雙語美文：咖啡城西雅圖
傳說有一位牧羊人，偶然發現他的羊蹦蹦跳跳，仔細一看，原來羊是吃了一種紅色的果子才導致舉止滑稽怪異，他試着採了一些這種紅果子回去熬煮，沒想到滿室芳香，熬成的汁液喝下以後更是精神振奮，神清氣爽，從此，咖啡誕生了。
被譽爲“浪漫之都”的美國西雅圖，不僅是一座綠意蔥翠的“翡翠之城”，同時也是一座瀰漫着咖啡味道的城市。清晨，漫步在西雅圖的街道，附近席地而坐的學生們，將書本攤放在膝蓋上，而咖啡便握在手中。而行色匆匆的上班族手中同樣也會拿着一杯熱氣騰騰的咖啡，自然而又愜意。對於西雅圖人來說，手中的咖啡已成一種慣常的標識，一天便這樣開始。午後在慵懶的陽光下，徜徉於在西雅圖的大街小巷，無論是頗具創意的咖啡館，還是露天咖啡座，就連城市的空氣中都永恆地飄蕩着淡淡的咖啡香，就像是一抹揮之不去的誘惑讓人忍不住走進窗明几淨的咖啡屋裏品茗一杯沁人心脾的咖啡，隨時隨地感受西雅圖隨意而又淡然的咖啡生活。
Seattle's Coffee Culture
It is one o’clock in Seattle. You are walking down the street. A lot of people are outside for lunch. You see a woman. She is holding a white and green paper cup. You see another person. He is also holding a cup in his hands. You see another and another. Everyone has a cup in their hands! What are they all drinking? You smell the Seattle air. It’s coffee!
現西雅圖下午一點。你在街上閒逛。很多人都出來吃午飯。你看見一個女人。她手裏拿着一個白綠色的紙杯。你又看見另外一個人。他手裏也拿着一個杯子。再看其他人，每個人手裏都有杯子。他們都在喝什麼?聞一聞西雅圖的空氣——原來是咖啡!
People in Seattle love coffee. Some say it’s because Seattle has many rainy days and people need coffee to be happy. Others say coffee shops are popular because Seattle people are very laid-back and relaxed.
Coffee shops in Seattle are a lot like teahouses in China. In Seattle, people go to coffee shops to talk to friends, read, play games, work on the computer, or relax. Coffee is an important part of people’s day.
西雅圖的咖啡館和中國的茶館很像。在西雅圖，人們到咖啡館與朋友交談，在那裏讀書、做遊戲，攜帶電腦工作，或者休息、放鬆。咖啡是大家一天生活的重要組成部分。
The world’s largest coffee shop chain, Starbucks, first opened in Seattle in 1971. But Starbuck is not the only popular coffee shop in the city. There are other large chains, like Seattle’s Best Coffee, Caffe Ladro, or Tully’s. Seattle also has many small neighborhood coffee shops. Everyone has their favorite.
西雅圖人喜愛咖啡。有人將這歸之於西雅圖氣候多雨，因此人們需要咖啡來保持心情愉快。也有人認爲咖啡館之所以風行是因爲西雅圖人生活閒適、愜意。
星巴克，這個全球最大的咖啡連鎖店，1971年首先在西雅圖開張。不過西雅圖知名的咖啡館不止星巴克一家。還有其他大型連鎖店，比如西雅圖極品咖啡，Caffe Ladro和Tully’s。另外這裏也有許多小型社區咖啡館。每個人都有自己的最愛。
The best coffee shops in Seattle: 西雅圖最好的咖啡館：
Bauhaus Books and Coffee (Capitol Hill)
Great place to spend an afternoon. Floor-to-ceiling used books and paintings on sale. Sit at a table downstairs and use the Internet or sit outside on the balcony. Enjoy the great coffee!
Bauhaus 書籍和咖啡 (國會山莊)
消磨午後時光的好去處。滿牆都是低價出售的二手書畫。在樓下找一張桌子坐下，暢遊因特網，或者在露天陽臺裏找個位子。盡情享受極品咖啡吧!
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar (Capitol Hill)
Seattle's best coffee. Vivace motto is “Una bella tazza di caffe.” It means “a beautiful cup of coffee.” People wait in long lines for Vivace famous espresso. This is caffeine with class!
Espresso Vivace 街邊吧 (國會山莊)
提供西雅圖最好的咖啡。Vivace口號是：“Una bella tazza di caffe”，意爲“一杯美麗的咖啡”人們排着長隊等Vivace著名的意式濃縮咖啡。這可是經典咖啡因飲品!
Victrola Coffee and Art (Capitol Hill)
Everything a coffee shop should be. High ceilings, lots of room, and art on the walls. Free live music a few times a week. Great coffee, friendly baristas, and wonderful carrot cake. Wireless internet.
Victrola 咖啡和藝術 (國會山莊)
具備咖啡館的一切要素。高大的天花板、開闊的空間、牆壁上掛着藝術畫作。每週都有 幾次免費音樂表演。這裏還有香醇的咖啡、友好的服務生、美味的胡蘿蔔蛋糕和無線網絡。
