全新版大学英语视听说教程2

《全新版大学英语视听说教程》共四册，每册八单元，突出视听说技能、演讲技能和批判性思维能力的培养。该数字课程每单元包含Listening, Extended Listening, Speaking, TEDTalks, Presentation和Self-test六大部分。听力训练主题广泛、注重听力和记笔记技能的培养，素材包括电视或电台采访、新闻报道、专题讨论等，同时还有与单元主题相关的拓展听力兼顾学生应试需求。口语和语音训练通过人机对话、跟读评分，有效提升学生口语水平。以TED演讲为素材的视频练习，突出记笔记、作演讲能力的培养。数字课程特有的单元自测通过词汇和听力测试有效检验学生的学习效果。

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程3（思政智慧版）

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程2（思政智慧版）

新闻听力 | 小睡也许并没有你想的那么好

小睡也许并没有你想的那么好Naps might not be as good for you as you think 常速 | 五级 中等 | 327词 | 1min53s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is one benefit of taking a short nap mentioned in the text? A. It reduces the risk of insomnia. B. It improves memory and concentration. C. It eliminates the need for night sleep. D. It prevents cardiac problems. Q2. According to the text, what is the recommended length for a power nap? A. Less than half an hour. B. Between 30 and 60 minutes. C. At least one hour. D. Over two hours. Q3. What is one potential negative impact of napping after 2 or 3 in the afternoon? A. It increases productivity at work. B. It leads to higher levels of concentration. C. It disrupts the sleep cycle and causes bad habits. D. It improves cardiac health. Q4. What can be inferred about frequent daytime naps? A. They suggest a well-regulated sleep cycle. B. They may indicate underlying health issues or stress. C. They improve nighttime sleep quality. D. They are recommended for all age groups. Q5. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To highlight the importance of avoiding naps entirely. B. To discuss the link between naps and cardiac health. C. To analyze the role of circadian rhythms in sleep. D. To explain the benefits and drawbacks of napping. Part II. TRANSCRIPTNaps might not be as good for you as you think Surely, they're called power naps for a reason? Aren't naps the key to feeling alert, improving your memory and just generally having a great life? Well, they can be, but things aren't quite that simple.(Q1) It is true that a short nap can help people be more alert, improve their memory and concentration, and reduce risks around tasks with heavy machinery. Our circadian rhythms are responsible for the notorious lull that many of us feel in the early afternoon. This is the best time for a nap. Some companies have installed sleep pods for their employees, hoping to benefit from increased productivity and cognitive performance. But it is also true that naps can cause problems.circadian adj. 生理节奏的，昼夜节律的 notorious adj. 声名狼藉的，众所周知的（常指不好的事情） lull n. 间歇，平静期 pod n. 小舱，隔间 cognitive adj. 认知的 Let's start by thinking about the length. (Q2) A true power nap should be less than half an hour. Any longer, and it becomes hard to rouse yourself from. Any benefits in terms of alertness are likely to disappear with the grogginess that results from a longer period of slumber.grogginess n. 昏昏沉沉，虚弱无力slumber n. 睡眠，微睡 This isn't the only issue. Naps have been linked to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiac problems. However, it's not clear whether these are direct results, or stem from the impact of napping on our sleep habits. (Q3) If you take a nap after about two or three in the afternoon, it's likely to have a negative effect on your ability to get to sleep at night. Breaking your sleep cycle can lead to bad sleeping habits, which themselves become ingrained.cardiac adj. 心脏的 ingrain v. 使根深蒂固 Of course, in the same way that naps can lead to bad sleep, it's also true that bad sleep can lead to wanting to take more naps. (Q4) So, if you find yourself frequently needing to sleep during the day, experts suggest that you consider why that's the case. Are there any potential health issues that could be causing insomnia? Or are work pressure stopping you from getting enough sleep?insomnia n. 失眠 Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】B【解析】细节题。题目出处：It is true that a short nap can help people be more alert, improve their memory and concentration, and reduce risks around tasks with heavy machinery. 意为：“的确，小睡片刻能帮助人们更加清醒，提升记忆力和专注力，还能降低操作重型机械等作业时的风险。” 因此正确答案为B。 Q2.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：A true power nap should be less than half an hour. 意为：“真正的有效小憩时间应控制在半小时以内。。” 文章明确指出，有效小睡的时间应该少于半小时，超过这个时间可能会导致昏昏沉沉，并抵消小睡的益处，因此正确答案为A。 Q3.【答案】C【解析】细节题。题目出处：If you take a nap after about two or three in the afternoon, it's likely to have a negative effect on your ability to get to sleep at night. Breaking your sleep cycle can lead to bad sleeping habits, which themselves become ingrained. 意为：“如果你在下午两三点之后小睡，很可能会对夜间入睡能力产生负面影响。打乱睡眠周期会导致不良的睡眠习惯，而这些习惯本身又会变得根深蒂固。”因此正确答案为C。 Q4.【答案】B【解析】推理题。题目出处：So, if you find yourself frequently needing to sleep during the day, experts suggest that you consider why that's the case. Are there any potential health issues that could be causing insomnia? Or are work pressures stopping you from getting enough sleep? 意为：“因此，如果你发现自己经常需要在白天睡觉，专家建议你思考原因。是否存在可能导致失眠的潜在健康问题？或者工作压力是否阻碍你获得足够的睡眠？从中可以推断，频繁白天小睡可能表明存在潜在健康问题或压力，因此正确答案为B。 Q5.【答案】D【解析】主旨题。文章主要讨论了小睡的好处和可能引发的问题，包括提高注意力和记忆力的益处，以及可能导致睡眠周期紊乱和健康问题。因此正确答案为D。 （本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

教学素材 | 《卫报》评论：莫让AI掩盖青年才俊的光芒

《卫报》评论：莫让AI掩盖青年才俊的光芒The Guardian view on the graduate jobs crunch: AI must not be allowed to eclipse young talent 词汇：考研 | 句法：六级 | 文本：考研刘立军供稿As annual degree ceremonies take place on campuses across the country, new graduates will doubtless be turning their thoughts to enjoying some stress-free time off. Given the current state of the labor market, some may be forced to make that break a long one. 随着全国各地高校陆续举行一年一度的毕业典礼，新一届毕业生无疑会想着享受一段轻松无忧的假期。然而，鉴于当前就业市场的严峻形势，有些人可能不得不把这段空档期拉得很长。For university leavers, these are worrying times. A mounting pile of data suggests that accessing the kind of entry-level jobs that traditionally put degree holders on a path to professional success is becoming ever harder. One report published last month by the job-search site Indeed found that the market for young people fresh out of university is tougher than at any time since 2018. Compared with last year, the number of jobs advertised for recent graduates is down 33%. 对于即将走出大学校门的年轻人来说，这是个令人焦虑的时期。越来越多的数据表明，进入那些传统上为大学毕业生铺就职业成功之路的入门级岗位，正变得越来越困难。求职网站Indeed 上个月发布的一份报告显示，应届毕业生所面临的就业市场比自2018年以来任何时期都要严峻。与去年相比，面向应届毕业生的职位数量下降了33%。Some of the squeeze can be put down to a general slowdown in hiring, as employers opt for caution in an unpredictable, growth-starved economic climate. Another analysis, published this week, found that the number of entry-level jobs on offer throughout the labour market has fallen. But the steepest drop-off appears to be in professional occupations, where the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) may be beginning to affect the bottom rungs of the white-collar career ladder. 部分原因是整体招聘活动放缓，雇主们在经济前景不明朗、增长乏力的环境下选择谨慎行事。本周发布的另一项分析也发现，整个劳动力市场上提供的入门级岗位数量有所减少。但降幅最显著的领域似乎集中在专业岗位。在这类岗位中，人工智能（AI）的影响可能已开始波及白领职业阶梯的最底层。According to some analysts, a growing number of companies are using AI to perform many of the collative, summarizing or research-heavy kind of tasks that young graduates might previously have done. IBM’s human resources department now deploys AI to perform 94% of routine tasks, including performance reviews and development plans. Other employers may be hiring fewer graduates than in the past on the assumption that the use of AI will transform their productivity. 一些分析人士指出，越来越多的公司正在使用人工智能来完成许多原本由年轻毕业生承担的工作任务，比如资料整理、总结归纳或研究密集型工作。例如，IBM 的人力资源部门现在利用人工智能完成了94%的常规性任务，包括绩效评估和发展计划制定。其他雇主也可能因预期人工智能能提高效率而减少了对毕业生的招聘。For a graduate cohort whose education was blighted by the pandemic, and which is burdened by an average student debt of about £45,000, such developments risk stunting careers before they have begun. Recruitment systems are steadily being transformed through the introduction of AI-driven sifting processes, in which applications are rejected without a human judgment being made. A sustained contraction of the graduate job market, as pathways into professional careers are shortsightedly shut down in the name of cost savings, would further undermine trust between the generations at a time when it is already in short supply. 对于那些学业受到疫情影响、平均背负约4.5万英镑学生债务的毕业生而言，这样的趋势可能会在职业生涯尚未起步时就造成阻碍。与此同时，招聘系统也在悄然发生变化，越来越多的企业采用基于人工智能的筛选机制，导致许多职位申请在缺乏人工判断的情况下就被直接回绝。如果企业在追求节约成本的过程中，盲目关闭通往专业岗位的通道，加之毕业生就业市场持续萎缩，只会进一步削弱本已脆弱的代际信任。The technology minister, Peter Kyle, has urged businesses and employees to “act now” in gaining AI skills or risk being left behind, and the government hopes to collaborate with tech companies to deliver training to 7.5 million workers. But a focus on those hoping to enter the digitized workplace is also clearly needed. The evidence that entry-level jobs in areas such as law, finance and consulting are becoming scarcer should set alarm bells ringing in both government and boardrooms. 科技大臣彼得·凯尔敦促企业和员工“立即行动”，掌握人工智能相关技能，否则将被时代抛弃。政府也希望与科技公司合作，为750万名工人提供培训。然而，我们显然也需要特别关注那些即将进入数字化职场的年轻人。法律、金融和咨询等领域的入门岗位日益稀缺，这一趋势应该引起政府和企业高层的高度警觉。Politically and economically, the country cannot afford to waste the acquired skills, creativity and dynamism of those who have actually come of age in the digitized world. That may mean companies eventually reimagining the spectrum of early career opportunities that can be offered to recent graduates. But business and government should make it a priority to ensure that they are given the openings and encouragement they need in a rapidly transforming environment. Innovations such as ChatGPT have become embedded in everyday life at vertiginous speed. But their benefits must not come at the expense of the young talent that will be crucial to shaping our future. 从政治和经济层面来看，国家承担不起浪费这部分人才潜能的代价——他们是真正在数字化时代成长起来的群体，拥有已习得的专业技能、创新能力与活力。这意味着企业最终需要重新思考并拓展面向应届毕业生的早期职业机会。政府和企业必须优先确保这些年轻人能够在快速变革的环境中获得应有的机会和激励。像 ChatGPT 这样的创新技术已经以惊人的速度融入日常生活。但它们带来的便利，绝不应以牺牲未来塑造者——年轻人才的利益为代价。【词汇】1. rung n. 梯级，等级 2. cohort n. 群体，同龄人 3. pandemic n. 大流行病 4. stunt v. 阻碍 5. contraction n. 收缩，缩减 6. digitize v. 数字化 7. dynamism n. 活力，动力 8. vertiginous adj. 令人眩晕的，陡峭的 （本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 回家不换鞋有哪些危害？

Outdoor shoes in the house: What are the dangers? 回家不换鞋有哪些危害？常速 | 六级 中等| 350词 | 2min8s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. According to the research review, what is a major concern regarding shoe soles?A. They contain visible urban dust and mud.B. They may carry dangerous bacteria leading to illness.C. They are often made of harmful chemicals.D. They can cause allergies in children under five.Q2. What negative effects can be caused by exposure to pesticides and herbicides brought in by shoes?A. Headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.B. Respiratory issues and hay fever.C. Developing immune system problems in children.D. Muscle weakness and balance issues.Q3. What benefit of walking barefoot is mentioned in the text?A. It prevents allergies caused by pollen.B. It enhances respiratory health.C. It reduces exposure to harmful bacteria.D. It improves balance and muscle stability.Q4. What can be inferred about cultures with a shoe-free home policy?A. They prioritize aesthetics over hygiene.B. Their practices are supported by scientific evidence.C. They are less likely to suffer from respiratory issues.D. Their social norms are ambiguous and inconsistent.Q5. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain the health benefits of walking barefoot.B. To discuss the cultural differences in shoe removal practices.C. To highlight the dangers of wearing outdoor shoes indoors.D. To provide tips on maintaining household cleanliness.Part II. TRANSCRIPTOutdoor shoes in the house: What are the dangers? “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?squeamish adj. 易感到不适的，易受惊的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. (Q1) 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.sole n. 鞋底vector n. 传播媒介，载体pathogen n. 病原体 Germs aside, shoe soles can also bring in nasty chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, (Q2) 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?herbicide n. 除草剂allergen n. 过敏原pollen n. 花粉hay fever 花粉病But it’s not just about hygiene. (Q3) 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.gait n. 步态，步法(Q4) 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.”Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】B【解析】细节题。题目出处：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. 意为：一项名为“鞋底作为病原体传播潜在载体”的研究发现，鞋底上存在大量危险细菌，这可能导致疾病。正确答案为B。Q2.【答案】A【解析】细节题。题目出处：Exposure to which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, according to a study by Muhammad Sarwar, published in Cogent Medicine. 意为：根据Muhammad Sarwar发表在Cogent Medicine上的研究，接触这些化学物质可能导致头痛、头晕、恶心和呕吐。正确答案为A。Q3.【答案】D【解析】细节题。题目出处：Going shoeless can improve things such as balance, body awareness and strength and stability in your muscles. 意为：不穿鞋可以改善平衡、身体意识以及肌肉的力量和稳定性。正确答案为D。Q4.【答案】B【解析】推理题。题目出处：In cultures where a shoe-free home is the norm, the reasons are backed by science. 意为：在家中不穿鞋成为习惯的文化中，这些原因得到了科学的支持。由此可以推断，这些文化的规定是基于科学证据的，因此正确答案为B。Q5.【答案】C【解析】主旨题。整篇文章主要讨论了室内穿户外鞋的危害，包括细菌传播、化学物质暴露和过敏原问题。因此正确答案为C。（本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 步行的好处

步行的好处The Good Effects of Walking慢速| 高考 | 四级 偏难 | 679词 | 6min58s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is one of the benefits of walking mentioned by Dr. Sarah Eby?A. It requires special equipment. B. It is an expensive exercise. C. It does not require a gym membership. D. It is only beneficial for young people. Q2. How did James Blankenship benefit from joining a walking club?A. He lost a significant amount of weight. B. He improved his flexibility greatly. C. He became a professional trainer. D. He recovered after a heart attack. Q3. According to the text, what is a potential downside of walking as mentioned by Anita Gust?A. It is too intense for beginners. B. It does not build muscle strength and endurance. C. It is not suitable for older adults. D. It requires professional supervision. Q4. What is the main idea of the section titled “How much should you walk?”A. Setting a time goal for walking can be helpful. B. Walking 10,000 steps a day is mandatory for everyone. C. The average American walks 10,000 steps daily. D. Walking indoors is ineffective during bad weather. Q5. Why did Brianna Joye Kohn start the City Girls Who Walk group? A. To promote a new fitness app. B. To encourage social interaction through walking. C. To compete in walking marathons. D. To provide free walking gear to participants. Part II. TRANSCRIPTThe Good Effects of WalkingMany medical experts say that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, support fitness and prevent disease. They advise that walking is a great first step toward a healthy life although other forms of exercise are also important.Good effects of walkingDr. Sarah Eby is a sports medicine physician with Mass General Brigham in the state of Massachusetts. Eby said walking has many good effects and people do not need extra things. (Q1) “You don’t need equipment and you don’t need a gym membership,” Eby noted. “And the benefits are so vast.”The U.S. surgeon general, a federal health officer, recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity physical activity every week.Walking helps meet that goal. Exercise lowers the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia, depression and many kinds of cancer.dementia n. 痴呆，精神错乱Walking also helps blood sugar levels, is good for bone health, and can help people lose weight and sleep better. That is what Julie Schmied said. She is a health care worker with Norton Healthcare in Kentucky, which runs the free Get Healthy Walking Club.Walking is also a relatively low-impact exercise that puts less pressure on joints than other exercises while strengthening the heart and lungs.James Blankenship is 68 years old. (Q2) He said joining a walking club at the Louisville Zoo last year helped him recover after a heart attack and a complex triple-bypass heart operation in 2022.“My cardiologist says I’m doing great,” he said.cardiologist n. 心脏病专家Some say walking is not enough. Anita Gust teaches exercise science at the University of Minnesota Crookston. (Q3) Gust said walking “is not enough for overall health and well-being” because it does not provide resistance training that builds muscle strength and endurance.Some health experts say that is especially important for healthy bone development in women as they age.Experts recommend adding other activities at least twice weekly. These could include using weights, gym equipment or one’s own body for resistance exercises. Training that improves flexibility, like yoga or stretching, can also be helpful.How much should you walk?Many people have heard about the walking goal of 10,000 steps a day. This advice dates back to a 1960s marketing campaign in Japan. But, experts note that this is only a guideline.Shmied said the average American walks about 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, and it is fine to increase that number to 10,000.(Q4)Setting a time goal can also be useful. Shmied suggests dividing the recommended 150 minutes per week into 30 minutes a day, or 10 minutes three times a day, for five days. During rainy or snowy weather, people can walk in malls or on treadmills.As they become seasoned walkers, they can speed up or walk up hills while still keeping the activity level moderate.“If you can talk but not sing,” Eby said, “that’s what we consider moderate-intensity exercise.”Staying with your walking programWalking with friends, including dogs, is one way to keep walking.Walking clubs have appeared across the nation. (Q5) In 2022, 31-year-old personal trainer Brianna Joye Kohn started City Girls Who Walk with a TikTok post inviting others to walk with her in New York.“We had 250 girls show up,” she said.Since then, the group has walked every Sunday for around 40 minutes, with some meeting afterward for a meal or coffee.The Louisville Zoo launched its walking club in 1987. It joined with Norton Healthcare in 2004 to expand it and now has more than 15,000 registered members. Every day from March 1 through October 31, people walk around and around the zoo before it officially opens.Recently, Janet Rapp walked down a path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet big flightless birds called emus that she knows by name.emu n. 鸸鹋（一种大型、不会飞的澳大利亚鸟类）The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club.“I’m obsessed,” she said. Not only does it ease her joint pain, “it just gives me energy...And then it calms me, too.”obsess v. 着迷，困扰Part III. KEYQ1. C. 【解析】细节题。根据：“You don’t need equipment and you don’t need a gym membership” 可知步行不需要设备，也不需要健身房会员，不需要健身房会员就是步行的好处之一。因此答案是C。Q2. D. 【解析】细节题。根据：“He said joining a walking club at the Louisville Zoo last year helped him recover after a heart attack and a complex triple-bypass heart operation in 2022.” 可知去年加入路易斯维尔动物园的步行俱乐部帮助James在心脏病发作和2022年的复杂三重搭桥手术后康复。因此答案是D。Q3. B. 【解析】细节题。根据：“Gust said walking ‘is not enough for overall health and well-being’ because it does not provide resistance training that builds muscle strength and endurance.”可知Gust提及步行‘不足以维持整体健康和幸福’，因为它不提供能增强肌肉力量和耐力的抗阻训练。因此答案是B。Q4. A. 【解析】主旨题。整个“How much should you walk?”部分讨论了设定步行时间目标的建议，如每天30分钟或每天三次10分钟，表明“Setting a time goal can also be useful”，即设定时间目标是有帮助的。因此答案是A。 Q5. B. 【解析】推理题。根据：“In 2022, 31-year-old personal trainer Brianna Joye Kohn started City Girls Who Walk with a TikTok post inviting others to walk with her in New York.” 可知私人教练Brianna Joye Kohn通过TikTok帖子邀请他人加入她在纽约的步行，创办了City Girls Who Walk，后续还提到大家一起步行后聚餐等，可以看出通过步行能促进社交互动。因此答案是B。（本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 用英语思考

VOA慢速：用英语思考Thinking in English慢速| 三级 偏难 | 541词 | 5min4s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main question Hoang asks the teacher?A. How to translate English sentences faster.B. How to think in English more quickly.C. How to memorize English vocabulary.D. How to write essays in English.Q2. According to the teacher, why is it difficult to explain how to think in a foreign language?A. Because it requires understanding complex grammar rules.B. Because it involves the relationship between thoughts and language.C. Because it needs extensive vocabulary memorization.D. Because it is only achievable by native speakers.Q3. What makes the response to simple greetings in a foreign language automatic?A. Memorizing the responses.B. Using translation devices.C. Frequent repetition and familiarity.D. Writing them down beforehand.Q4. What is the main idea of the teacher’s advice to Hoang?A. Thinking in English requires living in an English-speaking country.B. Thinking in English is primarily about vocabulary memorization.C. Thinking in English is only possible for advanced learners.D. Thinking in English involves practice and familiarity with language patterns.Q5. What can help make the first conversation feel like the second conversation according to the teacher?A. Planning and practicing in advance.B. Using simpler vocabulary.C. Avoiding difficult topics.D. Speaking more slowly.Part II. TRANSCRIPTThinking in EnglishHello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Hoang in Vietnam about how to think in English.QuestionDear Teacher,People say that to speak English fluently, you need to think in English. (Q1) So how can I think in English faster? When I talk with foreigners...with the first conversation, I talk very slowly and the remaining time I use for thinking. And with the second conversation (because I’ve been talking before), I feel natural and I speak more fluently.So how can I be fluent like the second conversation when I’m having the first conversation?fluent adj. 流利的，流畅的Thank you, HoangAnswerI’m happy to answer this question, Hoang.It can be difficult to fully explain how to think in a foreign language. (Q2) That is because the explanation asks us to consider the relationship between thoughts and the language we use to express them.However, we can still notice what happens when we think in a foreign language. And we can compare it to times when we have to pause and translate from our native language.pause v. 暂停native adj. 本国的Consider what happens when you exchange simple greetings, questions, and answers in a foreign language. If someone asks you in English, “How are you today?” you can probably answer without pausing or translating from your native language. For example, you can quickly reply, “I’m fine, thank you. And how are you?”exchange n. 交流This example shows us the basic things we need for thinking in a foreign language. In this situation, you know all the words you need to say. You don’t need to stop and think about the grammar. (Q3) And you have heard and said these phrases so many times that your response is automatic.phrase n. 短语response n. 反应automatic adj. 自动的The reason the second conversation you talk about feels more natural is because you have already heard and used some of the vocabulary and grammar you need. (Q4) So, for any subject you want to discuss, you will be able to think in English after you have learned and practiced what you need to say many times.Steps for thinking in EnglishHere are some suggestions for learning to think in English:Choose a subject you are interested in discussing. Then, imagine you are speaking with another person. How easily and quickly can your mind find the vocabulary and grammar you need? Note when you need to pause to find vocabulary or think about grammar. Next, learn the vocabulary and grammar and then practice using them several times. Repeat the words until they become automatic.(Q5) If you can plan ahead and practice in your mind what you will likely talk about, then your first conversation might feel easier and similar to a second conversation.You can find more advice for thinking in English in our Education Tips article, “Train Your Brain to Think in English.”Keep in mind that, to think in English, you need to read, listen to, and speak as much English as possible. This will help your mind use English more easily.For our readers and listeners, what are your questions about American English? We’d like to hear from you. Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com. And please include where you are from in your email, too.And that’s Ask a Teacher.Part III. KEYQ1. B. 【解析】细节题。根据：“So how can I think in English faster?” 可知他的问题是如何能更快地用英语思考。因此答案是B。Q2. B. 【解析】细节题。根据：“That is because the explanation asks us to consider the relationship between thoughts and the language we use to express them.” 可知这是因为解释这个问题要求我们考虑思想与用来表达它们的语言之间的关系。因此答案是B。Q3. C. 【解析】细节题。根据：“And you have heard and said these phrases so many times that your response is automatic.”可知对于简单问候，我们已经听过并说过这些短语很多次，以至于回应变得自动化，这说明频繁重复和熟悉度是关键。因此答案是C。Q4. D. 【解析】主旨题。根据整体回答的总结：“So, for any subject you want to discuss, you will be able to think in English after you have learned and practiced what you need to say many times.” 可知对于任何你想讨论的话题，在你学习并多次练习所需表达后，你将能够用英语思考，也就是说用英语思考需要练习和对语言模式的熟悉。因此答案是D。Q5. A. 【解析】推理题。根据：“If you can plan ahead and practice in your mind what you will likely talk about, then your first conversation might feel easier and similar to a second conversation.” 可知如果能提前计划并在脑海中练习可能会谈论的内容，那么第一次对话可能会像第二次一样轻松。因此答案是A。（本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

新闻听力 | 练习听力

练习听力Practice Your Listening慢速 | 三级 偏难 | 531词 | 4min58s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is Zekeriya’s main concern about his current listening practice?A. He is memorizing the recordings instead of practicing listening.B. He finds the audio recordings too difficult.C. He does not have enough material to practice with.D. He struggles with understanding different accents.Q2. What is the main idea of the teacher’s response to Zekeriya’s question?A. Listening exercises should focus solely on repetition.B. Listening practice is unnecessary for language learning.C. Memorizing audio recordings is the best way to learn.D. There are various methods to improve listening skills.Q3. What does the teacher suggest about the level of listening material?A. It should be much easier than your current level.B. It should be slightly above your current ability.C. It should be at the same level as your speaking skills.D. It should only include familiar vocabulary.Q4. What is the purpose of transcribing audio recordings according to the teacher?A. To improve vocabulary memorization.B. To practice pronunciation.C. To notice differences between spoken and written English.D. To increase listening speed.Q5. Why does the teacher recommend listening to English spoken at different speeds?A. To help understand different dialects.B. To become accustomed to faster spoken English.C. To improve grammar skills.D. To focus on vocabulary development.Part II. TRANSCRIPTPractice Your ListeningHello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Zekeriya in Turkiye about listening to English.QuestionDear teacher,When I practice listening, I focus a lot and do a lot of repetitions. (Q1) After a while, I realized that I was actually memorizing the audio recording instead of practicing listening. How do you think I should do an ideal listening exercise?audio adj. 音频的Thank you,ZekeriyaAnswerI’m happy to answer this question, Zekeriya.(Q2) There is not one ideal listening exercise. Instead, there are several good ways to improve your listening.The repetitions you are doing can be necessary and helpful for you to understand what you hear. And repetitions likely help you remember new words and how to pronounce them. But let’s look at more ways you can practice listening. Listening methods(Q3) First, try to find listening material that is just a bit above your ability. This will help you learn new words without making it too difficult for you.It is best to listen to English material that has words written either in captions or in the body text, such as a VOA Learning English article. This will help check your listening.caption n. 字幕You can test yourself by first listening to parts of the audio without reading the words. Note the main ideas and the things you clearly understood. Then, listen to it again and try to understand more details. This is when you can do shorter repetitions. Next, you can check how much you understood by reading the words as you listen to the audio again.TranscribingOne of the best ways to practice listening is by writing every word you hear. This is called transcribing. Even with audio examples as short as one minute, you can learn a lot of English using this method. (Q4) For example, if you are transcribing an interview, you might notice differences between spoken English and written English.transcribe v. 转录，抄写By transcribing, you can notice and learn new expressions, grammar rules and spelling. This method also helps make new words stay in your memory when you read them. That is because you are discovering the answer to a problem you have already tried to solve through listening.Other tips(Q5) Try listening to English spoken at different speeds. Over time, you can follow spoken English at a faster speed. Many videos online let you increase or decrease the speed of playback.Practice listening to English spoken in different foreign accents. This is a useful skill because English is spoken in so many places around the world.accent n. 口音Center your listening on specific sounds or grammatical points. For example, preposition use in English can be difficult. Try listening for prepositions and the words they connect with. This can help you use them correctly in your speaking and writing.Remember that, like any skill, you can improve listening by practicing often and having detailed plans for the methods you will use.For our readers and listeners, what are your questions about American English? We’d like to hear from you. Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com. And please include where you are from in your email, too.And that’s Ask a Teacher.Part III. KEYQ1. A. 【解析】细节题。根据：“After a while, I realized that I was actually memorizing the audio recording instead of practicing listening.” 可知Zekeriya主要担心的是自己的练习变成记忆录音，而非练习听力。因此答案是A。Q2. D. 【解析】主旨题。根据：“There is not one ideal listening exercise. Instead, there are several good ways to improve your listening.”可知没有一种完美的听力练习方式。相反，有几种提高听力的好方法。因此答案是D。Q3. B. 【解析】细节题。根据：“First, try to find listening material that is just a bit above your ability.” 可知老师建议尝试难度稍微高于当前能力的听力材料。因此答案是B。Q4. C. 【解析】细节题。根据：“For example, if you are transcribing an interview, you might notice differences between spoken English and written English.” 可知在转录一段采访时，你可能会注意到英语口语和书面语之间的差异。因此答案是C。Q5. B. 【解析】推理题。根据：“Try listening to English spoken at different speeds. Over time, you can follow spoken English at a faster speed.” 可知尝试以不同速度听英语。随着时间的推移，你可以跟上更快的语速。因此答案是B。（本文图片均来源于网络，仅供学习交流使用，侵删）

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