In 2006, father and son Marc and Mike Spits were on holiday in Thailand. There they met Mosha, a baby elephant that had lost a foot in an accident. They were so moved by Mosha's injury that the Spits family began the Elephant Parade in 2007. When you first hear about the Elephant Parade, it sounds like a circus1, but it is not. In truth, the Elephant Parade is a traveling art show that features elephant statues and makes money for their protection. It is made up of life-sized2 baby elephant statues, and each one is a uniquework of art3 by a world-class artist. The collection of over 100 statues appears around the world and has traveled across Asia, Europe, and North America. It is more than just a show, though. In each city where the Elephant Parade stops, some of the statues are put up for auction4. The money made by selling the statues goes to protecting Asian elephants. There has been at least one show each year since the Elephant Parade began, which is great for both elephants and art lovers alike.
parade n. 遊行 The city government will hold a parade to mark the birthday of that great artist. 市政府將舉辦一場遊行，來紀念那位偉大藝術家的生日。
injury n. 傷害；損害 Due to his injury, the baseball player's performance went from bad to worse. 因為受了傷的關係，那位棒球選手的表現每況愈下。
statue n. 塑像，雕像 The wizard spoke three magic words, and the statue came to life. 男巫師唸了三字咒語後，那座雕像就動了起來。
make money 賺錢 With business improving, John is bound to make money this year. 由於營業狀況有了改善，約翰今年一定會賺錢。
protection n. 保護 A thin coat gives little protection against the cold. 一件薄外套根本抵擋不了什麼風寒。
unique a. 獨特的 The design of this building is very stylish and unique. 這棟建築物的設計十分時尚又獨樹一幟。 * stylish a. 時髦的，流行的
collection n.（一批）收集的東西；收藏品 Eva has a large collection of Chinese paintings. 伊娃大量收藏了一批中國畫。
appear vi. 出現 As soon as the singer appeared on stage, the fans started to scream. 那位歌手一出現在舞台上，粉絲們就開始尖叫。
circus n. 馬戲團
life-sized a. 與真人／實物大小一樣的
work of art n.（繪畫、雕刻等）藝術品
auction n. 拍賣（會）
move 的用法
本文 "They were so moved by Mosha's injury that the Spits family began the Elephant Parade in 2007." 中的 moved 為過去分詞作形容詞使用，意思是『被打動的，被感動的』。而 move 作動詞用時，原意是『（使）移動』，與之相關的片語有 move on，意思是『繼續前進』。例： Mary was moved to tears when her boyfriend bought her a diamond ring. （瑪麗的男友買了一只鑽戒給她時，她感動的哭了。） You just need to let go of your feelings for Ryan and move on with your life. （妳得放棄對萊恩的感情，繼續過妳的日子。）
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