Frozen Delight 极冻快感
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- 发布于 2012年6月02日
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Imagine jumping into ice-cold water in the middle of winter. Crazy as this may sound, it’s actually a popular pastime in some countries. Ice swimming is a hobby where people make a hole in a frozen body of water, like a lake, and then jump in.
想象在隆冬时刻跳进冰冷的河水，你会有何感受？听起来虽然很疯狂，但是在某些国家，这是相当受欢迎的娱乐。冰泳是一种休闲活动，在活动中，人们在结冰的水面，譬如湖泊，挖一个洞，然后跳进去。
But what could possibly prompt anyone to willingly subject themselves to such freezing conditions? Well, for starters, the sudden drop in temperature actually boosts your body’s circulation and heart rate, producing hormones called endorphins, which stimulate feelings of pleasure. The golden rule is to never stay in for more than a few minutes. As long as you keep your breathing normal and don’t panic, you should be fine.
但究竟是何原因让人们愿意「浸身」在这么冰冷的环境里呢？首先，温度陡降会刺激身体的循环以及心跳速度，产生叫做脑内啡的贺尔蒙，进而产生快感。最重要的原则是不要在水里待超过数分钟。只要你保持正常呼吸，不要恐慌，就不会有问题。
Ice swimming is especially popular in Finland, where about 10 percent of the population has tried it at least once. There is a long tradition here of taking a dip in the freezing water, after first enjoying a boiling sauna. Russians are also fond of ice swimming, where members of specially formed clubs across the country are known as “Walruses.” The practice there has roots in the Russian Orthodox Church, where it is seen as a way to cleanse oneself of sin and disease.
冰泳在芬兰尤其受到欢迎，当地大约百分之十的人口都至少有一次冰泳的经验。当地有一个古老的传统，就是先享受热腾腾的芬兰浴之后，再跳进冰水里。俄国人也喜欢冰泳。俄国境内到处都有特别为此所成立的俱乐部，成员被称为「海象」。这个习俗根源于俄国的东方正教。这个教派认为冰泳可以洗涤罪恶、净化灵魂，赶走疾病。
As an activity that can give you a thrill, refresh your body, and possibly purify your soul, it’s no wonder so many are “diving in!”
这样的活动可以带来刺激，洗净身驱，并且也可能净化你的灵魂，难怪这么多人会「奋不顾身」！
−by Marcus Lindy Sortijas & David Vickers
Vocabulary
单词发音
pastime [ˋpæs͵taɪm] n. 消遣；娱乐
prompt [prɑmpt] v. 激起〔某人说或做某事〕
subject [səbˋdʒɛkt] v. 使..蒙受；使..遭遇 [F][+to] to cause someone to endure something
boost [bust] v. 推动；促进
purify [ˋpjʊrə͵faɪ] v. 净化
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单词发音
for starters 首先; 作为开头 as a beginning
circulation [͵sɝkjəˋleʃən] n. 循环
hormone [ˋhɔrmon] n. 激素; 荷尔蒙
endorphin [ɛnˋdɔrfən] n. 脑内啡（脑分泌的具有镇痛作用的氨基酸）
stimulate [ˋstɪmjə͵let] v. 刺激; 促使
golden rule 重要的原则; 重要的行为准则(any) important rule
Finland [ˋfɪnlənd] n. 芬兰
take a dip 洗澡
sauna [ˋsaʊnə] n.（芬兰的）蒸汽浴；桑拿浴
walrus [ˋwɔlrəs]n.【动】海象
Orthodox [ˋɔrθə͵dɑks] adj.（大写）【宗】东正教（会）的
cleanse [klɛnz] v. 使纯净，净化（某人的罪恶等)
thrill [θrɪl] n. 兴奋，激动
Reading Questions
1. What does ice swimming involve?
A. Swimming from ice block to ice block in a competition.
B. Cleansing oneself of sin in a religious ceremony.
C. Swimming across lakes in the middle of winter.
D. Making a hole in frozen water and jumping in.
2. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Endorphins are produced when the ice swimmer comes out of the water.
B. In Finland, it is common to relax in a sauna after going ice swimming.
C. When you go ice swimming, it is important to stay relaxed and breathe normally.
D. Ice swimming in Russia is part of a religious festival held every year.
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There are possible dangers in ice swimming.
B. It is important to enter the water slowly.
C. Hidden treasure can be found under frozen water.
D. Ice swimming can help you live longer.
Ice swimming in Finland
Winter Swimming in Russia, Moscow, Strogino, 2008
RUSSIAN SWIMMERS HIT THE ICE!!
Answer
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1. ( D) |
2. ( C) |
3. ( A) |