跟讀練習: Why Every Question Is A Gift - 通過影片學習英語口語

這段影片共有 25 個句子、260 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 1:18。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 199 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 9 個不太常見的單詞，附發音和釋義：

• feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ (名詞) — 反饋 /反饋, 反應 /反應. Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
• connect /kəˈnɛkt/ (動詞) — 連線 /連線. To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
• introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ (動詞) — 介紹 /介紹, 紹介 /紹介. To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
• fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ (形容詞) — 基本. Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
• mindset /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ (名詞) — 心態 /心態, 思維模式 /思維模式. A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.
• seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ (名詞) — 講座 /講座. A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
• spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ (形容詞) — 自發的. Self-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse.
• collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ (動詞) — 合作, 協作 /協作. To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
• instinctual /ɪnˈstɪŋk.t͡ʃuː.əl/ (形容詞) — 本能的. Of, relating to, or derived from instinct.

影片中出現的短語動詞

• come up with (動詞) — 想出, 提出. To manage to produce, deliver, or present (something) by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it.

需要注意的發音

說話人用了 4 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 doesn't, I've, isn't。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。

• 長單詞——注意重音位置: fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/, spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, declarative /dɪˈklæɹ.ə.tɪv/, instinctual /ɪnˈstɪŋk.t͡ʃuː.əl/

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 feedback, connect, introduce 這類單詞。