Dialogue
A: This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new President will deliver his inaugural address. Just moments ago, the President was sworn in to office; following the United States Constitution, the President swore an oath to faithfully execute the office of the presidency.
B: And what exactly is going on now, Madeline?
A: Well, Tom, true to American tradition, the band has just played “Hail to the Chief”, and the President has been honored by a 21-gun salute. Now we’re waiting for the
President to take to the stage and deliver his speech. Tom, it’s like a who’s who of the political world here on Capital Hill, with dignitaries representing several different
countries.
B: What’s the mood on the ground like, Madeline?
A: In a word, the mood here is electric. The excitement in the air is palpable; I’ve never seen a larger crowd here on Capital Hill, and the audience is shouting, crying, and
embracing each other. On this, a most historic day, you can feel the hope and the excitement in the air. The 20th of January will go down in history as the . . . . Oh, Tom, it looks like the President is about to begin. . .
C: My fellow Americans, today I stand before you..
Explain
Key Vocabulary
deliver.发表— Verb give information by speaking; say some thing officially
swear in 使宣誓就职 — Verb place someone in a new position by holding an official ceremony where he promises to do the job well
oath /oʊθ/ n. 宣誓；誓言— Noun (singular) official, serious promise
who‘s who— Phrase important and famous people in a particular industry
dignitary— Noun (plural) person with a high rank or position, especially in government or religion
palpable— Adjectiveso strong you can feel it,obvious
in a word— Phrase to describe it in one word
fellow— Adjective used to describe people of the same group
go down in history — Phrase be remembered
inaugural /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/ adj.就职的；
inaugural address.就职演说
faithfully adv. 忠实地；如实地；忠诚地
execute /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ vt. 执行（法令）；执行；实施
presidency. /ˈprezɪdənsi/ n. 主席的职位(或任期等)；总统的职位(或任期等)
true to 忠于
Chief 最高领导人酋长
honored /ˈɑnərd/ adj.光荣的，荣幸的；
salute /səˈluːt/ n. 致敬；
to take to the stage 上台
dignitaries /ˈdɪgnəˌtɛriz/ n.要人；显贵；达官贵人
representing /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/ v.代表；
electric /ɪˈlektrɪk/ adj. 令人激动的；充满刺激的
embracing /ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/ v.拥抱；
palpable /ˈpælpəbl/ adj.明显的
go down in history 载入史册
fellow /ˈfeloʊ/ n. 同伴，同胞
Example
Dignitaries
Voice: Example one.
A: Several important dignitaries were presented at the opening ceremony, including the President of Brazil, the King of Spain and the Pope.
Voice: Example two.
B: There’re going to be a lot of foreign dignitaries at the dinner
In a word
Voice: Example one.
A: In a word the situation is serious.
Voice: Example two.
B: What’s it like there?
C: In a word, it’s amazing
go down in history
Voice: Example one.A: This is going to go down in history as the worst disaster the world has ever seen.
Voice: Example two.
B: He’ll go down in history as the best president we’re ever had.
Voice: Example three.
C: This day will go down in history.
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