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怕爆!〈倫敦鐵橋垮下來〉 背後的恐怖傳說 Why Is London Bridge Falling Down?

Why Is London Bridge Falling Down?
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怕爆!〈倫敦鐵橋垮下來〉 背後的恐怖傳說 Why Is London Bridge Falling Down?
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        Nursery rhymes are not only funny and catchy, but they are also tools to encourage language and memory development. Their playfulness and repetition explain why so many are still around today. However, you might wonder what exactly __1__ the lyrics of these beloved rhymes. Among these is “London Bridge Is Falling Down.” This well-known and __2__ rhyme was popularized in the 1850s and is still enjoyed by children across the globe today. There are several theories behind its origin, like the __3__ of time, Viking attacks, or even a sacrifice.

        Up until the mid-18th century, London Bridge was the only crossing over the River Thames. Through the ages, it has undergone countless __4__ due to damage from disasters like fires. The bridge was gradually sinking into the river. Therefore, it was decided the structure had reached the end of its life and could no longer accommodate the __5__ traffic. By 1972, the old bridge was __6__ to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, piece by piece, where it still stands today.

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Words in Use
rhyme
[raɪm]
vi. & n. 押韻
playfulness
[ˋplefəlnɪs]
n. 趣味
repetition
[͵rɛpɪˋtɪʃən]
n. 重複,反覆
sacrifice
[ˋsækrə͵faɪs]
.vt. & n. 犧牲
gradually
[ˋgrædʒʊəlɪ]
adv. 漸漸地
structure
[ˋstrʌktʃɚ]
n. 結構;建築物
accommodate
[əˋkɑmə͵det]
vt. 容納;提供膳宿
reference
[ˋrɛfərəns]
vt. 參考;言及,提到
legend
[ˋlɛdʒənd]
n. 傳說
perspective
[pɚˋspɛktɪv]
n. 觀點
a. 透視的
catchy
[ˋkætʃɪ]
adj. (曲調等)動聽而易記的
lyric
[ˋlɪrɪk]
n. 歌詞(恆用複數)
beloved
[bɪˋlʌvɪd]
a. 心愛的,受鍾愛的
n. 心愛的人
popularize
[ˋpɑpjələ͵raɪz]
vt. 使普及
crossing
[ˋkrɔsɪŋ]
n. (道路的)十字路口
undergo
[͵ʌndɚˋgo]
vt. 經歷;接受(治療、訓練)
folklore
[ˋfok͵lor]
n. . 民間傳說(不可數)
Practical Phrases
fall down
 倒塌,跌倒

The old woman fell down and hurt her leg.
老婆婆跌倒,傷了腿。

be around
 存在

The restaurant has been around for 30 years.
這間餐廳已經開了三十年。

across the globe / world
 遍布全球/世界

The singer is not just popular in the US; her fame has spread across the globe.
那位歌手不只在美國受歡迎;她的名氣享譽全球

around the globe
 遍布全球/世界
due to + N/V-ing
 因為……;由於……
= because of...

Jim was absent from work yesterday due to illness.
吉姆昨天生病而沒來上班。

break down... / break... down
 (車輛)拋錨;(機器)故障;(情緒) 崩潰;打破⋯⋯,破壞⋯⋯

The car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
這輛車子在荒郊野外拋錨了。

Sally has worked hard to break down the wall of fear and try something new.
莎莉努力打破恐懼之牆並嘗試新事物。

a nursery rhyme
 兒歌

Most children can recite nursery rhymes, though they might not understand them.
大部分孩子都能背兒歌,不過他們也許並不了解其中內容。

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