跟讀練習: How Sleep Affects Your Brain - 通過影片學習英語口語
選擇練習模式
每種模式都會開啟全屏練習室。
19 句
如果句子過短或過長，請點選 Edit 進行調整。
1
Sleep is essential.
2
You can't function or survive without it.
3
While your body is resting, your brain is a flurry of activity.
4
It organizes the day's events and files them into storage so you can easily retrieve them later.
5
It also catches up on housekeeping, clearing away wastes that build up during the day.
6
The more deeply you sleep, the more effective your brain is at cleaning itself.
7
We typically need 7 to 9 hours of sleep for maximum brain performance, but many of us don't get it.
8
Too little sleep negatively affects your ability to remember and concentrate.
9
It can also make you moodier and more irritable, and increase the risk of anxiety and depression.
10
In addition, going too long without sleep has similar effects to being drunk,
11
impairing judgment and performance, and increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
12
Over time, a lack of adequate sleep may also increase the risk of dementia.
13
To ensure you're getting enough sleep, practice good sleep hygiene.
14
Put away electronic devices an hour before bedtime and do something relaxing.
15
Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning.
16
Avoid stimulants like caffeine in the late afternoon or evening and alcohol and heavy meals before bedtime.
17
Keep your bedroom quiet, cool, and dark.
18
And try to get in at least 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise on most days, which can improve both sleep and your overall health.
19
The better you sleep at night, the better your brain will function, and the better you'll feel.
同頻道
FOR YOU
推薦影片
B22
163 句
Why I’m Able To Focus 70+ Hours Per Week (stay efficient and productive)
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
C1265
17 句
How exercise benefits your body
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B118
8 句
Importance of Eating a Healthy Breakfast
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B12
29 句
Doomscrolling – Why Do We Love Bad News Before Bed? #english #everydayenglishtalk #dailyenglish
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B21
243 句
BEST Ways to Study Effectively | Scientifically Proven Study Techniques
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B11
129 句
A Good Night's Sleep | World Health Day | practice English with Spotlight
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B11
169 句
6.3k
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B2759
15 句
How Stress Changes Your Brain
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
C1182 句
Every Sleep Disorder & Their Effects Explained
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B12
12 句
video 1498 how do you stay healthy 480p
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B23
12 句
How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B1 級別的口語課以影片“How Sleep Affects Your Brain”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：sleep, brain, risk。 這段影片共有 19 個句子、258 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 1:43。 說話人語速自然，每分鐘約 151 個詞，接近日常對話。 86% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，其餘的詞建議在練習前先學一下。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 13 個單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| bedtime 名詞 | /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ | 就寢時間 /就寢時間 |
| housekeeping 名詞 | 家政, 家事 | |
| stimulant 名詞 | /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ | 興奮劑 /興奮劑 |
| moderately 副詞 | 溫和地 | |
| caffeine 名詞 | /ˈkæfiːn/ | 咖啡因, 咖啡鹼 /咖啡鹼 |
| retrieve 動詞 | /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ | 重拾 |
| dementia 名詞 | /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ | 痴呆 /痴呆, 失智症 |
| hygiene 名詞 | /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ | 衛生學 /衛生學 |
| organize 動詞 | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | 組織 /組織 |
| adequate 形容詞 | /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ | 適當 /適當, 足夠 /足夠 |
| concentrate 動詞 | /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ | 集中 |
| judgment 名詞 | /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ | 判斷 /判斷 |
| relax 動詞 | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | 鬆開 /鬆開, 放鬆 /放鬆 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| put away 動詞 | 收拾 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | being drunk |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | days, which can |
| 用 “might / may” 表可能 might/may + 動詞 — 有可能但不確定的事 | may also increase |
| 現在進行時 am/is/are + -ing — 此刻或近期正在發生的事 | is resting · you're getting |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 4 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 can't, don't, you'll。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: stimulant /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/, retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/, concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: flurry /ˈflʌ.ɹi/, irritable /ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
- /æ/ — 嘴張大，不要讀成 /e/: caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/, adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 bedtime, housekeeping, stimulant 這類單詞。
什麼是跟讀法？
跟讀法 (Shadowing) 是一種有科學依據的語言學習技巧，最初開發用於專業口譯員的培訓，並由多語言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。這個方法簡單而強大：您在聽英語母語原聲的同時立即大聲重複——就像是一個延遲1-2秒緊跟說話者的影子。與被動聽力或語法練習不同，跟讀法強迫您的大腦和口腔肌肉同時處理並模模擬實的講話模式。研究表明它能顯著提高發音準確性，語調，節奏，連讀，聽力理解和口語流利度——使其成為雅思口語備考和真實英語交流最有效的方法之一。