节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-08-23
难易度:High
关键字:host, couch, for free, search, message, rather, couchsurf, profile
Welcome back, friends.
Today we are going to use our key words to tell you a Key Word Story.
Let's go.
I was nervous about couchsurfing.
When my friend messaged a few people we might stay with, I wondered why they
would let people stay in their house for free.
We had to search for the house where we would stay.
I was hoping we wouldn't find it, but it didn't take long.
I didn't want to go in, but my friend knocked on the door and we met our hosts.
They were an old couple that actually looked very friendly.
I saw their little couch and I knew I would not sleep well.
But they actually showed us a big bed we could use.
It was a very comfortable place, and our hosts even made us breakfast!
Now that I've tried it, I would rather couchsurf than stay in a hotel anytime.
OK, friends.
Let's now review our conversations for today.
(Music).
Hello, everyone.
Welcome to Let's Talk.
Do you like to travel?
But maybe you don't have a lot of money.
Well, one way that you can save money when you travel is to couchsurf.
And here to tell us all about couchsurfing is Ms. Christy Couchsurfer.
Welcome, Christy!
Tell us, what is couchsurfing?
You can couchsurf when you travel.
You stay in someone's home for free!
Do you sleep on their couch?
Sometimes!
Or you might sleep in a bed.
Is it safe to stay with a stranger?
Usually. It's best to choose a host who has a lot of good reviews.
And you find these reviews online?
Yes, they're on the couchsurfing website.
So if I want to couchsurf, where do I start?
First, go to the website.
Search for hosts in the places you're traveling.
OK. Then what?
You'll see a list of hosts.
Look through their profiles.
How do I contact a host?
Message them. Tell them a little about yourself, your trip and when you want to
stay.
It sounds interesting.
But I think I'd rather stay at a hotel!
Couchsurfing is a good way to save money when you travel!
Hosts offer a couch or bed to someone - for free!
If you want to couchsurf, go to www.couchsurfing.org.
Search for a host in the place where you want to travel.
Check out their profiles.
When you find a good host, message them.
But be careful - couchsurfing means staying in a stranger's home.
A hotel is sometimes easier and safer.
So which would you rather do?
Think about it!
Hello, Monkey Man.
Are you ready to surf?
Ready to surf?
No.
Well, get ready.
Today we are surfing. Hooray!
Actually, Ginger, we are not surfing today.
Hey! Yes, we are.
Take me to the beach.
Ginger, the lesson is about couchsurfing.
OK. Let's take the couch surfing.
No, no, no, no, no.
Couchsurfing is when hosts offer a couch or bed to someone.
That's couchsurfing.
But we don't need a couch or bed.
It's for travelers.
Oh. Can you couchsurf anywhere?
Sure!
And it's free!
Hooray! Let's go to the beach.
We can couchsurf and surf!
Ginger...
OK. Let's go.
Yeah! Hooray!
Hello. (Chinese).
We've been walking for a long time.
It seems like we're not getting anywhere, Robert.
Oh, that's OK, George.
Don't give up.
Besides, exercise is good for you.
I can exercise at home.
Well, how do you suggest we get home?
I think we should...
We'd better...
We ought to...?
There you go again, having trouble with your words.
You need Super Sentence Man again.
No, I don't.
Yes, yes, yes, you do.
Of course you need Super Sentence Man!
And the super sentence you need is...
It's best to something.
It's best to drive a car because walking will take too long.
It's best to drive a car because walking will take too long.
Now can you use this super sentence in your own way?
Fine.
It's best to exercise in the morning, not at night.
It's best to exercise in the morning, not at night.
What about you, Robert?
It's best to go to sleep before 11 p.m.
It's best to go to sleep before 11 p.m.
Super!
Now what super sentence do you need to use with Robert?
It's best to drive a car because walking will take too long.
Uh, well, driving will take a while, too.
Oh, well, friends, I need to get going back to Earth now because others need my
help.
Ooh, but remember, say it with me:
A super sentence every day will make your English great!
Oh, man!
We'll never get home now.
Hey! At least we can be positive.
Our English is improving, huh?
This way, right?
Or that way?
Calendar Phrase.
It sounds interesting.
It sounds interesting.
(Chinese).
I'm reading a book about music.
It sounds interesting.
It talks about many people.
It sounds interesting.
It talks about many places.
It sounds interesting.
It talks about many things.
Hmm. It sounds interesting.
Yeah. Let me read some to you.
No thanks.
It doesn't sound that interesting.
Hey!
It sounds interesting.
It sounds interesting.
(Chinese).
I'm still not sure if I would want to couchsurf by myself.
It would probably be OK, but you never know.
Would you, Katie?
Um, I think that I would.
I have a lot of friends who have gone couchsurfing by themselves and it's been
OK.
But you said you've done it with friends before, right?
Well, kind of.
I think we stayed with three different families.
I didn't know any of them, but my friends knew some of them.
One family we didn't know at all.
It sounds like it would be an interesting experience and cheap, too.
Yes. Friends, maybe you should try it.
And we hope to see you next time right here on...
Let's Talk in English.
Bye-bye.
I'm gonna show you the real couchsurfing.
(Music).