今天的听力挑战 Today's Challenge: Travelogue, San Diego

pan · 发表于 2020-10-7 09:44:16

本帖最后由 pan 于 2020-10-7 10:33 编辑

Travelogue, San Diego. Day one.

Good English? Yes;
Difficult Level? Mild;
Names? Nah.
Reading Speed? Pleasantly mild;
Useful Expressions? Yes;

20090713-6 challenge(2).zip (961.16 KB, 下载次数: 9)

Reply to this post to have my transcript.

Day one, vacationing in style.
Check in at the swanky Ivy Hotel, and the pampering begins the minute you walk in the boldly decorated lobby. Opened in 2007 in the Gaslamp Quarter known for its restaurants, galleries and boutiques, the Ivy is all about its guests. Personal butlers are on hand 24 hours a day to assist with everything. Evening snacks, turndown service, morning newspapers, and high-end body products come standard. No matter where you stay, venturing out to dinner is a must. Vagbond Kitchen serves eclectic cuisine inspired by world travel, such as Black African Sea Bass in Cornhusk, Caribbean style. Skip dessert - you are going to want to turn in early tonight. The Ivy's beds are worth it, and there's a lot on the agenda tomorrow.

Pan.

武汉加油 · 发表于 2020-10-7 10:09:58

你的头像上有名字，不用在最后写一遍名字

pan · 发表于 2020-10-7 10:32:50

武汉加油发表于 2020-10-7 10:09
你的头像上有名字，不用在最后写一遍名字

My decades-long personal habit. I put my name there to show respect to my readers.

Pan.

pan · 发表于 2020-10-8 08:40:03

I have to admit, I am a bit surprised the Challenge sees only 3 downloads.

In my humble opinion, listening comprehension is every bit as important as reading. Listening brings another dimension to your English learning; it's a great supplement to your reading. They complement each other. In short, listening should be deemed one of our everyday endeavors.

Pan.

mxh3698 · 发表于 2020-10-8 10:53:40

本帖最后由 mxh3698 于 2020-10-8 10:56 编辑

pan 发表于 2020-10-8 08:40
I have to admit, I am a bit surprised the Challenge sees only 3 downloads.

In my humble opinion, l ...

See eye to eye with you regarding the importance of language learning.
However, you may present others with a challenge, others may decide that they will not accept it for various reasons despite the fact that they do not deny the important role listening plays in language learning.
Question: do you always accept the challenge others present you ?

pan · 发表于 2020-10-8 12:34:12

Hi Mxh,

By sharing my Challenge here I was hoping to attract like-minded friends who would share my passion in English. Maybe I expected too much.

But never mind.

Pan.

pan · 发表于 2020-10-8 13:02:09

Hi @Sabrina on 4th floor,

Thank you for your attention. I think in this context it's ok with or without "as" after "deemed". But I can't explain why; I am no expert in grammar.

Pan.

1849517729 · 发表于 2020-10-8 14:21:11

Thanks for your uploading

UltraPung · 发表于 2020-10-8 14:22:48

what r u guys talking about

pan · 发表于 2020-10-8 14:48:27

1849517729 发表于 2020-10-8 14:21
Thanks for your uploading

You are welcome.

I hope you like the Challenge. It's an article from the Advanced Studio Classroom magazine. But I don't have the printed magazine. I have only the audio file. I tend to think in trying to improve one's listening ability, one should try his/her utmost effort to avoid diving into the text too soon.

Pan.

mxh3698 · 发表于 2020-10-11 08:02:17

本帖最后由 mxh3698 于 2020-10-11 08:05 编辑

pan 发表于 2020-10-8 14:48
You are welcome.

I hope you like the Challenge. It's an article from the Advanced Studio Classr ...

you r right. the transcript is at best a crutch and a last resort and one should learn to walk on one's own feet without turning to it for help. reading the script first or just after listening once or twice trains one's reading, instead of listening.

pan · 发表于 2020-10-11 08:34:33

mxh3698 发表于 2020-10-11 08:02
you r right. the transcript is at best a crutch and a last resort and one should learn to walk on o ...

Hi Mxh,

You made a very good point. Reading comprehension is very important per se, but it can't replace listening trainings. Listening is a different aspect of the language. Its importance can't be overemphasized. For a case in point, a child who's just found his/her tongue learns the langauge, whatever language that is, by exposing himself/herself to the sound of it. Adults may be able to learn in their own ways, but listening training should always be encouraged.

Pan.

mxh3698 · 发表于 2020-10-11 08:38:24

pan 发表于 2020-10-11 08:34
Hi Mxh,

You made a very good point. Reading comprehension is very important per se, but it can't ...

poor listening comprehension and the resulting poor spoken English lie at the heart of Chinese learners' inability to put to good use the English they have learned, in spite of the enormous amount of time devoted to English learning from kindergarten on.

pan · 发表于 2020-10-11 08:54:35

Kinda sad, isn't it?

But it's never too late to cut losses, wise up and start walking on the straight and narrow, aye?

Pan.

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