的桂冠。2010年，该片的上映曾掀起了中国电影院基础建设升级的浪潮，3D技术和IMAX技术较之十年前已经有了质的提升。在谈到《阿凡达》在过去十年给全球观众带来的影响时，卡梅隆表示，他相信《阿凡达》仍然是一个“新鲜”的故事，其主题发人深省，探索了气候变化以及人类与自然的关系。

单词：
1.sci-fi n. 科幻小说
2.blockbuster n. 重磅炸弹；了不起的人或事；大片；风靡一时的事物
3.crown n. 王冠；桂冠
4.top-grossing adj. 票房最高的，收入最高的（尤指电影）
5.throne n. 宝座；王位；王权
6.cinematic adj. 电影的；影片的
7.frenzy n. 狂乱；狂暴狂怒
8.usher v. 引领；陪同
9.installation n. 安装；装置；永久性军事基地；就职
10.thought-provoking adj. 引起思考的，发人深省的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第六周
文章出处：英语头条
Blam! Pop! Boom! Fireworks have sound of success
Dayao town in Liuyang, Hunan province, is the birthplace of firecrackers.
Back in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), there were 100,000 people in town engaged in the fireworks business.
Now, Dayao is the biggest distribution center of raw materials for firecrackers in the world.
The town provides more than 70 percent of the basic materials to the global firecracker market.
A local fireworks festival in June attracted more than 200,000 tourists and brought in revenues of more than 20 million yuan ($3 million).
Now, in light of environmental considerations, Dayao is developing more Earth-friendly products.
A series of fireworks products known as urban fireworks was patented last year.
They use fibers that can be recycled for tubes and cost 40 percent less than the traditional tube materials.
They are biodegradable and, all in all, more eco-friendly.
Dayao is also innovating with 3D fireworks and specific social marketing strategies on different platforms.
Currently, there are more than 400 fireworks companies in Dayao, with total sales of 19.76 billion yuan.
Fireworks from the town are exported to more than 100 countries including the United States, France and Germany.

文章大意：
湖南浏阳的大瑶镇是烟花的故乡。这里的居民从事烟花贸易的历史可以追溯到清朝。现在的大瑶为全球烟花制造业提供着70%以上的原料。去年6月，当地的烟花节吸引了20万游客，为当地带来了2000万元收入。出于环保的考虑，现在的大瑶不断运用新型可回收的环保材料制作烟花，所生产出的“城市烟花”系列产品在去年也成功申请到了专利。同时，大瑶还在3D烟花和不同平台的销售策略上进行着不断创新。烟花企业在大瑶当地规模大，数量多，向世界上100多个国家出口着烟花。

单词：
1.distribution n. 分配，分布；财产分配；配电
2.firecracker n. 爆竹；鞭炮
3.revenue n. 收入；收入来源；税务局
4.biodegradable adj. 能进行生物降解的，能起生物递解分解作用的
5.innovate v.改革，创新；引入新事物
6.strategy n. 策略；战略；对策

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第七周：
文章出处：http://m.iyuba.cn/news.html?type=news&id=16660
文章大意：
同程旅游平台近期推出了一项98元购买机票盲盒的活动。参加这项活动的过程很简单，只需在平台上提供乘客个人基本信息和出发机场，便能以98元的价格得到一张优惠机票，不过旅客预先不知道飞机何时起飞，也不知道目的地是哪里。这项活动近期在社交网站上已经成了热门话题，很多人也打算在“五一假期”来临前参加这项活动。曾与民航客户合作过的范先生在接受《环球时报》采访时表示“年轻人是这次促销活动的主要目标人群，因为年轻人享受未知的刺激，也喜欢分享炫耀自己的生活。”

单词：
1.domestic adj. 国内的；家庭的；驯养的；热心家务的
2.Netizen n. 网络公民
3.Restriction n. 约束；管制；制约因素
4.Blind box 盲盒
5.Randomly adv. 随便地；未加计划地
6.Demographic adj. 人口统计学的
7.Aviation n. 航空；航空学；飞行制造业；飞机
8.Global Times 环球时报

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第八周
Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization
Advantages
Proponents of globalization believe it allows developing countries to catch up to industrialized nations through increased manufacturing, diversification, economic expansion, and improvements in standards of living. Outsourcing by companies brings jobs and technology to developing countries, which help them to grow their economies. Trade initiatives increase cross-border trading by removing supply-side and trade-related constraints. Globalization has advanced social justice on an international scale as well, and advocates report that it has focused attention on human rights worldwide that might have otherwise been ignored on a large scale.
Disadvantages
One clear result of globalization is that an economic downturn in one country can create a domino effect through its trade partners. For example, the 2008 financial crisis had a severe impact on Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain. All these countries were members of the European Union, which had to step in to bail out debt-laden nations, which were thereafter known by the acronym PIGS. Globalization detractors argue that it has created a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small corporate elite that can gobble up smaller competitors around the globe. Globalization has become a polarizing issue in the U.S. with the disappearance of entire industries to new locations abroad. It's seen as a major factor in the economic squeeze on the middle class.
For better and worse, globalization has also increased homogenization. Starbucks, Nike, and Gap dominate commercial space in many nations. The sheer size and reach of the U.S. have made the cultural exchange among nations largely a one-sided affair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the simple meaning of globalization?
In essence, globalization is about the world becoming increasingly interconnected. Countries today are more connected than ever before, due to factors such as air travel, containerized sea shipping, international trade agreements and legal treaties, and the Internet. In the world of business, globalization is associated with trends such as outsourcing, free trade, and international supply chains.
Is globalization good or bad?
Proponents of globalization will point to the dramatic decline in poverty that has taken place throughout the world over the past several decades, which many economists attribute in part to increased trade and investment between nations. Similarly, they will argue that globalization has allowed products and services such as cellphones, airplanes, and information technology to be spread far more widely throughout the world. On the other hand, critics of globalization will point to the negative impact it has had on specific nations’ industries, which might face increased competition from international firms. Globalization can also have negative environmental impacts due to economic development, industrialization, and international travel.
Why is globalization important?
Globalization is important because it is one of the most powerful forces affecting the modern world, so much so that it can be difficult to make sense of the world without understanding globalization. For example, many of the largest and most successful corporations in the world are in effect truly multinational organizations, with offices and supply chains stretched right across the world. These companies would not be able to exist if not for the complex network of trade routes, international legal agreements, and telecommunications infrastructure that were made possible through globalization. Important political developments, such as the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China, are also directly related to globalization.
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全球化所造成的一个显而易见的结果是一国的经济衰退会通过其贸易伙伴而产生多米诺骨牌效应。比如2008年的金融危机对葡萄牙、爱尔兰、希腊和西班牙产生了严重的影响。而上述这些国家全都是欧盟的成员，欧盟不得不出手相救这些负债累累的国家，而这几个国家在这之后取其首字母缩略词被称为PIGS。全球化的反对者认为全球化在小型企业的精英的掌握中创造出了财富和权利，而这些小型企业精英可以吞噬全球范围内的较小的竞争对手。随着全行业在海外的新的所在地的消失，在美国，全球化已经成为了两极分化的问题。全球化也被视为中产阶级经济紧缩的主要因素。

单词：
1.proponent n. 支持者
2.supply-side 供给侧
3.Portugal n. 葡萄牙
4.detractor n. 反对者
5.homogenization n. 均化；均化作用
6.containerized adj. 集装箱装运的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第9周
文章出处：http://m.iyuba.cn/news.html?type=news&id=16862

文章大意：
在这篇文章中，作者以一位师长的口吻向我们点出了他对于美国黑人历史的看法，美国黑人的故事始于1619年被奴役的黑人第一次来到美国，一直到黑人运动促使这个国家开始考虑它对黑人所做的一切，并承认黑人对历史的贡献。在历史的进程中，用来描述黑人的语言随着时间的推移而变化，这种变化无疑也会一直持续下去。而深入研究描述黑人的术语的变化能帮我们深入理解种族是一种具有文化、社会学和政治含义的社会结构。在作者还年轻时，他深感自己无法通过什么工具或途径去充分理解在过去几个世纪里，国家对黑人所做的一切，无法理解黑人享受不到平等待遇的理由。而多年后，他学习到这些知识，并逐渐意识到黑人受到的不平等是来自于几代人对于黑人的压迫，而美国的黑人历史也并不仅仅是奴隶制。黑人历史也包括了黑人艺术、文学和文化传统。在作者的一系列节目中，他会从各个角度入手，带读者走进黑人历史，他希望我们所了解的黑人历史并不是美国历史的边缘。

单词：
1.evolve v. 演变，进化
2.interchangeably adv. 可交换地；可交替地
3.plurality n. 诸多；多元化；处于多数
4.fluidity n. 流动性；流质
5.delve v. 深入研究，钻研
6.segregation n. 种族隔离；分离
7.disparity n. 不同；不等；悬殊
8.conflate v. 合并，混合
9.subjugate v. 征服，降服
10.exclusive v. 专用的；高级的；排外的；单独的
11.dimension v. 尺寸
12.peripheral adj. 外围的，次要的；（神经）末梢区域的

李雅洁

每周英语阅读第10周
文章出处：http://m.iyuba.cn/news.html?type=news&id=16974
文章题目：Queen's speech outlines Britain's recovery plans

文章大意：
英国女王伊丽莎白二世在周二的英国议会开幕式上发表了演讲。女王在演讲中概述了一些新法律条文，并聚焦于解决不平等问题和政府的议程。女王表示，目前政府的首要任务是“从疫情中复苏，以支撑就业、企业和经济的增长”。同时，据路透社报道，为了适应气候变化等领域的新技术，部长们认为改革教育是关键，只有改革了教育，才能重塑国家劳动力，保证每个人在人生的任何时刻都有机会接受再培训或提高技能。

单词：
1.parliament n. 议会，国会
2.agenda n. 议程；日程表
3.level up 使整齐；通过提高来达到相同水平
4.pandemic n. 疾病；瘟疫
5.asylum n. 庇护；收容所；救济院
6.tackle v. 应付；处理
7.ladder n. 阶梯；途径 v. 成名,发迹
8.upskill v. 提高技能
9.monarch n. 君王，帝王；最高统治者