跟讀練習: Immigrants and American Jobs - 通過影片學習英語口語
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Let's dive into the economics of immigration.
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In today's globalized world, many of the products we use daily are the result of international collaboration.
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Take the device you're watching this on.
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If it's an Apple product, it was designed in California, assembled in China, and likely contains materials sourced from the Congo.
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Apple is just one of countless multinational companies that rely on a global supply chain.
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It's like the ultimate team project, but without the awkward group meetings.
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Consider the automotive industry.
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Six of the top 10 car brands in the US are foreign companies.
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Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Nissan from Japan and Kia and Hyundai from South Korea.
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On the flip side, American companies have found massive success abroad.
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KFC has become a household name in China because who doesn't love fried chicken and Nvidia dominates the AI chip market worldwide.
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With businesses increasingly seeking opportunities in foreign markets, you might wonder how they decide where to invest.
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What factors help them succeed abroad?
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According to research by Zeke Hernandez at the University of Pennsylvania, immigration is a significant factor.
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His studies reveal that companies are more likely to invest in countries with more immigrants from their home country.
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For instance, foreign companies tend to invest in U.S states with larger populations of immigrants from their own countries.
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Immigrants Immigrants help companies navigate unfamiliar markets, which leads to more successful investments and ultimately job creation.
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Immigrant communities offer valuable insights into local consumer behavior, cultural norms, and business practices.
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It's like having a built-in user manual for a new market.
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This trend is especially important when considering that around 50% of businesses fail when entering new markets.
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Immigrants help mitigate these risks by facilitating smoother transitions and better decision-making for companies without prior experience in a foreign country.
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Hernandez's research shows that this pattern holds true across various industries, whether it's fast food chains,
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manufacturing, or high-tech firms that employ skilled workers and offer high salaries.
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Interestingly, the impact of immigrant communities on foreign investment often outweighs other common factors such as government incentives
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or the presence of industry clusters like Hollywood or Silicon Valley.
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This suggests that human connections, networks, and shared cultural understandings are pivotal in driving business success.
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Sorry, tax breaks, you're not the only game in town.
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So what does this mean for policymakers?
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If you're designing immigration policies for a country that attracts immigrants, there's an economic angle to consider.
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By welcoming immigrants, you're not only embracing diversity but also potentially boosting foreign investment.
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More investment means more jobs and economic growth.
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Essentially, by fostering an environment that encourages immigration,
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you're giving businesses from those immigrants home countries a reason to invest in and expand into your economy.
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In summary, the relationship between immigration and foreign investment is a key factor in global business success.
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Companies thrive when they can rely on the cultural knowledge and networks of immigrant communities, leading to economic growth in their host countries.
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As we move forward in an increasingly interconnected world, recognizing and leveraging this connection can lead to mutual benefits for businesses,
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immigrants, and their new communities.
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Plus, who doesn't love more job opportunities and a variety of international cuisines?
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Thank you.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B2 級別的口語課以影片“Immigrants and American Jobs”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：immigrant, companies, foreign, immigration, investment。 這段影片共有 39 個句子、538 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 3:42。 說話人語速平穩，每分鐘約 145 個詞，很適合跟讀。 只有 77% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 15 個單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| immigrant 名詞 | /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ | 移民, 移民者 |
| globalize 動詞 | /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/ | 全球化 |
| policymaker 名詞 | 決策人 /決策人, 決策者 /決策者 | |
| mitigate 動詞 | /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ | 緩解, 減少 |
| unfamiliar 形容詞 | /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ | 陌生 |
| assemble 動詞 | /əˈsɛm.bəl/ | 收集, 組合 /組合 |
| thrive 動詞 | /θɹajv/ | 繁榮 /繁榮 |
| cuisine 名詞 | /kwɪˈziːn/ | 烹飪法 /烹飪法, 餐 |
| dominate 動詞 | /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ | 主宰, 宰制 |
| leverage 名詞 | /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | 槓桿 /槓桿 |
| fry 動詞 | /fɹaɪ/ | 煎, 炒 |
| norm 名詞 | /nɔːm/ | 常態 /常態, 規範 /規範 |
| automotive 形容詞 | /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/ | 汽車 /汽車, 機動車 /機動車 |
| employ 動詞 | /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ | 僱傭, 僱 |
| countless 形容詞 | /ˈkaʊntləs/ | 無數 /無數 |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 7 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 you're, doesn't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: interconnect /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛkt/, unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/, automotive /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/, facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: pivotal /ˈpɪvɪtəl/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, thrive /θɹajv/, leverage /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/, automotive /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/, globalize /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/, interconnect /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛkt/, mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/, leverage /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/
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。
- 用正常速度逐句跟讀，每句重複到你的節奏與說話人一致為止。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 immigrant, globalize, policymaker 這類單詞。
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