跟讀練習: Malacca - 通過影片學習英語口語

這段影片共有 17 個句子、200 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 1:04。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 186 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 只有 78% 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 15 個不太常見的單詞，附發音和釋義：

• neon /ˈniˌɑn/ (名詞) — ne, 氖. The chemical element (symbol Ne) with an atomic number of 10. The second of the noble gases, it is a colourless, odorless inert gas.
• plain /pleɪn/ (名詞) — 平原, 平野. An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.
• hook /hʊk/ (名詞) — 鉤 /鉤, 鉤子 /鉤子. A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
• knock /nɑk/ (動詞) — 敲. To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
• tail /ˈteɪ̯l/ (名詞) — йиба, 尾. The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
• blast /blæst/ (名詞) — 疾風 /疾風. A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
• toy /tɔɪ/ (名詞) — 玩具. Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child.
• cruise /kɹuz/ (名詞) — 巡航. A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
• quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ (副詞) — 悄悄地, 安靜地 /安靜地. Producing little or no noise.
• cartoon /kɑɹˈtun/ (名詞) — 卡通, 諷刺畫 /諷刺畫. A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.
• rider /ˈɹaɪ̯.dəː/ (名詞) — 車手 /車手, 騎者 /騎者. An old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it.
• bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ (名詞) — 腳踏車 /腳踏車, 腳踏車 /腳踏車. A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s…
• snack /snæk/ (名詞) — 零食, 小吃. A light meal.
• carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ (名詞) — 馬車 /馬車. The act of conveying; carrying.
• café /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ (名詞) — 咖啡屋, 咖啡店. A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the…

影片中出現的短語動詞

• run around (動詞) — 忙碌, 奔忙. To be very busy doing many different things.

如何用這段影片練習

1. 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
2. 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
3. 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 neon, plain, hook 這類單詞。

影片中的語法

說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：