西班牙斗牛英文介绍PPT课件
西班牙斗牛节bullfighting festival
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History of bullfighting
With regard to the ancient origin of the Spanish bullfight, there appears a number of different sayings. Some argue that it comes from the festivities of the ancient Minoan (克里特文明的)culture on the island of Crete 2000 years before Christ; others dispute that by the similarity between the Spanish bullfight and Roman circus combats. Regardless of the different presumptions, the roots of the Spanish bullfight has firmly lay buried under layers of different peoples who invaded the Iberian Peninsular （伊比利半岛）(now Spain and Portugal), bringing their respective cultures with them.
Ventas bullring （文塔斯斗牛场）
History the festival
matadors with a big cloak
Every year from July 6 through 14, hundreds of thousands of revelers, dancing to traditional pipe bands, pack into the center of Pamplona(潘普洛纳) to kick off Spain's most famous bull-running fiesta in honor of the Navarre (纳瓦拉) capital's patron saint, San Fermin(圣佛明). Spain stages more than 3,000 fiestas a year--everything from fire walking to goatthrowing--but nine days of partying and running with the bulls at Pamplona still triumphs in terms of spectacle and recklessness.
bullfighting 西班牙斗牛
Spanish bullfighting should be banned Bullfighting as a traditional custom in Spain has a long history. It is often called a blood sport by its detractors but followers of the spectacle regard it as a fine art and not a sport as there are no elements of competition in the proceedings. The matador is regarded as a brave man, and worshiped by the whole country of Spain. In their eyes, the unique crowds have decorous, brave souls, and perfectly combine technology, physical strength and the gentle together. Nevertheless, it nowadays raises strong protest from the public. And from my point of view, bullfighting will be banned sooner or later for the following several reasons.First and foremost, it is normally fatal for the bull. It is criticized by many animal rights activists, referring to it as a cruel or barbarous blood sport, in which the bull suffers severe stress and a slow, torturous death, and now the against voice is getting louder and stronger, raising the concern of animals. Many of my friends, when they watch the tragic scene, they will be full of sadness, and think it’s so lamentable. Each of us should realize that we all live in a society where men and animals should have equal rights. We should not be the conqueror of animals, but the friends of them. However, reviewing the history, how can we hurt our friends without any sense of sin or regret? How can we have the heart continuing to do this without human virtue? How can we even view it as a noble tradition? As Confucius says, "what you do not want done toyourself, do not do to others". Animals are so precious for us; they are part of the world and have their own freedom, so what we should do is to protest and love them, not hurt them.Secondly, it is dangerous for the matador. Sometimes when I see these tragic scenes, I think that those matadors deserve it even to death as they indeed lose their humanity. However, in fact, my true feeling is that I really pity them. During bullfighting, some matadors even have been gored many times, so their bodies were marred by many ugly scars. The more horrific of bullfighting injuries, such as the May 2010 piercing of matador Julio Aparicio's chin by a bull's horn. Some are even killed by the bulls. Just because bullfighting is seen as a symbol of Spanish culture, matador can earn money in this way; they devoted themselves to it at the cost of their life. How can the world be so hard to them? Therefore, it is not their fault, but the fault of our whole human beings, so what we should do is to value human rights and gives them a pleasant life. Thirdly, it is a protest against the behavior of human civilization. Bullfighting is a particular product of a particular stage in history. At that time, the bullfight is more of a ritual which is judged by aficionados based on artistic impression and command, and bullfighting is seen as a symbol of Spanish culture. However, with the development of history, human civilization has entered another stage of development. Barbarism is not suitable to the development of the human race any more. Just likemuch other culture dross, they are the remains generated in the progress of human, and they will finally die in the way of human civilization. Therefore, in order to create a new, harmonious, civilized society, what we should do is to abandon the dregs, rather than inherit.Last but not least, it has caused many problems. On one part, it may damage human spirit. Can you imagine that your children, who are very naïve and lovely, when they see the cruel sanguinary scene, can they still be innocent? At this rate, it may cause many irreconcilable conflicts. On the other part, it leads to extravagant squander on resources. As we all know, Spain has faced a big challenge during the Economic crisis, and Bullfighting is financed with public money. During the economic crisis, Spanish bullfighting audiences are shrinking as the unemployment rate grows and anti-bullfighting calls increase. Therefore, how can Spain spare much more to invest bullfighting without caring its people’s life? If Spain continues to view bullfighting as a symbolic culture, those who hate brutal things may keep arm's length with Spain and it may be looked upon by many other Justice areas.In the end, even though many supporters of bullfighting regard it as a deeply ingrained, integral part of their national cultures. Bullfighting should be banned as it is normally fatal for the bull but it is also dangerous for the matador; it is a protest against the behavior of human civilization and has caused many problems. If we want to live a moreharmonious life, just ban it!。
【英语畅谈世界文化】lesson77： Bullfighting 斗牛(西班牙)
lesson77： Bullfighting 斗牛（西班牙）L:当地人 T:游客T: Hi. I wonder if you can help me. One of my friends recommended going to see the bullfighting. Could you tell me where I should go?T：你好。
能帮我个忙吗？我有个朋友建议我去看斗牛表演，你能告诉我应该去哪儿看吗？L: I'm happy to help. In Andalusia it's the only thing to do, but I hope you have some time on your hands. A "corrida" can take the whole afternoon.L：很高兴我能帮上忙。
在安达路西亚这个地方，只有斗牛值得一看，不过我希望你多准备些时间，因为看一次斗牛要用整整一下午。
T: Really? Why does it take so long?T：真的吗？为什么要那么长耐间？L: There are six bulls, which are to be killed by three matadors.L：因为3个斗牛士要杀掉6头牛。
T: Matador.....that's the man who fights the bull?T: 斗牛士……是斗牛的那个人吗？L: Absolutely! You can only find the finest ones in Andalusia.L：没错！只有在安达路西亚才能看到最棒的斗牛士。
T: How do they fight them? I mean, I saw on TV that they wave capes around at them.T：他们怎么跟牛斗？我是说，我在电视上看过，他们围着牛晃动披风。
bullfighting 西班牙斗牛
Spanish bullfighting should be banned Bullfighting as a traditional custom in Spain has a long history. It is often called a blood sport by its detractors but followers of the spectacle regard it as a fine art and not a sport as there are no elements of competition in the proceedings. The matador is regarded as a brave man, and worshiped by the whole country of Spain. In their eyes, the unique crowds have decorous, brave souls, and perfectly combine technology, physical strength and the gentle together. Nevertheless, it nowadays raises strong protest from the public. And from my point of view, bullfighting will be banned sooner or later for the following several reasons.First and foremost, it is normally fatal for the bull. It is criticized by many animal rights activists, referring to it as a cruel or barbarous blood sport, in which the bull suffers severe stress and a slow, torturous death, and now the against voice is getting louder and stronger, raising the concern of animals. Many of my friends, when they watch the tragic scene, they will be full of sadness, and think it’s so lamentable. Each of us should realize that we all live in a society where men and animals should have equal rights. We should not be the conqueror of animals, but the friends of them. However, reviewing the history, how can we hurt our friends without any sense of sin or regret? How can we have the heart continuing to do this without human virtue? How can we even view it as a noble tradition? As Confucius says, "what you do not want done toyourself, do not do to others". Animals are so precious for us; they are part of the world and have their own freedom, so what we should do is to protest and love them, not hurt them.Secondly, it is dangerous for the matador. Sometimes when I see these tragic scenes, I think that those matadors deserve it even to death as they indeed lose their humanity. However, in fact, my true feeling is that I really pity them. During bullfighting, some matadors even have been gored many times, so their bodies were marred by many ugly scars. The more horrific of bullfighting injuries, such as the May 2010 piercing of matador Julio Aparicio's chin by a bull's horn. Some are even killed by the bulls. Just because bullfighting is seen as a symbol of Spanish culture, matador can earn money in this way; they devoted themselves to it at the cost of their life. How can the world be so hard to them? Therefore, it is not their fault, but the fault of our whole human beings, so what we should do is to value human rights and gives them a pleasant life. Thirdly, it is a protest against the behavior of human civilization. Bullfighting is a particular product of a particular stage in history. At that time, the bullfight is more of a ritual which is judged by aficionados based on artistic impression and command, and bullfighting is seen as a symbol of Spanish culture. However, with the development of history, human civilization has entered another stage of development. Barbarism is not suitable to the development of the human race any more. Just likemuch other culture dross, they are the remains generated in the progress of human, and they will finally die in the way of human civilization. Therefore, in order to create a new, harmonious, civilized society, what we should do is to abandon the dregs, rather than inherit.Last but not least, it has caused many problems. On one part, it may damage human spirit. Can you imagine that your children, who are very naïve and lovely, when they see the cruel sanguinary scene, can they still be innocent? At this rate, it may cause many irreconcilable conflicts. On the other part, it leads to extravagant squander on resources. As we all know, Spain has faced a big challenge during the Economic crisis, and Bullfighting is financed with public money. During the economic crisis, Spanish bullfighting audiences are shrinking as the unemployment rate grows and anti-bullfighting calls increase. Therefore, how can Spain spare much more to invest bullfighting without caring its people’s life? If Spain continues to view bullfighting as a symbolic culture, those who hate brutal things may keep arm's length with Spain and it may be looked upon by many other Justice areas.In the end, even though many supporters of bullfighting regard it as a deeply ingrained, integral part of their national cultures. Bullfighting should be banned as it is normally fatal for the bull but it is also dangerous for the matador; it is a protest against the behavior of human civilization and has caused many problems. If we want to live a moreharmonious life, just ban it!。
西班牙国粹：斗牛
The Bullfighting: A sport or An Art? Or Neither?西班牙国粹：斗牛Bullfighting is a sport where men fight a bull. This sport raises strong emotions in people. People who like it, love it. People who do not like it, hate it. The men who fight the bulls can become heroes. Or they can lose their lives.斗牛是一项人与公牛博斗的运动。
这项运动能激发人们强烈的感情。
喜欢它的人，趋之若骜；不喜欢它的人，恨之入骨。
那些与公牛博斗的人们有可能成为英雄，也有可能因此丧命。
Bullfighting is linked to Spain. In some form, people have been bullfighting there for 1,300 years. However, modern bullfighting began in the year 1133. Instead of riding on horses, bullfighters began to walk around the bull. These men, called matadors, became the symbol of modern bullfighting. Today, bullfighting shows the courage, the power and character of both man and animal.斗牛是和西班牙紧密联系在一起的。
形形式式的斗牛在那已经有一千三百多年的历史了。
不过，现代斗牛是从1133年开始的。
从那时起，斗牛士们不再骑马，而是徒步与公牛周旋。