跟读练习: Hanoi pushes public spaces renovation | Vietnam Today - 通过视频学习英语口语
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Now you know Hanoi is undergoing for some exciting transformations and the efforts have been ramping up even further this year.
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Yes, exactly.
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Since early 2025, the city has intensified its effort to improve public spaces.
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Notably, the Shark Jaw building has been demolished.
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The Tolik River cleanup project has officially begun.
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Let's hear more about these changes from our reporter Hainam.
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The removal of the shark job building has significantly expanded the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuok Square to nearly 1.4 hectare,
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adding a whole spacious pedestrian zone to the heart of Hanoi.
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Right here at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuok Square, where the Hanoi Old Quarter meets the Hoan Kiêm Lake, change is all around.
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What used to be a crowded concrete corner has been opened into a cleaner, open public space stone benches,
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pedestrian friendly paths, new lights and trees, all the touches that make this area more inviting.
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A quick stopover is transforming into a true community spot.
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What a place to enjoy a sip of coffee and feel the rhythm of the city.
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It's only phase one, but after seeing it on TV I had to come.
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The square is really beautiful and open.
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I've lived here since 1957.
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The old building was part of Hanoi's memories, but the renovation is improving this area.
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You can have lots of activities here.
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Maybe you can have parades, maybe concerts you can have here, things to celebrate as well.
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Yeah, I think it's very important to have open space.
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Several other buildings around the square have also been revamped or restored to their original designs, bringing back the capital city's urban memories.
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Another project drawing wide attention is the cleanup of the Tolik River.
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With clean water recently replenished from the West Lake, the Tolik has turned green again,
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and life has been visible in what was once infamously called Hanoi's Dead River.
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The river used to be murky and smelly, now it's clear with fish swimming freely.
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It's exciting to see.
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As part of the cleanup efforts, Hanoi is also carrying out water regulation works on the Tolic River,
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including one of the three wheels now nearing completion.
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Beyond their main function of retaining water, these projects also aim to enhance the river's landscape and create additional public spaces.
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Now exciting developments are underway to transform public spaces with some major renovation projects underway in the heart of the city.
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That is right.
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And the following phase, one of the Nông Kinh Nghia Thupt Square renovation phase 2,
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will involve rebuilding street, repaving with stone and creating a three-level underground space for cultural, commerce and parking.
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Additionally, Hanoi is launching two major projects in earlier October,
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a 2.14-hectare square park near Hoan Kiiem Lake and a 14-kilometer riverside park along the Tô Lịch River.
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These projects aim to create green community spaces while enhancing the city's ecological and cultural offering.
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And these developments have certainly caught the attention of the public both here and abroad.
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To provide more insight into these changes, we're joined by Dr. Tô Kien,
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Senior Planner at 8 Japan Engineering Consultants in Tokyo and a leading expert on Vietnam public spaces.
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Dr. Tô Kiên, it's a pleasure to have you with us today.
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What's your assessment of recent changes in Hanoi's landscape and public spaces?
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Thank you for the interview.
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Over the past years, Hanoi has really stepped up its game in renovating landscapes and expanding public spaces and adding greenery.
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Two projects I think really stand out.
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Tung Kinh Nghia Tuk Square and the revival of the Torik River.
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These spaces aren't just urban spaces.
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They are symbols of the city, city.
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As an expert in public spaces, I'm truly excited that the city is actually put it onto its agenda.
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And that's it.
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Don't get into square after phase one, triggered a strong public reaction.
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Mostly it was an impression of how it looked.
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I could see as a clear sign of how much symbolic public spaces like this connect with the collective emotion.
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Yes, and so to adding on that, I would like to add Hanoi is now has announced and is preparing to launch major projects to renovate public spaces,
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particularly around Han Kiiem Lake and the To Lik River.
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So what is your opinion with these projects and what should be taken into consideration during their implementation?
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Well, I think it's very encouraging
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that Hanoi is launching two major projects in symbolic public spaces that get a lot of attention.
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For East Hogan Square, the planning processes have been transparent and involved public consultation.
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So overall, I think people are responding positively.
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More open space, more trees, more seating, easy access to community activities.
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And sure, there are still comments about materials and landscaping, but compared to many other projects, I think this is a good example of consultation and consensus building.
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So even at this stage, I think the city can still apply participatory and co-design approach with residents
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and tourists and small pilot tests before a full rollout should work well.
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And as for the Tonic River Parks, if done right, I think it can become a 14-kilometer green
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and cultural corridor and a highlight for the city's landscape and a walking green space.
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It can become an open-air museum, a hub for community, tourism activities, and turning a river memory into a vibrant public space.
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I think Tunic can become Cheong-Gee Cheong, inspired by Seoul's hugely successful restoration project.
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So now the big challenge is sustainability, how to maintain the water level
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and ensuring water supply i think in a city with many historical
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and cultural layers like hanoi public space development needs a multi-level strategy based on three keyboards green open
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and adaptive the two new square at huan kim lake
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and the expanded batting square they aren't just urban spaces they are the city's living rooms,
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venues for gatherings, for major national and community events.
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The Torik Riverside parks send different messages from a wound, you know, an urban wound,
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to a symbol of revival and healing the environment and restoring community trust.
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But the underground infrastructure like drainage, you know, just as important.
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Hanoi also need plans for climate change,
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building resilience into the design so public spaces truly acts as the city's living lungs.
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On the community levels, the challenge is the fair access.
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Public spaces should exist in every neighborhood.
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Design and management should evolve the community so the residents feel that their co-ownership and then helping maintain and shape them spaces.
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That's when public spaces really come alive and connected.
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So by linking symbolic and ecological and community levels,
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Hanoi can build sustainable public spaces strategies and send a message to the world that it is a city that is vibrant,
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that is open and respectful of people and nature.
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And drawing from many lessons from around the world, I think the pub can become creative living lab,
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you know, for the startups and then new technologies and sport activities and if done well,
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Hanoi can still keep the ancient charm while promoting modernity
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and the public spaces can become like a threat that connects the whole city and showcase Vietnam to the world.
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Dr. Tukian, thank you so much for your insights.
关于本课程
在本课程中，您将通过观看关于河内市公共空间改造的视频来练习英语口语。这个视频讨论了河内的变化，包括公园和广场的重建，以及清理河流的项目。通过这段视频，您不仅能提高语言理解能力，还能掌握与城市景观和公共空间相关的词汇和表达方式。同时，您将学习到如何在说英语时更流利、自然。通过shadow speak（影子说话）的方法，您将能更好地模拟说话者的节奏和语调。
重要词汇与短语
- 公共空间 (public space) - 指供公众使用的开放区域。
- 改造 (renovation) - 对旧有建筑或区域的修复和改善。
- 人行道 (pedestrian path) - 为行人设立的通行道路。
- 生态 (ecological) - 与环境和自然生态系统相关的。
- 清理项目 (cleanup project) - 针对环境卫生或污染进行治理的计划。
- 文化活动 (cultural events) - 促进文化交流的各类活动，例如音乐会或游行。
- 市景 (city landscape) - 城市的外部环境和建筑风格。
练习建议
在观看这个视频时，尽量把自己当作说话者，进行shadow speech（影子演说）。视频的语速适中，非常适合进行模仿练习。以下是一些具体建议：
- 注意语调和重音：尝试模仿视频中的说话者如何强调某些词语，帮助您提升语音的表现力。
- 反复观看：可以多次观看同一段落，直到您能无障碍地复述出来，这样能增强反应能力。
- 慢慢练习：起初可以放慢速度，专注于每一个单词的发音，然后逐渐加快，以适应正常的对话速度。
- 录音自我反馈：尝试录音自己复述的过程，然后回放，找出需要改进的地方。
通过这样的练习，不仅可以提升雅思口语练习的能力，还能让您的英语表达更加流利和自然。利用这样的shadowing site（影子练习网站）进行定期练习，将有助于您游刃有余地进行社交和交流。
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。