Name: 英語播客 - 為什麼人們更願意生活在城市？| 中級 (English Podcast - Why do people prefer to live in cities? | Intermediate)
Uploaded: 2025-07-27T14:43:52.000Z
Duration: 16 min 28 s

Hey there, welcome back to English on the Go, the podcast where we talk, laugh and learn

歡迎回到 "英語隨行 "播客，我們在這裡談笑風生，學習英語。

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English through real, relatable conversations. I'm your host, Brian, and today we're diving into a topic that almost everyone has an opinion about – city life. Have you ever found yourself dreaming of peace and quiet in the countryside, only to remember how close your favourite coffee shop and high-speed Wi-Fi are in the city? You're not alone. In this episode, you'll hear a fun and honest chat between Leo and Nina as they explore the reasons why so many people choose to live in big cities – from career opportunities and public transport to concerts, culture and convenience. Of course, they don't ignore the downsides either, like traffic, noise and sky-high rent. So, grab your headphones and get ready to improve your English as we explore the fast-paced, colourful and sometimes chaotic world of city living. Let's get started.

通過真實、貼近生活的對話學習英語。我是主持人布萊恩，今天我們將探討一個幾乎每個人都有自己看法的話題--城市生活。您是否曾經夢想過鄉村的寧靜與祥和，卻又想起您最喜歡的咖啡店和高速無線網絡離城市有多近？你並不孤單。在本期節目中，您將聽到 Leo 和 Nina 之間有趣而真誠的對話，他們將探討許多人選擇在大城市生活的原因--從職業機會和公共交通到音樂會、文化和便利。當然，他們也不會忽視缺點，比如交通、噪音和高昂的房租。是以，請帶上您的耳機，準備好在我們探索快節奏、多彩、有時甚至混亂的城市生活時提高您的英語水平。

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So Nina, have you ever thought about moving to the countryside? You know, a small house, some chickens, fresh air…

妮娜，你想過搬到鄉下嗎？你知道，一棟小房子、幾隻雞、新鮮的空氣......

Honestly, sometimes I dream about it when I'm stuck in traffic. But deep down, I'm a city person. I just love the energy and convenience here.

老實說，有時堵車的時候，我也會夢見它。但在內心深處，我是一個城市人。我就是喜歡這裡的活力和便利。

Yeah, I get that. Life in the countryside might be peaceful, but the city has everything.

是的，我明白。鄉下的生活或許安逸，但城市裡什麼都有。

Especially when it comes to work. I mean, let's be real, most good jobs are in the city.

尤其是在工作方面。說實話，大部分好工作都在城裡。

Totally. That's the number one reason people move here. Cities have more job opportunities, and usually the salaries are better too. If you want to grow in your career, the city is the place to be.

完全正確。這是人們搬到這裡的首要原因。城市有更多的工作機會，通常薪水也更高。如果你想在事業上有所發展，城市就是你的理想之地。

Right. My sister used to work in a small town. She was so talented, but couldn't find anything beyond part-time jobs. Then she moved here, and within a month, she got hired by a big company.

對我姐姐以前在一個小鎮工作她很有才華，但找不到兼職以外的工作。後來她搬到了這裡 不到一個月 就被一家大公司錄用了

See? That's what I mean. And it's not just about jobs. Everything is more convenient here. You don't have to drive far just to find a supermarket or a pharmacy.

看到了嗎？這就是我的意思。這不僅僅是工作的問題這裡的一切都更加便利。你不必為了找一家超市或藥店而開車跑很遠。

Exactly. I can walk to the store, the bank, the gym. Everything is nearby. Back in my hometown, I had to drive 20 minutes just to buy milk.

沒錯。我可以步行去商店、銀行、健身房。一切都在附近。在我的家鄉，我得開車 20 分鐘才能買到牛奶。

Same! Plus, we have buses, trains, taxis, you name it. Public transport makes everything easier. I haven't needed a car for years.

一樣！此外，我們還有公共汽車、火車、計程車，應有盡有。公共交通讓一切都變得簡單。我已經很多年不需要汽車了。

Me neither. My car basically just collects dust. But hey, it's not just about being practical. Cities are also full of fun.

我也沒有。我的車基本上都落滿灰塵了。不過，這不僅僅是為了實用。城市也充滿樂趣。

Oh, yes. There's always something to do. Restaurants, live music, festivals, art galleries.

哦，是的。這裡總是有很多事情可做。餐館、現場音樂、節日、藝術畫廊。

I went to a rooftop movie night last weekend. It was so cool. And next month, there's a jazz festival. You're coming, right?

上週末，我去參加了屋頂電影之夜。太酷了下個月有爵士音樂節你會來吧？

Of course. That's what I love about cities. You never run out of options. Even just walking around can be exciting.

當然。這就是我喜歡城市的原因。你永遠不會沒有選擇。即使只是四處走走，也能讓人興奮不已。

And the people! So many cultures, languages, and different ways of life. It's like traveling the world without leaving the city.

還有人民！這麼多的文化、語言和不同的生活方式。就像不出城市就能環遊世界。

Exactly. I've made friends from Brazil, Japan, and Italy, all here in one place. It really opens your mind.

沒錯。我在這裡結識了來自巴西、日本和意大利的朋友。這真的讓你大開眼界。

And don't forget the education. Cities have better schools, universities, and courses for everything. I'm actually thinking of taking a digital marketing class next month.

別忘了教育。城市裡有更好的學校、大學和各種課程。實際上，我正在考慮下個月去上數字營銷課。

You should. I just started a photography workshop. It's only 10 minutes from my apartment. I love that you can keep learning and growing here.

你應該這樣做。我剛剛開始了一個攝影工作室離我的公寓只有 10 分鐘路程。我喜歡你能在這裡不斷學習和成長。

Yeah, there's always something new to explore. But let's be real for a second. City life isn't always perfect.

是啊，總有新東西值得探索。但我們還是現實一點吧。城市生活並不總是完美的。

There's noise, pollution, traffic jams, and let's not even talk about how expensive rent is.

這裡有噪音、汙染、交通堵塞，更別提房租有多貴了。

Ugh, I know. I'm paying so much for a tiny apartment. And sometimes I really miss nature.

唉，我知道。我花了那麼多錢住在這麼小的公寓裡。有時我真的很懷念大自然。

Green trees, quiet mornings, stars at night.

綠樹成蔭，清晨寧靜，夜晚繁星點點。

Me too. And the city can be stressful. Everyone's always rushing somewhere. You barely have time to breathe.

我也是城市也會給人壓力每個人都在趕路你幾乎沒有時間呼吸

True. But even with all that, I think the positives still win. I'd rather deal with a bit of stress and have opportunities than be stuck with nothing to do.

沒錯。但即便如此，我認為積極因素仍然是贏家。我寧可承受一點壓力，也不願意無事可做。

I agree. Maybe in the future, I'll move somewhere quieter. But right now, I love the energy, the people, the lifestyle.

我同意。也許將來我會搬到更安靜的地方。但現在，我喜歡這裡的活力、這裡的人和這裡的生活方式。

Yeah, for people our age, cities are perfect. You can build your career, meet interesting people, and have fun all in one place.

是的，對於我們這個年齡的人來說，城市是完美的。你可以在一個地方開創事業，結識有趣的人，享受生活的樂趣。

Exactly. I think the key is balance. Work hard, make time to relax, and don't spend all your money on bubble tea and delivery food.

沒錯。我認為關鍵在於平衡。努力工作，擠出時間放鬆，不要把錢都花在泡沫紅茶和外賣上。

Too late for me. But seriously, as long as there's fast Wi-Fi, good coffee, and a movie theater nearby, I'm good.

對我來說太晚了。不過說真的，只要附近有快速 Wi-Fi、好咖啡和電影院，我就沒問題。

Same. I might complain sometimes, but I wouldn't trade city life right now. It just suits me.

我也一樣。我有時會抱怨，但我不會放棄現在的城市生活。它很適合我。

這麼說，我們正式成為城裡人了？

100%. Even if we dream of chickens and country sunsets once in a while.

100%.即使我們偶爾也會夢見小雞和鄉村日落。

As long as those chickens come with high-speed internet, I'm in.

只要這些雞有高速網絡，我就加入。

Before we move on, let's take a quick look at some useful vocabulary and expressions from today's conversation. These are great for everyday English, especially when talking about life in the city.

在我們繼續之前，讓我們快速瀏覽一下今天對話中的一些有用詞彙和表達。這些詞彙和表達非常適合日常英語使用，尤其是在談論城市生活時。

Countryside. It means rural area, land outside of cities and towns. For example, I sometimes dream of living in the countryside.

鄉村。意思是農村地區，城市和城鎮以外的土地。例如，我有時會夢想住在鄉下。

Convenience. It means the quality of being easy or practical to use or get. For example,

方便。它指的是使用或獲取方便或實用的品質。例如

I love the energy and convenience of city life.

我喜歡城市生活的活力和便利。

Public transport. It means buses, trains, and other systems that carry people through a city. For example, public transport makes everything easier.

公共交通。它指的是公共汽車、火車和其他運送人們穿越城市的系統。例如，公共交通讓一切都變得更容易。

Collect dust. It means to sit unused or be neglected. For example, my car basically just collects dust now.

積灰。意思是閒置或被忽視。例如，我的車現在基本上就是在積灰。

Run out of options. It means to have none left. For example, you never run out of options in the city.

沒有選擇。意思是沒有選擇了。例如，在城市裡你永遠不會沒有選擇。

Open your mind. It means to become more accepting of different ideas or cultures. For example, meeting people from different countries really opens your mind.

開放思想。這意味著更能接受不同的思想或文化。例如，結識來自不同國家的人確實能打開你的心扉。

Traffic jam. It means a line of vehicles stuck in slow or no movement. For example, I often dream of moving away when I'm stuck in a traffic jam.

交通堵塞。意思是車輛排成一隊，緩慢行駛或無法行駛。例如，我經常夢見自己在堵車時離開。

Pollution. It means the presence of harmful substances in the environment. For example, city life has noise and pollution.

汙染。它是指環境中存在有害物質。例如，城市生活中有噪音和汙染。

Tiny apartment. It means a very small living space. For example, I'm paying a lot for a tiny apartment.

小公寓。意思是居住空間非常小。例如，我花了大價錢買了一套小公寓。

Balance. It means a state where different things occur in equal or proper amounts. For example, the key is balance. Work hard, relax, and have fun too.

平衡。它指的是不同事物以相等或適當的數量出現的狀態。例如，關鍵在於平衡。努力工作，放鬆心情，同時也要享受樂趣。

Now that you know the key words, why not go back and listen to the conversation again.

既然您已經知道了關鍵詞，為什麼不回頭再聽一遍對話呢？

See if you can catch how these words were used and maybe even spot a few more new ones.

看看您是否能捕捉到這些詞語的用法，或許還能發現一些新詞。

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content. Click the subscribe button and stay updated with our latest episodes.

如果您喜歡本期節目，別忘了訂閱我們的 YouTube 頻道，獲取更多精彩內容。點擊訂閱按鈕，隨時瞭解我們的最新節目。

So Nina, have you ever thought about moving to the countryside? You know, a small house, some chickens, fresh air.

妮娜，你有沒有想過搬到鄉下？你知道，一棟小房子，養些雞，呼吸新鮮空氣

Yeah, I get that. Life in the countryside might be peaceful, but the city has everything, especially when it comes to work. I mean, let's be real. Most good jobs are in the city.

是的，我明白。農村的生活也許很安逸，但城市裡什麼都有，尤其是在工作方面。實話實說吧大多數好工作都在城裡

Totally. That's the number one reason people move here. Cities have more job opportunities and usually the salaries are better too. If you want to grow in your career, the city is the place to be.

完全正確。這是人們搬到這裡的首要原因。城市有更多的工作機會，通常薪水也更高。如果你想在事業上有所發展，那麼城市就是你的首選。

Right. My sister used to work in a small town. She was so talented but couldn't find anything beyond part-time jobs. Then she moved here and within a month, she got hired by a big company.

對我姐姐以前在一個小鎮工作她才華橫溢，卻找不到任何兼職工作。後來她搬到這裡，不到一個月，就被一家大公司錄用了。

See, that's what I mean. And it's not just about jobs. Everything is more convenient here. You don't have to drive far just to find a supermarket or a pharmacy.

看，這就是我的意思。這不僅僅是工作的問題這裡的一切都更加便利。你不必為了找一家超市或藥店而開車跑很遠。

Me neither. My car basically just collects dust.

我也沒有。我的車基本上都落滿灰塵了。

But hey, it's not just about being practical. Cities are also full of fun.

但是，這不僅僅是為了實用。城市也充滿樂趣。

Oh yes. There's always something to do. Restaurants, live music, festivals, art galleries. It's impossible to get bored.

哦，是的。總有些事情可做。餐館、現場音樂、節日、藝術畫廊。不可能無聊。

上週末，我去參加了屋頂電影之夜。太酷了下個月有個爵士音樂節你會來吧？

當然了這就是我喜歡城市的原因。你永遠不會沒有選擇。即使只是四處走走，也能讓人興奮不已。

Exactly. I've made friends from Brazil, Japan, and Italy all here in one place. It really opens your mind.

沒錯。我在這裡結識了來自巴西、日本和意大利的朋友。這裡真的讓你大開眼界。

別忘了教育。城市裡有更好的學校、大學和各種課程。實際上，我正打算下個月去上數字營銷課。

You should! I just started a photography workshop. It's only ten minutes from my apartment.

你應該這樣做！我剛剛開始了一個攝影工作室離我家只有十分鐘路程

I love that you can keep learning and growing here.

我喜歡你能在這裡不斷學習和成長。

是啊，總有新東西值得探索。但讓我們現實一點。城市生活並不總是完美的。

Definitely not. There's noise, pollution, traffic jams, and let's not even talk about how expensive rent is.

肯定不行。這裡有噪音、汙染、交通堵塞，更別提房租有多貴了。

I agree. Maybe in the future I'll move somewhere quieter. But right now, I love the energy, the people, the lifestyle.

One hundred percent. Even if we dream of chickens and country sunsets once in a while.

百分之百。即使我們偶爾也會夢見小雞和鄉村日落。

Alright, let's quickly review the main reasons why people prefer to live in cities. If you're taking notes or studying for a test, this part is perfect for you.

好了，讓我們快速回顧一下人們更願意居住在城市的主要原因。如果您正在做筆記或準備考試，這部分內容就非常適合您。

First, jobs and career growth. Cities offer a wide range of careers and higher-paying jobs. Easier networking and professional growth.

首先是就業和職業發展。城市提供廣泛的職業和高薪工作。更容易建立聯繫和實現職業發展。

Second, convenient living. More hospitals, schools, shopping centers, and public transport.

第二，生活便利。更多的醫院、學校、購物中心和公共交通。

Third, entertainment and lifestyle options. Restaurants, cinemas, theaters, concerts, gyms, and events. More things to do in free time.

第三，娛樂和生活方式選擇。餐廳、電影院、劇院、音樂會、健身房和活動。空閒時間可以做更多事情。

Fourth, education and training opportunities. Universities, language schools, workshops.

第四，教育和培訓機會。大學、語言學校、講習班。

提供更多選擇，提高教育品質。

Fifth, diverse and modern environment. People from different backgrounds. More open-minded culture. Faster lifestyle. Exposure to new trends and ideas.

第五，多樣化和現代化的環境。來自不同背景的人們。更開放的文化。更快的生活方式。接觸新趨勢和新理念。

And finally, downsides of city life. Stress, noise, cost of living, and less green space.

最後，城市生活的缺點。壓力大、噪音大、生活成本高、綠地少。

But people still choose cities for the opportunities and excitement.

但人們仍然會選擇城市，因為那裡充滿機遇和激情。

And that's a wrap for today's episode. We've heard why so many people, just like

今天的節目到此結束。我們已經知道了為什麼這麼多人，就像

Nina and Leo, choose to live in cities. Whether it's the career opportunities, the convenience, or just the buzz of city life, it's clear that urban living has a lot to offer.

妮娜和獅子座選擇在城市生活。無論是職業機會、生活便利，還是城市生活的熱鬧，城市生活顯然有很多優點。

Of course, it's not perfect. There's traffic, noise, and yes, sky-high rent. But for many, the energy and possibilities of city life still win.

當然，這裡並不完美。這裡有交通、噪音，還有天價房租。但對許多人來說，城市生活的活力和可能性仍然是贏家。

So what about you? Are you more of a city person, or do you dream of quiet mornings in the countryside? Take a moment to reflect. And maybe even chat with a friend in English about it.

那麼你呢？你更喜歡城市生活，還是夢想著鄉村寧靜的早晨？花點時間反思一下吧。也許還可以用英語和朋友聊聊天。

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. And check out the episode notes for today's vocabulary list and a free PDF to help you review.

如果您喜歡本期節目，別忘了訂閱並給我們留言評論。請查看本集註釋，瞭解今天的詞彙表和幫助您複習的免費 PDF。

Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and as always, learn everywhere, speak everywhere.

下次再見，繼續探索，繼續學習，一如既往，處處學習，處處發言。

See you in the next episode of English on the Go.

下一集《English on the Go》再見。

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