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通过每天半小时的沉浸式英文听力练习,结合短篇对话和场景化训练,帮助学习者有效提升英文听力和口语表达能力,分享真实留学生活故事和实用学习方法。
【沉浸式英文听力训练】!每天只需半小时,精选短篇对话+场景化练习,搭配中文配音辅助,理解更轻松。男女双音发音对比,强化听力敏感度,进步肉眼可见!科学拆解、逐句精听,告别“听不懂”的困扰。下面是qicai网小编整理的沉浸式英文听力的一些听力内容。

My name is Maria and I'm excited to share my story with you today. Have you ever dreamed about living in another country? I had that dream and one year ago it came true. I moved from Mexico to the United States to study at university. It was exciting but also scary. I'm 22 years old and I grew up in Puebla, a small city near Mexico City. My whole life I was surrounded by family, friends, and everything familiar. Then suddenly I found myself thousands of miles from home in a completely different world. Before coming here I imagined America would be like the movies, big cities, yellow taxis, and everyone speaking perfect English. Well, some of that is true, but there's much more to it. My whole life is more complicated and challenging than what we see on screen. Today I want to tell you about my first year in America. It's been like a roller coaster with many ups and downs. I'll share funny stories, challenges I faced, and wonderful friends I've made. I'll also give you practical advice about making friends and learning English faster, even when you feel homesick. Maybe you're thinking about studying abroad or you want to learn about different cultures. Perhaps you're learning English and want to hear a real story. Whatever your reason, I hope my story can inspire you and help with your own journey. So grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let's start. I arrived in May when spring was turning into summer. The weather was perfect, but everything else felt completely different. The airport was huge. I felt like I was in a giant maze. Finding my way to the university was quite an adventure. My English wasn't very good back then. I could understand simple sentences, but when people spoke quickly, I felt lost. Everything looked different — taller buildings, wider streets, different cars. I remember walking around campus thinking, wow, I'm actually here. One of the first things I noticed was the food. In Mexico, we eat spicy dishes with lots of flavor. Here, things seemed sweeter and less spicy. I ordered what I thought was a normal sandwich at a restaurant. It was huge. In Mexico, our sandwiches are much smaller, and this one had so much mayonnaise, I could only eat half. I started to understand that portion sizes here are very different. Shopping for groceries was another adventure. I spent two hours in a supermarket just looking at all the products. There were so many choices. It seemed like there were 50 types of cereal and 20 kinds of bread. I felt overwhelmed and excited. Another challenge was understanding American culture. People were friendly, but sometimes I didn't understand their expressions. For example, someone said, break a leg before my first class presentation. In Mexico, that would be terrible to say, I was confused. Later, I learned it means good luck. There were many expressions like this I had to learn. I also noticed that Americans are very direct in communication. In Mexico, we often use indirect language to be polite. But here, people say exactly what they think. I learned that being direct doesn't mean being rude, it's just a different style. My biggest challenge was speaking English. I was afraid of making mistakes and sounding stupid. In Mexico, we focused on grammar and reading, not speaking. But I knew I had to practice to succeed here, so I started small. First, I decided to speak English for at least one hour every day. This was difficult because I wanted to hide in my room and text my family in Spanish. But I forced myself to go out and talk to people. I joined a conversation group called English Practice for International Students. It was scary at first, but everyone was supportive. There were students from China, Brazil, Korea, and other countries. We were all trying to improve our English. We talked about movies, food, hobbies, and our experiences in America. It was amazing to hear different accents and learn about many cultures. I also started watching American TV shows with subtitles. This helped me learn new words and understand how people really talk. My favorite show was Friends. It was funny and easy to understand. I learned expressions like, What's Up? And no way that you don't learn in textbooks. Listening to music in English also helped. I would look up lyrics and try to sing along. At first, I sounded terrible, but it was fun. Music helped me understand the rhythm of English and remember new words. I made a rule. Every time I went to a coffee shop or restaurant, I had to have a conversation. Even just asking the waiter about the menu or talking about the weather. These small conversations built my confidence step by step. Slowly my English got better. I made lots of mistakes. Sometimes people looked confused when I said something wrong, but I learned from every mistake. The most important thing was not to be afraid to speak up. Most people are patient when they see you're trying. Making friends was really important to me. I missed my family and friends from home so much. I wanted to find people I could laugh with and share experiences with like a second family in America. At first, I was shy about approaching people. In Mexico, I had childhood friends and making new friends was easy because we shared the same culture and language. But here, everything was different. How do you make friends when you're not sure if people will understand your accent? I joined clubs at the university, the International Student Organization, and the Spanish Club. The International Student Organization was perfect because everyone understood what it's like to be far from home. We had monthly meetings where we shared food from our countries and talked about our experiences. It was like a support group. The Spanish Club had native Spanish speakers like me and American students learning Spanish. I could help them with Spanish and they helped me with English. We became language exchange partners and real friends. I also tried to be more open and friendly. I smiled at people, said hello in hallways and asked classmates about themselves. Sometimes it felt forced at first, but I realized many American students are friendly and open to meeting new people. One of the best things I did was invite classmates to my dorm room for Mexican dinner. I was nervous because I wasn't sure if they'd like Mexican food. I made tacos, guacamole, and rice with beans. They loved it. Some had never tried real Mexican food before. They were excited to learn about my culture. It was a great way to share my heritage and make friends. I learned that making friends takes time and effort, but it's worth it. You can't become best friends overnight. My American friends helped me feel at home and learn about American culture. They also helped me see my own culture differently. Of course, there were times when I felt really homesick. I missed my family, friends, and especially the food from home. It was particularly hard during holidays like Christmas and Mexican Independence Day. I would see photos on social media of my family celebrating together and I felt so far away. The hardest moments were at night in my dorm room. I would think about my mom's cooking, my dad's jokes, and my little sister's laugh. Sometimes I cried and wondered if I had made the right decision. These feelings were normal, but still difficult. To deal with homesickness, I stayed in touch with my family regularly. I called them every Sunday morning, which was Sunday evening in Mexico. We talked for at least an hour about our weeks. I also sent them pictures of my daily life, my dorm room, friends, campus, and food. This helped them feel connected to my new life. I also celebrated Mexican holidays even though I was far away. For Mexican Independence Day, I organized a small celebration with other Mexican students. We made traditional food, played Mexican music, and shared stories about our hometowns. It felt so good to speak Spanish for a whole evening. But I also focused on good things in my life in America. I made a list of new experiences and things I was learning. I explored the city every weekend, visited museums, and tried new activities. I joined a hiking club and went on beautiful hikes in the mountains. I had never seen landscapes like that in Mexico. I also took a photography class, which was amazing. I learned to create small traditions that made me feel at home. I found a Mexican grocery store where I could buy ingredients for food from home. I also found a Mexican restaurant for when I really missed home-cooked meals. These little things helped me stay connected to my culture while embracing my new life. The most important thing I learned was to create happiness instead of waiting for it to happen. I could choose to focus on positive things. I learned to appreciate little things like a beautiful sunset on campus, a good grade, or a fun conversation with a friend. I also learned to be thankful for opportunities, even when I felt sad. So that was my first year in America. It was like a roller coaster with excitement, challenges, and new experiences. Looking back, I can't believe how much I've changed and grown. I learned about myself, American culture, and the world. Most importantly, I learned that I'm stronger than I thought. When I first arrived, I was scared and unsure about everything. Now, I feel confident and at home here. I can have conversations in English without feeling nervous. I have friends who care about me. I know my way around the city. I even know which restaurants serve the best tacos. These might seem like small things, but they represent huge progress for me. If I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to stay open to new experiences, even when they scare you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. They're your best teachers. Accept challenges because they help you grow stronger, and always celebrate your small victories. Here are some practical tips that helped me. First, don't try to change everything about yourself to fit in. Stay proud of who you are and where you come from. Your unique perspective is valuable. Second, be patient with yourself. Learning a language and adapting to new culture takes time. Some days will be harder than others, and that's normal. Third, create a support system. Find people who understand what you're going through — other international students, kind teachers, or welcoming friends. You don't have to do this alone. Fourth, stay connected to home, but don't live in the past. Call your family and celebrate your traditions, but also embrace new experiences. Finally, remember why you came. When things get difficult, think about your goals and dreams. They will give you strength to keep going. Learning a new language and living in a new country can be hard, but it's also incredibly rewarding. You'll grow as a person in ways you never expected. You'll make friends who will change your life. You'll see the world and yourself in a completely new way. What about you? Have you ever lived in a different country or learned a new language? Are you thinking about studying abroad? What are your biggest fears? I'd love to hear about your experiences or answer questions. Please share your stories in the comments below. Thank you for listening to my story. I hope it has inspired you and maybe helped you feel less alone if you're going through something similar. Remember, even when things are difficult and you feel lost, you can always find your way. Trust yourself, be brave, and don't give up on your dreams. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep exploring. The world is full of amazing opportunities waiting for you. Until next time, take care and goodbye.

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  • appreciate

    及物动词欣赏; 感激; 领会; 鉴别

    不及物动词(使)增值,涨价

    1. 欣赏;鉴赏;赏识
    If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.

    e.g. Anyone can appreciate our music...
    任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。
    e.g. In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
    总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。

    2. 领会;了解;认识
    If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves.

    e.g. She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict...
    她从来没有真正认识到爱尔兰矛盾的深刻和激烈。
    e.g. He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
    他懂得与媒体合作是自己工作职责的一部分。

    3. 感谢;感激
    If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it.

    e.g. Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that...
    当我最需要的时候,彼得在我身边支持我。我将永存感激。
    e.g. Thanks, lads. I appreciate it...
    谢了,哥们儿。我很感激。

    4. 升值;增值
    If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases.

    e.g. They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.
    他们完全不相信房子会升值。

  • confidence

    名词信心; 信任; 秘密

    形容词骗得信任的; 欺诈的

    1. 信任;信赖
    If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.

    e.g. I have every confidence in you...
    我完全相信你。
    e.g. This has contributed to the lack of confidence in the police...
    这导致了大家对警方缺乏信任。

    2. 自信;信心
    If you have confidence, you feel sure about your abilities, qualities, or ideas.

    e.g. The band is on excellent form and brimming with confidence...
    这支乐队状态极佳,自信满满。
    e.g. I always thought the worst of myself and had no confidence whatsoever.
    我老是妄自菲薄,没有一点儿信心。

    3. 肯定;把握
    If you can say something with confidence, you feel certain it is correct.

    e.g. I can say with confidence that such rumors were totally groundless.
    我可以肯定地说这样的谣言完全没有根据。

    4. 私下;秘密
    If you tell someone something in confidence, you tell them a secret.

    e.g. We told you all these things in confidence...
    我们告诉你的这些事都需要保密。
    e.g. Even telling Lois seemed a betrayal of confidence.
    即使是告诉洛伊丝都好像是在泄密。

    5. 秘密;知心话
    A confidence is a secret that you tell someone.

    e.g. Gregory shared confidences with Carmen.
    格雷戈里和卡门说了知心话。

    6. see also: vote of no confidence

  • direct

    形容词直接的; 直的; 直系的; 率直的

    副词直接地; 径直地; 直截了当地; 正好

    及物动词(用建议、指示、有益的情报等)指导; 导演(戏剧或电影); 指示方向; 把…对准(某方向或某人)

    及物/不及物动词指导,导演,管理

    不及物动词引路; 当向导; 领唱; 领奏

    1. 径直的;笔直的;直达的
    Direct means moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey.

    e.g. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
    他们是搭乘从雅典直飞这里的航班过来的。
    e.g. ...the direct route from Amman to Bombay.
    从安曼到孟买的直达线路

    directly
    The jumbo jet is due to fly the hostages directly back to London.
    大型喷气式客机将把人质直接送回伦敦。
  • expression

    名词表现,表示,表达; 表情,脸色,态度,腔调,声调; [数]式,符号; 词句,语句,措辞,说法

    1. 表达;表述
    The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities.

    e.g. Laughter is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion...
    笑是最具感染力的情感表达方式之一。
    e.g. From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack.
    开罗对此次攻击表示遗憾。

    2. 表情;神情
    Your expression is the way that your face looks at a particular moment. It shows what you are thinking or feeling.

    e.g. The civil servant's expression, however, did not change, not so much as by a flicker...
    然而,那位公务员的表情还是那样,丝毫没变。
    e.g. Levin sat there, an expression of sadness on his face...
    莱文坐在那里,神情悲伤。

    3. (表演、歌唱或演奏时的)情感表现
    Expression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument.

    e.g. I don't sing perfectly in tune, but I think I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do.
    我唱歌不是特别合拍,但我认为我唱得比其他很多歌手都更富感情。

    4. 措词;说法
    An expression is a word or phrase.

    e.g. She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions.
    她说话声音很小,但是用了些特别粗俗的字眼儿。

    5. (数学中的)表达式
    In mathematics, an expression is a symbol or equation which represents a quantity or problem.

    e.g. This forms the basis for our mathematical expression for the electric field.
    这是电场数学表达式的基础。

  • heritage

    名词遗产; 传统; 文化遗产; 继承物

    1. (国家的)遗产,传统
    A country's heritage is all the qualities, traditions, or features of life there that have continued over many years and have been passed on from one generation to another.

    e.g. The historic building is as much part of our heritage as the paintings.
    这座历史建筑和这些画一样,都是留给我们的文化遗产的一部分。
    e.g. ...the rich heritage of Russian folk music.
    俄罗斯民间音乐的丰富遗产

  • practice

    名词实践; 练习; 惯例; (医生或律师的)业务

    不及物动词练习; 实习; 实行; 惯常地进行

    及物动词练习; 执业; 实行,实践; 惯常地进行

    1. 通常做法;常规;惯例
    You can refer to something that people do regularly as a practice .

    e.g. Some firms have cut workers' pay below the level set in their contract, a practice that is illegal in Germany...
    一些公司把工人薪水减至低于合同规定的水平,这种做法在德国是非法的。
    e.g. Gordon Brown has demanded a public inquiry into bank practices.
    戈登·布朗已要求对银行的惯例做法进行公开调查。

    2. 练习;训练
    Practice means doing something regularly in order to be able to do it better. A practice is one of these periods of doing something.

    e.g. She was taking all three of her daughters to basketball practice every day...
    她每天都带3个女儿进行篮球训练。
    e.g. ...the hard practice necessary to develop from a learner to an accomplished musician...
    从初学者成长为有造诣的音乐家所必需的艰苦训练

    3. (医生或律师的)业务活动,工作;宗教活动
    The work done by doctors and lawyers is referred to as the practice of medicine and law. People's religious activities are referred to as the practice of a religion.

    e.g. ...the practice of internal medicine...
    内科业务
    e.g. I eventually realized I had to change my attitude toward medical practice.
    我终于认识到自己不得不改变对医务工作的看法。

    4. 诊所;律师事务所
    A doctor's or lawyer's practice is his or her business, often shared with other doctors or lawyers.

    e.g. The new doctor's practice was miles away from where I lived...
    新开的诊所离我住的地方有几英里远。
    e.g. My law practice isn't the most important thing in my life, you know.
    你知道,我的律师事务所不是我生活里最重要的事情。

    5. see also: practise

    Take care not to confuse practice and practise.
    注意不要混淆practice和practise。
  • rhythm

    名词[诗]节奏,韵律; [医]节律,规律; [乐]节拍; [艺]调和

    1. (声音或运动的)节奏,韵律,节拍
    A rhythm is a regular series of sounds or movements.

    e.g. His music of that period fused the rhythms of Jazz with classical forms...
    他那个时期的音乐将爵士乐的韵律和古典音乐的形式融合在了一起。
    e.g. He had no sense of rhythm whatsoever...
    他没有任何节奏感。

    2. (身体、季节、潮汐等的)规律性变化,节奏
    A rhythm is a regular pattern of changes, for example changes in your body, in the seasons, or in the tides.

    e.g. Begin to listen to your own body rhythms.
    开始聆听你自己身体的节奏。
    e.g. ...the seasonal rhythm of the agricultural year.
    一年中农业的季节性

  • maze

    名词迷宫; 迷惑; 错综复杂; 迷宫图

    及物动词使困惑; 使混乱; 迷失

    1. 迷宫
    A maze is a complex system of passages or paths between walls or hedges and is designed to confuse people who try to find their way through it, often as a form of amusement.

    e.g. The palace has extensive gardens, a maze, and tennis courts.
    这座宫殿有几座大花园、一处迷宫和几个网球场。

    2. (街道、房间、地道)错综复杂;迷津
    A maze of streets, rooms, or tunnels is a large number of them that are connected in a complicated way, so that it is difficult to find your way through them.

    e.g. The children lead me through the maze of alleys to the edge of the city.
    孩子们领我穿过迷宫一般的街巷,来到城边。
    e.g. ...a maze of dimly-lighted, brown-carpeted corridors.
    灯光黯淡、铺设着棕色地毯的迷宫一般的走廊

    3. 错综复杂的想法;复杂难懂的话题;纷繁复杂的规则
    You can refer to a set of ideas, topics, or rules as a maze when a large number of them are related to each other in a complicated way that makes them difficult to understand.

    e.g. The book tries to steer you through the maze of alternative therapies.
    本书旨在就各种非传统疗法为您指点迷津。
    e.g. ...the maze of rules and regulations.
    各种错综复杂的规章制度

  • excited

    形容词激发的; 兴奋的,激动的; 活跃的; 受刺激的

    动词使兴奋( excite的过去式和过去分词)

    1. 兴奋的;激动的
    If you are excited, you are so happy that you cannot relax, especially because you are thinking about something pleasant that is going to happen to you.

    e.g. I'm very excited about the possibility of playing for England's first team...
    想到可能为英格兰首屈一指的球队效力,我非常兴奋。
    e.g. I was so excited when I went to sign the paperwork I could hardly write.
    去签文件时我非常兴奋,几乎无法写字。

    excitedly
    'You're coming?' he said excitedly. 'That's fantastic! That's incredible!'
    “你要来么?”他激动地说,“那太好了!简直难以置信!”
  • homesick

    形容词想家的,患思乡病的; 莼鲈之思

    1. 想家的;思乡的
    If you are homesick, you feel unhappy because you are away from home and are missing your family, friends, and home very much.

    e.g. She's feeling a little homesick.
    她有点想家。

    homesickness
    There were inevitable bouts of homesickness.
    难免会涌起一阵阵的思乡情绪。
  • approaching

    侵入,逼近,接近;侵入的,逼近的,接近的;接近,走近,靠近( approach的现在分词 );近似;接洽;使移近;

  • connected

    形容词连接的,有关系的,有联系的; 连贯的; 有血统[婚姻]关系的

    动词连接( connect的过去式和过去分词)

    1. 有关的;有联系的
    If one thing is connected with another, there is a link or relationship between them.

    e.g. Have you ever had any skin problems connected with exposure to the sun?...
    你曾因日晒出现过皮肤问题吗?
    e.g. The dispute is not directly connected to the negotiations...
    这一争端与谈判没有直接联系。

  • traditions

    惯例;传统( tradition的名词复数 );

  • victories

    胜利,成功,赢( victory的名词复数 );

  • subtitles

    名词说明字幕,印在外国影片上的对白翻译字幕,译文对白字幕; 小标题,副标题( subtitle的名词复数 ); (电影的)字幕

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