跟读练习: A2 English Listening Practice - Cars and Driving - 通过YouTube学习英语口语
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Hey everybody!
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Welcome to this A2 English Listening Practice video.
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You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.
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Before we start, remember to subscribe to the channel,
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click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram.
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You ready?
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So today, I'm going to talk about cars and driving.
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This is an interesting topic because in each country,
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people drive differently and drive different cars.
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Let's talk first about the different types of cars that people drive.
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Some of the main styles include sedans,
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minivans, pickup trucks, and SUVs.
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In the US, it's common to find all these different kinds of cars and several others as well.
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The most common type of car is probably the sedan,
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which has four doors and five seats.
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The most popular sedans in America include the Toyota Camry,
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the Honda Civic, and the Nissan Altima among others.
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I used to have a Honda Civic when I was younger and I really liked it.
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After that, I got an SUV.
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SUVs are bigger than sedans,
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but most of them have five seats too.
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I like SUVs because in my opinion,
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they feel safer than sedans.
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It feels like you'd be more protected in case you have an accident because you're in a bigger vehicle.
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In the U.S., many parents,
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especially moms, drive minivans that have seven seats.
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These cars are perfect for families because they have a lot of space and other features for kids.
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I have plenty of memories of riding in the back of my parents' van when I was a kid.
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The other common type of car in the US is the pickup truck.
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Americans love trucks, so if you ever travel to the US,
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you'll definitely see a lot of them.
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Many foreigners are surprised to see how big the trucks are in the US.
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I've never had a truck before,
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but I think they're cool too.
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Alright, now let's talk about the way people drive in different countries.
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In the US, it's pretty easy to drive because most people generally follow the rules of the road.
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Drivers usually aren't super aggressive or crazy.
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However, in other countries, it's a lot harder to drive because most people don't follow the rules of the road.
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Do people usually follow the traffic laws in your country?
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One thing that's really different in the US when it comes to driving is how people honk their horns.
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In many countries, such as Mexico,
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people honk their horns all the time.
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When you go outside, you hear nonstop car horns all day.
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In the US, people rarely use their horns,
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except for in the really big cities like New York.
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In most places in the US,
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people only use their horns in emergency situations.
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I very rarely honk my horn.
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Okay, lastly, let's talk about tickets.
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In the US, if you violate a traffic law and a policeman sees you,
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he's probably going to give you a ticket.
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For example, you can get a ticket for speeding,
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for running a red light,
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or for not stopping completely at a stop sign.
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I've only gotten one ticket in my life.
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It was for speeding and it was an expensive ticket.
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Have you ever gotten a ticket before?
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Alright, that's all for today.
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Leave a comment and tell me if you like driving in your city.
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And remember to subscribe to the channel,
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click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram for more English tips and lessons.
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I'll see you next time.
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