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Colorado Dude Ranch Provides Many Fun Activities
MANCOS, COLORADO Dude ranches allow vacationers to experience the feel of the Old West...as they ride horses, and take part in other fun activities while enjoying beautiful scenery.
One popular dude ranch in the US western state of Colorado is tucked in a stunning mountain location 2400 meters-high.
Its time for another at the Majestic Dude Ranch.
Robert Bucksbaum bought the ranch in the San Juan Mountains 3 years ago. Hes a hands-on owner, who not only cooks for his guests, but also the dirty work.
I love being around . When I came here I knew this is the right place for me, said Bucksbaum.
Brandon Sanderson manages the riding program. He says a dude ranch horse has certain .
You kind of look for a horse that has more of a herd , that doesnt want to be a loner, wants to be a group horse, said Sanderson.
He matches the horse to the riders experience. Christa Balogh tried riding for the first time this week.
It was hard at first. Scary for that matter, very . If you dont have your feet situated right, you have no control, said Balogh.
Wrangler Clint Show helps take care of the horses and leads trail rides.
I really enjoy showing people how to ride, what it is to ride this country. Its really fun, said Show.
Theres more than horseback riding at this dude ranch.
Greg Szymanski is bike riding with his daughter. When she suggested they go to a dude ranch, he didnt know what it was, but is glad he came.
When I got out here this was really great. A lot of stars, horseback riding, mountaineering, a little climbing, its a good time, said Szymanski.
That good time also includes country line dancing. Bonita Holden is a big fan.
It is great exercise, and very good for your mind to all the steps, and its really fun, said Holden.
Carolyn Glazner is taking on the challenge of shooting at a small moving target.
The thing about the dude ranch is that its so different from anything you experience anywhere else, where you get to walk around in , be in the dirt, ride horses. And those arent things you get to go in your normal life, and certainly not in the city, so its a great experience to try different things, said Glazner.
She and her son Eric Green live near the beach in California and are excited about horseback riding in the mountains. Greens overwhelmed by the beauty.
Ive never seen so many trees in my life. Its . You can see them as far as the eye goes. So its beautiful. Its really different scenery for me and I love it, said Green.
Robert Bucksbaum says it makes him feel good that guests are having so much fun.
You know, weve had people who are stressed out from their normal workday, and they come here and you can just see the stress being shed off day by day, and it gets better as the week goes on, and seeing the joy in their faces makes it really , he said.
听写答案
1.benefit from
2.conservation projects
3.recover
4.highest-priority
5.management
6.butterfly
7.blueprint
8.access
9.committed
10.irreplaceable
词汇解释
1.measurable adj. 可测量的;重要的;重大的
Both leaders seemed to expect measurable progress.
两位领导人好像都期待着显著的进展。
2.imperil vt. 危及;使陷于危险
A victory for Allende would imperil our interests in the Western Hemisphere.
阿连德一旦获胜，就将危及我们在西半球的利益。
3.well-thought-out adj. 经过周详考虑的;深思熟虑出来的
A well-thought-out approach should both inspire and sustain.
考虑完善的方法应该是激励人且持续的。
4.irreplaceable adj. 不能替代的，不能调换的
In this aspect, the economic diplomacy will definitely play an irreplaceable role.
在这方面，经济外交将起着不可或缺的作用。
词汇解释
1.dude ranch度假牧场;观光牧场或农场
A dude ranch charges visitors money to stay and help work on the ranch.
游客在农场逗留和帮助干活，而农场则向游客收取一定的费用。
2.hands-onadj. 亲身实践的，亲自动手的
This hands-on management approach often stretches his workday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
这种事必躬亲的管理方法常常使他在工作日从早晨6:00一直工作到晚上11:00。
3.instinctn. 本能，直觉;天性
I didnt have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers.
我不像其他一些母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。
4.overwhelmvt. 压倒;淹没;受打击
He was overwhelmed by a longing for times past.
他陷入了一种对过去的渴望而不能自拔。
内容解析
1.You know, weve had people who are stressed out from their normal workday
stress out 过度劳累;紧张
I am stressed out about the sales volume.
最近我因为销售额的问题压力很大。
A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.
一个错误的反应能够使你失去朋友、生气或被压力压得喘不过气来。
2.Carolyn Glazner is taking on the challenge of shooting at a small moving target.
take on 承担;呈现;具有;流行;接纳;雇用;穿上
No other organization was able or willing to take on the job.
没有任何其他组织能够或愿意承担这项工作。
The vice-president must now take on the mantle of supreme power.
副总统现在必须承担起最高权力的重任。
全文翻译
科罗拉多度假牧场的乐趣
又要开始在雄伟度假牧场饱餐一顿了。
罗伯特巴克斯鲍姆三年前买了这座位于圣胡安山脉的牧场，他是自己动手的牧场主，不仅给客人们做饭，还做脏活儿。
我喜欢跟马在一起，当初来这里我就知道这里很适合我。
布兰登桑德森负责骑马项目，他说度假牧场的马有几个特点。
这里的马有群居的本能，它们不喜欢独处，喜欢和一群马在一起。
他将马和骑者的经验相匹配，Christa Balogh本周第一次尝试骑马。
起初有些难，很害怕，如果你的脚没有放好，那就无法掌控。
牧人Clint Show帮助照料马匹，还负责在小路上骑马。
我喜欢教人们骑马，怎么在这个村子骑马，真的很有趣。
除了在度假牧场骑马外还有其他乐趣。
格雷格西曼斯基在和女儿一起骑单车，当女儿建议来度假牧场时，他还不知道是怎么回事，但他很高兴能来这里。
来了后发现很棒，很多星星，可以骑马、登山、攀登，过得很开心。
开心的项目还包括土风舞，Bonita Holden就很喜欢这个。
很不错的锻炼，记住所有的舞步对大脑很有好处，非常有趣。
Carolyn Glazner在尝试射击一个移动的小靶子。
度假牧场和之前经历的一切都不一样，在这里可以穿着牛仔靴到处走，弄得很脏，骑马。是在日常生活中没有的，当然城市是没有的，所以能尝试不同的东西是很棒的体验。
她和儿子埃里克格林住在加州沙滩附近，很开心能在山上骑马。这里的美景令格林惊叹。
我还从未看过这么多的树，难以相信，目光所及处都是树木，好美啊!对我来说真是别样的风景，我很喜欢。
罗伯特巴克斯鲍姆说，客人能玩的开心自己也感觉很好。
要知道，客人们平时的日常生活压力很大，他们来这里后，就能看到他们一天比一天轻松，一周过去了他们感觉更好了，看到他们脸上的喜悦，我感到这一切很值得。
Colorado Dude Ranch Provides Many Fun Activities
科罗拉多度假牧场的乐趣
MANCOS, COLORADO Dude ranches allow vacationers to experience the feel of the Old West...as they ride horses, and take part in other fun activities while enjoying beautiful scenery.
One popular dude ranch in the US western state of Colorado is tucked in a stunning mountain location 2400 meters-high.
Its time for another (1.hearty meal) at the Majestic Dude Ranch.
又要开始在雄伟度假牧场饱餐一顿了。
Robert Bucksbaum bought the ranch in the San Juan Mountains 3 years ago. Hes a hands-on owner, who not only cooks for his guests, but also the dirty work.
罗伯特巴克斯鲍姆三年前买了这座位于圣胡安山脉的牧场，他是自己动手的牧场主，不仅给客人们做饭，还做脏活儿。
I love being around . When I came here I knew this is the right place for me, said Bucksbaum.
我喜欢跟马在一起，当初来这里我就知道这里很适合我。
Brandon Sanderson manages the riding program. He says a dude ranch horse has certain .
布兰登桑德森负责骑马项目，他说度假牧场的马有几个特点。
You kind of look for a horse that has more of a herd , that doesnt want to be a loner, wants to be a group horse, said Sanderson.
这里的马有群居的本能，它们不喜欢独处，喜欢和一群马在一起。
He matches the horse to the riders experience. Christa Balogh tried riding for the first time this week.
他将马和骑者的经验相匹配，Christa Balogh本周第一次尝试骑马。
It was hard at first. Scary for that matter, very . If you dont have your feet situated right, you have no control, said Balogh.
起初有些难，很害怕，如果你的脚没有放好，那就无法掌控。
Wrangler Clint Show helps take care of the horses and leads trail rides.
牧人Clint Show帮助照料马匹，还负责在小路上骑马。
I really enjoy showing people how to ride, what it is to ride this country. Its really fun, said Show.
我喜欢教人们骑马，怎么在这个村子骑马，真的很有趣。
Theres more than horseback riding at this dude ranch.
除了在度假牧场骑马外还有其他乐趣。
Greg Szymanski is bike riding with his daughter. When she suggested they go to a dude ranch, he didnt know what it was, but is glad he came.
格雷格西曼斯基在和女儿一起骑单车，当女儿建议来度假牧场时，他还不知道是怎么回事，但他很高兴能来这里。
When I got out here this was really great. A lot of stars, horseback riding, mountaineering, a little climbing, its a good time, said Szymanski.
来了后发现很棒，很多星星，可以骑马、登山、攀登，过得很开心。
That good time also includes country line dancing. Bonita Holden is a big fan.
开心的项目还包括土风舞，Bonita Holden就很喜欢这个。
It is great exercise, and very good for your mind to all the steps, and its really fun, said Holden.
很不错的锻炼，记住所有的舞步对大脑很有好处，非常有趣。
Carolyn Glazner is taking on the challenge of shooting at a small moving target.
Carolyn Glazner在尝试射击一个移动的小靶子。
The thing about the dude ranch is that its so different from anything you experience anywhere else, where you get to walk around in , be in the dirt, ride horses. And those arent things you get to go in your normal life, and certainly not in the city, so its a great experience to try different things, said Glazner.
度假牧场和之前经历的一切都不一样，在这里可以穿着牛仔靴到处走，弄得很脏，骑马。是在日常生活中没有的，当然城市是没有的，所以能尝试不同的东西是很棒的体验。
She and her son Eric Green live near the beach in California and are excited about horseback riding in the mountains. Greens overwhelmed by the beauty.
她和儿子埃里克格林住在加州沙滩附近，很开心能在山上骑马。这里的美景令格林惊叹。
Ive never seen so many trees in my life. Its . You can see them as far as the eye goes. So its beautiful. Its really different scenery for me and I love it, said Green.
我还从未看过这么多的树，难以相信，目光所及处都是树木，好美啊!对我来说真是别样的风景，我很喜欢。
Robert Bucksbaum says it makes him feel good that guests are having so much fun.
罗伯特巴克斯鲍姆说，客人能玩的开心自己也感觉很好。
You know, weve had people who are stressed out from their normal workday, and they come here and you can just see the stress being shed off day by day, and it gets better as the week goes on, and seeing the joy in their faces makes it really , he said.
要知道，客人们平时的日常生活压力很大，他们来这里后，就能看到他们一天比一天轻松，一周过去了他们感觉更好了，看到他们脸上的喜悦，我感到这一切很值得。
