跟读练习: WHAT IS COLOMBIA? - 通过YouTube学习英语口语
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When you think of Colombia, what comes to mind?
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When you think of Colombia, what comes to mind?
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Maybe it's colorful buildings or delicious coffee,
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but there's so much more to the country than just that.
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Welcome to Geography with Drew Binsky.
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In this video, I'm going to tell you all about Colombia,
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from crazy facts to fun stories.
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Don't go anywhere, we're going to have a blast.
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Geography with Drew Binsky!
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Colombia is a South American country bordering Panama,
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Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, the Caribbean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.
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More than 15 million people call this country their home.
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Three of its largest cities are Bogota, Medellin, and Cali.
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Colombia's history spans thousands of years.
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From ancient civilizations that were really popular before the Spanish colonizers arrived,
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to the intense years of violence and drug trafficking in the 20th century,
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Colombia has a unique cultural heritage that is shaped by its geography,
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natural resources, and social dynamics.
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Throughout its history, Colombia has faced many challenges,
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including civil wars and natural disasters,
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but it has also produced some of the world's greatest writers and musicians.
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Today, Colombia is an amazing country with so much to offer
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and so much tradition that you have to visit to learn all about it.
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Colombia has a variety of landscapes and ecosystems.
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The Andes Mountains run throughout the country,
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providing breathtaking views and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
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The Amazon Rainforest, which is one of the world's largest,
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is home to so many plants and animals,
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as well as a lot of indigenous communities.
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The Caribbean coastline offers stunning beaches and a unique coastal culture,
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while the grasslands are known for their cattle ranching and abundant wildlife.
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The food in Colombia is a delicious fusion of indigenous,
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Spanish, and African influences that will make your taste buds go crazy.
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From the traditional meal of rice and beans to the hearty and flavorful soups,
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Colombian food is both filling and flavorful.
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Seafood can be found everywhere,
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especially along the coastline, and the fish is always very fresh,
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caught the same day by fishermen.
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And let's not forget about the street food.
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Empanadas, arepas, and buñuelos are just a few examples of the tasty treats that you can find on every corner.
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Colombia is a very diverse country with over 80 different spoken languages.
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Of course, the main language of Spanish was introduced by the Spanish colonizers
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and has since become the primary language spoken by most of the people.
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However, many indigenous communities still maintain their heritage and pass them down from generation to generation.
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In addition, there's also the Afro-Colombian communities that speak a variety of African-influenced languages.
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The different languages here are a testament to Colombia's rich cultural heritage that is celebrated in festivals and traditional music.
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The flag is a powerful symbol of the country's national identity.
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Its three horizontal stripes, yellow,
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blue, and red, represent the abundant gold found the land,
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the clear skies, and the courage of the people.
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This flag is a strong expression of Colombia's proud and resilient spirit.
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Now that you know the basics about Colombia,
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it's time to dive into some fun facts.
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We Americans love our cheese,
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but Colombians add it to something you've never expected.
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Hot chocolate.
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Yes, they drop mozzarella cheese into their cups for a salty kick.
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One of the best parts about travel is discovering something that you can't find anywhere else.
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In Colombia, that is the liquid rainbow.
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It's a long river out of a fairy tale with red,
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orange, yellow, green, and blue waters.
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Although it might look magical,
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there's a totally natural explanation.
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A plant in the water is responsible for the change in color.
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How cool is that?
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It is all fun and games until the game explodes.
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Colombians love to play a sport called Tejo where they throw metal discs into a circle of explosives from a safe distance.
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Definitely don't try this at home.
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Alright, All right, now it's the moment you've all been waiting for.
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Story time!
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So I spent a week in Colombia with Diana, my wife.
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I went to Bogota the capital then I went to this little beach town called Cartagena on the northern coast of Colombia.
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My favorite part of my trip to Cartagena was actually taking a boat ride to the Rosario Islands.
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What are the Rosario Islands?
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Basically just off the coast a few hours away are these beautiful tropical Caribbean islands
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and it's funny because when you hear about Caribbean you think about the Bahamas
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or Dominican Republic or Haiti but that's farther deep into the Caribbean.
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This is on the southern part of the Caribbean which is Colombia
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so the culture is totally similar to the other parts of the Caribbean it just happens to be in Colombia.
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So we took a boat ride out on the Rosario Islands
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and it was
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so beautiful we saw a sunset we had a chef on board who's roasting some chicken
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and and beef and all this amazing food.
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And we got to go on the islands.
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We got to go into these little villages and meet the people and learn about their humble way of life.
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And it's just a different side of Colombia than many people might expect.
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Some people might think Colombia is like tropical jungle,
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mountains, all that stuff, which it does exist in Colombia.
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But there's also this beautiful tropical nature,
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which is definitely something to see.
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And it's something I did not expect.
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Thank you for watching this episode of Geography with Drew Binsky.
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And I will see you in the next episode.
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Bye-bye.
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