节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-05-17
难易度:High
关键字:system, operation, passenger, deep, meter, mass transit, metro,
underground
Here we are again.
Katie and I have a story to tell you today - a Key Word Story.
So listen for all of today's key words.
OK, you start, Katie.
OK.
They were sitting in the dark in the subway system.
Their... their train was suddenly out of operation.
They were deep underground.
And many people were afraid.
Then they saw a light several meters away.
It was a man who let all of the passengers out of the train.
And they walked to the next station together where there was light.
Wow, I'm glad that didn't happen to me.
It might be kind of scary.
Now I'd rather review today's conversations.
So let's do that now.
(Music).
Hello, and welcome to Let's Talk!
Have you ever been on a subway?
Well, today we are going to talk about some of the best subway systems in the
world.
Please help me welcome my guest, Mr. Todd Transport.
Hello, Todd.
Welcome to our program.
Thank you, Rob.
Let's talk about subways or mass transit systems.
What are some of the best ones in the world?
Well, one of them is London's system.
It's often called The Tube.
What's special about it?
It's the world's oldest.
It began operation in 1863.
What are some others?
The system in New York City is one of the world's biggest.
It has 468 stations!
I've heard about the Tokyo Metro.
It can be very crowded!
It is. More than 6.2 million passengers ride it every day.
Each station in Tokyo has people pushers.
Really! They push people onto the train?
Yes, they do!
They do it so the train doors can close.
Tell us about another interesting system.
Well, the system in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the deepest in the world.
One station is 105 meters underground.
There are some very interesting subway systems in the world.
The oldest system is in London.
It has been in operation since 1863.
New York's system is also old, and has more stations than any other.
The Tokyo metro is very crowded.
More than 6.2 million passengers ride it each day.
And at Tokyo stations, people pushers push people onto the trains!
The system in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the deepest in the world.
One station is 105 meters underground.
Wow! Ginger, there are many special subways around the world.
Where?
Well, the subway in London.
It's called The Tube.
The YouTube?
No, The Tube.
What's so special about The Tube?
Well, one thing - it's 150 years old.
That's too old.
Now the subway in New York has 468 stations.
Oh, that's too big!
And the subway in Tokyo has more than six million passengers every day.
That's too crowded.
And the subway in Russia is 100 meters underground.
That's too deep.
Well, Ginger, what subway do you like?
I like the subway that monkeys can ride.
Oh, I... I thought so.
Yeah. Where's that?
Hello.
(Chinese).
So this is Taipei.
Where should we go first?
Don't ask me.
I don't know.
I know.
Let's ask my smartphone.
Your smartphone?
Yeah, my smartphone.
My smartphone can answer many questions.
Smartphone, how can you...
What can you...
No.
Please tell me...
What are some of the most popular places in the city of Taipei?
What? Who said that?
I did.
I am Super Sentence Man.
And you need help asking your smartphone a question.
The super sentence is: What are some of the something in the something else?
Now can you use that super sentence in your own way?
I can try.
What are some of the prettiest sights in the world?
What are some of the prettiest sights in the world?
Great question.
Now what about you?
Do you have a super sentence for me?
What are some of the best books in the library?
What are some of the best books in the library?
Super!
Now what question did you need to ask your smartphone?
What are some of the most popular places in the city of Taipei?
Hmm. Oh. Hey, my smartphone says we can go to the National Palace Museum, Taipei
101, (Chinese) Night Market, and...
Oh, there's... there's...
Well, what are we waiting for?
Let's get going. Come on!
Yeah, let's go.
And that is how you use a smartphone.
You need to ask a smart question.
A super sentence always works.
Remember, a super sentence every day will make your English great.
Calendar Phrase.
What's special about it?
What's special about it?
(Chinese).
I love my hometown.
What's special about it?
It's a wonderful place.
What's special about it?
It's the best place in the world.
What's special about it?
Everything! It's my hometown!
What's special about it?
What's special about it?
(Chinese).
Today's show is almost done.
But let's Answer It first.
Question number one.
What is another name for a subway?
What is another name for a subway?
Well, the answer is in Conversation A.
Another name for a subway is mass transit system.
But you can just call it a subway.
OK, number two.
Tell someone four reasons to ride the subway.
Tell someone four reasons to ride the subway.
Uh, four reasons.
OK.
1. It's convenient for most places.
2. It's cheap.
3. It's safer than driving in the city.
4. It's kind of fun, too, if there aren't too many people.
Good job, Nathan.
That's four reasons.
I hope you came up with four reasons also.
I hope you enjoyed today's lesson.
And we'll see you here next time on...
Let's Talkin English.