Today, we'll be practicing our listening and speaking skills through the story Alex's Daily Routine in London.

今天，我們將通過故事《亞歷克斯在倫敦的日常生活》練習聽力和口語。

Alex is Julia's boyfriend.

亞歷克斯是茱莉亞的男朋友。

To learn more about Julia, please click on the lesson's link in the description below.

要了解有關朱莉婭的更多資訊，請點擊下面描述中的課程鏈接。

Listen carefully.

仔細聽。

Hi, I'm Alex.

嗨，我是亞歷克斯。

My daily routine in London.

我在倫敦的日常生活

I was born in London, but my parents came from Scotland.

我出生在倫敦，但我的父母來自蘇格蘭。

They moved to London before I was born.

他們在我出生前就搬到了倫敦。

I've lived in this big city all my life.

我一輩子都住在這座大城市裡。

I work as an English teacher at a high school in London.

我在倫敦一所高中擔任英語教師。

I love my job because I enjoy helping students learn.

我熱愛我的工作，因為我喜歡幫助學生學習。

My apartment is quite far from my school.

我的公寓離學校很遠。

So, every day, I commute to the school by underground.

是以，我每天都要坐地鐵去學校。

In the morning, the underground is very crowded.

早上，地鐵非常擁擠。

Sometimes, it feels like everyone in London is on the underground with me, with people packed like sardines.

有時，我感覺倫敦的每個人都和我一起擠在地鐵裡，人擠得像沙丁魚。

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre.

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞。

When I saw her, I thought she was special.

當我看到她時，我覺得她很特別。

It was love at first sight.

一見鍾情

We talked and laughed a lot that day.

那天，我們談笑風生。

A few months later, we started dating.

幾個月後，我們開始約會。

Every Thursday, Julia and I do something special.

每週四，茱莉亞和我都會做些特別的事。

We call it themed Thursdays.

我們稱之為 "主題星期四"。

Sometimes, we listen to music.

有時，我們聽音樂。

I play the guitar and we both sing.

我彈吉他，我們都唱歌。

Other times, we cook or watch a movie.

其他時候，我們會做飯或看電影。

We always have fun on these nights.

在這些夜晚，我們總是玩得很開心。

When I'm not working or with Julia, I like to read books.

不工作或和茱莉亞在一起時，我喜歡看書。

Sometimes, I read in the park.

有時，我在公園裡讀書。

On weekends, I often enjoy exploring different parts of London.

週末，我經常喜歡探索倫敦的不同地方。

I'm interested in the city's history, so I sometimes visit museums or historical landmarks.

我對這座城市的歷史很感興趣，所以有時會參觀博物館或歷史地標。

I also like to play football with my friends at a local park.

我還喜歡和朋友們在當地公園踢足球。

If the weather is nice, I might go for a bike ride along the River Thames or visit one of the city's famous markets.

如果天氣好，我可能會沿著泰晤士河騎自行車，或者去參觀這座城市著名的市場。

Every now and then, I spend a weekend visiting my parents, who live in a quieter part of the city.

每隔一段時間，我都會利用週末時間去看望住在城市較安靜地區的父母。

We have meals together and reminisce about old times.

我們一起吃飯，回憶過去的時光。

On Sunday evenings, I usually prepare for the upcoming week, planning lessons for my classes and spending quality time with Julia.

週日晚上，我通常會為下一週做準備，為我的課程備課，與茱莉亞共度美好時光。

I'm happy in London.

我在倫敦很開心。

I have a good job, a wonderful girlfriend and many friends.

我有一份好工作、一個出色的女朋友和許多朋友。

Every day is a new adventure for me.

對我來說，每天都是一次新的冒險。

Now it's time to practice.

現在是時候練習了。

Repeat after Alex.

跟著亞歷克斯重複

My daily routine in London

我在倫敦的日常生活

My daily routine in London

我在倫敦的日常生活

I was born in London

我出生在倫敦

I was born in London

我出生在倫敦

But my parents came from Scotland

但我的父母來自蘇格蘭

But my parents came from Scotland

但我的父母來自蘇格蘭

They moved to London before I was born

他們在我出生前就搬到了倫敦

I've lived in this big city all my life

我在這座大城市生活了一輩子

I've lived in this big city all my life

我在這座大城市生活了一輩子

I work as an English teacher at a high school in London

我在倫敦一所高中擔任英語教師

I work as an English teacher at a high school in London

我在倫敦一所高中擔任英語教師

I love my job because I enjoy helping students learn

我熱愛我的工作，因為我喜歡幫助學生學習

I love my job because I enjoy helping students learn

我熱愛我的工作，因為我喜歡幫助學生學習

My apartment is quite far from my school

我的公寓離學校很遠

My apartment is quite far from my school

我的公寓離學校很遠

So, every day

是以，每天

So, every day

是以，每天

I commute to the school by underground

我坐地鐵上學

I commute to the school by underground

我坐地鐵上學

In the morning, the underground is very crowded

早上，地鐵非常擁擠

Sometimes, it feels like everyone in London is on the underground with me

有時，我覺得倫敦的每個人都在和我一起乘坐地鐵

Sometimes, it feels like everyone in London is on the underground with me

有時，我覺得倫敦的每個人都在和我一起乘坐地鐵

With people packed like sardines, I feel like I'm in a big city

人們像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起，我感覺就像在大城市裡一樣

With people packed like sardines, I feel like I'm in a big city with people packed like sardines with people packed like sardines

人們像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起，我感覺就像在一個大城市裡，人們像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起。

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

When I saw her

當我看到她

When I saw her

當我看到她

I thought she was special

我以為她很特別

I thought she was special

我以為她很特別

I thought she was special

我以為她很特別

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

We talked and laughed alot that day

那天我們談笑風生

We talked and laughed alot that day

那天我們談笑風生

A few months later we started dating

幾個月後，我們開始約會

Every Thursday, Julia and I do something special

每週四，茱莉亞和我都會做一件特別的事

Every Thursday, Julia and I do something special

每週四，茱莉亞和我都會做一件特別的事

Every Thursday, Julia and I do something special

每週四，茱莉亞和我都會做一件特別的事

We call it themed Thursdays

我們稱之為主題星期四

We call it themed Thursdays

我們稱之為主題星期四

Sometimes we listen to music

有時我們聽音樂

Sometimes we listen to music

有時我們聽音樂

I play the guitar and we both sing

我彈吉他，我們都唱歌

I play the guitar and we both sing

我彈吉他，我們都唱歌

Other times we cook or watch a movie

其他時候，我們會做飯或看電影

Other times we cook or watch a movie

其他時候，我們會做飯或看電影

We always have fun all these nights

這些夜晚，我們總是玩得很開心

We always have fun all these nights

這些夜晚，我們總是玩得很開心

When I'm not working or with Julia

當我不工作或與朱莉婭在一起時

When I'm not working or with Julia

當我不工作或與朱莉婭在一起時

I like to read books

我喜歡看書

I like to read books

我喜歡看書

Sometimes I read in the park

有時我在公園裡讀書

Sometimes I read in the park

有時我在公園裡讀書

On weekends I often enjoy exploring different parts of London

週末，我經常喜歡探索倫敦的不同地方

On weekends I often enjoy exploring different parts of London

週末，我經常喜歡探索倫敦的不同地方

On weekends I often enjoy exploring different parts of London

週末，我經常喜歡探索倫敦的不同地方

I'm interested in the city's history

我對這座城市的歷史感興趣

I'm interested in the city's history

我對這座城市的歷史感興趣

So I sometimes visit museums or historical landmarks

是以，我有時會參觀博物館或歷史地標

I also like to play football with my friends at a local park

我還喜歡和朋友們在當地公園踢足球

I also like to play football with my friends at a local park

我還喜歡和朋友們在當地公園踢足球

If the weather is nice

如果天氣晴好

If the weather is nice

如果天氣晴好

If the weather is nice

如果天氣晴好

I might go for a bike ride along the River Thames

我可能會沿著泰晤士河去騎自行車

I might go for a bike ride along the River Thames or visit one of the city's famous markets or visit one of the city's famous markets

我可能會沿著泰晤士河騎自行車，或者去參觀這座城市著名的市場之一

Every now and then I spend a weekend visiting my parents

每隔一段時間，我都會花一個週末去看望我的父母

Every now and then I spend a weekend visiting my parents who live in a quieter part of the city who live in a quieter part of the city

每隔一段時間，我都會利用週末時間去看望我的父母，他們住在城市裡比較安靜的地方。

We have meals together and reminisce about old times

我們一起用餐，回憶往事

On Sunday evenings

週日晚上

I usually prepare for the upcoming week

我通常會為下一週做準備

I usually prepare for the upcoming week planning lessons for my classes and spending quality time with Julia

我通常會為下週的課程做準備，為我的班級備課，並與朱莉婭共度美好時光。

I'm happy in London

我在倫敦很快樂

I have a good job a wonderful girlfriend and many friends

我有一份好工作、一個好女友和許多朋友

Every day is a new adventure for me

對我來說，每天都是一次新的冒險

We'll explore some English vocabulary and expressions from the story we've just covered to enrich your language skills

我們將從剛才的故事中探討一些英語詞彙和表達方式，以豐富您的語言技能

To commute means to make the same trip regularly between work and home

通勤是指定期往返於工作和家庭之間的同一趟旅程

Example

示例

Every day, Sarah commutes from her suburban home to her downtown office by train

每天，莎拉都要從郊區的家中乘火車前往市中心的辦公室

In London, underground means the train system that runs below the ground

在倫敦，"地下 "是指在地面下運行的列車系統

People use it to travel around the city

人們用它在城市中穿梭

Subway is a train system that runs below the city similar to the underground in London but commonly used in places like the USA

地鐵是一種在城市地下運行的列車系統，類似於倫敦的地鐵，但在美國等地也普遍使用

Tube is another word for underground in London

Tube 是倫敦地鐵的另一個詞

People call it this because the tunnels look like big tubes

人們之所以這樣稱呼它，是因為隧道看起來就像一個個大管子

Be packed like sardines

像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起

If people are packed like sardines, you are highlighting that they are sitting or standing so close together that they cannot move easily

如果人們像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起，就說明他們坐著或站著的距離太近，以至於行動不便

Example

示例

We were packed like sardines in the rush hour train

我們像沙丁魚一樣擠在高峰時段的火車上

Love at first sight is the experience of starting to be in love with someone as soon as you see them for the first time

一見鍾情是指第一次見到某人就開始愛上他的經歷

Example

示例

For Sarah and Samuel, it was love at first sight and they have now decided to get married

莎拉和塞繆爾一見鍾情，現在他們決定結婚了

To date means to go out with someone romantically like meeting for dinners, movies, or spending time together

約會是指與某人浪漫地約會，如聚餐、看電影或共度時光。

Example

示例

Is he still dating Sarah?

他還在和莎拉約會嗎？

A landmark is a famous or important place, building, or structure that people recognize easily

地標是指人們容易識別的著名或重要場所、建築或結構

Example

示例

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris

埃菲爾鐵塔是巴黎的著名地標

Football

足球

In the UK, football is a game where two teams try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent's net

在英國，足球是一種兩隊通過將球踢進對方球網來進球的遊戲

Soccer

足球

This is what people in the USA call football

這就是美國人所說的橄欖球

It's the same game, but it just has a different name in America

這是同一款遊戲，只是在美國換了個名字而已

So in the UK, they say football, but in the USA, they say soccer

是以，在英國，他們說足球，但在美國，他們說足球

Both words refer to the same sport

這兩個詞指的是同一項運動

To reminisce means to think or talk about past events or memories

回憶是指思考或談論過去的事件或記憶

It's like looking back and remembering good times or experiences you've had before

就像回首往事，回憶起曾經的美好時光或經歷一樣

Example

示例

During family gatherings, we often reminisce about our childhood adventures

在家庭聚會時，我們經常回憶起童年的冒險經歷

Listen to the story carefully one more time

再仔細聽一遍這個故事

They moved to London before I was born

他們在我出生前就搬到了倫敦

I've lived in this big city all my life

我在這座大城市生活了一輩子

I work as an English teacher at a high school in London

我在倫敦一所高中擔任英語教師

I love my job because I enjoy helping students learn

我熱愛我的工作，因為我喜歡幫助學生學習

My apartment is quite far from my school

我的公寓離學校很遠

So, every day, I commute to the school by underground

是以，我每天都要乘坐地鐵去學校。

In the morning, the underground is very crowded

早上，地鐵非常擁擠

Sometimes, it feels like everyone in London is on the underground with me with people packed like sardines

有時，我感覺倫敦的每個人都和我一起擠在地鐵裡，大家像沙丁魚一樣擠在一起

I met Julia two years ago at a community centre

兩年前，我在一個社區中心認識了茱莉亞

When I saw her, I thought she was special

當我看到她時，我覺得她很特別

It was love at first sight

一見鍾情

We talked and laughed a lot that day

那天我們談笑風生

A few months later, we started dating

幾個月後，我們開始約會

Every Thursday, Julia and I do something special

每週四，茱莉亞和我都會做一件特別的事

We call it themed Thursdays

我們稱之為主題星期四

Sometimes, we listen to music

有時，我們聽音樂

I play the guitar and we both sing

我彈吉他，我們都唱歌

Other times, we cook or watch a movie

其他時候，我們做飯或看電影

We always have fun on these nights

在這些夜晚，我們總是玩得很開心

When I'm not working or with Julia, I like to read books

不工作或與朱莉婭在一起時，我喜歡看書

Sometimes, I read in the park

有時，我在公園裡讀書

On weekends, I often enjoy exploring different parts of London

週末，我經常喜歡探索倫敦的不同地方

I'm interested in the city's history

我對這座城市的歷史感興趣

So, I sometimes visit museums or historical landmarks

是以，我有時會參觀博物館或歷史地標

I also like to play football with my friends at a local park

我還喜歡和朋友們在當地公園踢足球

If the weather is nice, I might go for a bike ride along the River Thames or visit one of the city's famous markets

如果天氣好，我可能會沿著泰晤士河騎自行車，或者去參觀這座城市著名的市場之一

Every now and then, I spend a weekend visiting my parents who live in a quieter part of the city

每隔一段時間，我都會利用週末時間去看望住在城市較安靜地區的父母

We have meals together and reminisce about old times

我們一起用餐，回憶往事

On Sunday evenings, I usually prepare for the upcoming week planning lessons for my classes and spending quality time with Julia

週日晚上，我通常會為下一週的課程做準備，為我的班級備課，並與茱莉亞共度美好時光。

I'm happy in London

我在倫敦很快樂

I have a good job, a wonderful girlfriend and many friends

我有一份好工作、一個好女友和許多朋友

Every day is a new adventure for me

對我來說，每天都是新的冒險

Congratulations on completing our English lesson today

祝賀您完成今天的英語課程

Your progress signifies dedication and active listening

您的進步標誌著您的奉獻精神和積極傾聽

And that's great!

這很好！

Remember, practice makes perfect

記住，實踐出真知

Every step you take on your learning journey brings you closer to English fluency

您在學習之旅中邁出的每一步都會讓您更接近英語流利程度

Don't forget to like and subscribe for our latest lessons

別忘了收藏和訂閱我們的最新課程

Goodbye!

再見