跟读练习: English in a Minute: Make Waves - 通过视频学习英语口语
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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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In the ocean, tides make waves.
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But can people make waves too?
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Let's listen.
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Today I'm playing with a new classical music group.
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They've been together for years, so I'm nervous.
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Don't be nervous, Andrew.
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Being new is fun.
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Bring new ideas.
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Make waves.
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I don't really make waves.
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I'll just follow along.
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No. Suggest a rock song.
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No. When you make waves,
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you draw attention to yourself by disrupting the usual way of doing things.
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Making waves can cause problems, but it can also bring about new ways of thinking.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “English in a Minute: Make Waves”. This video has 16 sentences and 97 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:53. The speaker talks at a steady 111 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| classical adjective | /ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/ | Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. |
| tide noun | /taɪd/ | The daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun. |
| disrupt verb | /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ | To throw into confusion or disorder. |
| wave verb | /weɪv/ | To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely. |
| usual adjective | /ˈju.ʒuəl/ | Most commonly occurring; typical. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| draw verb | /dɹɑ/ | To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner. |
| ocean noun | /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ | One of the large bodies of water separating the continents. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| follow along verb | To continue behind or beside an animal, person, vehicle or other object, especially as a companion. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Today I'm playing with a new classical music group.
- They've been together for years, so I'm nervous.
- I don't really make waves.
视频中的语法
说话人最常用的结构，并附上视频中的原话：
| 结构 | 视频中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 现在完成时 have/has + 过去分词 — 过去发生但与现在仍有关联的事 | They've been |
| 现在进行时 am/is/are + -ing — 此刻或近期正在发生的事 | I'm playing |
| “will” 表将来 will + 动词 — 决定、承诺或预测 | I'll just follow |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: usual /ˈju.ʒuəl/, ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like classical, tide, disrupt.
什么是跟读法？
跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧，最初开发用于专业口译员的培训，并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大：您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同，跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性，语调，节奏，连读，听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。