Auld-lang-syne-6.ppt

1、Auld Lang Syne,Robert Burn,Auld Lang Syne,The songs Scots title may be translated into English literally as old long since, or more idiomatically, long long ago, days gone by or old times. Consequently For auld lang syne, as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as

2、for (the sake of) old times.,Meaning of Auld Lang Syne,Robert Burns,彭斯（17591796）BurnsRobert英国诗人 。自幼家境贫寒，未受过正规教育，靠自学获得多方面的知识。他的诗歌基本特色是以虔诚的感情歌颂大自然及乡村生活；以入木三分的犀利言辞讽刺教会及日常生活中人们的虚伪,被誉为天才的农夫。对苏格兰乡村生活的生动描写使他的诗歌作品具有民族特色和艺术魅力。往日的时光不仅享誉苏格兰，而且闻名世界。,Uses of the song,Auld Lang Syne is well known in many countrie

3、s, especially in the English-speaking world; for its used to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Boy Scout youth movement, in many countries, uses it as

4、 a close to jamborees and other functions.,New to You?,acquaintance: n. (An acquaintance is someone who you have met and know slightly, but not well. ) The group leader was an qcquaintance of his. bring to mind: (remember) I know it happened, but I cant bring it to mind. trusty: adj. (of worth of tr

5、usting) She is a trusty friend, you can always trust her. SOME OLD ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS: auld: old thine: yours,Enjoy the Song,Auld Lang Syne,Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And days of auld lang syne?,For auld lang syne my dear,For auld lang syne,Well take a cup of kindness yetFor auld lang syne.,And heres a hand, my trusty friendAnd gies a hand of thine;Well take a cup of kindness yet.For auld lang syne.,For auld lang syne