英語 × 英文 × 樂詞不疲

About 英語 × 英文 × 樂詞不疲

英文聽力練習（附逐字稿） Powered by Firstory Hosting (https://firstory.me)

Publisher

樂詞不疲

Category

education

Language

zh

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Dec 2020

Latest episode

1 Aug 2021

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 1 Aug 2021

   Summer Jam

   Intro What makes a perfect summer jam? It has to be a catchy, upbeat song. It should have the feeling of a carefree, sun-filled day. It should make you want to dance. And you’ll know it’s the hit of the summer when you can’t help but hear it every time you turn on your radio. So what is this summer’s big hit? Is it “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga? Katy Perry’s “California Gurls”? Hear Jason and Devan’s nominees for this year’s song of the summer. Then add your own. Dialogue Jason: Well, it’s officially summer. Devan: It is. I’m packing up all my sweaters and jackets and putting away all my depressing, sad music and busting out the pop records. Jason: Yeah. Do you know what the song of the summer is going to be? Devan: There’s a few songs that so far have a lot of potential to be good summer songs, but I don’t know if they’re going to be the summer song. Jason: What was last year’s for you? Devan: Oh man, I can’t even remember that far back. Do you remember? Jason: LCD Soundsystem (http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/5315/music/lcd_soundsystem). Devan: Oh yeah, “All My Friends,” that was definitely the jam of the summer. But it’s always gotta be something that’s upbeat, you know, that creates like a happy mood when you listen to it, because in the winter you spend all winter being cold and gloomy and listening to some sad Elliott Smith or something, but once the weather gets warm I need something that I can just like kick back and kinda like listen to and… Jason: Yeah, it’s a balance, the summery song, because you need to be able to kick back to it, but you also need to be able to be energized by it and want to go ride your bike and play sports outdoors and stuff like that. Devan: Yeah, it’s gotta have a positive mood, for sure. Discussion Now that it is summer, Jason and Devan are ready for some summer tunes. Songs of the summer are usually upbeat and catchy. They put you in a happy mood and make you feel both energized and relaxed. Neither Jason nor Devan is sure what this year’s big summer hit is. Jason thinks that last year’s summer jam was “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem. Devan agrees that that was a perfect summer song. What do you think the song of the summer is this year? Do you prefer listening to catchy, upbeat songs or sad songs? Grammar Point Be Able to Jason thinks that you should be able to relax while listening to the perfect summer song. But you should also be able to feel energized. To be able to do something means to have the ability to do it. Be able to is sometimes used in place of can or could. Instead of, “I can’t go,” you might say, “I am not able to go.” You can use be able to in any tense. Just change the tense of the verb be. You can say, “I was able to go dancing last night,” or, “You won’t be able to get this song out of your head.” Which is correct, “I wasn’t able to take a vacation this summer” or “I wasn’t be able to take a vacation this summer”? Quiz ❶　During the winter, Devan listens to _ music. upbeat catchy romantic depressing　✓ ❷　Songs of the summer should make you want to __. sleep stay home spend time outside　✓ turn off the radio ❸　Did you __ the dishes yet? put away　✓ put off put on put in ❹　__ you be able to come to my party next Saturday? Will　✓ Were Was Are ❺　If you lose weight, you __ to play more sports. were able will able be able will be able　✓ Powered by Firstory Hosting (https://firstory.me)

2. 31 Jul 2021

   Summer Wedding

   Intro Hi Friends! Labor Day happens every year on the first Monday in September. It is a holiday dedicated to the American workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Many people use the three-day holiday weekend to travel and visit family and friends. It’s also a common weekend for marriages. Beth is planning on attending a Labor Day weekend wedding. Listen in to her conversation with Miguel to hear all about it. Dialogue Miguel: Hey Beth, you have any big Labor Day weekend plans? Beth: I do. I’m going to a wedding in wine country, so I’ll probably be outdoors all day, or, all weekend. Miguel: Wine country, California? Or wine country, Oregon? Beth: Wine country, Oregon. And, uh, it should be pretty cool. I think it’s going to be in a place that overlooks all these orchards and the vineyards, and it should be pretty awesome. Miguel: Is it a family wedding, or a friend, or who’s getting married? Beth: A friend. It’s, uh, someone that I’ve met since I’ve lived here and she is really fun, so I think it’s going to be a great crowd at her wedding. Miguel: So you think it’ll be a party crowd, like people’ll be dancing and really, you know, whooping it up, having fun? Beth: Oh yeah, especially with all the wind and the, uh, wedding celebration should be a blast. Discussion Beth sounds pretty excited about going to her friend’s wedding. Vineyards are beautiful places to have weddings, especially during the summer. Many people choose to have their weddings at vineyards because of the romantic setting and beautiful scenery. I’m not going to any Labor Day weddings this year, but I did last year, and I am going to a wedding next weekend. For some reason, Labor Day seems to be one of the most popular times of the year to get married. Have a great week! Tanis Quiz ❶　Whose wedding is Beth attending? her sister’s her friend’s　✓ tanis’s ❷　Where is the wedding? In California At a vineyard　✓ On Labor Day ❸　When is Labor Day? The first day of the month September 1, 2004 The first Monday in September　✓ ❹　Will there be dancing at Beth’s friend’s wedding? Yes. It’s a party crowd.　✓ Yes. It’s at a vineyard. Yes. It’s in wine country, Oregon. Powered by Firstory Hosting (https://firstory.me)

3. 30 Jul 2021

   Swimsuits

   Intro Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to start the agonizing process of shopping for a new bathing suit. Finding the perfect suit that covers up everything you’d rather not reveal while still showing off all the right parts is difficult, especially for the ladies. But girls aren’t the only ones who can be faced with a swimsuit dilemma. When it comes to swimsuits for guys, there are two directions you can follow. One is to go with a long, baggy board short that may get in the way when you’re trying to swim but that you can wear around town without feeling over-exposed. The other is the Speedo, a tight, short bathing suit like the kind professional swimmers wear. In the US, most guys wear board shorts. But Mason thinks they should become more comfortable with their bodies and switch to Speedos. Hear him and Jeff argue over the best kind of swimsuit for dudes. Dialogue Mason: So, I’m really excited for beach weather coming around, finally. Jeff: Yeah, me too. Well actually, there was a nice day the other day, and I couldn’t help but notice at the beach that there were a couple guys that were wearing some pretty skimpy stuff. Mason: Oh yeah. Jeff: I think they must’ve been European. Mason: Well, that’s just it, right? So, I went to Europe for my honeymoon, and quite frankly, Jeff, I was inspired. I mean, the men there, they were just so free. And I think that the Speedo is pretty near the height of self-expression for a man who is OK with himself. Jeff: Uh… Mason: Have you tried it? Jeff: I just think you’re a little weird. Mason: I mean seriously, have you tried it? Jeff: For a little while in college, I experimented with the Speedo. I did an exchange program where I lived in Marseilles, and that happens to be where I had my Speedo times. Mason: I just, it’s the freedom of motion, you know? I like to run, I swim, I surf, and it just…Those baggy swimsuits, they just tie me down, man. Not to mention the weird tan lines, you know? ‘Cause then my thighs are all bleach white, and then my lower legs are all nice and tan… Jeff: Yeah, well, those upper thighs are for you and Greta alone. Discussion Mason can’t wait for summer to truly arrive so he can hit the beach. Jeff has already been to the beach, and he was a little surprised by what he found there. He says a couple of guys were wearing short, tight bathing suits known as Speedos. It sounds like those suits made Jeff a little uncomfortable. Unlike Jeff, Mason is a fan of the Speedo. He doesn’t like baggy bathing suits that get in his way when he’s trying to swim or surf. He thinks that guys who prefer long, loose board shorts are just uncomfortable showing off too much skin. Mason believes they should embrace the Speedo. But Jeff disagrees. He thinks the only people who should see the tops of Mason’s legs are Mason and his wife. What kind of bathing suit do you like to wear to the beach? Do you feel embarrassed wearing a suit that is too revealing, or do you prefer suits that give you more freedom to move around? Grammar Point Adjectives Mason says he is excited for the warmer weather. He also says he was inspired by the swimsuits he saw on his honeymoon. Excited and inspired are both special types of adjectives. They’re adjectives of emotion, or adjectives that are used to describe how someone feels. Adjectives of emotion often end in “ed,” just like excited and inspired do. Adjectives of emotion often follow the verb “be,” like when Mason says he is excited. Which is correct, “I am embarrassing to wear a tight swimsuit” or “I am embarrassed to wear a tight swimsuit”? Quiz ❶　Where did Mason go on his honeymoon? Asia Africa Europe　✓ South America ❷　Jeff saw some __ swimsuits at the beach. baggy long skimpy　✓ loose ❸　Why does Mason like Speedos? They come in nice colors. They keep him covered up. They make him feel free.　✓ They are more common in the US. ❹　When did Jeff try wearing a Speedo? Yesterday. In high school. In college.　✓ Never. Powered by Firstory Hosting (https://firstory.me)