12. for the sake of -because of, or for the purpose of Let's not disagree for the sake of some small details
12. for the sake of — because of, or for the purpose of • Let’s not disagree for the sake of some small details
Homework Translation 狮舞( Lion dance)是中国最广为流传的民 间舞蹈之一。狮为百兽之首,在中国传统中, 狮子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物( mascot) 古人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身,能驱赶 邪恶、保护人类。据记载,狮舞已拥有2000 多年的历史。在唐代( the Tang Dynasty), 狮舞就已经被引入了皇室。因此,狮舞成为元 宵节( the lantern Festiva)和其它节日的 习俗,人们以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福
Homework: Translation 狮舞（Lion Dance）是中国最广为流传的民 间舞蹈之一。狮为百兽之首，在中国传统中， 狮子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物(mascot), 古人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身，能驱赶 邪恶、保护人类。据记载，狮舞已拥有2000 多年的历史。在唐代（the Tang Dynasty）， 狮舞就已经被引入了皇室。因此，狮舞成为元 宵节（the Lantern Festival）和其它节日的 习俗，人们以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福
狮舞( Lion dance)是中国最广为流传的民间 舞蹈之一。狮为百兽之首,在中国传统中,狮 子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物( mascot),古 人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身,能驱赶邪 恶、保护人类。 The Lion dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which could drive away evil and protect humans
狮舞（Lion Dance）是中国最广为流传的民间 舞蹈之一。狮为百兽之首，在中国传统中，狮 子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物(mascot),古 人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身，能驱赶邪 恶、保护人类。 The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which could drive away evil and protect humans
据记载,狮舞已拥有2000多年的历史。在唐 代( the Tang Dynasty),狮舞就已经被引 入了皇室。因此,狮舞成为元宵节(the Lantern Festiva)和其它节日的习俗,人们 以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福。 The lion dance has a recorded history of more than 2000 years. during the Tang dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty. Therefore performing the Lion Dance at the lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness
据记载，狮舞已拥有2000多年的历史。在唐 代（the Tang Dynasty），狮舞就已经被引 入了 皇室。因此 ，狮舞成为 元宵节 （ the Lantern Festival）和其它节日的习俗，人们 以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福。 The Lion Dance has a recorded history of more than 2000 years. During the Tang Dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty. Therefore, performing the Lion Dance at the Lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness
Unit 2 Nobel Prize Winners Lead-in Language points 1. respect(n ) a feeling of admiration for sb. sth (v) to admire sb /sth respectful (adj. showing or feeling respect respecting(prep ) concerning respective( adj- )of each one各自的,各个的 2. invite v(invite sb. toyfor sth ) to ask sb. to come somewhere or to do sth invitation n. l. the act of inviting sb or being invited 2.(an invitation to sb/sth) a written or spoken request to go somewhere or do sth 邀请艿;口头邀情
Unit 2 Nobel Prize Winners Lead-in Language Points: 1.respect (n.) a feeling of admiration for sb./sth. (v.) to admire sb./sth. respectful (adj.) showing or feeling respect respecting (prep.) concerning respective (adj.) of each one 各自的，各个的 2. invite v. (invite sb. to/for sth.): to ask sb. to come somewhere or to do sth. invitation n. 1. the act of inviting sb or being invited 2. (an invitation to sb/sth) a written or spoken request to go somewhere or do sth. 邀请书；口头邀请