跟讀練習: Take Risks While You Can | B2 English Shadowing - 通過影片學習英語口語
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There is a quiet truth that many people only realize too late.
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The window for taking meaningful risks does not stay open forever.
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When we are young, or at least when we have fewer responsibilities, fewer expectations, and more flexibility,
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we often underestimate the power of that phase.
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We think we have endless time.
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We believe we can always try later, fail later, explore later.
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But life rarely works that way.
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Time moves forward, and with it come commitments,
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routines, and invisible limits that slowly reduce our willingness to step into the unknown.
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That is why the idea of taking risks while you can is not just inspiring advice,
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but a practical strategy for building a life that feels truly lived.
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Risk is often misunderstood.
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Many people associate it with reckless decisions or dangerous actions.
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However, in reality, most meaningful risks are not about jumping blindly into uncertainty.
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They are about choosing growth over comfort, curiosity over fear, and possibility over safety.
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Taking a risk might mean changing your career path when everything seems stable, starting a project that might fail,
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speaking your truth when silence feels easier, or stepping into a new environment where you are not the most capable person in the room.
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These are not careless actions.
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They are conscious decisions to expand your life beyond what is familiar.
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One of the main reasons people avoid risk is fear.
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Fear of failure.
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Fear of judgment.
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Fear of losing what they already have.
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These fears are natural, and in some ways, they protect us.
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But they can also quietly limit us.
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The problem is not fear itself, but how much control we allow it to have.
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When fear becomes the main decision maker, our world becomes smaller.
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We begin to choose only what feels safe, predictable, and approved by others.
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Over time, this creates a life that may look stable from the outside but feels empty on the inside.
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When you take risks early in life, you gain something incredibly valuable experience.
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Even when things do not go as planned, you learn.
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You understand your strengths, your weaknesses, your preferences, and your limits.
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You discover what excites you and what drains you.
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These lessons cannot be learned through thinking alone.
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They require action and often they require mistakes.
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Failure, in this sense, is not the opposite of success.
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It is part of the process that leads to it.
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There is also a unique advantage to taking risks when you have less to lose.
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For example, if you are at the beginning of your career, you may not have major financial responsibilities or dependents.
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This gives you a kind of freedom that becomes harder to find later.
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You can experiment with different paths, move to new places, or try ideas that might not work.
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If you fail, the consequences are often manageable.
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You can recover, adjust, and try again.
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But as life progresses, the cost of risk often increases, not just financially, but emotionally and socially.
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Another important aspect is adaptability.
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When you expose yourself to different situations, challenges, and environments, you become more flexible.
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You learn how to handle uncertainty, how to solve problems, and how to stay calm when things do not go as expected.
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These skills are extremely valuable in a world that is constantly changing.
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People who avoid risk may feel safe in the short term,
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but they often struggle when unexpected situations arise because they have not built the ability to adapt.
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There is also a deeper, more personal reason to take risks.
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Identity.
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Many people go through life without fully understanding who they are, not because they lack intelligence, but because they have not explored enough.
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When you stay in your comfort zone, you only see one version of yourself.
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But when you take risks, you meet different versions of who you could be.
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You may discover talents you did not know you had, interests you never considered, or strengths that only appear under pressure.
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In this way, risk is not just about changing your external life, but about discovering your internal potential.
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Of course, not all risks are equal.
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It is important to make thoughtful decisions rather than impulsive ones.
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Taking risks does not mean ignoring consequences.
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It means being willing to accept them.
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A good risk is one where the potential growth outweighs the potential loss, where even failure would leave you with valuable lessons.
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For example, starting a creative project might not guarantee success, but it will develop your skills and confidence.
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On the other hand, a risk that could cause serious harm without meaningful benefit is not worth taking.
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The key is to choose risks that align with your values and long-term goals.
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Another reason people hesitate is the fear of judgment.
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We live in a world where opinions are everywhere, especially with social media.
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It is easy to feel that every decision will be watched and evaluated.
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But the truth is, most people are too focused on their own lives to think deeply about yours.
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And even if they do judge you, their opinions do not define your path.
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If you let the fear of judgment control you, you may end up living a life that is designed to please others rather than fulfill yourself.
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There is also something powerful about timing.
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Opportunities often appear when you are not fully prepared.
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If you wait until you feel completely ready, you may miss them.
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Taking risks while you can means understanding that readiness is often an illusion.
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Growth happens when you step into situations that challenge you.
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Confidence is not something you need before you act.
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It is something you build through action.
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It is also worth considering the cost of not taking risks.
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While risk involves uncertainty, avoiding risk comes with its own consequences.
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Regret is one of the most common feelings people experience later in life.
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Not because they failed, but because they never tried.
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They wonder what could have happened if they had made a different choice, taken a different path, or trusted themselves a little more.
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This kind of regret can be heavier than failure because it has no resolution.
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There is no lesson learned, no closure, only unanswered questions.
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Taking risks also creates stories.
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These stories shape how you see yourself and how you connect with others.
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When you look back on your life, the moments that stand out are rarely the ones where everything was safe and predictable.
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They are the moments where you stepped outside your comfort zone, faced uncertainty, and discovered something new.
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These experiences give your life texture, meaning, and depth.
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At the same time, taking risks does not mean you have to change everything at once.
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Small risks can be just as powerful as big ones.
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Speaking up in a meeting, trying a new hobby, reaching out to someone you admire, or applying for a position you feel slightly unqualified for.
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These actions may seem minor, but they gradually build your ability to handle bigger challenges.
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Risk taking is like a muscle.
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The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.
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Support systems also play an important role.
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While taking risks is a personal decision, having people who encourage you can make a big difference.
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Friends, mentors, or even online communities can provide guidance, perspective, and motivation.
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They can remind you that you are not alone in your journey and that others have faced similar fears and challenges.
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It is also important to redefine success.
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If you measure success only by results, you may avoid risk because the outcome is uncertain.
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But if you define success as growth, learning, and courage, then taking risks becomes a success in itself.
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Even if things do not go as planned, you have still moved forward.
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You have still expanded your limits.
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In the end, taking risks while you can is about recognizing the temporary nature of opportunity.
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Life does not wait for perfect conditions.
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The ideal moment rarely arrives.
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What you have is the present, with all its imperfections and possibilities.
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By choosing to act now, you give yourself the chance to create a life that is not only safe, but meaningful.
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There will always be reasons to wait, to hesitate, to stay where you are, but there are also reasons to move,
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to explore, and to try.
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The difference between these two paths is not just external outcomes, but internal experience.
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One leads to a life defined by caution, the other to a life defined by growth.
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So the question is not whether risk is comfortable.
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It is not.
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The question is whether comfort is enough.
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And for many people, at some point, the answer becomes clear.
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Comfort may protect you, but it rarely fulfills you.
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Risk, on the other hand, challenges you, changes you, and ultimately reveals you.
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Take risks while you can, not because it is easy, but because it is worth it.
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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“Take Risks While You Can”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：risk, fear, success, decision。 這段影片共有 121 個句子、1485 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 11:16。 說話人語速平穩，每分鐘約 132 個詞，很適合跟讀。 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 15 個單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| uncertainty 名詞 | /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ | 不確定性 |
| meaningful 形容詞 | /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/ | 有意義 /有意義 |
| consequence 名詞 | /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/ | 後果 /後果, 結果 /結果 |
| predictable 形容詞 | /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/ | 可預見的 /可預見的, 可預言的 /可預言的 |
| hesitate 動詞 | /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ | 猶豫 /猶豫, 躊躇 /躊躇 |
| fulfill 動詞 | /fʊlˈfɪl/ | 履行 |
| adaptability 名詞 | /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ | 適應性 /適應性 |
| excite 動詞 | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | 激動 /激動 |
| impulsive 形容詞 | /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ | 衝動 /衝動 |
| misunderstand 動詞 | /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ | 誤會 /誤會, 誤解 /誤解 |
| redefine 動詞 | 重新定義 /重新定義 | |
| careless 形容詞 | /kɛɹ.ləs/ | 輕率 /輕率, 大意 |
| align 動詞 | /əˈlaɪn/ | 對齊 /對齊 |
| underestimate 動詞 | /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ | 低估 |
| willingness 名詞 | /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ | 願意 /願意 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| end up 動詞 | 到達 |
| go through 動詞 | 通過 /通過 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | have not built · have not explored · have faced |
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | is often misunderstood · cannot be learned · will be watched |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | People who avoid · people who encourage |
需要注意的發音
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/, illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/, socially /ˈsoʊʃəli/, caution /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/, expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/, imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/, manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/, evaluate /ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/, approve /əˈpɹuːv/, invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: consequence /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/, hesitate /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/, excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/, impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/, misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, careless /kɛɹ.ləs/, reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/
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 uncertainty, meaningful, consequence 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。