跟讀練習: The Advantage of Having A Mentor - 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。
109 句
如果句子過短或過長，請點選 Edit 進行調整。
1
It was Sir Isaac Newton who said, "if I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Behind every success story is a mentor.
2
And they are the giants on whose shoulders we stand on.
3
No matter the waters you intend on venturing into, be it charted or uncharted, it would do you a whole lot of good to identify people who have accumulated vast experience over the years, and have them direct you, or hold your hands, in your pursuits.
4
That's how you build on their success stories.
5
The billionaires who we see today all had mentors who they looked up to along the way to their success and fortune.
6
Mark Zuckerberg had a "friend and mentor" in Steve Jobs.
7
Bill Campbell mentored Steve Jobs.
8
Bill gates had a mentor in Warren Buffett.
9
Benjamin Graham mentored Warren Buffett.
10
And Oprah Winfrey had a mentor in Barbara Walters, and the list goes on and on.
11
As the old saying goes “there is nothing's new under the sun”.
12
For every step you intend on taking, there has been someone who has been there before, and done it, either directly or indirectly.
13
For every invention, there must have been a discovery.
14
We only make our path from the road others have taken.
15
Who is a mentor?
16
A mentor is someone with a vast wealth of experience in a given field and has a track record of significant and noticeable victories and success in a required field.
17
In short, they have seen it all.
18
The paths to take, the mistakes to avoid, the pains to bear and endure, the habits to drop and the habits to cultivate, the friends to drop and the friends to make, the books to read, and the list goes on and on.
19
Basically, mentors have experienced it all and can guide those who look up to them.
20
So why should you have a mentor?
21
And do you actually need one? (if this is a question you asked yourself in the past, I hope this answers your question) The importance of having a mentor can be likened to the importance of having a neck to support the head or having the skeletal frame to support the flesh on our bodies.
22
Mentors help in shaping and supporting us in every step we may desire to take.
23
So below are a couple more benefits of having a mentor to guide you through your journey.
24
They are the map with which we use in navigating: Every captain needs a map to chart their course across the waters.
25
The map keeps them informed of obstacles that might be present along the way as well as helps in navigating around dangerous obstacles successfully.
26
Mentors are like maps in human form.
27
They are the maps we can look at to have an almost hitch-free ride in the course of our journey.
28
Indeed, we can't take the exact path of the people we look up to due to individual differences or choices.
29
But It’s also true that we are likely to encounter the same obstacles along our path and having a mentor can help you make the right choices and decisions as well as help you navigate your way almost seamlessly.
30
They offer opportunities and also teach you to make them: Mentors will show you how to get water from a rock.
31
Due to their wealth of experience and the contacts they have met along their success journey, they can easily give you recommendations to make a job easier.
32
They can also give you the guiding principles needed to make your mark in your chosen industry.
33
A mentor will be sincere in his advice: The only time a map can be misleading is if it wasn't read or interpreted correctly.
34
A mentor will tell you the truth to your face without fear or favour.
35
Remember, they have nothing to lose by telling you the truth but everything to gain by being associated with your success.
36
Your friends will tell you what you want to hear, but your mentor will tell you what you need to hear.
37
Mentors can be a yardstick in challenging yourselves: An aspiring basketball player who looks up to the likes of LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and other successful NBA stars will always feel the need to do more than what he or she is currently doing.
38
Mentors keep you on your toes and challenge you to be better than you think you are.
39
They ignite the fire and passion necessary to make you want to break an existing record or set a new one.
40
Having a mentor in any field of life, especially in the area of sports, will be the additional spring you need to take your game to the next level.
41
Their stories will help you write yours correctly: We learn from success and failures alike.
42
So, when a man who you look up to for guidance and inspiration tells of taking the desired route due to the challenges he faced, you should take him seriously.
43
As stated earlier, we learn better from the mistakes of others.
44
When we look to people ahead of us, we tend to avoid the mistakes they made and thread with caution.
45
They help us prevent losses that ordinarily we would have incurred due to ignorance.
46
Mentors make you believe that your dreams can be a reality: Probably, you are on a path you chose, and you keep wondering if you would ever make your mark in that field due to your present circumstance.
47
Having mentors will assure you that the fact, that they succeeded in that field means that you can be successful regardless of the challenge.
48
Mentors are sometimes the only light we see at the end of a very dark tunnel.
49
They help remind us that if they could pull through, from a very dark place or experience, then so can we.
50
During your journey, you will need someone to remind you that all your efforts and hard work will not be in vain and that the resources you have invested over the years will count for something at the end.
51
Only words from people who have successfully experienced what you are going through and come out successfully will affect you.
52
Talk they say is cheap, but not that of a mentor whose words are from experience.
53
We can always draw from their wealth of experience: They say "experience is the best teacher" and this speaks volumes regarding mentorship.
54
Nothing can be as easy and satisfying as having someone who has all the answers you might require, regarding the next steps in your journey.
55
And the beauty is these aren’t just answers they remembered from study, but solutions gained from their personal experience in the subject matter.
56
Practice they say makes perfect, and they have practiced and can almost be called perfect in their area of expertise.
57
So it would do you good to attach yourself to someone successful in your field and learn at their feet.
58
Things to look out for in a mentor Having said all that, it is also important to note that there are certain things to look out for in choosing a mentor.
59
Some of them include the following.
60
A mentor should have a good track record of success: Someone who you intend looking up to should have already carved a niche for him or herself in the required field.
61
They should have a success record that inspires you and challenges you to come out of your comfort zone and strive for excellence.
62
A mentor should be accountable: This is a fundamental trait you should look out for when choosing your mentor.
63
A mentor who cannot be held responsible for his or her actions is not worth following or emulating.
64
There has to be a justifiable reason for whatever it is they do, and it should be within the required standards.
65
A mentor should have a track record of honesty and professionalism: Anyone who lies might have probably lied about their achievements as well.
66
A person who should mentor you should not have a character flaw in terms of lying or being honest.
67
Honesty, they say, is the best policy.
68
A mentor should not be of questionable character: The person whose achievements you aspire towards should have the right personality to back it up.
69
Anyone who has a history of illegal activities and the likes is not worthy of emulation regardless of the achievements made.
70
This isn’t a case of "throwing the baby with the bathwater" but rather ensuring that your character or personality is not stained or smeared in the process.
71
A mentor should remind you of who you want to become: Your mentor should inspire and motivate you anytime you come in contact with what they represent.
72
If a mentor doesn’t ignite a new fire within you, then you are probably looking at the wrong person.
73
You must consider the above criteria before calling an individual a mentor.
74
Anyone who can influence your decision and preference deserves to pass some personality checks.
75
You wouldn’t want their bad habits rubbing off on you.
76
Frequently asked questions about mentoring Every facet of life has people who have made giant strides in that particular field.
77
While some are accessible, others aren't, and this can be due to the celebrity status they have attained in their fields.
78
Can we make mentors out of such people?
79
Is it okay if I never get feedback from my mentor?
80
A few of these questions are answered below.
81
Can distance be a barrier to having a mentor?
82
It's easier to learn from someone closer or someone you can practically learn from.
83
Still, thanks to the advancement in technology, distance is no longer a barrier to tapping into the wealth of experience mentors have to offer.
84
Social media has made it almost possible to follow people and be aware of their daily routine.
85
So you can use this platform and catch up on your mentors.
86
You could also ask questions and be attended to online.
87
Is it okay if I don't get feedback from my mentor?
88
While it might feel discouraging to not get feedback from someone you look up to, you should also understand that they have lives.
89
They also have a million things to do and people who want the same attention you seek.
90
So, something’s the best thing you can do is study their material and the resources they have made available such as books and videos.
91
Attend seminars they host, and I can assure you that the answer you seek won't be far-fetched.
92
Can I have a personal relationship with my mentor?
93
Mentors are humans too and have feelings as we do, so we must maintain a strictly professional relationship.
94
Your mentor should be the reason you want to start a journey and not the reason you should end it due to a failed relationship.
95
Can my mentor be a family member?
96
Yes, of course!
97
But do not abuse the privilege granted by such an individual because you may tend to take their availability and listening ear for granted.
98
Remember, they have other activities and things to get done.
99
While you might have other burning questions to ask about mentorship, I highly encourage you to Google them and search them online.
100
In conclusion, every successful person had someone they looked up to, so you must have a shoulder you can stand on and see things from the eyes of someone who has walked that path.
101
There is nothing wrong with replicating the success of someone else.
102
Your success will always be unique regardless of the similarity in your path.
103
So ask the right questions from a mentor whose achievements you would like to replicate and navigate deep waters with, not only because you are a good sailor, but because you have a good map.
104
So make your journey easier today, and get a mentor!
105
That’s it for today’s video.
106
If you liked it give it a big thumbs up, comment below what you think and some questions you might have.
107
If I don’t answer it, someone will gladly reply to it.
108
Share this video and subscribe for awesome content.
109
With that said, I’ll see you in the next.
同頻道
FOR YOU
推薦影片
B21
85 句
How to Find a Mentor Who Can Accelerate Your Career | Christine vs. Work
Business EnglishInterview EnglishUniversity Students
B21
101 句
The 70 Most Famous Quotes of All Time
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B26
54 句
Why Are We Friends? | Simon Sinek
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B23
29 句
Curiosity Is a Superpower — If You Have the Courage to Use It | Big Think
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B22
271 句
How to Build Unfair Advantage in your 20s
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B28
105 句
Justin Bieber's Life Advice Will Leave You SPEECHLESS (Must Watch)
Business EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
C13
260 句
【TED】優れたリーダーはどうやって行動を促すか/サイモン・シネック （日本語字幕）
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B2464 句
Video
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
C110
25 句
Should I Choose Passion or Duty?
British AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
C1412 句
ICT Mentorship 2022 Introduction
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B23
44 句
What Makes a Good Life Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness | Inspired by Robert Waldinger
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B22
93 句
How to Establish Yourself as a Leader - 9 Leadership Tactics
Business EnglishUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B2 級別的口語課以影片“The Advantage of Having A Mentor”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：mentor, success, field, experience。 這段影片共有 109 個句子、2048 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 10:39。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 192 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| mentor 名詞 | /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ | 指導者 /指導者, 導師 /導師 |
| obstacle 名詞 | /ˈɑbstəkəl/ | 障礙 /障礙, 妨礙 /妨礙 |
| intend 動詞 | /ɪnˈtɛnd/ | 打算, 想要 |
| aspire 動詞 | /əˈspaɪɚ/ | 熱望 /熱望, 渴望 |
| ignite 動詞 | /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ | 點火 /點火, 點燃 /點燃 |
| honesty 名詞 | /ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ | 誠實 /誠實 |
| inspire 動詞 | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | 授意, 鼓舞 |
| barrier 名詞 | /ˈbæɹi.ə/ | 障, 柵欄 /柵欄 |
| accumulate 動詞 | /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ | 積累 /積累 |
| criterion 名詞 | /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ | 標準 /標準, 尺度 |
| cultivate 動詞 | /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ | 耕種 /耕種, 種植 /種植 |
| emulate 動詞 | /ˈɛm.jʊ.leɪt/ | 模仿 |
| emulation 名詞 | /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ | 效法 |
| mislead 動詞 | /mɪsˈliːd/ | 誤導 /誤導 |
| stride 動詞 | /stɹaɪd/ | 跨 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| look up to 動詞 | 崇拜, 欽佩 | |
| come out 動詞 | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | 出, 出來 /出來 |
| go through 動詞 | 通過 /通過 |
值得反覆跟讀的句子
影片中簡短而完整的句子，可以直接用在日常對話裡：
- That's how you build on their success stories.
- Can we make mentors out of such people?
- Is it okay if I don't get feedback from my mentor?
- Can I have a personal relationship with my mentor?
- Can my mentor be a family member?
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 seen · have accumulated · has been |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | people who have · someone who has · those who look |
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | can be likened · wasn't read · being associated |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 11 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 aren't, don't, can't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “th” 音: bathwater /ˈbæθwɔtɚ/, thumb /ˈθʌm/
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: assure /əˈʃʊɹ/, emulation /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/, professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/, caution /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/, invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/, criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/, emulation /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/, ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/, professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, strive /ˈstɹaɪv/, vain /veɪn/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/, ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/, replicate /ˈɹɛplɪkeɪt/, accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: replicate /ˈɹɛplɪkeɪt/, ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/, professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/, similarity /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/, indirectly /ˌɪn.dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/
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 mentor, obstacle, intend 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。