日本 - 民族 Japan - People
Hello again, friends and welcome to Window on the World. We are learning about the People's Republic of China. The Chinese have one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. Today, China's population is the largest of any country in the world. It is estimated that the population is over 1.5 billion people.The people of China speak Standard Chinese which is based on the Mandarin dialect. This is the national language and is spoken by the majority of the population. Many other dialects are also spoken, including Cantonese, Fukinese, and Hakka in southern China. Chinese is written in characters. There are about 8,000 characters currently in use. Basic literacy requires a knowledge of 1,500 to 2,000 characters.
The family has always been important to the Chinese. A Chinese wedding is very simple. A couple joins family and friends in a marriage celebration. A woman usually keeps her given name and does not take the family name of her husband. Sons are highly valued and they are expected to provide for their parents in their old age.
A Chinese home is usually small. Small apartments are common in cities, while simple dirt?floor houses are common in rural areas. In the cities, most housing is owned by the government. Many families often save for many years to build their own homes. Having a house is a symbol of a better life. Most people also want their children to be well educated. Parents hope that their children will be successful when they are grown.
The people enjoy attending the theater, operas, ballets, and films. An average Chinese person may attend more than 10 cultural events each year. Sports are also popular. Favorites include table tennis, swimming, and soccer. Parks and courtyards are often filled in the morning by people who practice t'ai chi, a traditional form of shadowboxing that provides exercise and meditation. People also enjoy gathering to play cards and table games. A game that began in China, is majiang. This is the nation's most popular table game.
There are so many interesting things to learn about the people of China. We hardly have enough time for all of it! I hope you will listen again next week when we continue to find out about the foods that the people enjoy. Farewell for now friends!
日本 - 食物 Japan - Food
Greetings, my friends and welcome to Window on the World. We are learning about the People's Republic of China. This is also known as Mainland China. Today we'll find out about the foods that the people enjoy. The foods the people eat depend on what is grown in the region where they live. People usually eat dishes with potatoes, tofu, corn meal, and rice. Noodles are also common and steamed bread is a staple in northern China. Dishes made with pork, beef, chicken, or fish are popular but expensive. Sauces are mixed with vegetables and meats and eaten with rice. There are some special foods that are found in the different regions. One popular dish is Beijing duck and another is the spicy foods from the Sichuan province. Fruits and vegetables are also eaten.Chopsticks are used for all meals in China. Food is placed at the center of the table. Often, more than one type of main dish is served which is then eaten with rice. Rice is served in a small bowl, which is then held close to the mouth for eating. When finished, a person places the chopsticks neatly on the table. They are not left in the rice bowl. Soup is served towards the end of a meal, except in Guangdong province, where soup is served as the first course. If you were at a restaurant, you might see a tray that revolves or turns, placed in the center of the table . This allows guests to sample from several dishes.
If you are invited to someone's home in China, it is important to be on time. It is considered impolite if you are more than a few minutes late. Guests are usually calm and quiet and do not speak loudly. When visiting you might want to bring a small gift to give to the host. Friends often bring gifts such as tea, fruit, chocolates, or cake when they visit. Hosts rarely open wrapped gifts until visitors leave.
I'm sure you would enjoy the foods of China. They are very different from region to region. Next week, listen again to find out about the animals from Mainland China. I'll be waiting for you until then! Farewell, friends.
日本 - 动物 Japan - Animals
Welcome to Window on the World. Each week we discover so many interesting things about countries around the world. This is our final week to learn about China. Today we will focus on the animals that make their homes in Mainland China.You can find such a large variety of animals there. I was surprised to find many different kinds of birds. Did you know that there are two different types of owls that live in China? They are the Long?eared Owl and the Snowy Owl. The Long Eared Owl has large ears that provide it with excellent hearing. It also has fantastic eyesight. It can spot a mouse 600 meters away. The Snowy Owl is totally white. It can completely camouflage or hide itself in the snowy landscape of northern China. It has feathers that covers its legs and powerful claws.
Several other interesting birds are the Golden Oriole, the Hoopoe, and the Bearded Vulture. The Golden Oriole is colored with gold and black feathers. The Hoopoe has a large fan-shaped crest on its head and a black and white striped tail. It often has a very foul-smelling nest! The Bearded Vulture is magnificent in flight. It has a 3-meter wingspan and can reach speeds of 130 kilometers per hour. Another flying creature is the Long?eared Bat. It is small and usually seen at night. It eats small insects while flying but often saves larger insects to eat later. The Long-eared Bat has a bag of skin stretched between its legs, that is used to store the bigger insects for eating later.
Besides birds, you will also find a variety of mammals. Do you remember that mammals are animals that have hair or fur and feed milk to their babies? Some larger mammals are the Tiger, Wild Cat, Elk, Wild Boar, Red Fox, Red Squirrel, Sika Deer, the Siberian Ibex and the Common Hamster. The Elk is a huge member of the deer family. It is a tireless runner that can outrun a horse. The male Elk has enormous antlers. It uses them for fighting other animals and can often kill a wolf or bear. The Siberian Ibex is a wild goat of the high Himalaya Mountains. It can be found at elevations of up to 5,000 meters. It often roams in herds of 20 to 40. The ibex uses its long, broad, knotted horns for fighting off attacks by leopards, wolves, and bears. The Sika Deer is a spotted deer and often rare or hard to find in China. It weighs up to 110 kilograms. The Common Hamster is about 36 centimeters long. This wild hamster is larger than hamsters that are sometimes sold as pets. It can dig a hole or burrow up to 24 meters deep, where it hibernates or sleeps most of the winter. In the springtime, it gathers seeds and nuts at night. The Common Hamster then stores its food in its large cheek pouches.
Two interesting reptiles found in China are the Green Toad and the Chinese Alligator. Remember that reptiles have scales and no fur or hair. They are often egg-layers. The Green Toad has brilliant green blotches covering its dull?colored body. They live in ponds and are found in the spring and summer. The male Green Toads sing to attract the females. The chirping sound is loud and can be heard a mile away. The other larger reptile is the Chinese alligator. It is the only alligator of the Eastern Hemisphere. It lives exclusively on the lower stretch of the Yangtze River. The Chinese alligator eats turtles, and small? to medium?size animals, including chickens and dogs. Adults grow to about 2 meters in length and have a short snout or nose. Chinese alligators have been hunted for their meat and skin.
There are so many interesting animals that live in China! I really learned so much about them! I hope you did too! Please join me again next week when we open our Window on the World on a new country! Goodbye for now, friends!
关岛 - 地理,民族 Guam - Land and People
Hello, my friends and welcome to Window on the World. Today we'll look at a country in East Asia. Mongolia is a landlocked country. Landlocked means that it is completely surrounded by other countries...no oceans or other large bodies of water. Mongolia's neighbors are Russia to the north and China to the east, south, and west. It has an area of 1,566,500 square kilometers. The population is about 2,410,000 people.Mongolia is mainly a flat land with rising mountain ranges in the north and west. The Gobi Desert covers a wide dry area of the land in the central and southeast areas. Mongolia's climate has temperatures ranging from -30 to -15 Celsius in winter and 10 to 27 Celsius in summer. The winters are usually dry, and summer rainfall is only 380 millimeters in the mountains and 125 millimeters in the desert. Most of Mongolia's land is really either pasture or areas that have a little grass for animals to eat or desert regions. A desert is an area that has mostly sand and very few trees or plants.
As you can tell, Mongolia is a rather large country. It's climate is usually dry because of the large desert area. Listen again next week, when we'll learn about the people who live in Mongolia. Goodbye for now, friends.
关岛 - 食物 Guam - Food
Greetings, friends. I'm so glad you are listening to Window on the World. Today we'll continue to find out more about the country and people of Mongolia. The majority of the people live mainly in the central and eastern areas of the country. There are about 9 different groups of Mongol people. Each group has their own dialect or language and traditions.Most Mongols believe that families are important. In rural or village areas, families are often farmers or shepherds. The youngest son inherits the family home. The father is the head of the family, but the mother is responsible for household affairs. The Mongol men take the job of herding animals. The women take care of milking animals and they also are responsible to prepare food for the family. In the family, older children care for younger brothers and sisters. Elderly parents often live with the family of their youngest son or daughter if there are no sons. Grandparents are treated with great respect because of their wisdom and life experience. The grandparents also pass on their wisdom to their grandchildren. Families who live in the cities, often have both the mothers and fathers working outside the home. Young families in city areas usually have only one or two children. The rural or village families are usually quite a bit larger.
Most rural families live in a tent with a roof frame, and a south-facing door. Its average size is about 6 meters in diameter. The tent is covered with one or more layers of sheep-wool felt and a white cloth. It is easy to put up and take down. This tent is very warm in cold seasons. In city areas, families live in high-rise apartments. Some people in cities even use tent-type buildings. This will have electricity, but not a heating system or running water.
Guests are welcomed in Mongol homes. There is a long tradition of hospitality. Guests are usually greeted by the host and family members at the door in modern apartment buildings, or, in rural areas, outside the tent. Guests often bring the hosts a small gift.
I think it would be interesting to visit a home in Mongolia. I hope you will listen again next week when we find out about the kinds of foods our Mongol friends might serve us. I'll be waiting for you then. Farewell, friends! 谢谢 就是不知道又没有毅力听完背下来
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其实没必要非要背下来，听熟读熟了就可以了，主要是培养语感:P关岛 - 水果和蔬菜 Guam - Fruits and Vegetables
Welcome to Window on the World. Each week we discover so many interesting things about countries around the world. This is our final week to learn about China. Today we will focus on the animals that make their homes in Mainland China.You can find such a large variety of animals there. I was surprised to find many different kinds of birds. Did you know that there are two different types of owls that live in China? They are the Long?eared Owl and the Snowy Owl. The Long Eared Owl has large ears that provide it with excellent hearing. It also has fantastic eyesight. It can spot a mouse 600 meters away. The Snowy Owl is totally white. It can completely camouflage or hide itself in the snowy landscape of northern China. It has feathers that covers its legs and powerful claws.
Several other interesting birds are the Golden Oriole, the Hoopoe, and the Bearded Vulture. The Golden Oriole is colored with gold and black feathers. The Hoopoe has a large fan-shaped crest on its head and a black and white striped tail. It often has a very foul-smelling nest! The Bearded Vulture is magnificent in flight. It has a 3-meter wingspan and can reach speeds of 130 kilometers per hour. Another flying creature is the Long?eared Bat. It is small and usually seen at night. It eats small insects while flying but often saves larger insects to eat later. The Long-eared Bat has a bag of skin stretched between its legs, that is used to store the bigger insects for eating later.
Besides birds, you will also find a variety of mammals. Do you remember that mammals are animals that have hair or fur and feed milk to their babies? Some larger mammals are the Tiger, Wild Cat, Elk, Wild Boar, Red Fox, Red Squirrel, Sika Deer, the Siberian Ibex and the Common Hamster. The Elk is a huge member of the deer family. It is a tireless runner that can outrun a horse. The male Elk has enormous antlers. It uses them for fighting other animals and can often kill a wolf or bear. The Siberian Ibex is a wild goat of the high Himalaya Mountains. It can be found at elevations of up to 5,000 meters. It often roams in herds of 20 to 40. The ibex uses its long, broad, knotted horns for fighting off attacks by leopards, wolves, and bears. The Sika Deer is a spotted deer and often rare or hard to find in China. It weighs up to 110 kilograms. The Common Hamster is about 36 centimeters long. This wild hamster is larger than hamsters that are sometimes sold as pets. It can dig a hole or burrow up to 24 meters deep, where it hibernates or sleeps most of the winter. In the springtime, it gathers seeds and nuts at night. The Common Hamster then stores its food in its large cheek pouches.
Two interesting reptiles found in China are the Green Toad and the Chinese Alligator. Remember that reptiles have scales and no fur or hair. They are often egg-layers. The Green Toad has brilliant green blotches covering its dull?colored body. They live in ponds and are found in the spring and summer. The male Green Toads sing to attract the females. The chirping sound is loud and can be heard a mile away. The other larger reptile is the Chinese alligator. It is the only alligator of the Eastern Hemisphere. It lives exclusively on the lower stretch of the Yangtze River. The Chinese alligator eats turtles, and small? to medium?size animals, including chickens and dogs. Adults grow to about 2 meters in length and have a short snout or nose. Chinese alligators have been hunted for their meat and skin.
There are so many interesting animals that live in China! I really learned so much about them! I hope you did too! Please join me again next week when we open our Window on the World on a new country! Goodbye for now, friends!
关岛 - 动物 Guam - Animals
Hello, my friends and welcome to Window on the World. Today we'll look at a country in East Asia. Mongolia is a landlocked country. Landlocked means that it is completely surrounded by other countries...no oceans or other large bodies of water. Mongolia's neighbors are Russia to the north and China to the east, south, and west. It has an area of 1,566,500 square kilometers. The population is about 2,410,000 people.Mongolia is mainly a flat land with rising mountain ranges in the north and west. The Gobi Desert covers a wide dry area of the land in the central and southeast areas. Mongolia's climate has temperatures ranging from -30 to -15 Celsius in winter and 10 to 27 Celsius in summer. The winters are usually dry, and summer rainfall is only 380 millimeters in the mountains and 125 millimeters in the desert. Most of Mongolia's land is really either pasture or areas that have a little grass for animals to eat or desert regions. A desert is an area that has mostly sand and very few trees or plants.
As you can tell, Mongolia is a rather large country. It's climate is usually dry because of the large desert area. Listen again next week, when we'll learn about the people who live in Mongolia. Goodbye for now, friends.
巴布亚纽几内亚 - 地理 Papua New Guinea - Land
Greetings, friends. I'm so glad you are listening to Window on the World. Today we'll continue to find out more about the country and people of Mongolia. The majority of the people live mainly in the central and eastern areas of the country. There are about 9 different groups of Mongol people. Each group has their own dialect or language and traditions.Most Mongols believe that families are important. In rural or village areas, families are often farmers or shepherds. The youngest son inherits the family home. The father is the head of the family, but the mother is responsible for household affairs. The Mongol men take the job of herding animals. The women take care of milking animals and they also are responsible to prepare food for the family. In the family, older children care for younger brothers and sisters. Elderly parents often live with the family of their youngest son or daughter if there are no sons. Grandparents are treated with great respect because of their wisdom and life experience. The grandparents also pass on their wisdom to their grandchildren. Families who live in the cities, often have both the mothers and fathers working outside the home. Young families in city areas usually have only one or two children. The rural or village families are usually quite a bit larger.
Most rural families live in a tent with a roof frame, and a south-facing door. Its average size is about 6 meters in diameter. The tent is covered with one or more layers of sheep-wool felt and a white cloth. It is easy to put up and take down. This tent is very warm in cold seasons. In city areas, families live in high-rise apartments. Some people in cities even use tent-type buildings. This will have electricity, but not a heating system or running water.
Guests are welcomed in Mongol homes. There is a long tradition of hospitality. Guests are usually greeted by the host and family members at the door in modern apartment buildings, or, in rural areas, outside the tent. Guests often bring the hosts a small gift.
I think it would be interesting to visit a home in Mongolia. I hope you will listen again next week when we find out about the kinds of foods our Mongol friends might serve us. I'll be waiting for you then. Farewell, friends! 又是无止尽的发贴唉
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it's useful for me！巴布亚纽几内亚 - 民族 Papua New Guinea - People
Greetings, friends. I'm so glad you are listening to Window on the World. Today we'll continue to find out more about the country and people of Mongolia. The majority of the people live mainly in the central and eastern areas of the country. There are about 9 different groups of Mongol people. Each group has their own dialect or language and traditions.Most Mongols believe that families are important. In rural or village areas, families are often farmers or shepherds. The youngest son inherits the family home. The father is the head of the family, but the mother is responsible for household affairs. The Mongol men take the job of herding animals. The women take care of milking animals and they also are responsible to prepare food for the family. In the family, older children care for younger brothers and sisters. Elderly parents often live with the family of their youngest son or daughter if there are no sons. Grandparents are treated with great respect because of their wisdom and life experience. The grandparents also pass on their wisdom to their grandchildren. Families who live in the cities, often have both the mothers and fathers working outside the home. Young families in city areas usually have only one or two children. The rural or village families are usually quite a bit larger.
Most rural families live in a tent with a roof frame, and a south-facing door. Its average size is about 6 meters in diameter. The tent is covered with one or more layers of sheep-wool felt and a white cloth. It is easy to put up and take down. This tent is very warm in cold seasons. In city areas, families live in high-rise apartments. Some people in cities even use tent-type buildings. This will have electricity, but not a heating system or running water.
Guests are welcomed in Mongol homes. There is a long tradition of hospitality. Guests are usually greeted by the host and family members at the door in modern apartment buildings, or, in rural areas, outside the tent. Guests often bring the hosts a small gift.
I think it would be interesting to visit a home in Mongolia. I hope you will listen again next week when we find out about the kinds of foods our Mongol friends might serve us. I'll be waiting for you then. Farewell, friends! 非常感谢版主！真是我所需要的。 一直在用的,全面的,实用的,我爱的:)--在线提高英语听 一直在用的,全面的,实用的,我爱的:)--在线提高英语听
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fuyun现在是在哪里啊??巴布亚纽几内亚 - 食物 Papua New Guinea - Food
Greetings, friends. I'm so glad you are listening to Window on the World. Today we'll continue to find out more about the country and people of Mongolia. The majority of the people live mainly in the central and eastern areas of the country. There are about 9 different groups of Mongol people. Each group has their own dialect or language and traditions.Most Mongols believe that families are important. In rural or village areas, families are often farmers or shepherds. The youngest son inherits the family home. The father is the head of the family, but the mother is responsible for household affairs. The Mongol men take the job of herding animals. The women take care of milking animals and they also are responsible to prepare food for the family. In the family, older children care for younger brothers and sisters. Elderly parents often live with the family of their youngest son or daughter if there are no sons. Grandparents are treated with great respect because of their wisdom and life experience. The grandparents also pass on their wisdom to their grandchildren. Families who live in the cities, often have both the mothers and fathers working outside the home. Young families in city areas usually have only one or two children. The rural or village families are usually quite a bit larger.
Most rural families live in a tent with a roof frame, and a south-facing door. Its average size is about 6 meters in diameter. The tent is covered with one or more layers of sheep-wool felt and a white cloth. It is easy to put up and take down. This tent is very warm in cold seasons. In city areas, families live in high-rise apartments. Some people in cities even use tent-type buildings. This will have electricity, but not a heating system or running water.
Guests are welcomed in Mongol homes. There is a long tradition of hospitality. Guests are usually greeted by the host and family members at the door in modern apartment buildings, or, in rural areas, outside the tent. Guests often bring the hosts a small gift.
I think it would be interesting to visit a home in Mongolia. I hope you will listen again next week when we find out about the kinds of foods our Mongol friends might serve us. I'll be waiting for you then. Farewell, friends! verygood very petty 为了你，我顶
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是为了我吗？谢谢:qq53]巴布亚纽几内亚 - 动物 Papua New Guinea - Animals
Greetings friends! This is our last week to learn about Papua New Guinea on our Window on the World. Today we'll find out about some interesting and very unusual animals from this island country. One fascinating insect is the New Guinea Stick Insect. It is a master of disguise because it hides so well among twigs and tree branches. It is very thin and brown in color. During the day it hangs ever so still on a branch but at night, it moves very slowly across tree leaves looking for other small insects to eat.Another animal that I know would scare me is the Frill-Necked Lizard! This lizard has a mane or flap of skin that is at the back of its head, attached to the neck. It usually lies flat and you really can't see it. But ... if the lizard is threatened by another animal, it unfolds its mane and then flaps its jaws. It looks very scary and I know I'd run away if I saw the Frill-Necked Lizard.
Papua New Guinea has 644 kinds of birds. Some include the Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, the Bird of Paradise and the Rainbow Lorikeet. One unusual egg-laying mammal that also lives on the island is the Spiny Ant Eater. It is rather odd because mammals do not usually lay eggs. Their babies are born alive and usually have hair or fur. But the Spiny Ant Eater just lays her egg and waits for them to hatch! Other more common animals for this region of the world includes rats, bats, mice, and reptiles like snakes and crocodiles. Those are some animals I'd rather not get too close to!
We have discovered many new things about Papua New Guinea as we opened our Window on the World. Come back next week as we continue to learn more about countries in our region. Goodbye for now!
澳洲 - 地理 Australia - Land
Good Day Mates! Welcome to Window on the World. Today we'll open our window on the "Land Down Under." Do you know what country I'm talking about? I'll give you a few more clues - then see if you can guess. This country in South East Asia is an island and the world's smallest continent. It has the world's largest coral reef off its coast. You might see kangaroos and koala bears living there. Have you guessed where we'll visit today? I'm sure by now you are saying... AUSTRALIA!Well, you are absolutely correct! The island country of Australia is an interesting place to visit. The country's official name is the Commonwealth of Australia. It's capital city is in Canberra. The small island state of Tasmania is also part of this nation. Australia is about 7,713,300 square kilometers.
Australia is surrounded by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea, the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Torres Strait on the northern coasts. The Coral Sea and the Tasman Sea are on the east and the Indian Ocean is on the west and in the south. The southern coasts are also surrounded by the Bass Strait and the Great Australian Bight. The Great Barrier Reef is known as the world's largest coral reef. It is 2,012 kilometers long. This is a popular tourist sight especially for divers and is located off the northeastern shore. I bet you could see some beautiful ocean creatures!
The interior of the country is mostly great plains known as the "Outback." The Eastern Highlands or Great Dividing Range is a mountainous area that separates the coastal plains region from the Outback. In the western part of Australia, you can even find several desert areas known as the Great Sandy Desert, the Gibson Desert, and the Great Victoria Desert.
The Australian climate varies greatly from one region of this island continent to another. The north is somewhat tropical compared to the cooler southern areas. The warmest months are January and February because these are Australia's summer months. June and July are the coldest winter months. This sounds unusual to me but I understand that countries like Australia, that are located south of the equator, have their seasons just the opposite of northern countries.
Wow, I sure have lots to learn about Australia. I hope you will listen again next week to find out all about the people who live on this island continent when we open our Window on the World again! Goodbye friends! it's so good.
澳洲 - 民族 Australia - People
Hello friends! Welcome to Window on the World. We are learning all about different countries in our region. Last week we found out all about the only island country that is a continent. Do you remember which continent it is? It is way down under!!! That's right ... Australia!Let's find out about the people who live there. The Australian people are often called "Aussies." The population of Australia is 18, 088,000 people. The Aborigines are called the "first people." They lived on the island before other people came from Europe to settle in. Most of the people today live in the large coastal cities. The main language is English. You might hear phrases like..."no worries, mate" meaning "everything is fine, friend" or "G'day" that means "hello."
An average family in Australia has two to three children. All children aged five to fifteen must attend school. There are primary and secondary schools. Some children who live in remote areas, like the "Outback," receive their schoolwork by mail so they can work at home. There are many universities and colleges for students who wish to continue their education. Children and adults enjoy sports and outdoor activities. Favorite sports in Australia include rugby, cricket, basketball and soccer. Cycling, walking, tennis and golf are also enjoyed. For those who live near the coastal regions, water sports are fun, especially swimming, surfing, and fishing.
Many people also enjoy the arts and music. The famous "Sydney Opera House" has programs featuring opera, orchestras, ballet, and other dance styles.
Our Australian friends would enjoy having you visit. They love to entertain especially by having a barbeque! That sounds great to me!
Well, it's time to close our Window on the World for this week. Listen again next week to hear about the food of Australia. G'bye Mates! 这得要顶的啊 为了积分哦，~~~ 阅读权限不够，怎么才能增加呀~~~ 我下一次 回复一次 下一个听力 回复一次 很好的内容 Very good materials
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