3. The City of Song 　p.13

Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and the waltz.
Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music.

☆Austria   Australia   jog 慢跑   chore 杂物(可数)  potbelly 大肚皮 He is a potbelly.
☆the world over  adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world
☆maestro  艺术大师，名作曲家
☆birthplace 发源地，诞生日     classical 古典的   classic 经典的
☆be free (of charge) 免费的     This sample is free of charge.
☆be enslaved by 被...奴役   be enslaved to a bad habit 改不掉坏习惯
☆be home to       某地是…的所在地／出产地／聚集地
be the home of    某地是…的故乡／老家
☆no wonder + clause（主+v.）  adv.难怪  
Eg：No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises.
    No wonder you’re so thin, you eat so little.
☆be alive with  a.活的，充满的　Eg：The room is alive with children’s laughter.
  sth. fill the air 充满着某物　Eg：Romatic love songs fill the air in that cozy Italian restaurant.
那家温馨的意大利餐馆充满着罗曼蒂克的情歌．

4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost 　p.21

Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy.
M: Are you having a good time, Daisy?
D: Are kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts.
M: Concert going is fantastic but what else can we do?
D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun.
M: It sounds like a great idea!
D: Let's do it then.
M: You're right. As they say, "He who hesitates is lost."

☆He who(引导表语从句) hesitates is lost. 迟疑着将丧失良机.
hesitates to … 做…犹豫不决
He who …+单数动词  “凡是…的人….”
= one who.. = those who +复数动词
Eg：He who works hard will be successful.  "He" means anyone.  or: one, those
☆I was lost in that music. ＂沉醉于＂ = be absorbed in one's work
☆While on vacation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假
☆Chinese character  “中国字”  不说 Chi

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