英语话中国China Story

本期文本 五月一日，是一个致敬的日子。 May 1st is a day of honor. 它是对劳动精神的特别礼赞。 It is a special tribute to the spirit of labor. 它提醒我们，世界是由辛勤劳动建造的。 It reminds us that the world is built by hard work. 从高耸的摩天大楼到静谧的图书馆，一切都是劳动的果实。 From towering skyscrapers to quiet libraries, everything is a fruit of labor. 在中国，这一天有着深刻的含义。 In China, this day holds a deep meaning. 这是庆祝“劳动模范”的时刻，他们是时代的英雄。 It is a time to celebrate the Model Workers, the heroes of our time. 他们工作在工厂、田野、学校和实验室。 They work in factories, fields, schools, and labs. 用汗水和智慧，为更美好的未来铺路。 With sweat and wisdom, they pave the way for a better future. 劳动是光荣的。 Labor is glorious. 它创造的不仅是财富，还有幸福和尊严。 It creates not just wealth, but also happiness and dignity. 在这一天，我们稍作休息，积蓄力量。 On this day, we take a break to recharge. 但奋斗的精神永不停歇。 But the spirit of striving never stops. 每一份努力都算数。 Every effort counts. 每一个梦想都重要。 Every dream matters. 让我们致敬每一位劳动者。 Let us respect every worker. 并带着希望，继续前行。 And let us keep moving forward with hope.

本期文本 好雨知时节，当春乃发生。谷雨便取自“雨生百谷”之意。 Good rain knows the season; when spring comes it happens.Grain Rain comes from the meaning，"Rain gives life to all grains." 此时降雨量增多，田里新插的秧苗与刚种下的作物，在雨水滋养下茁壮成长。 At this time, rainfall increases. The young rice seedlings newly planted in the fields and all new crops grow strong under the nurturing rain. 茶树抽出鲜嫩的绿芽。 Tea trees sprout fresh green buds. 人们忙着采摘新茶。 People are busy picking new tea. 据说这天采的茶能清热、辟邪、明目。 It's said that tea picked on this day can clear heat, ward off evil and brighten the eyes. 谷雨是春天的最后一章。 Grain Rain is the final chapter of spring. 它也是大地最深沉的情书。 It is also the Earth's deepest love letter. 它用雨水滋养万物，把无尽的生机与希望深埋泥土，静静等待夏日生长、秋日丰收。 It uses rain to nourish all things, burying endless life and hope deep into the soil, quietly waiting for summer’s growth and autumn’s harvest.

本期文本 在大学校园的小路上，一个白色的小箱子正缓缓前行。 On pathways of university campuses, a white box-shaped robot rolls slowly forward. 它没有司机，却认得每一栋楼； It has no driver—but knows every building; 它不会说话，却准时送达包裹。 it doesn’t speak—but always delivers on time. 学生收到短信：“您的快递已到宿舍楼下。” A student gets a message: “Your package has arrived at your dorm.” 下楼一看，机器人正安静等待， Going downstairs, they find the robot waiting quietly, 打开它的“肚子”，取出快递，关上门—— open its “belly,” take the parcel, and close the door— 任务完成，它转身驶向下一站。 its job done, it turns toward the next stop. 在一些小区，这样的机器人还能送药、送餐，风雨无阻，日夜不停。 In some neighborhoods, these robots also deliver medicine and meals,rain or shine, day or night. 它们不抢人类的工作，而是把人从重复的奔波中解放出来。 They don’t take jobs from people—they free people from repetitive errands. 在这个智能时代，最动人的科技，不是冰冷的机器，而是那些默默服务、带来便利的小小身影。 In this age of intelligence,the most touching technology isn’t cold machines— but small, quiet helpers that bring ease to daily life.

本期文本 青团是春天清明节的传统美食。 Qingtuan is a traditional food for the Qingming Festival in spring. 它鲜亮的绿色来自艾草的汁液。 Its bright green color comes from the juice of mugwort. 人们把绿色的汁液和糯米粉混合，做成柔软的面团。 People mix the green juice with glutinous rice flour to make a soft dough. 团子里面通常有甜的馅料，比如红豆沙或黑芝麻。 Inside the ball, there is usually a sweet filling, such as red bean paste or black sesame. 咬上一口，你能尝到春天清新的香气。 When you take a bite, you can taste the fresh scent of spring. 在中国文化里，吃青团不仅仅是品尝美味。 In Chinese culture, eating Qingtuan is not just about the delicious taste. 它也代表着我们对自然的热爱，以及对先人的怀念。 It also represents our love for nature and the memory of our ancestors. 如今，青团已经成为深受各年龄层喜爱的时令小吃。 Today, Qingtuan has become a popular seasonal treat for people of all ages. 我希望你能尝尝这颗“绿色的团子”，感受春天的味道。 I hope you can try this "green ball" and enjoy the taste of spring.