跟读练习: What to Do on a First Date - 通过视频学习英语口语
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So you've brushed your hair, gone through seven outfits, and rehearsed the entire evening on the phone with your friends.
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It's finally time for that first date!
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The doorbell rings and suddenly...
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You are so nervous!
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It feels like those butterflies in your stomach are about to fly up and out and all over your date.
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Okay, okay, okay, okay.
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Look, we can't make those first date jitters go away entirely, and honestly, first dates would be pretty boring without them.
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Today on Wellcast, we're going to give you three simple ways to totally rock your first date.
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Welcome to Dating 101, brought to you by Wellcast.
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Let's get to it!
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Pause and print this Wellcast worksheet! Are you ready?
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Step 1.
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The pregame self-esteem pump-up!
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One way to ease those turbulent butterflies before a first date is to give yourself a nice booster shot of self-esteem.
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Now, that's definitely easier said than done.
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However, we have three ideas for you.
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Exercise a few hours before your date.
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Even if it's just a walk, this will make you feel strong and energized.
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Plus, exercise gets your endorphins flowing, which promotes a sense of well-being.
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And this will definitely help out with those first date jitters.
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Crank your favorite music while getting ready.
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Sing along, dance if you want to.
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Listening to something you love will make you feel good.
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Make a list of all the things that you like about yourself.
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They can be physical things like, hey, I have really awesome hair.
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Or more abstract things like, I am really good at listening to others.
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On your worksheet, write down at least three awesome things that you love about yourself and play them up on the date.
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If you're a good listener, make sure to listen.
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If you're funny, tell a joke.
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But this is important.
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Don't list off your attributes, show them off.
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By pumping up your self-esteem before your big date, you are going to feel great.
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You'll probably still be nervous though, but you won't be down on yourself.
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Step two, become a better listener.
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Why?
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By actively being an engaged listener, you'll learn more about your date.
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This way, you'll be able to interact with them better, and it won't all be about you.
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So, this is what you need to do.
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First, be present.
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Focus on the here and now instead of drifting into your own head.
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You want your date to pay attention when you talk, so pay them some courtesy.
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Don't forget to ask questions!
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If you're stuck for conversation topics, or you just want to know more about the person you're on the date with, Ask questions.
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It's a proven fact that people love talking about themselves.
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So by asking questions, you'll get to know your date better.
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Step 3.
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This above all else, to thine own self be true.
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In other words, be yourself.
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It might feel like you're going to have a more successful date
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if you behave the way you think your date wants you to.
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But that's not the case.
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I mean, for one, trying to put on a front all night is gonna make you feel more awkward than
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if you tripped and fell down a flight of stairs right in front of your date.
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And second, it's bound to unravel.
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I mean, do you really want a relationship based on a lie?
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And can you imagine how stressful it would be trying to keep up that front?
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Look, do yourself and your date a favor and just go as yourself.
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Easy as that.
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Chances are, they like you for you anyway.
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To recap, dating, especially those first dates, can be stressful.
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And it's impossible to banish those first date jitters entirely.
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But with our three easy steps to a fun first date, we'll have everything coming up roses for you in no time flat.
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So listen up, pump up your self-esteem, be a good listener, and more importantly, be yourself!
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Tweet us at WatchWellCast, email us at WatchWellCast at gmail.com, or leave a comment down below.
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We'll see you next time!
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本课的词汇与口语要点
这节 B1 级别的口语课以视频“What to Do on a First Date”为素材。 视频中反复出现的词有：date, self, listener, esteem, step。 这段视频共有 65 个句子、690 个单词可供跟读。 讲话部分时长为 4:01。 说话人语速自然，每分钟约 172 个词，接近日常对话。 87% 的单词属于英语最常用的 3,000 词，词汇容易理解。
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 |
|---|---|---|
| listener 名词 | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | 傾聽者 /倾听者, 聽者 /听者 |
| pump 名词 | /pʌmp/ | 泵, 唧筒 |
| worksheet 名词 | 工作表 | |
| butterfly 名词 | /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ | хўте, 蝶仔 |
| banish 动词 | /ˈbænɪʃ/ | 逐出, 驅逐 /驱逐 |
| doorbell 名词 | /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ | 門鈴 /门铃, 電鈴 /电铃 |
| endorphin 名词 | /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ | 腦內啡 /脑内啡, 安多芬 |
| rehearse 动词 | /ɹɪˈhɝs/ | 重复 |
| unravel 动词 | /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/ | 解開 /解开, 繹 /绎 |
| booster 名词 | /ˈbustɚ/ | 助推器 |
| crank 名词 | /ˈkɹæŋk/ | 曲柄 |
| attribute 名词 | /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ | 屬性 /属性 |
| bore 动词 | /boɹ/ | 煩擾 /烦扰 |
| pause 名词 | /pɔːz/ | 停頓 /停顿, 暫停 /暂停 |
| behave 动词 | /bɪˈheɪv/ | 為人 /为人 |
视频中出现的短语动词
| 单词 | 发音 | 释义 |
|---|---|---|
| come up 动词 | 上來 /上来 | |
| fall down 动词 | /fɔl ˈdaʊn/ | 落下, 倒下 |
| go away 动词 | 離開 /离开, 走 | |
| go through 动词 | 通過 /通过 |
值得反复跟读的句子
视频中简短而完整的句子，可以直接用在日常对话里：
- If you're a good listener, make sure to listen.
- If you're funny, tell a joke.
- Don't list off your attributes, show them off.
- I mean, do you really want a relationship based on a lie?
- We'll see you next time!
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 |
|---|---|
| “will” 表将来 will + 动词 — 决定、承诺或预测 | will make · will definitely help · You'll probably still be |
| “going to” 表将来 be going to + 动词 — 计划或明显即将发生的事 | we're going to give · are going to feel · you're going to have |
需要注意的发音
说话人用了 19 次缩略和弱读形式，例如 you're, you'll, don't。请按听到的简短形式来说。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: banish /ˈbænɪʃ/, brush /bɹʌʃ/
中文母语者容易读错的音：
- /v/ — 不要读成 /w/，上齿轻触下唇: unravel /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/, behave /bɪˈheɪv/, actively /ˈæktɪvli/
- 词尾辅音 — 要读清楚，后面不要加元音: pump /pʌmp/, banish /ˈbænɪʃ/, energize /ˈɛnəd͡ʒaɪz/, rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/, turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的区别: stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/, butterfly /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/, doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/, unravel /ˌʌnˈɹævəl/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
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。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟读，熟练之后再回到正常速度。
- 录下自己的声音并与原声对比，特别注意 listener, pump, worksheet 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。