There was a
perfect, sunny day at the festival, and it felt like nothing could go wrong. My
sister and I arrived in New Orleans on the eve of Mardi Gras. this carnival
like a Russian holiday – the Maslinica. Because, in this festival also see off
the winter and meet spring.
Only at
Mardi Gras happens magnificent colorful parade, with beautiful platforms, and
actors dressed in beautiful costumes. But Mardi Gras guests dressed in carnival
costumes. I and my sister have bought mask. She bought horrible clown mask. I
picked a beautiful mask with feathers.
On Mardi
Gras has its own traditions! On Mardi Gras, on the highest platform sitting
king queen parade. They are selected before the holiday. And one of the main
tasks, draw their attention to you! There is another tradition….With the
crowd of guests, throw beads. Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold, and
adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful platform. During Mardi Gras,
nearly all businesses and roads are closed.
And then
came the evening! Music could be heard throughout the city. In the French
Quarter festival began! We came earlier this got up at the best places, and
with bated breath waited for the beginning!
And
finally! Huge platform with music and dancing people in colorful costumes rode
forward. One was like a pirate ship! Another platform was like a Greek god
Dionysus …It was memorable …
Suddenly, a
huge beads thrown right into my sister! At this time, she takes off her mask.
Because it was very hot. And beads struck her right in head!
We came out
of the crowd. At my sister heavily head spinning from the blow, and the beads
were really heavy and I had to hold my
sister hotel where we stayed.
Because of
the sisters, I could not come back. Ah …I dreamed of seeing Mardi Gras
parade! And he saw only the beginning! I was very upset! big.
When I was at the festival, it was such a good and sunny day. It seemed like everything should have been okay, but, unfortunately, we had got a “trouble”.
This morning, I just woke up and started thinking about this event. It was the Day of our city. I was invited to the centre of the city, for my friends knew that I liked the things like going to the festivals. This one has been organized by a company.
When I came there, everything had already been prepared. The centre of our city had been decorated with many things which surprised me much. Some my friends rang me up, because I didn’t see them anywhere. Later, I realized that I had not been attentive. Though, I should admit there was very crowdy. Anyway, we’ve met. They said they had never found their city as such a nice one. Frankly, I was by their side.
So, as I said before, everything had been okay until … So, some time went by, and it started to rain. None expected it could rain that day. Anyways, it didn’t make us unhappy. We’ve seen a great concert, thus everyone was satisfied.
There was a
perfect, sunny day at the festival, and it felt like nothing could go wrong. My
sister and I arrived in New Orleans on the eve of Mardi Gras. this carnival
like a Russian holiday – the Maslinica. Because, in this festival also see off
the winter and meet spring.
Only at
Mardi Gras happens magnificent colorful parade, with beautiful platforms, and
actors dressed in beautiful costumes. But Mardi Gras guests dressed in carnival
costumes. I and my sister have bought mask. She bought horrible clown mask. I
picked a beautiful mask with feathers.
On Mardi
Gras has its own traditions! On Mardi Gras, on the highest platform sitting
king queen parade. They are selected before the holiday. And one of the main
tasks, draw their attention to you! There is another tradition….With the
crowd of guests, throw beads. Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold, and
adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful platform. During Mardi Gras,
nearly all businesses and roads are closed.
And then
came the evening! Music could be heard throughout the city. In the French
Quarter festival began! We came earlier this got up at the best places, and
with bated breath waited for the beginning!
And
finally! Huge platform with music and dancing people in colorful costumes rode
forward. One was like a pirate ship! Another platform was like a Greek god
Dionysus …It was memorable …
Suddenly, a
huge beads thrown right into my sister! At this time, she takes off her mask.
Because it was very hot. And beads struck her right in head!
We came out
of the crowd. At my sister heavily head spinning from the blow, and the beads
were really heavy and I had to hold my
sister hotel where we stayed.
Because of
the sisters, I could not come back. Ah …I dreamed of seeing Mardi Gras
parade! And he saw only the beginning! I was very upset! big.
Текст A Perfect Day for a Carnival с переводом.
A Perfect Day for a Carnival
Отличный день для карнавала
| Rachel and I looked out of the window as the train started moving slowly away from the platform. It was a cloudless summer day, not what you would expect after last night’s storm. “I don’t think you’ll be needing that!” I told Rachel, looking at her huge green and pink spotted umbrella. “It’s a beautiful day – perfect for the Notting Hill Carnival.” | Мы с Рейчел выглянули в окно, когда поезд начал медленно отходить от платформы. Был безоблачный летний день, не такой, который вы бы ожидали после грозы прошлой ночью. “Не думаю, что тебе это понадобится!” – сказала я Рейчел, смотря на ее огромный зелено-розовый пятнистый зонт. “Сегодня замечательный день – отличный для карнавала в Ноттинг Хилл”. | |
| It was still early when we reached Notting Hill. We wandered happily around the stalls and admired the beautifully decorated floats. By the time the parade began, thousands of people had lined the streets to watch it. People in multi-coloured costumes were dancing to the rhythm of funky Caribbean music while others were taking photographs. “Look at that costume,” I shouted to Rachel, but there was no answer. I looked around but she was nowhere in sight. I had no idea what to do! | Было еще рано, когда мы добрались до Ноттинг Хилл. Мы с удовольствием побродили вокруг трибун и полюбовались красиво украшенными рампами. К тому времени, как парад начался, тысячи людей выстроились на улицах, чтобы посмотреть его. Люди в цветных костюмах танцевали под ритм Карибской музыки фанки, пока другие делали фотографии. “Посмотри на тот костюм”, – крикнула я Рейчел, но ответа не было. Я огляделась, но ее нигде не было видно. Я понятия не имела, что делать! | |
| Just as I was beginning to panic, there was a huge clap of thunder. Minutes later, it started to pour with rain. “Oh no, that’s all I need,” I thought anxiously, trying to find a place to take cover from the rain. It was just then that a familiar green and pink plastic object caught my eye. It was Rachel’s umbrella! Quickly, I moved towards it. | Как раз в тот момент, когда раздался мощный раскат грома. Через несколько минут пошел сильный дом. “О нет, этого еще не хватало!” – взволнованно подумала я, пытаясь найти место, чтобы укрыться от дождя. Именно в тот момент мне в глаза бросился какой-то зелено-розовый пластмассовый предмет. Это же был зонт Рейчел! Я быстро направилась к нему. | |
| Dripping wet but relieved, we entered the first cafe we found. “Who would have thought” I said to Rachel as I took a sip of hot coffee, “that a sudden downpour would be good luck!” “Yes,” Rachel replied, smiling, “… without it you wouldn’t have spotted my special umbrella, Sarah!” | Промокнув до нитки, но почувствовав облегчение, мы зашли в первое кафе, которое нашли. “Кто бы подумал”, – сказала я Рейчел, когда мы сели выпить кофе, – “что внезапный ливень будет как раз!” “Да”, – с улыбкой сказала Рейчел, – “… без него ты бы не заметила моего особенного зонтика, Сара!” |
Источник: Spotlight, 10 класс