情景英语：中级美语对话(第65讲)

65. Italian Culture p. 446

    Italy is a land of history and culture. And as we all know, the ancient architecture there is breathtaking. Just as we Chinese are proud of our history and culture, so are the Italians. One of their traditions is to enjoy a long midday meal. This lengthy¹ lunch can last up to four hours！ As you can imagine, after all the eating, drinking and chatting, they need to take a nap.

    Well, this custom may be great for the stomach, but it's not so great for getting things done. If you happen to be in Italy, don't be surprised if you have to wait for a long time for the banks and post offices to open.

    sauce 调味酱     noodle 面条    cuisine² 烹饪

    land 土地（不可数）  a piece of land            a land = a conuntry 国土

    As we all know, Peter has many interesting hobby： music, photography and mountain-biking.

    breathtaking 扣人心眩的   What a breathtaking sunset！

    Good grief, I forgot my keys.

    be proud of 以……为荣

    midday  at noon

    take a nap 小睡

    pinch in/out 打卡上下班

    get sth done 完成

    It happens that I have ten dollars. = I happen to have 10 dollars.