2007年VOA标准英语-Miami's Little Havana Showcases Cuban Life
时间：2019-01-31 作者：英语课 分类：2007年VOA标准英语（八月）
Miami, Florida
03 August 2007
Few Americans get an opportunity to visit Cuba because of U.S. restrictions 1 on travel. But Americans and others can still experience the island's vibrant 2 culture by visiting "La Pequena Havana," or Little Havana in Miami, Florida. For producers Ade Astuti and Ariadne Budianto. VOA's Jim Bertel reports many consider this neighborhood the cultural and political heart of the Cuban diaspora.
William Talbert
Little Havana boasts the largest population of Cubans outside the island.
One business owner in little Havana, Miami, Carol Ann Weaver 3, describes it, "This is a very ethnic 4, ripe, colorful, musical and interesting neighborhood."
William Talbert, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, explains how Little Havana was born. "When Castro took over Cuba, most of the professionals in Cuba left. And, they came to the closest area they could get to which was Miami. There was a famous processing center here. We became the Ellis Island for the Cubans."
Cuban culture flourishes in Little Havana. Old Cuban men discuss politics over games of dominos. Cuban style cigars are readily available in neighborhood shops. And art galleries exhibiting unique artwork by Cuban Americans line the streets.
No visit to Little Havana is complete without enjoying popular Cuban dishes like Ropa Vieja -or shredded 5 beef - and Cuban Skirt Steak.
Ropa Vieja
Romo Montano owns "Romo," a popular restaurant frequented by Shakira, Marc Anthony, Pele and other celebrities 6. Montano left Cuba as a child and has lived in Little Havana ever since. "I came up with the idea of bringing people from outside Little Havana to come and see me, and see what Little Havana is all about. I really thank God for the opportunity of being here in the place where I grew up."
The neighborhood's festive 7 mood and Latin music keeps visitors and locals alike talking and dancing all night long in Little Havana's restaurants and clubs.
- I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
- a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
- He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
- She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。
- She was a fast weaver and the cloth was very good.她织布织得很快，而且布的质量很好。
- The eager weaver did not notice my confusion.热心的纺织工人没有注意到我的狼狈相。
- This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏，这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
- The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。
- Serve the fish on a bed of shredded lettuce. 先铺一层碎生菜叶，再把鱼放上，就可以上桌了。
- I think Mapo beancurd and shredded meat in chilli sauce are quite special. 我觉得麻婆豆腐和鱼香肉丝味道不错。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
- a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目