地道英语Have in your locker 拥有隐藏的技能你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介储物柜 “locker” 里的东西不一定总是能用得上，不过关键时刻能派得上用场就够了。所以，包含单词 “locker” 的英语表达 “have...in your locker” 就被用来指 “不常为他人所知，但有需要的时候就能派得上用场的能力”。听节目，跟主持人 Phil 和菲菲学习这个表达的用法。文字稿（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）Feifei Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei.PhilAnd I'm Phil.FeifeiWhat were you doing this morning? I didn't see you in the office, Phil.PhilOh, I was helping a friend design their website, I've been studying design.FeifeiDesign skills? I didn't realise you had that in your locker.PhilMy locker? I think this could be the expression we learn in this programme. If you have something in your locker, you have a skill, idea or something that you can use if needed. It's not usually about your actual locker where you leave your things.FeifeiNo. It's often something that other people don't know about, like your design skills. They are definitely useful to have in your locker! Now, the important thing is that they are something that you can bring out of your locker and use when needed. For example, if you're going to a job interview, it's good to have some examples of your work in your locker. Do you have anything in your locker to help people understand this expression, Phil?PhilWell, I've got some examples of people using the expression. Let's listen.ExamplesEveryone looked really bored with my karaoke song choices, but then I remembered I had a really good party song in my locker. Everyone got up and danced.I didn't realise you had those dance moves in your locker! I wouldn't have challenged you to a dance-off if I'd known.So, I've invited my colleagues over for dinner. They think I can't cook but they're going to be surprised because I've got some great pasta recipes in my locker.Feifei你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。以上我们一起学习了表达 “have in your locker” 的用法。单词 “locker” 的意思是 “储物柜”。如果我们说 “I have… in my locker”，意思就是 “我有一项隐藏的技能或长处”。这个表达通常用来形容 “不常为他人所知，但有需要的时候就能派得上用场的能力”。And there is also a similar expression – 'to have one shot in your locker'. This means that you only have one chance left to do something.PhilYes, think about researchers who have been trying to make an experiment work, and there is only one more chance to succeed. They would have 'one more shot in their locker'. Feifei和 “have in your locker” 相似的表达 “to have one shot in your locker” 的意思是 “还有最后一次尝试做某事的机会”。PhilNow, I'm sure you want to have some great English expressions in your locker, so make sure you come back next time to learn a new one.FeifeiBye-bye!PhilBye!

2025年05月30日 11:47

一分钟英语包含单词 “task” 的常见搭配你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介每个人每天都有不同的任务 “task” 要完成。英语中有哪些包含 “task” 的常用搭配？从 “take on a task（承担一项任务）”、“assign someone with a task（给某人分配一项任务）” 到 “get engrossed in a task（专注于一项任务）”，本期 “一分钟英语”，主持人 Beth 将讲解五个包含 “task” 的实用搭配。用法总结1. “Take on a task” 承担或接受一项任务Helen has agreed to take on the task of hosting a dinner party at her house.She decided to take on a task that challenged her problem-solving skills.2. “Get to grips with a task” 理解并着手处理一项任务或工作Paula is getting to grips with making gravy. She's using the juice from the roasted vegetables.She's still trying to get to grips with organising her new schedule.3. “Assign someone with a task” 给某人分配一项任务The manager assigned Paula with the task of preparing the monthly report.My mom assigned me with the task of cleaning the kitchen after dinner.4. “Entrust someone with a task” 把一项任务委托给某人Paula has entrusted Fran to lay the table.She entrusted her sister with the task of taking care of the pets while she was on holiday.5. “Be engrossed in a task” 专注于一项任务They were so engrossed in getting ready for the party, they didn't hear the doorbell!The team was engrossed in the task of brainstorming ideas for the new product.

2025年05月30日 11:45

英语大破解How to stay safe in the sun 如何安全地晒太阳你的浏览器不支持音频元素.本集内容How to stay safe in the sun如何安全地晒太阳文字稿Can you get sunburnt even when it's cloudy?阴天时你也会被晒伤吗？Yes, you can! And here's why.会的！来看看为什么吧。The bit of sunlight that causes damage to your skin is called ultraviolet radiation, or UV.阳光中会对皮肤造成伤害的部分叫做 “紫外线（UV）辐射”。It's measured on a scale from 1 to 11+, and it's usually strongest between late morning and early afternoon.紫外线的强度被划分为从 1 到 11+ 的不同等级，通常上午晚些时候到下午早些时候之间的紫外线强度最高。In places near the equator, UV levels can be high all year.赤道附近地区的紫外线强度可能全年都很高。（Source: US Environmental Protection Agency）Almost 90% of UV can pass through scattered clouds, so a grey day can still be risky.（信息来源：美国国家环境保护局）近 90% 的紫外线都能穿透松散的云层，因此阴天时依然有被紫外线晒伤的风险。We need UV for our body to make Vitamin D, which is important for the function of bones, blood cells and our immune system. 我们的身体需要紫外线来合成维生素D，这种维生素对我们维持骨骼、血细胞和免疫系统的功能至关重要。But too much UV could cause sunburn, skin ageing, and increase our risk of skin cancer.但过量的紫外线会引起晒伤和皮肤老化，并且增加皮肤癌的风险。（Source: World Health Organisation）In 2022, over 1.5 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer worldwide.（信息来源：世界卫生组织）2022 年，全球有超过 150 万人被确诊患有皮肤癌。The World Health Organisation recommends taking extra precautions when UV levels are at 3 or above.世界卫生组织建议，当紫外线指数等级在3级以上时应采取额外的防护措施。Tips include wearing protective clothing, using at least SPF 30 sunscreen and reapplying every two hours.建议包括穿戴防护性的服装和使用防晒指数（SPF）在 30 及以上的防晒霜，并每隔两个小时重新涂抹一次防晒霜。Try to avoid midday sun, use shades wisely, and don't forget sunglasses – UV rays can cause eye damage too.尽量避开正午的阳光、合理使用遮光物并且不要忘了戴太阳镜——紫外线照射也会导致视力受损。

2025年05月30日 11:41

媒体英语Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast 研究人员在英国近海发现城市大小冰山痕迹你的浏览器不支持音频元素.据科学家称，有城市般大小、宽度可能达到数十公里的冰山曾漂浮在英国近海。研究人员发现了这些漂流的冰山留下的独特刮痕。Scientists found the deep tracks left by these icebergs by looking at energy companies' seismic surveys of the North Sea. It showed icebergs the size of Norwich were once found off the eastern coast of Scotland. This is the first hard evidence that the ice sheet that covered Britain and Ireland 18,000 years ago produced such large icebergs.科学家们通过分析能源公司对北海的地震勘测资料发现了冰山留下的深深的轨迹。资料表明与诺里奇市大小相当的冰山曾出现在苏格兰的东海岸。这是首个确凿证据证明 1.8 万年前覆盖着不列颠和爱尔兰的冰盖曾行成过如此巨大的冰山。The findings may help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the Antarctic ice sheet may be affected as the ice shelves around its edge become unstable in a warming world.这些发现或许能帮助科学家们解答关于南极冰盖的一些关键问题：随着全球变暖，南极冰盖边缘的冰架变得愈发不稳定，南极冰盖将受到怎样的影响。词汇表tracks 轨迹，痕迹seismic 地震的hard evidence 确凿的证据fundamental 关键性的，根本的ice sheet 冰盖，陆地上的大面积冰层ice shelves 冰架，从陆地延伸出的海上冰层edge 边缘unstable 不稳定的听力练习一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。1. What is the main topic of this report?二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。1. How did scientists find out about the icebergs?a. by looking at seismic surveysb. by exploring physical tracks on the ocean floorc. by visiting Norwich2. How large were the icebergs?a. the size of Scotlandb. 18,000 metres widec. the size of Norwich3. Scientists hoped the findings of this study would prove there were ice sheets covering Britain and Ireland 18,000 years ago.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given4. The results could help scientists understand more about the future of other ice sheets.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）1. Scientists found the deep tracks ________________ these icebergs by looking at energy company's seismic surveys.2. … as the ice shelves ________________ become unstable in a warming world.答案一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。1. What is the main topic of this report? The report is about new evidence that icebergs the size of Norwich were once found off the eastern coast of Scotland.二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。1. a. Scientists found the deep tracks left by these icebergs by looking at energy company's seismic surveys of the North Sea.2. c. It showed icebergs the size of Norwich were once found off the eastern coast of Scotland.3. b. False. This is the first hard evidence that the ice sheet that covered Britain and Ireland 18,000 years ago produced such large icebergs. Here, 'the' means scientists already knew there was an ice sheet that covered Britain and Ireland 18,000 years ago.4. a. True. The findings may help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the Antarctic ice sheet may be affected… 三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）1. Scientists found the deep tracks left by these icebergs by looking at energy company's seismic surveys.2. … as the ice shelves around its edge become unstable in a warming world.

2025年05月30日 11:35

你问我答如何用英语礼貌地回应他人的邀请你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介在英国，人们在回应他人的外出或活动邀请时通常会使用固定的礼貌用语来让自己的回答更加得体。比如，在接受邀请时，除了要感谢对方提出邀请，还会简单地表达自己对活动的想法或期待；在拒绝邀请并表示遗憾时，还多使用虚拟语气的语句。听节目，跟主持人 Phil 和步理学习在礼貌回应他人的邀请时常用的表达。文字稿（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）Buli大家好，欢迎收听 BBC 英语教学的 “你问我答” 节目。I'm Buli.PhilAnd I'm Phil. We have a question from one of our listeners.Question你好，我想知道在英语中如何礼貌地接受或拒绝他人的邀请。Buli这确实是个好问题。在收到他人的邀请 “invitation” 的时候，不论是拒绝还是答应，我们都可以使用一些常见的表达和句式来让我们的回应更加得体。PhilYes, but let's think about the different things we should include when responding to someone's invitation. First, if you want to be polite in English, you should say 'thank you', whether you are accepting or refusing the invitation.Buli在英国，在收到邀请的时候人们通常会首先用 “thanks” 或 “thank you so much” 等表示谢意的表达感谢对方发出邀请。PhilNow you've said thank you, you need to say how happy you are, or would have been if you could accept it.Buli在接受邀请时，表达谢意或自己开心的心情通常使用一般现在时，因为我们陈述的是 “接受邀请” 和 “感到开心” 的事实。但如果你想要拒绝邀请，暗示自己无法赴约的惋惜之情，那么就需要使用虚拟语气来表达。比如，“I would have come if I weren't so busy today.（要是我今天不这么忙的话我就会来参加了。）” 来听一组例句。ExamplesThanks. I am so happy you invited me.（谢谢。我特别高兴你邀请了我。）Thank you so much. It would have been great.（十分感谢。我要是能参加就好了。）Buli如果你想要拒绝对方的邀请，那么接下来就可以进一步说明无法接受邀请的原因，并表达自己的遗憾。PhilYou can start by saying 'I'm sorry', 'I'm afraid', 'unfortunately'. Then give the reason you can't come.Buli其中，“I'm afraid…” 这个表达在英语中十分常用。在英语口语中，人们通常用它来表达 “我恐怕……” 或者 “我担心…….”。在拒绝他人的提议时，我们还可以用 “I'm afraid…” 来表示 “遗憾的是…….”。来听两个例句。ExamplesThank you so much. It would have been great, but I'm afraid I can't come.（十分感谢。本来能来的话就好了，但可惜来不了。）Thanks. I would have really loved to come, but, unfortunately, I'm on holiday then.（谢谢，我其实很想来，但遗憾的是我那时候在休假。）Buli在表示拒绝邀请或无法赴约的遗憾之后，我们还可以表示 “对未来的活动邀请依然十分期待，有机会想要再接受的心情”。PhilThis could be vague – 'next time', or you could mention a specific date or event – 'let's try next Tuesday'. Listen to these examples.ExamplesThank you so much. It would have been great, but I'm afraid I can't come. Let me know next time, though.（太感谢你了。本来能来的话就好了，但可惜来不了。不过下次一定要告诉我。）Thanks. I would really love to come, but unfortunately, I'm on holiday then. Maybe next month?（谢谢，我其实很想来，但遗憾的是我那时候在休假。下个月怎么样？）Buli反过来说，如果你欣然接受了对方的邀请，那么最后就是时候表示对活动的想法或者期待了。PhilGood expressions to use here are 'I'm really looking forward to it' or 'I can't wait'. Listen to these examples.ExamplesThanks. I am so happy you invited me. I can't wait!（谢谢。我特别高兴你邀请了我。我十分期待！）Thank you so much. It looks fantastic. I'm really looking forward to it.（十分感谢。活动看上去很棒。我真的很期待。）Buli上面例句中的 “I can't wait（我等不及了）” 和 “I'm really looking forward to it（我真的很期待）” 都是在接受邀请时常用的表达。PhilSo, here are some ways to accept and reject invitations politely. Remember to thank people and say how good the invitation is. If you're accepting the invitation, say how much you are looking forward to it. If you're rejecting it, remember to apologise, explain why, and sound willing to do something in future.Buli以上用于接受或拒绝对方邀请的表达你都记住了吗？最后还想要提醒大家的是，我们不但可以在口语交流中使用这些表达，也可以在不太严肃或正式电子邮件和书信中使用它们。PhilRemember, if you have a question that you'd like us to answer, you can email us too at questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.ukBuli你也可以通过微博向我们提问。我们的微博账号是 “BBC英语教学”。Bye!PhilBye!

2025年05月30日 11:31

随身英语Outdoor shoes in the house: What are the dangers? 回家不换鞋有哪些危害？你的浏览器不支持音频元素.在许多国家，“进门脱鞋” 是一种习惯和礼节。而在另一些国家，这条规矩则不那么绝对。如果在家里穿着外出的穿的鞋，哪些东西会被带入家中？进门不脱鞋真的会造成严重的问题吗？本文探讨在家里穿着外出穿的鞋可能带来的危害。词汇： hygiene 卫生1  "Welcome! Shoes off please." In many Asian countries, removing shoes when you enter someone's home is expected – it shows respect and ensures cleanliness. In other places, such as the UK, however, the social norms are more ambiguous. Some Brits might have a strict "shoes off" rule, while others may be squeamish about seeing others' socks or bare feet. What do the scientists say?2  If you remove your shoes at the door for cleanliness, you're probably thinking about the visible dirt – urban dust, mud and grass that has hitched a ride from the outside world on the sole of your shoe. But the real problems are microscopic. A review of research called 'Shoe soles as a potential vector for pathogen transmission' found a high prevalence of dangerous bacteria on shoe soles, which could lead to illness. Children under five are particularly at risk because of their closeness to the floor and developing immune systems.3  Germs aside, shoe soles can also bring in nasty chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, exposure to which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, according to a study by Muhammad Sarwar, published in Cogent Medicine. Allergens such as pollen can also enter your home via your shoes, which can be a big issue if you suffer with hay fever or have respiratory issues. Isn't your home meant to be a safe haven?4  But it's not just about hygiene. Going shoeless can improve things such as balance, body awareness and strength and stability in your muscles, according to a medically reviewed article called 'Does Walking Barefoot Have Health Benefits?'. "In theory, walking barefoot more closely restores our 'natural' walking pattern, also known as our gait," explains foot and ankle specialist Jonathan Kaplan.5  In cultures where a shoe-free home is the norm, the reasons are backed by science. And in places where the rules are less clear, maybe it's time to think about leaving our outdoor shoes at the threshold. There's an old African proverb that states "When you leave your shoes at the doorstep, you leave your troubles behind."测验与练习一、根据文章内容选出正确的段落。1. Which paragraph contains a benefit of removing outdoor shoes that is unrelated to cleanliness?二、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。1. It's normal in all cultures to remove your outdoor shoes in the home.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given2. Why is it a problem to bring bacteria into the home via shoe soles?a. it makes the house dirtyb. it's not good for our healthc. it can cause hay fever3. Food allergens can enter the home on the soles of shoes.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given4. How does the article writer feel about removing outdoor shoes in the house?a. positivelyb. negativelyc. neutral5. Which word could replace 'norm' in the following sentence? In cultures where a shoe-free home is the norm, the reasons are backed by science.a. patternb. exceptionc. standard三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。Homes should be a 1)________ – a place to feel comfortable and protected. But if you cross over the 2)_______ and enter the house with your shoes on, you might be bringing in dangerous 3)_______. In cultures where a shoe-free home is not the norm, people may feel 4)_______ about the idea of going 5)_______.gaitpathogensthresholdsqueamishsafe havenshoelesshay fever（答案见词汇表后） 词汇表cleanliness 清洁，洁净ambiguous 不明确的，模棱两可的squeamish 感到不自在的，易受惊吓的hitch a ride 搭乘，搭便车sole 鞋底microscopic 需要用显微镜才能看到的pathogen 病原体prevalence 普遍程度germ 病菌，细菌pesticide 杀虫剂herbicide 除草剂nausea 恶心，呕吐感pollen 花粉hay fever 花粉过敏症safe haven 避风港，安全的地方shoeless 不穿鞋的barefoot 光脚的，赤脚的gait 步态shoe-free 不穿鞋的threshold 门槛，门口答案一、根据文章内容选出正确的段落。Paragraph 3. It's about the physiological benefits of going barefoot, not cleanliness.二 、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。1. b. False.  In other places, such as the UK, however, the social norms are more ambiguous.2. b. A review of research … found a high prevalence of dangerous bacteria on shoe soles, which could lead to illness.3. c. Not given. The allergen pollen is mentioned, but food allergens are not mentioned.4. a. The article writer outlines lots of benefits of removing shoes in the house.5. c. 'standard' is closest in meaning to the word 'norm'.三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。Homes should be a safe haven – a place to feel comfortable and protected. But if you cross over the threshold and enter the house with your shoes on, you might be bringing in dangerous pathogens. In cultures where a shoe-free home is not the norm, people may feel squeamish about the idea of going shoeless.

2025年05月30日 11:27

地道英语Come full circle 兜个整圈又回到原样你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介英语表达 “come full circle” 用来形容 “经过了一个循环或阶段，带着经验和提升重新开始” 的积极做法果。由它衍生出的表达 “full circle moment” 则可以来指 “完成一个循环、以更佳的状态进入下一个阶段的这一时刻”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Georgie 学习表达 “come full circle” 的用法。文字稿（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）FeifeiHello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them, too! I'm Feifei, and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you, Georgie?GeorgieI'm very well, thank you Feifei. How are you? FeifeiVery well, thank you. So, what's the phrase we're learning in this programme?GeorgieWe are learning 'come full circle'. Now, imagine you walk in a circle around a tree, for example. If you 'come full circle', you end in the same position that you started. And that's a very literal way of explaining 'come full circle', but it's mostly used metaphorically, isn't it? FeifeiYes. It means you return to a starting point, but not in a negative way. For example, imagine someone has a low-level position in a company and they decide to get a different job to gain experience. Then, they come back to the original company with a senior position. They've come full circle.GeorgieYes. Now, that person has returned to where they began, but with a new sense of growth and new perspective. It's quite a poetic way to describe how things in life don't always just end, they can loop back in a meaningful way.FeifeiOr it can be about something simple like fashion trends. For example, double denim trends from the 90s are back in fashion – we've come full circle. Let's listen to more examples.ExamplesSo, I used to go to a theatre when I was younger and I absolutely loved it. And last week I sang on that stage! So yeah, I really felt like I've come full circle.Growing up's funny, isn't it? I think back to places that my parents used to take me, and now I take my kids there. It's like I've come full circle.I had a best friend at school, but we fell out and we argued a lot. But we got back in touch and now we're best friends again. We've really come full circle.Feifei你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。以上我们一起学习了表达 “come full circle” 的用法。“Come full circle” 的意思是 “兜个整圈又回到原地，周而复始”，但它通常表达的并不是 “原地兜兜转转，没有进步”，而是 “经过了一个循环或阶段，带着经验和提升站在了新的起跑线上。” Now, we can also use the phrase 'full circle moment'. So, 'come full circle' is about the process, 'full circle moment' is about the event. GeorgieYes, so for example, I used to be really shy, and I hated public speaking, but the fact that I'm now on camera all the time and I present programmes for my job is a real full circle moment – I've come back to public speaking with a new confidence.FeifeiGood for you, Georgie! You've come full circle. 我们还可以用 “full circle moment” 这个表达来形容 “完成一个循环、开启新阶段的这一时刻”。GeorgieOK. Let's recap. We learnt 'come full circle', which means to return to where you started, but in a positive way, with new meaning. Thanks for joining us.FeifeiBye-bye!GeorgieBye!

2025年05月23日 14:48

一分钟英语包含单词 “network” 的常见搭配你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介“Network” 作名词时的意思是 “网络”，它可以指 “计算机网络”，也可以指 “某个具体的网状系统”，比如公路网 “road network” 或铁路网 “rail network”，还可以指 “人脉关系”。你知道 “build up a network”、“run a network” 以及 “form a network” 的意思吗？看本期 “一分钟英语” 节目，跟主持人 Beth 学习包含单词 “network” 的常见搭配。用法总结1. “Establish a network” 建立一个网络The first social media network was established in the 1990s.Our company aims to establish a network of reliable suppliers worldwide.2. “Form a network” 形成一个网络The new company aims to form a network of over 50 branches.Attending conferences is a great way to form a network of industry professionals.3. “Build up a network” 逐步建立、扩大一个网络They're building the rail network up from three lines to six.She worked hard to build up a network of friends and acquaintances after moving to the new city.4. “Run a network” 管理、运营一个网络They aim to run the network more economically this year.The company runs a network of online platforms to connect advertisers with potential customers.

2025年05月23日 14:45

英语大破解Five chunks of chocolate history 五 “块” 有关巧克力的历史你的浏览器不支持音频元素.本集内容Five chunks of chocolate history 五 “块” 有关巧克力的历史文字稿Did you know cocoa was once mistaken for animal poo?你知道吗，可可豆曾被误认为是动物粪便？Here's five chunks of chocolate history.来看一看五 “块” 有关巧克力的历史。1. Origins起源3,000 years ago, the ancient Maya and Aztec people of what is now Mexico in Central America believed it was a sacred drink from God and used cocoa beans as currency.三千年前，曾经定居在现在中美洲墨西哥地区的古代玛雅人和阿兹特克人认为可可是上天赐予的一种神圣饮品，并将可可豆作为货币使用。2. Global popularity风靡全球In the 1500s, Spanish explorers took the beans back to Europe, but it was an expensive luxury. 16 世纪，西班牙的探险家们将可可豆带回欧洲，但它在当时是一种昂贵的奢侈品。The first batch to arrive in Britain was burnt, after the beans got mistaken for sheep poo.第一批运抵英国的可可豆被烧毁了，因为被误认为是羊粪。Later, chocolate bars were developed. It got cheaper, so more people could afford it.后来，人们研发出了巧克力棒。巧克力价格便宜了，所以更多的人也能买得起了。3. Health对健康的好处Some experts say dark chocolate is the best form to eat, as it's full of compounds called flavonoids. It's thought that small amounts can help your blood sugar, heart and brain. 一些专家认为，相对其它巧克力种类来说，黑巧克力的健康好处最多，因为它富含一种叫作类黄酮的化合物。人们认为吃少量的黑巧克力有助于控制血糖，促进心脏和大脑的健康。White chocolate was accidentally invented when doctors were trying to get children to drink more milk.白巧克力是个意外的发明，当时医生通过给牛奶里添加其它成份而试图让医院里的孩子们多喝牛奶。4. Exploitation劳动剥削But chocolate has a difficult past, too. Cocoa plantations have historical links to slavery.但巧克力也有一段艰难的过去。可可种植园与奴隶制有深远的历史联系。5. Environment环境影响(Source: World Cocoa Foundation)Some organisations say forests are being cut down to make way for cocoa plantations.（信息来源：世界可可基金会）一些相关组织表示，森林正在遭到砍伐，以为种植可可树腾出土地。And an increasing climate crisis means less cocoa is being produced, so the price of your favourite treat could be going up.同时，气候危机的加剧意味着可可豆产量减少，所以你爱吃的巧克力价格可能也因此上涨。

2025年05月23日 14:43

媒体英语Tooth grown in laboratory by scientists 科学家在实验室里培育出牙齿你的浏览器不支持音频元素.尽管自然界的许多物种具备使牙齿反复再生的能力，但人类只有一次换牙期，长出一口健康恒牙的机会也只有一次。不过现在，这个情况或将改变。Researchers from King's College and Imperial College developed a material that mimics the environment needed for tooth development, allowing cells to send signals and begin forming a tooth.伦敦国王学院和帝国理工大学的研究人员研发出了一种模拟牙齿生长环境的材料，这种材料可以促使细胞发出信号并开始形成牙齿。The idea is that the lab-grown teeth would naturally regenerate and integrate into the jaw, creating a new set that's stronger and far more durable than traditional fillings or implants.这项研究的想法是让实验室培育的牙齿能够自然地再生并与颌骨结合在一起，从而长出一套更坚固的新牙，其耐用度也会优于补牙用的传统填充材料或种植牙。It could take years before these lab-grown teeth are seen in the mouths of dental patients. But scientists say once they discover how to do it, it will revolutionise oral health.我们可能还需要很多年时间才能看到这种在实验室中培育的牙齿被应用于牙科患者的口腔中。但是科学家们表示，一旦他们研究出应用方法，此项技术就将彻底改变口腔健康。词汇表mimics 模拟，模仿signals 信号forming 形成lab-grown 在实验室里培育或合成的integrate 结合，融合jaw 颌骨durable 耐用的，持久的fillings （补牙的）填料，填充物implants 种植牙，植入物oral health 口腔健康听力练习一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。1. What have researchers discovered how to do with teeth?二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。1. Scientists have created something similar to where teeth normally growa. Trueb. Falsec. Not given2. What part of the body creates the tooth?a. jawsb. cellsc. implants3. Scientists hope to develop something that will last longer than current ways of replacing teeth.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given4. Patients will soon be able receive lab-grown teeth.a. Trueb. Falsec. Not given三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）1. The idea is that the lab-grown teeth would naturally regenerate and integrate into the jaw, creating a new set that's stronger and far more durable than traditional ________________.2. It could take years before these lab-grown teeth ________________ the mouths of dental patients.答案一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。1. What have researchers discovered how to do with teeth?Researchers have discovered how to grow teeth in a laboratory.二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。1. a. True. Researchers from King's College and Imperial College developed a material that mimics the environment needed for tooth development, allowing cells to send signals and begin forming a tooth.2. b. cells. Researchers from King's College and Imperial College developed a material that mimics the environment needed for tooth development, allowing cells to send signals and begin forming a tooth.3. a. True. The idea is that the lab-grown teeth would naturally regenerate and integrate into the jaw creating a new set that's stronger and far more durable than traditional fillings or implants.4. b. False. It could take years before these lab-grown teeth are seen in the mouths of dental patients.三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）1. The idea is that the lab-grown teeth would naturally regenerate and integrate into the jaw creating a new set that's stronger and far more durable than traditional fillings or implants.2. It could take years before these lab-grown teeth are seen in the mouths of dental patients.

2025年05月23日 14:37

你问我答如何让英语口语表达更加自然你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介一位听众最近苦恼于自己的英语口语表达过于正式，听起来像是在念稿子。比如，“我要去参加一场英语会话课”，比起英语母语者说的 “I'm going to an English event with my classmates.” 这位听众认为自己说的 “I am going to participate in an English communication activity with my classmates.” 就不够简洁。那么，怎么让我们的口语表达更加轻松自然？听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和步理学习让口语听起来更加自然的方法。文字稿（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）BethHello and welcome to Question and Answer of the Week. I'm Beth.BuliAnd I'm Buli. 本期节目中我们要来回答下面这个问题。Question我最近觉得自己的英语总使用太正式或书面化的表达，听起来像在背书，比如想说 “我要和同学参加一个英语交流活动”，我会说 “I am going to participate in an English communication activity with my classmates.” 但我发现母语者可能会说 “I'm going to an English event with my classmates.” 能否提供一些英语中简化、自然表达的建议？BethI like this question! We have lots of advice and examples for you, don't we Buli?BuliWe do indeed! We're going to start by listening to someone talking about a conversation class. 这个问题非常有意思，我们也准备了一些实际生活中的例子来和大家分享。首先我们来听一段某人对一节课程的描述。大家可以边听边思考一个问题：你认为这段话听起来更严肃还是更活泼呢？InsertAre you participating in the conversation class later? If you require any help with speaking, the teacher is really friendly. Observe the timetable, and see if you're free. In addition, you don't have to pay! Notwithstanding, I'll be there. It commences at 3pm.（你稍后会参加会话课程吗？如果你需要任何口语方面的帮助，这位老师都非常乐意帮忙。仔细浏览一下时间表看看你是否有时间。再者，你不需要支付任何费用！总之，我也会参加。这堂课下午三点开始。）BethOK. That was formal. Let's listen to the equivalent with everyday English now. InsertAre you going to the conversation class later? If you need any help with speaking, the teacher's really friendly. Look at the timetable, and see if you're free. Also, you don't have to pay! Anyway, I'll be there. It starts at 3.（你稍后会去上会话课吗？如果你需要口语方面的帮助，这位老师非常乐意帮忙。看下时间表，看你是否有时间。还有，上这个课你不需要付钱！总之，我也会参加。这堂课三点开始。）Buli在上面的两段话中，第一段比第二段听上去更加严肃和正式。这是因为这两段话使用的词汇有所不同。让我们先来看看其中动词的区别。BethEnglish has a lot of verbs that have a formal and informal version. Sometimes these are phrasal verbs, but some are just simpler verbs that are more common in speaking than their written equivalents.Buli在第一段话中，我们可以注意到两对意思相同、语气上有所不同的动词：表达 “参加，参与” 的 “participate” 和 “going to”，以及表达 “需要，需求” 的 “require” 和 “need”。让我们再听一遍。ExamplesAre you participating in the conversation class later?（你稍后会参加会话课程吗？）Are you going to the conversation class later?（你稍后会去上会话课吗？）If you require any help with speaking, the teacher is really friendly.（如果你需要任何口语方面的帮助，这位老师都非常乐意帮忙。）If you need any help with speaking, the teacher's really friendly.（如果你需要口语方面的帮助，这位老师非常乐意帮忙。） BethAnd 'observe' is more formal than 'look at', and 'commence' or 'initiate' is more formal than 'start'. Listen again.ExamplesObserve the timetable.（仔细浏览一下时间表。）Look at the timetable.（看看时间表。）It commences at 3pm.（这堂课下午三点开始。）It starts at 3.（这堂课三点开始。）Buli通过替换一些意思相同但更口语化的动词，我们说的英语听起来就会更加自然。而且不仅仅是动词，将其它类型的词汇替换一下也有这样的效果，对不对？BethYes. There were also some linkers used in these extracts. We heard 'in addition' and 'notwithstanding'. Now these are both useful for writing, but they sound unnatural in speaking, even in formal settings like at work.Buli是的。连接词 “notwithstanding” 和 “in addition” 就像中文中的 “纵使” 和 “再者”，常用于书面写作中，但是在口语里就显得不太自然。就算是在正式场合中使用，比如办公会议等等，听上去也会有些生硬、不自然。BethSo, instead of 'in addition', we can say 'also', and instead of 'notwithstanding' we could say 'anyway'. Listen again.ExamplesIn addition, you don't have to pay!（再者，你还不需要付钱！）Also, you don't have to pay!（并且你还不需要付钱！）Notwithstanding, I'll be there.（总之，我也会参加。）Anyway, I'll be there.（总之，我也会参加。）Buli除了替换动词和连接词之外，还有其它能让你的英语说得更自然的方法，比如，适当地运用字母缩写和单词简写。BethYes. Earlier we heard '3pm' shortened to '3'. And we can shorten 'as soon as possible' to 'ASAP' or 'asap', 'television' to 'TV', and 'photograph' to 'photo'. Listen to these examples.ExamplesI hope you can come. Let me know ASAP!（我希望你能来。请尽快告诉我！）Let's put the TV on.（咱们把电视打开吧。）Buli让我们总结一下本期节目的主要内容。我们在日常口语交流中，可以将书面化的动词替换成含义相同但语气更生活化的词汇，比如把 “（浏览）observe” 改为 “（看）look at”，把 “（着手做）commence” 改为 “（开始做）start”。在使用连接词时也是一样。比如，把书面化的 “（再者）in addition” 替换为口语化的 “（而且）also”。最后，适当运用单词简写和字母缩写也是让英语听起来更地道的方式之一。BethRemember, if you have a question about the English language you'd like to ask us, please send us an email. Our email address is: questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.ukBuli你也可以通过微博向我们提问。我们的微博账号是 “BBC英语教学”。Bye, everyone.BethBye!

2025年05月23日 14:35

随身英语Turning uncertainty into opportunity 如何化不确定性为机遇你的浏览器不支持音频元素.我们在生活中都会遇到些未知数。这些未知数往往出现在那些其实可以帮助我们成长和进步的环境中。改变思维模式并建立调整心态的能力有利于我们应对未知，获得更多的成长机会。本文浅谈将生活中的不确定性转化为机遇的方法。词汇： uncertainty as opportunity 不确定性即机遇1  Starting a new job, moving house, quitting your job to start a new business – all of these can be great opportunities, but all of them can lead to uncertainty. We can't know for sure that they will turn out well. Could this fear of the unknown be holding us back?2  Improving things in your life often requires some uncertainty, whether that's making time to learn something new, or moving to a new area. And It's not just about radical change. We often make negative assumptions about people we don't know, but if we go through the uncertainty of getting to know someone new, we can establish positive social or working relationships.3  So, how can we learn to make the most of uncertainty? First, it can help to adjust the way we think about not knowing what will happen. Being curious about a new job can help us grow, while being afraid of any negative changes can stop us taking advantage of new opportunities. It can be helpful to see threats as challenges that can be overcome.4  One thing that can help with this is havingfaith in your own abilities. When assessing an uncertain future situation, consider your own capability in being able to mitigate any issues that come up. If you know that you have the skills, knowledge or flexibility required to address unforeseen problems, then uncertainty can seem like less of a threat.5  Believing in yourself is one way to build resilience. E-commerce entrepreneur Alexandre Bonvin highlights the importance of building up a cash buffer in business. Another way to build your resilience can be to take on small tasks that have some uncertainty and reflecting on how you deal with each one.6  A positive mindset and building up our own personal resilience can help us use uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.测验与练习一、将标题和段落配对。Paragraph 1 ________Paragraph 2 ________Paragraph 3 ________Paragraph 4 ________Paragraph 5 ________Paragraph 6 ________a. Believe in yourselfb. Is fear holding you back?c. A new way of thinkingd. Making a decisione. Opportunities from uncertaintyf. Gaining resilienceg. How to grow二、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。1. According to the article, what could fear of the unknown lead to?a. making mistakesb. stopping your progressc. quitting your job2. If we don't get to know someone, we might think bad things about them.a. trueb. falsec. not given3. What can help us use a new job for personal growth?a. fearb. curiosityc. assumptions.4. Look at paragraph 4. What does 'One thing' refer to in the following sentence? One thing that can help with this is having faith in your own abilities.a. uncertaintyb. your abilitiesc. having faith5. What does Alexandre Bonvin say makes a business more resilient?a. e-commerceb. small tasks.c. spare money三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。Uncertainty is often seen as a 1)_______ that can cause people harm. For example, many people would be afraid of 2)_______ their job to take up an 3)_______. But uncertainty can be positive, especially if we adopt a positive 4)_______. Learning how to deal with unpredictable situation can lead to real personal 5)_______.opportunityquittinggrowthcapabilitythreatmindsetmitigating（答案见词汇表后）词汇表quit 辞职opportunity 机遇，机会hold back 阻挡...的前进，阻碍...的发展radical 根本的，彻底的assumption 假定，臆断curious 好奇的take advantage 充分利用，好好把握threat 威胁challenge 挑战overcome 克服have faith 对…有信心capability 能力mitigate 缓和，减轻unforeseen problem 未曾预料到的问题resilience 适应力buffer 缓冲，缓冲物positive mindset 积极的心态growth 成长，发展答案一、将标题和段落配对。Paragraph 1 b) Is fear holding you back?Paragraph 2 e) Opportunities from uncertaintyParagraph 3 c) A new way of thinkingParagraph 4 a) Believe in yourselfParagraph 5 f) Gaining resilienceParagraph 6 g) How to grow二 、根据文章内容选出正确的选项。1. a. stopping your progress. We can't know for certain that they will turn out well – but could this fear of the unknown be holding us back.2. b. True. We often make negative assumptions about people we don’t know, but if we go through the uncertainty of getting to know someone new, we can establish positive social or working relationships.3. b. Curiosity Being curious about a new job can help us grow, while being afraid of the negative changes can stop us taking advantage of new opportunities.4. c. Having faith. One thing that can help with this is having faith in your own abilities.5. c. Spare money. Alexandre Bonvin highlights the importance of building up a cash buffer in business.三、用下列单词完成对本文的总结。Uncertainty is often seen as a threat that can cause people harm. For example, many people would be afraid of quitting their job to take up an opportunity. But uncertainty can be positive, especially if we adopt a positive mindset. Learning how to deal with unpredictable situation can lead to real personal growth.

2025年05月23日 14:33

你问我答请求他人帮忙时的礼貌用语你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介为什么 “give me that（把它给我）” 这个请求听上去会有些粗鲁？除了说 “please（请）” 和 “thank you（谢谢）”，还有哪些表达方式能让我们在寻求帮助时更加礼貌？本期节目中主持人 Beth 和步理将要回答的问题和日常沟通交流息息相关。听节目，学习在请人帮忙时的礼貌用语。文字稿（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）BethHello and welcome to Question and Answer of the Week. I'm Beth.BuliAnd I'm Buli. 本期 “你问我答” 节目中我们要来回答下面这个问题。Question我发现自己的英语表达有时候听起来会很生硬和没礼貌。比如，想让他人帮忙递东西，就会说成 “Give me that.” 我想知道英语中的礼貌表达有什么特殊用语或者规则？BethThis is a good question, and something I think a lot of our listeners will find useful.BuliThat's true. 并且我得实话实说，虽然现在我已经不用 “give me that” 来让别人给我递东西了，但这句话我原来也没少用。But Beth, why does it sound rude anyway?BethWell, it sounds impolite because 'give' is an imperative. Imperatives are when we use the base form of the verb at the start of a sentence. Buli原来如此。也就是说，“give me that” 这句话是一个由动词原形引导的祈使句，而当我们直接用动词原形引导祈使句时，听起来就会有些强硬。这种结构通常用在说明书和菜谱中，或者指导他人如何做某事时，用于传达命令或指令。但在日常对话中，这种直接由动词引导的祈使句就可能会显得有些直接，有时甚至有些粗鲁。BethAlternatively, using modal verbs like 'can', 'could' and 'would' at the start of a question, and ending the question with 'please' will always help you sound more polite.Buli是的。合理搭配祈使句和情态动词 “can”、“could” 和 “would” 等等，以及记得说 “please（请）”，都能让对他人的要求或请求显得更加礼貌。除此之外，我们也可以把要求的内容描述得更加具体。比如，“give me that（把它给我）” 这句话还可以这么说：“Could you pass me the salt, please?（可以请你把盐递给我吗？）” 让我们来听一组例句。ExamplesCan you help me with these maths questions, please?（可以请你帮我看看这些数学题吗？）Would you get the door for me, please?（可以帮我开一下门吗？）Buli除了直接请求别人做某事，我们还可以用间接疑问句来让语气显得更加缓和。BethYes. Indirect questions are used to add politeness. Compare these two requests: 'Can you pass me the salt?' and 'I wonder if you could pass me the salt.'Buli“Can you pass me the salt?（你能把盐递给我吗？）” 是一个疑问句，它直接向对方提出了要求；而 “I wonder if you could pass me the salt.（我想问问可不可以请你把盐递给我。）” 是一个间接疑问句，它通过将原本的疑问句后置，在句首添加另一个引语或礼貌用语的方式间接地表达出自己的请求和目的，因此会显得更加礼貌。在英语中，人们经常用间接疑问句来向他人请求帮助，特别是在面对不熟悉或者不认识的人的时候。BethWe start indirect questions with phrases like 'I wonder if you could…', 'Could you show me…' and 'Do you know…'. Let's hear some examples.ExamplesDo you know what the answer to this maths question is?（你知道这道数学题的答案是什么吗？）Could you show me how to work this question out please?（能请你为我演示一下这道题的解法吗？）BethAnother way we can add politeness is by using expressions with 'if'. Buli是的。我们也可以在请求别人时添加一个由 “if” 引导的条件句，从而让请求显得不强硬、更加礼貌，比如 “if that's OK（如果可以的话）”、“if you don't mind（如果你不介意的话）”、“if you have time（如果你有时间的话）” 或者 “if you could（如果你可以的话）” 等等。BethThese can all go at the end of statements or questions, but some can also go at the beginning, or even in the middle. Let's listen to some examples.ExamplesI'd love some salt, if that's OK.（我想加一点盐，如果可以的话。）Could you open the door for me, if you don't mind?（如果你不介意的话，可以帮我开一下门吗？）If you have time, could we talk about this tomorrow instead?（如果你有时间的话，我们可以明天再讨论这件事情吗？）Buli总的来说，在日常生活中如果我们直接使用由动词引导的祈使句来向他人提出请求，可能就会显得有些粗鲁。我们可以通过多种多样的礼貌用语来让自己的请求听上去更友好。比如，我们可以添加情态动词 “can”、“could”，礼貌用语 “please” 等等。在请求别人做某事时，由 “I wonder if you could…（我想问问你可不可以……）” 和 “Do you know…（请问你知道……吗）” 等短语引导的间接疑问句比普通疑问句更加礼貌。最后，如果你担心自己提出的要求或提出要求的语气有些强硬，还可以在句子中添加由 “if” 引导的条件句，比如 “if that's OK（如果可以的话）” 或者 “if you don't mind（如果你不介意的话）” 等等。BethRemember, if you have a question about the English language you'd like to ask us, please send us an email. Our email address is: questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk  Buli你也可以通过微博向我们提问。我们的微博账号是 “BBC英语教学”。Bye, everyone.BethBye!

2025年05月16日 11:29

英语大破解Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild 一只猞猁或成为首只由英国动物园繁育并放归野外的猫科动物你的浏览器不支持音频元素.[本期节目中的视频素材首次发布于 2025 年 5 月]本集内容Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild一只猞猁或成为首只由英国动物园繁育并放归野外的猫科动物文字稿This lynx called Kitten is one very special cat.这只名叫 “基滕” 的猞猁是一只非常特别的猫科动物。Born in Newquay Zoo, until very recently, Kitten's life looked set to follow a similar path to that of her parents Kicsi and Onyx – behind bars, with food arriving via a low-tech delivery service.基滕生于纽基动物园，直到最近，她的生活似乎会像她的父母奇可西和奥尼克斯一样，被豢养在笼中，所有的食物都通过低技术含量的配送服务提供。But then word came from Europe that there was a shortage of female lynx in a programme that reintroduces the cats into the wild.但后来从欧洲传来了一个消息，在一个将猞猁放归野外的项目中，雌性猞猁数量不足。So this week, a not entirely delighted Kitten was boxed up and loaded onto a truck.于是就在本周，一只并不开心的基滕被装进箱子，装载上了一辆卡车。Destination? Well, quite possibly freedom.目的地？很可能是自由。Tracey Twomey, Keeper, Newquay Zoo"Bye-bye Kitten!"特蕾西·图米，纽基动物园饲养员“再见了，基滕！”This is where it's hoped Kitten will end up – the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, where there's already a small population of wild lynx.研究人员希望这里能成为基滕最终的家园——德国西南部的黑森林地区，这里已经有一小群野生猞猁。After a journey of more than 800 miles, Kitten emerged into a special enclosure near the forest, where she will be closely monitored.在经过了 800 多英里的旅程后，基滕钻出箱子，进入了黑森林附近的一片特殊围场中，在这里她将受到密切监测。Jonah Fisher, BBC Correspondent"Everyone expects this lynx to be able to hunt and kill the food it needs to survive in the wild. That comes naturally to cats. The big question is, after spending all of its life up to now, looking at people through bars, whether it can learn to be scared of humans to avoid them."约拿·费舍尔，BBC 通讯员“所有人都期待着这只猞猁能捕获并猎杀她在野外生存所需要的食物。这对于猫科动物来说是天生的能力。但最大的问题是，到目前为止，基滕的生活是从栅栏里观察人类，它是否还能学会惧怕并避开人类。”Watching on at Newquay as the lynx strode out, Tracey, her keeper.这位在纽基看着这只猞猁大步离开箱子的人是她的饲养员特蕾西。Tracey Twomey, Keeper, Newquay Zoo"I didn't think I'd get emotional. But yeah, just seeing her take that step out, this is a dream. This is the real conservation work that we want to be able to do."特蕾西·图米，纽基动物园饲养员“我以为我不会情绪激动。但看着她迈出那一步简直就像是做梦一样。这正是真正的、我们想要做的动物保护工作。”If all goes according to plan, Kitten will become the first British cat to go from a zoo to living in the wild.如果一切都能按计划进行的话，基滕将成为第一只回归野外的由英国繁育出的猫科动物。

2025年05月16日 11:27

一分钟英语包含单词 “strategy” 的常见搭配你的浏览器不支持音频元素.内容简介无论你是在制定商业计划，还是规划个人目标，有一个好的策略 “have a good strategy” 都会帮助你事半功倍。包含单词 “strategy” 的常用搭配有哪些？看视频，学习在英语交流中如何更地道地使用 “strategy” 这个词。用法总结1. “Have a strategy” 有一个策略The HR manager has a strategy to increase employee productivity.They have a new strategy to increase sales during the holiday season.2. “Map out a strategy” 制定一个策略I'm going to map out this strategy using notes on small pieces of coloured paper.We need to map out a strategy to address these challenges.3. “Set out a strategy” 阐明一个战略I'll set out the strategy in the meeting, and then we can make a plan to implement it.The team has set out a strategy for launching the new product in the next quarter.4. “Revise a strategy” 修改一个策略Let's revise this strategy. There is no way we'll meet the deadline otherwise.They revised their strategy to reduce costs and improve efficiency.5. “A strategy consists of…” 一个策略包含……My strategy for learning a language consists of practising speaking and studying grammar and vocabulary with podcasts.A successful business strategy consists of careful planning, effective communication, and efficient execution.

2025年05月14日 16:14