Lost in Translation
Education
Self-Improvement

Lost in Translation

作者: John and His Friends
最近更新: 2022/4/23
我们不只是口语练习,更是寻找语言转换之间的迷失之感。谢谢你收听这档实验性质的播客。

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雅思乙酉 EP 54

雅思乙酉 EP 54

Part 1Sky and starsDo you like to look at the sky?Can you see the moon and the stars at night where you live?Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?Do you like to see the stars at night?Do you want to live on other planets?AppWhat apps have you recently used?What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?What was the first app you used?What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?ColorsWhat's your favorite color?What's the color you dislike? Why?What colors do your friends like most?What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?Part 2Describe a(jigsaw, crossword, etc) puzzle you have played.You should sayWhat it is likeHow easy or difficult it isHow long it takes you to solveAnd how you feel about it.Part 3Why do parents let their children play puzzles? What kinds of puzzles can improve people's intelligence?Why are detective stories attractive to people?Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

2021/12/10
35:31
雅思甲申 EP 53

雅思甲申 EP 53

Part 1Car tripDo you like to travel by car?When do you travel by car?Where is the farthest place that you have travel to?Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?FlowersWhat kinds of flowers do you know?Are there any flowers that have special meanings in China?Have you planted any flowers?Have you sent flowers to others?Primary SchoolWhat did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?How did you go to your primary school?How do you like your primary school?What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school? Part 2Describe an argument two of your friends hadYou should sayWhen it happenedWhat it was aboutHow it was solvedAnd how you felt about itPart 3Do you think argument is important?What do family members usually have arguments about?Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?

2021/12/9
31:35
雅思癸未 EP 52

雅思癸未 EP 52

Part 1eatherWhat kind of weather do you like most?What's the weather like in your hometown?Do you like the weather in your hometown?Do you prefer dry or wet weather? AdvertisementWhat kinds of advertisements do you watch?Where can you see advertisements?Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end? Environmental protectionWould you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?How can we protect the environment?Do you think you've done enough to protect the environment?is there education about environmental protection at school?Part 2Describe a time when you helped a friend.You should sayWhen it wasHow you helped him/herWhy you helped him/herAnd how you felt about it.Part 3What do people usually help each other?How is online help different from real life help?Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate?What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?

2021/12/8
32:48
雅思壬午 EP 51

雅思壬午 EP 51

Part 1Public gardens and parksWould you like to play in a public garden or park?What do you like to do when visiting a park?How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid?Would you prefer to play in a personal garden or public garden? ScienceDo you like science?When did you start to learn about science?Which science subject is interesting to you?What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?ShoesDo you like buying shoes? How often?Have you ever bought shoes online?How much money do you duty spend on shoes?Which do you prefer? fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?Part 2Describe a time when you shared something with others(or another person)You should sayWhat you sharedWho you shared it withWhy you shared itAnd explain how you felt about sharing itPart 3Do you like to share?What are the consequences if children don't like to share?How do you feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus?How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?

2021/12/7
32:32
雅思辛巳 EP 50

雅思辛巳 EP 50

Part 1HandwritingDo you like handwriting?Do you think handwriting is important?Which do you prefer, handwriting or typing?What's the differences between handwriting and typing?HeadphonesDo you use headphones?What type of headphones do you use?When would you use headphones?In what conditions you won't use headphones?Pets and AnimalsWhat's your favorite animal? Why?What is the most popular animal in China?Have you ever had a pet before?Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors? Part 2Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.You should sayWhat it was aboutWhere you saw/heard itWho was involvedAnd explain why people were interested in it.Part 3Do people read newspaper where you live?Do people prefer local or international news?Do you think it's important to have national identity?How can people develop their national identity? 

2021/12/6
34:02
雅思庚辰 EP 49

雅思庚辰 EP 49

Part 1ColorsWhat's your favorite color?What's the color you dislike? Why?What colors do your friends like most?What color makes you uncomfortable in your room?ConcentrationIs it difficult for you to stay focused on something?What do you do to help you concentrate?What may distract you when you're trying to stay focused?When do you need to be focused? Getting lostHave you ever lost your way?How can you find your way when you are lost?Can you read a map when you get lost?Have you ever helped someone who got lost?Part 2Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike.You should sayWhere it isWhat it is used forWhat it looks likeAnd explain why you like or dislike itPart 3What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?Why aren't there many tall buildings in the countryside?Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?

2021/12/5
35:25
雅思己卯 EP 48

雅思己卯 EP 48

Part 1Wild animalsDo you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?Did you learn something about wild animals at school?Where can you see wild animals?in which country do you think you can see many wild animals? WorkWhat work do you do?Do you like your job?Is it very interesting?Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?Do you miss being a student?What technology do you use at work?AppWhat apps have you recently used?What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?What was the first app you used?What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?Part 2Describe  a company where you live that employs a lot of people.You should sayWhat it doesHow many people it employsWhat kind of people work thereHow you feel about itPart 3Should bigger companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?Should big companies donate more to charities?What are the good things about working for a big company?What are the differences between big companies and small companies? 

2021/12/3
32:34
雅思戊寅 EP 47

雅思戊寅 EP 47

Part 1Special costumesDo you like to wear special costumes?Did you try any special costumes when you were young?When was your last time to wear special costumes?Do you ever buy special costumes? The area you live inWhere do you like to go in that area?Do you know any famous people in your area?What are some changes in the area recently?Do you like the area that you live in? WalletDo you use a wallet?Have you ever lost your wallet?Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?Do most of your friends use wallet?Part 2Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone.You should sayWhen it wasWhere it wasWhy you were not allowed to use your mobile phoneAnd how you felt about it.Part 3How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones? 

2021/12/1
35:06
雅思丁丑 EP 46

雅思丁丑 EP 46

Part 1Primary SchoolWhat did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?How did you go to your primary school?How do you like your primary school?What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school? RelaxWhat would you do to relax?Do you think doing sports is a good way toDo you think vacation is a good time to relax?Do you think students need more relaxing time?Sky and starsDo you like to look at the sky?Can you see the moon and the stars at night where you live?Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?Do you like to see the stars at night?Do you want to live on other planets?Part 2Describe  a law on environmental protection.You should say:What it isHow you first learned about itWho benefits from itAnd explain how you feel about this law. Part 3Are there laws about education in China?What kinds of rules do schools in China have?What can teachers do to make students obey rules?What should parents do to educate children about laws? 

2021/11/29
32:44
雅思丙子 EP 45

雅思丙子 EP 45

Part 1HolidaysWhere did you go for your last holiday?Do you like holidays? Why?Which public holiday do you like best?What do you do on holidays?Home/accommodationWhat kind of a house or flat do you want to live in in the future?Are the transport facilities to your home very good?What part of your home do you like the most?How long have you lived there?What's the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?Can you describe the place where you live?What room does your family spend most of the time in?HometownWhere is your hometown?Is that a big city or a small place? How long have you been living there?Do you like your hometown?What do you like (most) about your hometown?Is there anything you dislike about it?Part 2Describe a time when you tried to do something but not very successful.You should sayWhen it wasWhat you triedWhy it was not very successfulAnd how you felt about itPart 3What's your definition of success?What things do children try to succeed in?Which do you think is more important for people to become successful? Hard work or opportunities?Do you think people will be happy if they don't have any goals to achieve?

2021/11/28
36:53
雅思乙亥 EP 44

雅思乙亥 EP 44

Part 1Environmental protectionWould you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?How can we protect the environment?Do you think you've done enough to protect the environment?is there education about environmental protection at school?FestivalHow do you celebrate festivals in your country?What special food and activities do you haveHow do you celebrate Spring Festival?What is your favorite festival? FlowersWhat kinds of flowers do you know?Are there any flowers that have special meanings in China?Have you planted any flowers?Have you sent flowers to others?Part 2Describe a time you felt proud of a family member.You should say:When it happenedWho the person isWhat the person didAnd explain why you felt proud of him or her.Part 3When will the parents feel proud of their children?Should parents reward children?How?Is it good to reward children to often?What locations with adults be proud of themselves?

2021/11/27
32:44
雅思甲戌 EP 42

雅思甲戌 EP 42

Part 1AdvertisementWhat kinds of advertisements do you watch?Where can you see advertisements?Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end? BarbecueDo Chinese people like barbecue?What kind of food do you like to eat for barbecue?Would you like to have barbecue with your family or your friends?Did you have barbecue when you were a child?Car tripDo you like to travel by car?When do you travel by car?Where is the farthest place that you have travel to?Do you like to sit in the front or back when traveling by car?Part 2Describe a leisure activity near or on the sea that you want to tryYou should sayWhat it isWhat you need to prepareHow easy or difficult it isAnd explain why you want to try it.Part 3What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?Why do people like spending time on the sea?Why do children like the sea better than adults?What type of jobs can be found on or near the sea?

2021/11/24
30:30
雅思壬戌 EP 40

雅思壬戌 EP 40

Part 1可以合二为一Describe a time when you saw something interesting on social media.You should say:When it wasWhere you saw itWhat you sawAnd explain why you think it was interestingDescribe an article on health you read on magazine or the internet.You should say:What it wasWhere you read itWhy you read itAnd explain how you felt about itPart 2Why do people like to use social media?What kinds of things are popular on social media?What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?What do you think of making friends on social media?Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?What activities can school organize for children to keep fit?What can governments do to improve people's health?

2021/11/22
41:43
雅思辛未 EP 39

雅思辛未 EP 39

Part 2Describe a natural talent(sports, music, etc) you want to improve.You should say:What it isWhen you discovered itHow you want to improve itAnd how you feel about it.Describe an activities that you do after school.workYou should sayWhat it isWhen and where you do itWho you did it withAnd how you felt about it.Part 3Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians and painters when they grow up?Why do people like to watch talent shows?Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people's or ordinary people's shows? Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?What are the most popular outdoor activities in China?What do young people usually do in groups?

2021/11/19
41:02