Unit 22

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The Greens live in the north of America

Greens一家居住在美国北部。

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One day , Mr Green announced that the whole family would have a trip together during the vacation

一天，Green先生宣布全家人将在假期期间一起旅行。

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But they hadn't decided where to go

但他们还没决定去哪儿。

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At first , Mrs Green suggested going to Tampa Bay in Florida which is located in the southeast of the United States

起初，Green夫人建议前往位于美国东南部的佛罗里达州Tampa Bay。

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She heard that the scenery there was very attractive , with navy blue sea and sky merging in one colour and waves beating the shore

她听说那里的景色非常迷人，海天一色，都是深蓝，海浪拍打着海岸。

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However , their children would like to go to see animals on Mr Green's uncle's farm

然而，他们的孩子们想去Green先生叔叔的农场看动物。

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Several days ago , the old farmer just invited the family to visit his farm near the city , so they decided to drive directly to the farm which was to the northwest of their home and began their unbelievable trip to the countryside

几天前，这位老农夫刚邀请这家人去参观他在城郊的农场，于是他们决定直接驱车前往位于他们家西北方向的农场，开启了这次令人难以置信的乡村之旅。

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On their way , they first passed through a region covered by bushes , and then drove by a river where they could hear the sound of frogs

途中，他们首先穿过一片灌木丛生的地区，然后驶过一条河流，能听到青蛙的叫声。

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The season was autumn , so the narrow path to Mr Green's uncle's farm was covered by leaves and branches

正值秋季，通往Green先生叔叔农场的那条狭窄小径铺满了落叶与枯枝。

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Shortly after they crossed a bridge , they came to the destination

他们刚过桥不久，就到达了目的地。

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The farm is peaceful because of the low population

农场因人口稀少而宁静。

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It was full of lively animals like cattle , goats , donkeys and pigs on the farm

农场里到处都是活蹦乱跳的牲畜，有牛、山羊、驴和猪。

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The whole family rather liked this place , because they had many interesting experiences here

全家人相当喜欢这个地方，因为他们在这里有过许多有趣的经历。

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For example , they learned how to take care of animals ; they caught and observed ants together ; they taught a parrot which was kept in a cage to repeat words together

例如，他们学会了如何照料动物；一起捕捉并观察蚂蚁；还共同教一只关在笼子里的鹦鹉学舌。

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They also had a nasty experience

他们还经历了一段糟糕的遭遇。

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Several bees attacked them , which almost ruined their good moods

几只蜜蜂袭击了他们，差点破坏了他们的好心情。

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Fortunately , they succeeded in defeating the bees with water and got on with their great trip

幸运的是，他们成功用水击退了蜜蜂，继续了他们的伟大旅程。

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In the evening , the whole family lay on the grass and appreciated the sparkling stars in the sky

傍晚时分，全家人躺在草地上，欣赏着天空中闪烁的繁星。

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They spent the whole day there and even didn't feel tired and bored at all

他们在那里待了一整天，甚至丝毫不觉得疲惫或无聊。

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The Greens had a quality family time on the farm

Greens一家在农场度过了高质量的亲子时光。