5B an opera tale (下)双语

 Chapter 4 第四章
''It's time to share your research ,'' said Miss Leung at the next History Club. 
“现在是分享，你们调查结果的时候啦！”梁小姐，在第二次的历史俱乐部上说道。
The new girl with Light brown hair bounced over to Meg .
那个新来的有着浅棕色头发的女孩跳到梅格身边。
 "I'm so happy we can talk this week . ' she said . ''I'm Emma. ''
“我好高兴，这周咱们可以说话啦！”她说，“我是艾玛”
' Hi' said Meg , trying to smile . 'I wish I was as excited as you . I tried to do some research . but it was too difficult .
“嗨，”梅格说道，试着笑了一下，“希望我能像你一样兴奋，我试着做了一些调查，但是实在是太难了。”
Meg showed Emma her research . It was just a few words on a single page .
梅格给艾玛看了他的调查，那只是一张纸上的寥寥几个单词而已。
' None of my friends or family could help me,'' explained Meg .
“朋友和家人没有任何人能够给我帮助，”梅格解释到。
 ''We'll have to tell Miss Leung we can't do the presentation. ''
“我们必须向梁小姐说，我们没有办法做这次演讲。”
''Don't worry , Meg ,'' said Emma . ''I know
about Cantonese opera . In fact , I'm performing at the Opera House in June .''
“别担心，梅格”艾玛说道，“我了解粤剧，实际上在六月我会在剧院表演。”

chapter 5 第五章
Meg and Emma's group was the last to perform .
梅格和艾玛的小组是最后一个表演的
 As they went on stage , there was a hush . 
他们登上舞台时，一切都非常安静。
The girls Looked fantastic in their costumes . 
姑娘们穿着她们的戏服，看起来漂亮极了
Meg and Emma sang beautifully and explained the history of the wonderful music. 
梅格和艾玛唱着优美的歌曲，而且解释了这些美妙音乐的历史。
''It's time to announce the winners!''
“现在我们要宣布获胜者啦！”
said Miss Leung as everyone clapped and cheered
在大家鼓掌和欢呼的时候，梁小姐这样说到
''I hope it's us ! 'whispered Meg. 
“真希望是我们，”梅格小声说到。
' Congratulations , Meg and Emma. ''said Miss Leung . ''You've won tickets to see the Cantonese opera in June .''
“恭喜你们，梅格和艾玛”梁小姐说，“赢得了两张在六月份观看越粤剧的门票。”
Emma Laughed . ''I can't go ,'' she said. 
艾玛笑了，“我去不了，”她说。
''That's where I'm performing. '' 
“我就在那儿演出。”
Meg and Emma ran to Grandpa , who was in
the audience. 
梅格和艾玛跑向外公，他就坐在观众席上。
''Grandpa !'' called Meg. 
“外公！”梅格叫到
''Emma says you can have her ticket . We
can watch her perform together .''
“艾玛说你可以拿着她的票，我们可以一起去看她的表演。”
" Fantastic , ' said Grandpa . ' I can't wait. ''
“太棒了”外公说，“我已经迫不及待了。”


Glossary
term学期
one of the periods in a school year
welcome 欢迎
used to greet a person who has just arrived
partner 拍档
someone  works closely with
teammate 队友
a person in the same group or team
research 研究
a study into something to find things out
presentation 演讲
a talk which gives information and explains
things to a group of people
Cantonese opera  粤剧
an opera performed in Cantonese where performers put on Special make-up and clothes
Hungary 匈牙利
 a country located in central Europe
Opera House剧院
a theatre where operas are performed to an
audience
engineer 工程师
a person whose job it is to build machines and other structures
perform 表演
to entertain people on stage , e.g. by dancing ,
singing and acting
section 部分
a certain area or part of a larger thing
backstage 后台
 the space behind the stage
audience 观众
the people who watch or listen to a performance
in fact 其实
actually
traditional 传统的
relating to some customs that have continued for a long time
decoration 装饰
 items that make a place look more beautiful
announce 宣布
to make a public statement about something important
hush 安静
a sudden silence
congratulations 祝贺
an expression of happiness about Someone's
achievement