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Let's dive into the economics of immigration.
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In today's globalized world, many of the products we use daily are the result of international collaboration.
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Take the device you're watching this on.
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If it's an Apple product, it was designed in California, assembled in China, and likely contains materials sourced from the Congo.
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Apple is just one of countless multinational companies that rely on a global supply chain.
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It's like the ultimate team project, but without the awkward group meetings.
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Consider the automotive industry.
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Six of the top 10 car brands in the US are foreign companies.
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Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Nissan from Japan and Kia and Hyundai from South Korea.
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On the flip side, American companies have found massive success abroad.
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KFC has become a household name in China because who doesn't love fried chicken and Nvidia dominates the AI chip market worldwide.
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With businesses increasingly seeking opportunities in foreign markets, you might wonder how they decide where to invest.
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What factors help them succeed abroad?
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According to research by Zeke Hernandez at the University of Pennsylvania, immigration is a significant factor.
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His studies reveal that companies are more likely to invest in countries with more immigrants from their home country.
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For instance, foreign companies tend to invest in U.S states with larger populations of immigrants from their own countries.
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Immigrants Immigrants help companies navigate unfamiliar markets, which leads to more successful investments and ultimately job creation.
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Immigrant communities offer valuable insights into local consumer behavior, cultural norms, and business practices.
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It's like having a built-in user manual for a new market.
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This trend is especially important when considering that around 50% of businesses fail when entering new markets.
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Immigrants help mitigate these risks by facilitating smoother transitions and better decision-making for companies without prior experience in a foreign country.
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Hernandez's research shows that this pattern holds true across various industries, whether it's fast food chains,
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manufacturing, or high-tech firms that employ skilled workers and offer high salaries.
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Interestingly, the impact of immigrant communities on foreign investment often outweighs other common factors such as government incentives
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or the presence of industry clusters like Hollywood or Silicon Valley.
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This suggests that human connections, networks, and shared cultural understandings are pivotal in driving business success.
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Sorry, tax breaks, you're not the only game in town.
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So what does this mean for policymakers?
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If you're designing immigration policies for a country that attracts immigrants, there's an economic angle to consider.
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By welcoming immigrants, you're not only embracing diversity but also potentially boosting foreign investment.
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More investment means more jobs and economic growth.
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Essentially, by fostering an environment that encourages immigration,
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you're giving businesses from those immigrants home countries a reason to invest in and expand into your economy.
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In summary, the relationship between immigration and foreign investment is a key factor in global business success.
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Companies thrive when they can rely on the cultural knowledge and networks of immigrant communities, leading to economic growth in their host countries.
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As we move forward in an increasingly interconnected world, recognizing and leveraging this connection can lead to mutual benefits for businesses,
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immigrants, and their new communities.
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Plus, who doesn't love more job opportunities and a variety of international cuisines?
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Thank you.
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本课的词汇与口语要点
这节 B2 级别的口语课以视频“Immigrants and American Jobs”为素材。 视频中反复出现的词有：immigrant, companies, foreign, immigration, investment。 这段视频共有 39 个句子、538 个单词可供跟读。 讲话部分时长为 3:42。 说话人语速平稳，每分钟约 145 个词，很适合跟读。 只有 77% 的单词属于英语最常用的 3,000 词，词汇难度较高。
视频中的重点词汇
视频中最难的 15 个单词，附发音和释义：
| 单词 | 发音 | 释义 |
|---|---|---|
| immigrant 名词 | /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ | 移民, 移民者 |
| globalize 动词 | /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/ | 全球化 |
| policymaker 名词 | 決策人 /决策人, 決策者 /决策者 | |
| mitigate 动词 | /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ | 缓解, 减少 |
| unfamiliar 形容词 | /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ | 陌生 |
| assemble 动词 | /əˈsɛm.bəl/ | 收集, 組合 /组合 |
| thrive 动词 | /θɹajv/ | 繁榮 /繁荣 |
| cuisine 名词 | /kwɪˈziːn/ | 烹飪法 /烹饪法, 餐 |
| dominate 动词 | /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ | 主宰, 宰制 |
| leverage 名词 | /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | 槓桿 /杠杆 |
| fry 动词 | /fɹaɪ/ | 煎, 炒 |
| norm 名词 | /nɔːm/ | 常態 /常态, 規範 /规范 |
| automotive 形容词 | /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/ | 汽車 /汽车, 機動車 /机动车 |
| employ 动词 | /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ | 雇傭, 雇 |
| countless 形容词 | /ˈkaʊntləs/ | 無數 /无数 |
需要注意的发音
说话人用了 7 次缩略和弱读形式，例如 you're, doesn't。请按听到的简短形式来说。
- 长单词——注意重音位置: interconnect /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛkt/, unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/, automotive /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/, facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
中文母语者容易读错的音：
- /v/ — 不要读成 /w/，上齿轻触下唇: pivotal /ˈpɪvɪtəl/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, thrive /θɹajv/, leverage /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/, automotive /ˌɔtəˈmoʊtɪv/
- 词尾辅音 — 要读清楚，后面不要加元音: immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/, globalize /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/, interconnect /ˌɪn.tə.kəˈnɛkt/, mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的区别: unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/, leverage /ˈlɛv.(ə.)ɹɪd͡ʒ/
如何用这段视频练习
- 先完整听一遍视频，不要开口，记下不认识的单词。
- 用正常速度逐句跟读，每句重复到你的节奏与说话人一致为止。
- 录下自己的声音并与原声对比，特别注意 immigrant, globalize, policymaker 这类单词。
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。