The Mysteries of Magic  引人入勝的奇幻魔術世界‏

The Mysteries of Magic  引人入勝的奇幻魔術世界
  As children, we are easily amazed by magic. We believe and enjoy the fun without questioning what is really happening. When we are older, it becomes much harder to stay a believer and simply enjoy the show. Fortunately, though, there have been magicians who have intrigued adults and children alike and kept the world in awe. They have done what seems impossible by keeping us believing in mysteries. These amazing people have kept the art of performing magic alive.
This March, the city of South Tyneside in England welcomes magicians and more to the 10th annual International Magic Festival. Many of the world’s best magicians, including illusionists, mentalists, and escape artists, will be attending the festival. They will put on large and small shows as well as private classes throughout the festival weekend. Other special events will be held as well. For example, in 2012, magic tricks were taught to blind children and their families as a way for the festival to give back to the community.
Acts at the International Magic Festival include escape tricks, illusions, card tricks, circus tricks, and much more. The shows and events are geared towardsmagic enthusiasts of all ages.
  在孩提時代的我們,很容易就會因看到魔術而大感神奇。我們並不會去質疑到底發生了什麼事,而是直接相信並享受魔術的樂趣。當我們年紀漸長,要繼續相信並單純欣賞表演便變得困難許多。不過所幸一直都有魔術師能激起大人小孩的興趣,並讓整個世界讚嘆不已。他們做到了看似不可能的任務,也就是持續讓我們相信這些奇幻的事物。這些非凡人物將表演魔術這門藝術延續並保留至今。
今年三月,英國的South Tyneside市歡迎魔術師和更多民眾蒞臨第十屆國際魔術節。許多全球最優秀傑出的魔術師都將參加這場盛會,當中包括幻術魔術師、心靈魔術師及脫逃魔術師等。在節慶舉行的整個週末期間,這些魔術師會進行各種大小型的表演,並提供私人的教學課程。節慶中還會舉辦一些其他的特殊活動。以2012年為例,舉辦單位便教導盲童及其家人如何變魔術,作為本節慶回饋社區的方法之一。
國際魔術節所進行的表演項目包括脫逃魔術、幻術表演、撲克牌戲法、馬戲團節目以及更多其他種類。這些節目和活動都是為了各年齡層的魔術迷所精心設計的。
  1. question vt. 懷疑,質問
    Allen is starting to question his boss’ ability to lead the company.
    艾倫開始在質疑他老闆領導公司的能力。
  2. intrigue vt. 激起興趣,引起好奇心
    People have always been intrigued by the possibility of aliens.
    人們一直對外星人存在的可能性感到很好奇。
  3. in awe  驚嘆地;崇敬地
    awe n. 驚嘆;崇敬
    Cathy gazed at the magnificent Grand Canyon in awe.
    凱西讚嘆地凝視壯麗的大峽谷。
  4. welcome vt. 歡迎
    Michael’s family and friends held a huge party to welcome him back from the war.
    麥可的親朋好友舉辦了一場盛大派對來歡迎他自戰場返家。
  5. put on…  舉行∕上演……(節目等)
    The singer put on a charity concert to raise money for the tsunami victims.
    那位歌手為了募款援助海嘯災民而舉辦了一場慈善演唱會。
  6. private  a. 私人的,個人的
    This is private property, so you cannot enter without permission.
    這裡屬於私人財產,因此你不能未經允許就擅入此地。
  7. give back to…  回饋給……
    To give back to his hometown, the celebrity set up a community center that provides free classes.
    那位名人為了回饋故鄉,所以設立了一個提供免費課程的社區中心。
  8. be geared towards/to…  專門為……設計;適合於……
    The training course was geared to those needing experience with that software.
    那門訓練課程是特別規劃給那些需要練習那個電腦軟體的人而開的。
  1. illusionist n. 幻術魔術師
  2. mentalist n. 心靈魔術師;具心靈感應能力者
  3. escape artist n. 脫逃術表演者
  4. illusion n. 幻象,錯覺
alike 的用法介紹
1.本文中的 alike 作副詞用,表『同樣都,一樣地』。
The touching movie was enjoyed by men and women alike.
(那部感人的電影受到男女的同樣喜愛。)
2.alike 也常作形容詞用,表『相同的,相像的』,通常置於 be 動詞後作主詞補語,而不可置於名詞前修飾。表『相似的,相像的』時,其前不可用 very 修飾,而應用 much。
Jonathan’s current and previous jobs are (very) much alike.
(強納森的現任工作跟他的前一份非常雷同。)

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