英語小達人每天10分鐘 39 The village

[00:00.01]Unit 17 The village 第17單元 部落 [00:02.40]When Sandra and Doug gave birth to a little Down syndrom baby 6 years ago, they made a pact: 六年前，當珊卓拉和道格生下一個唐氏綜合癥的小寶寶時，他們達成一個協(xié)定： [00:15.24]"We will bring the world to our little girl, as much as we will bring her to the world." “我們把小女兒帶到這個世上，因此我們也將同樣把這個世界帶給她?！? [00:21.19]In a short time, they understood and took on the African saying— 沒多久他們便體會到非洲的俗語： [00:25.54]It takes a village to raise a child—nurturing communal support while promoting independence. 要有一村人才能養(yǎng)個孩子，并面臨要培養(yǎng)社區(qū)的支持，同時又能促進獨立。 [00:32.47]They looked for a community of people who had children with special needs. 他們想找同樣有特殊需求孩子的社區(qū)人士， [00:37.53]They had little success. There were discussion groups, 可是卻不成功，雖然有討論群， [00:41.26]but little else to offer people who wanted a sense of community. 可是能帶給需要社區(qū)支持力量的人的幫助卻很少。 [00:45.56]With the help of another family, Sandra and Doug began The Willage, 珊卓拉和道格在另外一個家庭的協(xié)助下，成立了“部落”， [00:49.37]a support group for families with special needs. 一個針對有特殊需求家庭的支持團體。 [00:53.36]The Village was so popular that in its first year it had 300 memebers. “部落”大受歡迎，頭一年就有三百個會員， [00:58.53]Families could meet for activities, discussion groups and support. 這些家庭可以聚會辦活動、討論和尋求支持。 [01:03.55]The Village is in its 5th year now and has 900 memeber. 現(xiàn)在“部落”已經(jīng)成立五年，擁有九百個會員， [01:09.17]Sandra and Doug found a way to offer something that was clearly needed in their community. 珊卓拉和道格找到方法，提供社區(qū)確實需要的資源， [01:15.03]Making for a safer and more supportive environment for families who are a bit different. 使稍微不同的家庭能有更安全與更支持的環(huán)境。

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