节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-04-05
难易度:High
关键字:download, online, live, depend, mood, service, smartphone, app
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It's time to play a game here on Let's Talk in English.
And our game today is I Know It!
I Know It!
Do you know it?
Today I'm going to talk about one of our key words.
And when you know which word I'm talking about, please say, "I know it!" OK.
This is a way to get something from the Internet onto your computer or your MP3
player or even on your phone.
You can do this to read a book or after you buy a song online.
Katie, I know it! I really do know it.
You do?
Then what is the key word?
The key word that Katie was describing is: download.
You got it.
And I'm sure you did, too.
Now let's review today's conversations and our Read It.
(Music).
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Let's Talk!
Today we are talking about music.
Please help me welcome our guest, Ms. Mindy Music.
Welcome, Mindy Music!
How do people get music these days?
Most people download MP3s from websites or online music services, Rob.
Do they pay for those MP3s?
Yes, many people do.
What about CDs?
They're not very popular now.
People are buying fewer CDs than before.
Is that because MP3s are more convenient?
Yes! They are easy to download and easy to store.
People listen to the radio on the Internet, too.
Yes! Radio station websites play live shows.
People can listen on their smartphones, too!
Speaking of smartphones, people use apps to listen to music.
They do!
Songza is a free music app.
It suggests playlists for you.
Tell me more.
The playlists depend on the time of day, your mood and what you're doing.
That sounds great!
How do people get their music?
They are buying fewer and fewer CDs.
Most people download MP3s.
Getting music from websites or online services is very convenient.
Listening to the radio is convenient, too.
People can listen to live radio programs on their computers.
There are also many music apps for smartphones.
The Songza app suggests playlists.
The songs depend on the time of day, people's mood and their activity!
Monkey Man, I have so many CDs.
Well, that's nice, Ginger.
Yeah.
But CDs are not very popular now.
What!? Why not?
These CDs are real good.
Well, I know.
But MP3s are more convenient.
More convenient? Why?
Because MP3s are easy to download and easy to store.
Well, I like my CDs.
And many people listen to music on the radio, too.
The radio?
Yes. You can listen to music on the Internet.
You can?
Yes. And you can listen to music on your smartphone, too.
You can?
Yes, of course.
It's very convenient and very smart.
Well, I still like my CDs.
I can play them.
And I can play with them.
Well, Ginger, you are a funny monkey.
Yeah, that's me.
Here, listen to this one.
Hello.
(Chinese).
Oh, what a wonderful cook.
Yes, I know, Martha.
I love to watch this guy's cooking show.
He makes food look so delicious.
I would love to try some of his dishes, especially his desserts!
I would love to try his salads.
Well, this guy's show makes me think about... about food.
You know, uh, I like food and I...
Speaking of food, well, I... I don't know how to...
Speaking of food, I'm getting hungry.
Yes, speaking of food, I'm getting hungry.
That was a super sentence.
I am Super Sentence Man.
And the super sentence for today is:
Speaking of something, and then you share a thought about it.
So is there another way to use this sentence, George?
What if we were talking about exercise?
Exercise... OK. OK.
Speaking of exercise, I need to go out for a run.
Speaking of exercise, I need to go out for a run.
What about you, Martha?
What if we were talking about cars?
Speaking of cars, our neighbor Tom has a new sports car.
Did you see it, George?
I certainly...
Speaking of cars, our neighbor Tom has a new sports car.
Did you see it, George?
I certainly did.
Well, I think you both know how to use this super sentence.
Speaking of super sentences, a super sentence every day will make your English
great.
And now I'm off.
Where were we, dear?
Uh, we were talking about the TV cook's delicious food.
Right.
And speaking of food, I'm hungry.
How would you like some dinner?
Oh, I sure would!
Well, I'll go make some, then.
Calendar Phrase.
It is very convenient.
It is very convenient.
(Chinese).
Look! I have a smartphone.
Can you get online?
Yes. It is very convenient.
Can you download music?
Yes. It is very convenient.
Can it play music?
Yes. It is very convenient.
Can I try it?
Not right now.
It's not convenient.
It is very convenient.
It is very convenient.
(Chinese).
We're almost to the end of our show.
But first, we have to Answer It!
Here is question one.
Why are MP3s convenient?
Why are MP3s convenient?
We found the answer in Conversation A.
They are easy to download and store.
That's why MP3s are convenient.
Now here is question two.
How do you get your music? Tell a friend.
How do you get your music? Tell a friend.
Well, I usually download my music.
It is the most convenient thing to do.
But sometimes someone will also give me a CD as a gift.
Now it's your turn to practice asking and answering these questions.
Thanks for joining us today.
We'll see you next time on...
Let's Talk in English.
Bye-bye.
(Music).