Shadowing Practice: 小马宝莉S01E01 友谊是魔法（上）【英语+中文字幕】 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria,
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there were two regal sisters who ruled together and created harmony for all the land.
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To do this, the eldest used her unicorn powers to raise the sun at dawn.
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The younger brought out the moon to begin the night.
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Thus, the two sisters maintained balance for their kingdom and their subjects, all the different types of ponies.
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But as time went on, the younger sister became resentful.
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The ponies relished and played in the day her elder sister brought forth, but shunned and slept through her beautiful night.
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One fateful day, the younger unicorn refused to lower the moon to make way for the dawn.
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The Elder Sister tried to reason with her, but the bitterness in the young one's heart had transformed her into a wicked mare of darkness, Nightmare Moon.
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She vowed that she would shroud the land in eternal night.
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Reluctantly, the Elder Sister harnessed the most powerful magic known to ponydom, the Elements of Harmony.
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Using the magic of the Elements of Harmony, she defeated her younger sister and banished her permanently in the moon.
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The elder sister took on responsibility for both sun and moon, and harmony has been maintained in Equestria for generations since.
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Hmm, elements of harmony.
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I know I've heard of those before. But where? But where?
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My little pony, my little pony I used to wonder what friendship could be
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Until you all shared its magic with me Big adventure, tons of fun, a beautiful heart faithful and strong Sharing kindness,
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it's an easy feat, and magic makes it all complete You have mine Do you know you are my very best friends?
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I think she's more interested in books than friends.
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I know I've heard of the elements of harmony.
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Spike!
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Spike!
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Spike?
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There you are.
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Quick, find me that old copy of Predictions and Prophecies.
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What's that for?
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Well, it was a gift for Moondancer, but...
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Oh, Spike, you know we don't have time for that sort of thing.
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But we're on a break.
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No, no, no, no, no, no. Spike!
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It's over here!
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Ah!
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that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal.
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Spike, do you know what this means?
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No. Take a note, please.
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To the princess.
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Oh, Doki?
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My dearest teacher, my continuing studies of pony magic have led me to discover that we are on the precipice of disaster.
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Hold on.
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Press it.
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Press it.
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Threshold.
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Uh, Brink?
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That's something really bad is about to happen.
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For you see, the mythical mare in the moon is in fact Nightmare Moon, and she's about to return to Equestria and bring with her eternal night.
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Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true.
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I await your quick response.
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Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.
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Twilight Sparkle.
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Got it!
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Great.
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Send it.
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Now? Of course.
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I don't know, Twilight.
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Princess Celestia is a little busy getting ready for the Summer Sun Celebration.
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And it's like the day after tomorrow.
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That's just it, Spike.
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The day after tomorrow is the thousandth year of the Summer Sun Celebration.
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It's imperative that the princess is told right away.
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Impaira?
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Impaira?
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Impaira?
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Important!
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Okay, okay.
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There.
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It's on its way.
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But I wouldn't hold your breath.
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Oh, I'm not worried, Spike.
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The princess trusts me completely.
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In all the years she's been my mentor, she's never once doubted me.
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I knew she would want to take immediate action.
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Ahem.
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My dearest, most faithful student, Twilight.
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You know that I value your diligence and that I trust you completely.
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Mm-hmm.
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But you simply must stop reading those dusty old books!
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Ah!
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My dear Twilight, there is more to a young pony's life than studying.
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So I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this year's location, Ponyville.
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And I have an even more essential task for you to complete.
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Make some friends.
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Aww.
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Look on the bright side, Twilight.
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The princess arranged for you to stay in a library.
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Doesn't that make you happy?
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Yes.
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Yes, it does.
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You know why?
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Because I'm right.
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I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then get to the library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return.
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Then when will you make friends like the princess said?
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She said to check on preparations.
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I am her student and I'll do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends Thank you,
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sirs Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about Come on Twilight just try Hello
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Well that was interesting all right Summer Sun Celebration Official Overseer's Checklist.
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Number one, banquet preparations, Sweet Apple Acres.
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Yee-haw!
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Let's get this over with.
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Twilight Sparkle.
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Well, how to do, Miss Twilight?
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A pleasure making your acquaintance.
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I'm Applejack.
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We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends.
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Friends?
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Actually, I...
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So, what can I do you for?
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Ahem.
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Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration.
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And you're in charge of the food?
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We sure as sugar are.
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Would you care to sample some?
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Well, as long as it doesn't take too long.
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Soup's on, everypony!
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Now, why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple family?
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Thanks, but I really need to hurry.
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This here's apple fritter, apple bumpkin, red gallant, red delicious, golden delicious, caramel apple, apple stoodle, apple tart,
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baked apples, apple frioche, apple cinnamon crisp, Big Macintosh, apple flu, and...
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Granny Smith.
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Up and at him, Granny Smith, we got guests.
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What?
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Soup's a hug.
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Here you come, I'll come.
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Well, I'd say they're already part of the family.
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Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way.
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Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?
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Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do.
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Aww.
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Fine.
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Yeah!
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Food's all taken care of.
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Next is weather.
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Ugh, I ate too much pie.
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Hmm, there's supposed to be a pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.
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Well, she's not doing a very good job, is she?
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Uh...
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Uh...
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Excuse me?
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Let me help you.
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Oops.
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I guess I overdid it.
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Um, uh...
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How about this?
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My very own patented...
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Brain blow...
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Um, uh, how about this?
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My very own patented brain blow dry.
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No, no, don't thank me.
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You're quite welcome.
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Let me guess.
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You're Rainbow Dash.
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Me, one and only.
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Why, you heard of me?
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I heard you're supposed to be keeping the sky clear.
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I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the princess sent me to check on the weather.
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Yeah, yeah, that'll be a snap.
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I'll do it in a jiffy, just as soon as I'm done practicing.
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Practicing for what?
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The Wonderbolts!
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They're gonna perform at the celebration tomorrow, and I'm gonna show them my stuff.
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The Wonderbolts?
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Yup.
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The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?
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That's them.
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Please.
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They'd never accept a pegasus who can't even keep the sky clear for one measly day.
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Hey, I could clear the sky in ten seconds flat.
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Prove it.
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Yah!
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We'll look around and play!
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What I say, ten seconds flat.
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I'd never leave Ponyville hanging.
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You should see the look on your face.
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You're a laugh, Twilight Sparkle.
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I can't wait to hang out some more.
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She's amazing!
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Wait!
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It's kind of pretty once you get used to it.
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Decorations.
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Beautiful.
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Yes, the decor is coming along nicely.
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This ought to be quick.
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I'll be at the library in no time.
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Beautiful indeed.
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Not the decor.
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No. No. No. Oh, goodness, no. How are my spines?
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Are they straight?
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Good afternoon.
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Just a moment, please.
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I'm in the zone, as twer.
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Oh, yes!
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Sparkle always does the trick, does it not?
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Why, Rarity, you are a talent.
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Now, um, how can I help you- Oh, my stars, darling!
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Whatever happens to your coiffure?
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Oh, you mean my mane?
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Well, it's a long story.
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I'm just here to check on the decorations, and then I'll be out of your hair.
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Out of my hair?
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What about your hair?
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Wait, where are we going?
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Help!
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No, no, uh-uh.
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Too green.
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Too yellow.
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Too poofy.
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Not poofy enough.
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Too frilly.
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Too shiny.
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Now go on, my dear.
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You were telling me where you're from.
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I've been sent from Canterlot to...
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Huh?
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Canterlot?
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Oh, I am so envious.
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The glamour, the sophistication.
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I've always dreamed of living there.
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I can't wait to hear all about it.
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We are gonna be the best of friends, you and I.
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Emeralds?
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What was I thinking?
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Let me get you some rubies.
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Quick, before she decides to dye my coat a new color.
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Wasn't she wonderful?
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Focus, Casanova.
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What's next on the list?
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Music.
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It's the last one.
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Oh, my.
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Um, stop, please, everyone.
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Um, excuse me, sir.
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I mean, no offense, but your rhythm is just a teeny tiny bit off.
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Now, follow me, please.
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A one, a two, a one, two, three.
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Hello!
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Oh, my.
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I'm so sorry.
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I didn't mean to frighten your birds.
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I'm just here to check up on the music, and it's sounding beautiful.
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I'm Twilight Sparkle.
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What's your name?
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I'm Flattershine.
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I'm sorry, what was that?
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My name is still Flattershine.
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Didn't quite catch that.
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Well, um, it looks like your birds are back.
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So I guess everything's in order.
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Keep up the good work.
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Okay.
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Well, that was easy.
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A baby dragon!
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Oh, I've never seen a baby dragon before.
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He's so cute.
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Well, well, well.
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Oh my, he talks.
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I didn't know dragons could talk.
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That's just so incredibly wonderful.
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I...
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I just don't even know what to say.
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Well, in that case, we'd better be going.
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Oh, wait, wait.
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What's his name?
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I'm Spike.
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Hi, Spike.
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I'm Fluttershy.
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Wow, a talking dragon.
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And what do dragons talk about?
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Well, what do you want to know?
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Absolutely everything.
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Uhhh...
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Well, I started out as a cute little purple and green egg.
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And that's the story of my whole entire life.
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Well, up until today.
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Do you want to hear about today?
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Oh, yes, please.
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I am so sorry.
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How did we get here so fast?
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This is where I'm staying while in Ponyville, and my poor baby dragon needs his sleep.
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No, I don't.
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Aw, look at that.
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He's so sleepy he can't even keep his widow bowing.
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Poor thing.
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You simply must get into bed.
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Yes, yes.
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We'll get right on that.
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Well, good night.
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Huh.
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Rude much.
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Sorry, Spike.
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But I have to convince the princess that Nightmare Moon is coming and we're running out of time.
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I just need to be alone
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so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time.
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Now where's the light?
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Surprise!
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Surprise!
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Surprise!
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Hi, I'm Pinkie Pie and I threw this party just for you.
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Were you surprised? Were you? Were you?
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Very surprised.
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Libraries are supposed to be quiet.
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That's silly.
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What kind of welcome party would this if it were quiet?
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I mean, duh, boring!
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You see, I saw you when you first got here, remember?
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You were all, hello, and I was all, remember?
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You see, I never saw you before, and if I never saw you before, that meant you're new.
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Because I know everypony, and I mean everypony in Ponyville.
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And if you're new, it meant you hadn't met anyone yet.
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And if you haven't met anyone yet, you must not have any friends.
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And if you don't have any friends, you must be lonely.
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And that made me so sad, and I had an idea.
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And that's why I went, I should do a great, big, genuine, super-duper, spectacular welcome party and invite everyone in Ponyville.
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See?
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And now you have lots and lots of friends.
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Are you all right, sugar king?
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Yes!
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Aww, she's so happy she's crying!
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Hot sauce!
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Mmm!
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Yeah, this is good!
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Uh...
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Hey, Twilight!
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Pinkie Pie's starting through the tail and the pony! the tail and the pony!
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Wanna play?
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No!
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All the ponies in this town are crazy!
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Do you know what time it is?
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It's the eve of the summer sun celebration!
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Everypony has to stay up or they'll miss the princess raise the sun!
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You really should lighten up, Twilight.
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It's a party!
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Here I thought I have time to learn more about the elements of harmony, but silly me, all this ridiculous friend-making has kept me from it!
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Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about everlasting night.
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I hope the princess was right.
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I hope it really is just an old ponytail.
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Come on, Twilight!
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It's time to watch the sun rise!
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I'm excited.
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I've never been so excited.
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Well, except for the time that I saw you walking into town and I went, but I mean, really, who can top that?
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Fillies and gentlecourts, as mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration.
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In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this the longest day of the year.
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And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and every day,
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the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria, Ready?
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Princess Celestia!
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Huh?
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This can't be good.
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Remain calm, everypony.
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There must be a reasonable explanation.
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Oh, oh, I love guessing games.
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Is she hiding?
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She's gone.
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Ooh, she's good.
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Oh, no. Nightmare moon.
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Oh, my beloved subject.
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It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces.
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What did you do with our princess?
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Hello there, Nellie.
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Why am I not royal enough for you?
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Don't you know who I am?
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Ooh, ooh, more guessing games.
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Um, pokey smokes.
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How about Queen Mimi?
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No, Black Snooty, Black Snooty!
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Rrrr, rrrr, rrrr!
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Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?
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Did you not recall the legend?
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Did you not see the signs?
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I did!
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And I know who you are.
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You're the mare in the moon.
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Nightmare Moon.
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Well, well, well.
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Somepony who remembers me.
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Then you also know why I'm here.
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You're here to... To...
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Remember this day, little ponies, for it was your last.
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From this moment forth, the night will last forever!
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My phony friends
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “小马宝莉S01E01 友谊是魔法（上）【英语+中文字幕】”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Twilight, sun, princess, moon, apple. This video has 379 sentences and 2465 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:48. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 74 of its 379 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pony noun | /ˈpoʊni/ | A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers. |
| celebration noun | /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament. |
| harmony noun | /ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/ | Agreement or accord. |
| dragon noun | /ˈdɹæɡən/ | In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a lizard-like body, often a… |
| preparation noun | /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
| elder noun | /ˈɛldɚ/ | A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries. |
| eternal adjective | /ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ | Lasting forever; unending. |
| faithful adjective | /ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/ | Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause. |
| legend noun | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ | The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend). |
| silly adjective | /ˈsɪl.i/ | Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
| tail noun | /ˈteɪ̯l/ | An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails; a strand of material hanging from something. |
| dawn noun | /dɔːn/ | The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise. |
| patent noun | /ˈpeɪtənt/ | An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bring out verb | To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality). |
| check up on verb | To examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check out. |
| come along verb | To accompany. |
| keep up verb | To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling. |
| look around verb | To inspect a building or area. |
| start out verb | To emerge suddenly; to jump out. |
| stay up verb | To remain awake; to not go to bed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Spike, do you know what this means?
- Doesn't that make you happy?
- Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?
- I'm sorry, what was that?
- Don't you know who I am?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been maintained · I've heard · have led |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | has been maintained · must be done · is told |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the eldest · the most powerful · the longest |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should see · should do · should lighten |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 84 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/, thousandth /ˈθaʊzən(d)θ/, mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/, explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pony, celebration, harmony.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.