Amazing World Kansas
美妙的世界堪薩斯州
When most people think of Kansas, they imagine a scene right out of a western movie complete with Wyatt Earp. Or they think of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and her ruby shoes. But there is so much more to the undiscovered state of Kansas. (US English spelling)
Kansas City
If I asked you to name a city in Kansas, I bet the first (and only)one that would come to mind would be Kansas City (also known as KC). Kansas City is called the Heart of America because it’s right in the middle of the USA. Most people still think KC looks like it did in the old western movies and books. However, today you will find a very modern, cultural center that is home to over 1.9 million people.
The Sites
The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City was the first shopping center in America. Its 12 towers, fountains and architecture were modeled after buildings in Seville, Spain. Speaking of fountains, Kansas City’s nickname is the City of Fountains because it has over 200 fountains from all over the world. A favorite of mine is the Crown Plaza Fountain. But be careful of this one. It doesn’t really look like a fountain because the nozzles are invisible to the human eye. After you walk overit and get shot with water, you’ll remember where that fountain is for the rest of your life. But stick around after you get drenched as the fountain lights up at night and is quite spectacular.
BBQ
Some of the most popular restaurants are those serving barbecued meat. In fact, barbecue is a way of life in Kansas City and there are more than 90 barbecue restaurants. Kansas City barbecue is considered the best in the world. I recommend Wabash, the Branding Iron, or Fiorella’s Jack Stack for some of the best barbecue in the KC area.
Kansas City barbecue is always slow smoked at a low temperature over wood, usually hickory. Some barbecue is cooked up to 18 hours to obtain that one-of-a-kind flavor. The actual barbecue sauce is never applied to the meat until it is ready to serve. You can’t come to Kansas without trying the barbecue. But don’t forget to ask for a bib. You’ll need one.
GLOSSARY
ruby adj
bright red 紅寶石色；深紅色
home to exp
if a city is “home to” something, that thing is in thecity ……的家園；……的所在地
to model A after B exp
to use A as inspiration for the design of B 照……制作；效仿
a nozzle n
an object fitted to the end of a pipe to control the flow of water 管嘴；噴嘴
to stick around phr vb
to stay in a place 逗留
to get drenched exp
to become very wet 濕透的
a bib n
a piece of cloth worn over the front of your shirt tos top the shirt getting dirty whilst eating. Normally for babies 圍嘴；圍裙上部
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