英语初级听力材料《A minute 一分钟英文》(100课时)

英语初级听力材料：《A minute 一分钟英文》

《一分钟英文》一 分钟的英语听力，每天根据一个单词，听一
段美文，加强词汇，练听力，一举夺得。
目录
第1课:一分钟英文：Avatars-阿凡达
第2课:一分钟英文：Autumn-秋天
第3课:一分钟英文：Art-艺术
第4课:一分钟英文：Apartments-公寓
第5课:一分钟英文：Anti-aging Creams-减龄面霜
第6课:一分钟英文：Animals-动物
第7课:一分钟英文：Aliens-外星人
第8课:一分钟英文：Alcohol-酒
第9课:一分钟英文：Airports-机场
第10课:一分钟英文：Airplanes-飞机
第11课:一分钟英文：Advice- 建议
第12课:一分钟英文：Advertising-广告
第13课:一分钟英文：Actors-演员
第14课:一分钟英文：Accidents- 事故
第15课:一分钟英文：Blood-血液
第16课:一分钟英文：Birthdays-生日
第17课:一分钟英文：Being Single-单身
第18课:一分钟英文：Being Married-结婚
第19课:一分钟英文：Being Afraid-害怕
第20课:一分钟英文：Beauty-美丽
第21课:一分钟英文：Baths-淋浴
第22课:一分钟英文：Banks-银行
第23课:一分钟英文：Bad Habits- 坏习惯
第24课:一分钟英文：Babysitting-照顾婴儿
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第25课:一分钟英文：Cyber Crime-电脑犯罪
第26课:一分钟英文：Cyber-bullying-网霸
第27课:一分钟英文：Current Events-时事
第28课:一分钟英文：Culture——文化
第29课:一分钟英文：Crime-犯罪
第30课:一分钟英文：Credit Cards-信用卡
第31课:一分钟英文：Cosmetics-化妆品
第32课:一分钟英文：Cosmetic Surgery-整容手术
第33课:一分钟英文：Computers-电脑
第34课:一分钟英文：Coffee- 咖啡
第35课:一分钟英文：Clothes-衣服
第36课:一分钟英文：Climate Change-气候变化
第37课:一分钟英文：Christmas-圣诞节
第38课:一分钟英文：Chocolate-巧克力
第39课:一分钟英文：Children-孩子
第40课:一分钟英文：Chickens-鸡肉
第41课:一分钟英文：Cars-汽车
第42课:一分钟英文：Careers-职业
第43课:一分钟英文：Carbon Footprint-碳排放
第44课:一分钟英文：Calories-卡路里
第45课:一分钟英文：dancing-跳舞
第46课:一分钟英文：Danger-危险
第47课:一分钟英文：Death-死亡
第48课:一分钟英文：Dentists-牙医
第49课:一分钟英文：Diamonds-钻石
第50课:一分钟英文：Digital Cameras-数码相机
第51课:一分钟英文：Directions-方向
第52课:一分钟英文：Disability-残疾
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第53课:一分钟英文：Discrimination-辨别
第54课:一分钟英文：Diseases-疾病
第55课:一分钟英文：Divorce- 离婚
第56课:一分钟英文：Doctors-医生
第57课:一分钟英文：Dogs-狗
第58课:一分钟英文：Dreams-梦想
第59课:一分钟英文：Driving-驱动
第60课:一分钟英文：Drugs-药物
第61课:一分钟英文：Eating-进食
第62课:一分钟英文：Education-教育
第63课:一分钟英文：Eggs-鸡蛋
第64课:一分钟英文：Electricity-电
第65课:一分钟英文：E-Mail-电子邮件
第66课:一分钟英文：Emergencies-紧急事件
第67课:一分钟英文：Energy-能量
第68课:一分钟英文：English-英语
第69课:一分钟英文：Evolution-进化
第70课:一分钟英文：Exercise-运动
第71课:一分钟英文：Factories-工厂
第72课:一分钟英文：Family- 家庭
第73课:一分钟英文：Famine-饥荒
第74课:一分钟英文：Fashion-时尚
第75课:一分钟英文：Fast Food-快餐
第76课:一分钟英文：Fear-害怕
第77课:一分钟英文：Feet-脚
第78课:一分钟英文：First Impressions-第一印象
第79课:一分钟英文：Fish-鱼
第80课:一分钟英文：Fishing-钓鱼
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第81课:一分钟英文：Flowers-花
第82课:一分钟英文：Flying-飞行
第83课:一分钟英文：Food-食物
第84课:一分钟英文：Food Safety- 食品安全
第85课:一分钟英文：Football-足球
第86课:一分钟英文：Formula One-一级方程式
第87课:一分钟英文：Four Seasons-四季
第88课:一分钟英文：Freedom-自由
第89课:一分钟英文：French Fries-炸薯条
第90课:一分钟英文：Friends-朋友
第91课:一分钟英文：Frustration-挫折感
第92课:一分钟英文：Fun- 乐趣
第93课:一分钟英文：Funerals-葬礼
第94课:一分钟英文：Furniture-家具
第95课:一分钟英文：Gambling-赌博
第96课:一分钟英文：Gangs-帮派
第97课:一分钟英文：Gangsters-歹徒
第98课:一分钟英文：Gardening-园艺
第99课:一分钟英文：Gardens-花园
第100课:一分钟英文：Genetic Engineering-基因工程

具体内容
第1课:一分钟英文：Avatars-阿凡达
Most people know the word 'avatar'. Perhaps we all saw the movie
with the same name. Avatars are becoming a normal part of our life.
Well... I should say our online life. Almosteverywhere you go on the
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Internet you see avatars. Sometimes it's awebsite asking you to make
an avatar, and other times it's people's real avatars. Do you have one?
Or two, or three? I see a lot of avatars that are kind of cute and look
likeJapanese anime. One of the most popular things is to choose an
animal as an avatar. I always take a long time to choose my avatar. It's
important to make one I really like. It has to be funny. I also like
avatars that move. All of the best avatars I've seen move. They are
usually very funny, and clever.

第2课:一分钟英文：Autumn-秋天
Autumn is such a cool time of the year. Of course it is cool because
thetemperatures drop after summer. But it is also cool because it’s
such a great time of the year. I love the changing of the leaves. The
different autumn colours are one of nature’s most beautiful scenes.
Sometimes I can’t stop looking at the mountains near my house. They
are like an artist’s palette of golds, reds, yellows, browns and other
autumnal colours. In America they call autumn ‘fall’ because that is
when the leaves fall from the trees. I like the coolness of autumn.
Summer is over but you can still wear a T-shirt – just about. You can
also spend hoursoutdoors without sweating. Autumn is the best time
of the year to go hiking and go for long walks.
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第3课:一分钟英文：Art-艺术
I’m a great art lover. I look at beautiful paintings and sculptures and
wish I could be artistic. I can’t draw or paint to save my life. I wonder
why some people are so talented and can create amazing pictures,
when other people, like me, can’t even draw good matchstick figures. I
would like to fill my house with art from all over the world. It’s
interesting to see how different cultures have different kinds of art.
There’s nothing better than visiting art galleries when you go to
another country. I prefer more traditional art. I don’t really understand
a lot of modern art. I look at an exhibit of a pile of bricks in a museum
but can’t see how it’s art. I always laugh when my children say, “Daddy,
I can do better than that!” I often think they can.

第4课:一分钟英文：Apartments-公寓
In the USA, they’re called apartments; in the UK they’re called flats.
They are a modern invention. I don’t particularly like them. I don’t
think it’s good for so many people to live so close together. It’s not
good for people to live on top of each other. I don’t understand how
people can live above the second floor. It’s not natural to live in the sky.
The thing I hate most about apartments are the lifts (Americans say
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elevator) and the fact there’s no garden. More and more people are
moving into apartments. This creates problems with overcrowding.
There aren’t enough spaces to park your car, there’s nowhere to
throw your rubbish and you have to wait ages to reach your floor. Give
me a little house with a little garden any day.

第5课:一分钟英文：Anti- aging Creams-减龄面霜
The other day I saw an advert on the Internet asking for volunteers to
test a new skin cream. It was an anti-aging product. How is it possible
for a cream or lotion to stop us looking old? I don't think any skincare
goods can make us look younger. I certainly don't believe cosmetics
companies that say their expensive creams can remove wrinkles.
They just want to make lots of money. Why do people believe them?
How do they know their creams work? They did not test their
products on thousands of people over 50 years. I think if a person uses
an anti-aging cream for 50 years, they would not even look a year
younger when they are 60. This means it's a huge waste of money.
Only healthy living can keep us looking younger.

第6课:一分钟英文：Animals-动物
I’m a real animal lover. I’m fascinated by the whole animal kingdom. I
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loved animals when I was a kid. I used to read every book I could find
on animals. I knew all the different animal species. The most exciting
thing for me was going to the zoo. I would spend hours just watching
the animals walk around, sit, or even sleep. When I was older, I went
on a safari to Tanzania. I saw real wild animals in the wild. Everyone
should do this once in their lives. Looking at animals in their natural
habitat is a real honour. Now I’m worried about the future of many
animals. Some of my favourite animals are in danger of dying out. We
really need to change our lifestyle so our children can have the chance
of seeing animals in the wild.

第7课:一分钟英文：Aliens-外星人
There are aliens out there, somewhere. I strongly believe this. Not
sure what they look like, though. I really doubt they are green, like
they are in science fiction movies. I also don’t think they look like us.
But I’m sure they exist. I just don’t think we’ll ever see any or find any.
They live too far away. If you think about it logically, there has to be
aliens out there. All a planet needs is to be warm and have water and
life will exist. There are billions and billions of planets in the universe,
so there are probably millions and millions that have life. Alien life.
It’s also likely that some of the aliens are much more intelligent than
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we are. I wonder what we’d do if really intelligent aliens visited Earth.
What would we ask them?

第8课:一分钟英文：Alcohol-酒
I hate alcohol. I really don’t understand how or why people drink it.
The smell of alcohol on people’s breath is disgusting. It’s expensive
and it gives you a bad headache. I drank when I was much younger,
but I haven’t touched a drop for years. I hated hangovers so I decided
to stop drinking altogether. I have a much better time without alcohol.
people say they need to drink to relax. They drink and just act and look
stupid. Their face goes red and they can’t walk in a straight line.
Alcohol is also the most damaging drug in society. That’s what I think,
anyway. Alcohol causes many illnesses, traffic accidents, fights and
domestic violence. If you banned alcohol, people would be healthier,
richer and have a better family life.

第9课:一分钟英文：Airports-机场
Aren’t airports strange places? There’s so much happening in them.
People coming, people going; people crying with sadness because
they’re going away, people crying with joy because they’ve arrived.
Big airports are almost like small towns. It seems like you walk across
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a town by the time you check in and get to your departure gate. The
thing I like most about airports is people watching. There are people
from all over the world. I also like how everything fits and works
together. You check your luggage in and then it disappears, before you
see it again at the next airport. I still think airports need improving.
There’s not a lot to do there. Airports really need to have an
entertainment area so people can kill time.

第10课:一分钟英文：Airplanes-飞机
Airplanes are amazing. How does something so big and heavy get off
the ground? I’m alwaysamazed at how the millions of different parts
work together. Travelling by airplane is always a wonderful
experience. I don’t care whether economy class is cramped and has no
space. I like playing with the in-flight entertainment system, especially
now they have all the latest movies. I also love airplane food. Many of
my friends say it’s disgusting, but I love it. I often ask the passenger
next to me if I can have the dessert or roll they don’t want. The only
thing I don’t like about planes is turbulence. When the airplane hits
those air pockets, I always worry we’ll crash. But I once read that
turbulence has never caused an airplane to crash.

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第11课:一分钟英文：Advice-建议
I don’t know what I would do without my friends’ advice. They’ve all
given me so much good advice over the years. It’s sometimes very
difficult to make decisions on your own. Listening to advice can be
great for helping you make the right decision. The greatest piece of
advice I’ve received was from my father. He told me I can do anything
in life if I try hard. He was right. I am now passing on his advice to my
own children. Right now I need some advice on money. Myfinancial
advisors are telling me to be very careful. That’s very sound advice. I
wouldadvise anyone to do the same. Someone asked me the other day
about the worst piece of advice I’ve ever had. I couldn’t answer. I don’t
think I’ve had any really bad advice.

第12课:一分钟英文：Advertising-广告
What is advertising? Is it telling the truth or is it making things look
better than they really are? Or is it lying? Companies pay a lot of
money for adverts. Some of the ads you see inglossy magazines look
like art. The commercials on TV look like mini movies. Do they really
change our behaviour? Do adverts make you buy things? I think some
advertising is a form of lying. Is BMW really “The ultimate driving
machine” like they say in their ads? BritishAirways used to say they
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were “The world’s favourite airline,” but had to stop saying it because
it wasn’t true. Personally, I get tired of watching ads on television.
They always interrupt a good programme. I like ads in magazines.
They’re usually quite interesting.

第13课:一分钟英文：Actors-演员
Being an actor must be great. I really wish I could act. I’d love to have
the confidence to act in front of people. Being a member of the
audience at the theatre is great, but acting on stage is better. I wonder
what it’s like to be a movie actor. I think you need to be beautiful or
handsome to be a successful Hollywood or Bollywood actor. They all
look great. Actors are very lucky. They get paid huge amounts of
money to do what they love doing. My favourite actors are all dead
now. I really like the actors in the old black and white movies. They all
looked so cool. Actors in the old days seemed to be more glamorous
than today’s actors. The best thing about being an actor is that all of
your friends are famous too.

第14课:一分钟英文：Accidents-事故
I wonder how many accidents I’ve had in my life. I’ve had a few serious
ones where I’ve ended up in hospital. Traffic accidents are the worst.
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They’re always painful. I haven’t had too many work-related accidents.
I suppose that’s because I do office work and that’s not so dangerous.
Most of my accidents are those around the house. I’ve lost count of the
number of times I’ve hit my thumb with a hammer. I’m also really
good at standing up and hitting my head on something. I’m not as bad
as my friend though. He’s a real accident looking for somewhere to
happen. Almost every time we meet, he has some story to tell about
his latest accident. He’s quite unbelievable. I think I’d be very worried
if I were his mother.

第15课:一分钟英文：Blood-血液
I hate the sight of blood. Looking at it makes me go all weak at the
knees. I can’t even look at my own blood. I don’t know why. The thing I
hate most is giving blood for a medical check. I fainted once after I
saw my blood in a small bottle. If I have a nose bleed, I have to sit down
for 30 minutes before I feel better. It’s impossible for me to watch
operations on TV. I wish I could donate blood to others. I can’t. I know
giving blood is really important, but I’m not brave enough. One thing
about blood I do find interesting is blood types. I think your blood type
can affect your personality. I know that in some countries, people with
blood type A would not be a good romantic match for someone with
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blood type O.

第16课:一分钟英文：Birthdays-生日
Birthdays are brilliant. I’m 62 years old and I still love them. I don’t
think I’ve ever had a bad birthday. In fact, I think birthdays get better
and better the older you become. Sure, kids love birthdays because
they get presents and get to eat cake. But when you get older,
birthdays make you feel special. It’s your special day. Even if no one
wishes you a happy birthday, it’s still your special day. A lot of my
friends think I’m mad. Theyhate their birthdays because it means
they’re another year older. I hope I get tocelebrate my hundredth
birthday. I’m not sure if I can blow out 100 candles though. When I
look back at all my birthdays, it’s difficult to choose the best. I’ll just
say my last birthday is always the best one.

第17课:一分钟英文：Being Single-单身
Being single has its advantages and disadvantages. I think it’s better to
stay single when you’re young. You need to live and have fun. You also
need the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Being single in
your twenties gives you lots of time to go travelling, see the world and
experience different things. Most people like being single in their
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twenties and then want tosettle down in their thirties. I think being
single later in life can be sad. All of your friends are married or
attached and people tend to go out and party less. I think being single
when you’re old would be very lonely. The longer you stay single, the
harder it becomes to settle down. In some countries, people think
you’re strange if you’re single later on in life.

第18课:一分钟英文：Being Married-结婚
Getting married is one of the happiest days of anyone’s life. Being
married is also full of happiness, but there are also many difficulties. It
isn’t always easy to be married. You have to put up with your spouse’s
bad habits and moods forever. You have to negotiate andcompromise
on many things from who’s first in the bathroom in the mornings to
where you go on vacation. Of course, being married also has many
wonderful sides to it. You have a lifelong friend who will love you
forever. You share many wonderful times together and support each
other through good and bad times. And you grow old together and
look back on years of happy memories. I think being married is great
for your soul.

第19课:一分钟英文：Being Afraid-害怕
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An American president once said the only thing you have to fear is
fear itself. Can’t remember which President, but never mind. I think
that’s an interesting quote. It’s so true, most of the time. We all spend
a lot of time worried or afraid that something bad will happen, and
then nothing happens. It is the fear that frightens us, not the thing
that might or might not happen. And then there are phobias. Millions
of people are afraid of something that the rest of the world thinks is
quite normal. How can you be afraid of things like peanut butter?
There’s actually a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your
mouth. Amazing. Fear is sometimes good. It makes us alert and can
keep us safe in a dangerous situation.

第20课:一分钟英文：Beauty-美丽
People say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means if
someone thinks someone else is beautiful, then they are beautiful. I
think the idea of beauty is interesting. Why do we think some things
or some people are beautiful and others aren’t? Some people think a
building is beautiful, while others think the opposite. People nowadays
spend too much time and money on beauty. I agree with the
expression, “beauty is only skin deep”. This means that what’s really
important is someone’s heart and character, not what they look like
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on the outside. It’s a little strange, and unfair, that you have to be
beautiful to be a top actress or even a news reader on TV. I think there
should be equal rights for most of us “non-beautiful” people.

第21课:一分钟英文：Baths-淋浴
One of my favourite times of the day is bath time. I absolutely love
taking a bath. Baths are so much better than showers. Having a bath is
the most relaxing thing. There’s nothing better in life than sinking into
a hot bath and letting the water take away my troubles. A bath really
makes you feel great. I especially like taking a bath before going to bed.
Bath time is pretty much the only time of the day when you can really
pamper yourself. It also means a lot of quality time to yourself. It’s
perfect for listening to music and reading a good book. The only thing
I don’t like about bath time is when I fall asleep and the water goes
cold. Or even worse – when you want a bath and there’s no hot water.

第22课:一分钟英文：Banks-银行
I’m not the world’s biggest fan of banks. I’ve had too many bad
experiences of them. I really don’t know how they can advertise and
say they look after you. They don’t. Bank charges are way too high;
you spend ages waiting to be served; and then they say no if you want
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a loan. The bank I bank with makes dozens of mistakes with my
account. The thing they’re best at is making excuses. I’m not at all
surprised so many banks did badly in the credit crisis. I hope they
change. Bankers get far too much money. All they do is desk work.
Banks need to focus a lot more on real customer service. At the
moment banks only offer an excuse for customer service. They don’t
even offer you a drink when you sit down and open an account.

第23课:一分钟英文：Bad Habits- 坏习惯
What are your bad habits? I think everyone has bad habits. Not
everyone agrees on what bad habits are. Some smokers don’t think
smoking is a bad habit. Young people don’t think listening to loud
music on the train is a bad habit. In Japan, slurping your noodles is a
sign that you enjoy your food, but making a noise while eating in
England is not good. Have you ever tried to break your bad habits? I
have quit smoking and have stopped leaving things laying around the
house. I wish other people would stop their bad habits. I get annoyed
when people are late for meetings or talk loudly on their phones in
public. I also think many motorists need to think about their driving
habits. Perhaps I should point out their bad habits.

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第24课:一分钟英文：Babysitting-照顾婴儿
I loved babysitting when I was younger. It was a really easy way to
make money. All I had to do was sit in my neighbour’s house and look
after the kids. That was the easy bit, because the kids were usually
asleep in bed. The parents would give me a lot of money for watching
DVDs and eating snacks. When I was even younger, I liked it when my
babysitter came round. She would always play games with us and let
us stay up late. She would send us to bed just before my parents came
home. I know in some countries, babysitting isn’t so common. It isn’t
part of the culture. I suppose that’s not such a bad thing. I read a lot in
the papers nowadays about babysitters hitting the children because
they don’t sleep. That’s really bad.

第25课:一分钟英文：Cyber Crime-电脑犯罪
I don’t think people understand cyber-crime. It’s only just started. In
the future, it’s going to be a huge problem. There have already been a
few amazing examples. A few years ago the whole Internet in Latvia
was attacked by another country. Cyberspace has become a new
battleground. Countries spy on each other. If there’s a war, it’s possible
one country could attack the other country’s Internet. This would
mean all communication, transport, etc would stop. It would cause
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huge damage to hospitals and other important buildings. But
cyber-crime is happening today to ordinary people. Have you ever
heard of phishing? That’s with a ‘ph’ not ‘f’. You really need to be very
careful about what information you put online.

第26课:一分钟英文：Cyber-bullying-网霸
The Internet can be a scary place these days, especially because of
cyber-bullying. It’s difficult to open a newspaper these days and not
see a story about this. It’s a really nasty and growing problem.
Cyber-bullies are real cowards. They hide behind their computer and
scare people, send them hate mail or threaten them. Even worse is
when they publish pictures of their victims online. I have a friend who
had a really bad time at the hands of a cyber- bully. He or she spread
lots of gossip and lies on the Internet. My friend’s reputation was
badly damaged. A really bad thing is how young cyber-bullying starts.
Many schoolchildren physically bully others in class and then continue
online. Their victim isn’t safe anywhere.

第27课:一分钟英文：Current Events-时事
I love the news and current events. I’m addicted to what’s happening
in the world. It doesn’t matter what kind of news it is, I love watching
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it. Even if it’s from countries I’ve never heard of. I’ll even watch the
same news programme three or four times and not get bored. I guess
it’s so fascinating because it’s real. I get really interested in a story
when it breaks, then like to follow it as it unfolds. Following current
events makes you quite knowledgeable. I know most of the world’s
capitals and most of the world’s leaders. Watching the news is really
looking at history happening now. But you never know what’s going
to happen next. Every time you turn on the news or read a news story,
you’ll find something unexpected.

第28课:一分钟英文：Culture——文化
I’m really interested in the culture of other countries. I don’t know
why, but I always think other cultures are more interesting than my
own culture. Every time I travel, I learn wonderful, strange, amazing
and interesting things about other cultures. One of the biggest
surprises I had was when I went to the USA as a child. I’m English so
Ithought Americans had the same culture as me. When I went to
America Iunderstood Americans and Brits are very different people.
Understanding the culture of other people is very important. It helps
us all to get along. If everyone really tried to learn about other cultures,
the world would be a more peaceful place. The world is becoming
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smaller, so I think this is happening.

第29课:一分钟英文：Crime-犯罪
Why do we have crime? When will it all stop? It’s sad that there is so
much crime in our society. It hurts so many people. Most people in the
world just want to live happily and be good neighbours. Why do some
people turn to crime? Money is a big reason. Many criminals
pickpocket, steal, kidnap, or even kill people to get money. There are
many terrible crimes in the world. Perhaps the worst is ethnic
cleansing. This is a crime against humanity. Many people are killed
because of their colour or religion. People who commit this crime
rarely go to prison. Have you ever been a victim of crime? What do
you think we need to do to reduce crime rates? Perhaps you should
write to your government. Tell your leaders enough is enough.

第30课:一分钟英文：Credit Cards-信用卡
Many years ago I read that credit cards were the thing of the future.
Credit card companies were telling us that plastic would replace cash.
Well, this hasn’t happened. People are still using notes and coins. The
Internet has increased the use of credit cards, but many people worry
about putting their card details online. Lots of personal info gets stolen
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by fake sites pretending to be famous banks or online stores.
Personally, I love credit cards. I always prefer to pay by card than by
cash. When you use your card, you get air miles and every six months
you can cash them in for presents. I do worry about credit card
security. I keep waiting to see a huge purchase on my statement that I
didn’t make.

第31课:一分钟英文：Cosmetics-化妆品
I wish we didn’t need cosmetics. We spend so much time and money
on them. And for what? We take them off at night, only to put them all
on again in the morning. If you think about it. they’re amazingly
expensive. Why does a lipstick or a small tube of cream cost so much?
The really expensive cosmetics don’t actually make you look that
different than really cheap ones. A lot depends too on your skill –
choosing the right colours to match your face, and how you put your
make-up on. I sometimes laugh at the ladies selling cosmetics in
department stores. They’re meant to be experts but they look like
clowns. I mean, do they really need to paint their faces? One thing I
worry about is whether the chemicals damage your skin.

第32课:一分钟英文：Cosmetic Surgery-整容手术
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Would you like to change your face and body? Would you like movie
star looks? A lot of people want to do this. They pay lots of money to go
to a cosmetic surgeon and change their appearance. The most
common operation we call a nose job. People who are unhappy with
their nose have it reshaped. Other people want their wrinkles to
disappear to make themselves look younger. People also go under the
knife and have things made bigger or smaller. I think this is a waste of
money. I'm not the best-looking person in the world but I would never
consider plastic surgery - even if it was free. Some people have so
many operations they end up looking like they’re made of plastic. I'd
rather stay looking human.

第33课:一分钟英文：Computers-电脑
It’s hard to believe that no one had computers a few years ago. I
wonder how people lived. There must have been a lot of paperwork. I
can’t imagine writing everything by hand. I also wonder how
everything worked without computers. We need computers today for
everything. Hospitals, airports, the police… nothing can work without
computers. I’m sure I’d be ten times busier than now if I didn’t have a
computer. Imagine having to find a piece of paper and an envelope
and then walking down the street to mail a letter! I love my computer.
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It makes everything in my life so convenient. Sure, it freezes and
crashes sometimes. Sure I lose some data. But that’s not often. Most of
the time my computer is like my best friend.

第34课:一分钟英文：Coffee-咖啡
Scientists and doctors can’t make their minds up about coffee. One
study says it’s really bad for us and the next report says it’s good for
us. I’ve even read that 10 cups a day is good for ourbrain. I like a cup
of coffee at certain times of the day. I must have a coffee first thing in
the morning. I can’t survive without my morning coffee. I have
another cup or two when I get to work. And that’s it. I never drink
coffee after lunchtime. If I do, I can’t sleep at night. The only time I
drink coffee in the evening is if I go to a nice restaurant. Coffee seems
a lot morecomplicated these days. When I was younger it was just
coffee. Now it’s latte, frappucino and all kinds of other strange words.

第35课:一分钟英文：Clothes-衣服
I have too many clothes. I have many clothes I’ve only worn once.
Sometimes I even find something at the back of a drawer that I never
even wore. I bought it, put it away, and then forgot about it. I’m sure I
don’t need so many clothes. I don’t think anyone really needs 11 pairs
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of jeans and 32 sweaters. I won’t tell you how many pairs of shoes
I’ve got. That’s way tooembarrassing. The simple truth is I love clothes
and I love shopping. Maybe I have a problem. I’m sure I’d be a lot
richer if I didn’t buy so many clothes. I like brands, so the clothes I buy
are quite expensive. One day I’m going to have a big clearout. I’ll take
all the clothes I no longer wear and give them to charity.

第36课:一分钟英文：Climate Change-气候变化
Climate change is one of the most worrying things for our planet.
Many politicians and scientists say it is the biggest danger we face. I
read almost every day that climate change is changing the Earth
forever. Many species of animal, fish, insect, frog, etc. are dying. The
ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctica are melting. Our weather is
changing so places are getting warmer, or colder, or are having more
and stronger hurricanes. We all need to do our bit so that climate
change does not destroy us. It’s important to cut down on things that
produce greenhouse gasses. These warm the planet and change the
climate. Doing simple things like turning off lights and recycling paper
all help.

第37课:一分钟英文：Christmas-圣诞节
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I think Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. Everyone
has a smile on their face,especially children. It’s such an exciting time
for kids. They can’t wait to open their presents and play with all of
their new games and toys. It’s a nice time for adults too. They can
catch up with their families and relax. Traditionally, the mother of the
family is busiest at Christmas. She does most of the Christmas
shopping and wraps the presents. Ofcourse, she also spends hours
cooking Christmas dinner. Let’s not forget the true eaning of
Christmas, though. It is not about shopping and Christmas trees and
‘Frosty the Snowman’. It’s all about love for each other and peace
around the world. Let’shope this message stays alive.

第38课:一分钟英文：Chocolate-巧克力
Anyone who does not absolutely love chocolate is mad. I don’t think I
know anyone who dislikes it. Some of my friends say they hate white
chocolate or dark chocolate, but then they like some other kind. I think
chocolate is one of the best inventions ever. It is also one of life’s true
pleasures. There’s nothing better than having your whole mouth full
of chocolate and letting it melt. I love pushing the chocolate up against
the roof of my mouth and then moving it all around. Yum. I eat
chocolate every day. I know it’s bad for our teeth and makes us fat, but
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I don’t care. I prefer to think about the health benefits of chocolate.
I’ve read many articles that say chocolate is good for us.

第39课:一分钟英文：Children-孩子
Children are angels. Most of the time this is true. I’m very lucky
because my two children really are the greatest angels. I think I won
the children lottery with my kids. I could not have asked for lovelier,
happier, sweeter little children. They have brought me endless
amounts of joy since the second they were born. Everything they do
fascinates me. Everything they say makes me smile. Watching them
grow up is my greatest pleasure. In a way, it’s a little sad. I always want
them to stay the age they’re at now. When they were 18 months old, I
thought that was the cutest age. I thought the same when they were
two, and then three and then four. I guess however old they are,
they’re perfect. I wish all the children in the world were as happy as
mine.

第40课:一分钟英文：Chickens-鸡肉
Chickens are so important to many of us because they are a major
part of our diet. Every country has so many chicken dishes, and eggs
are one of the most common foods around. Chickens are also cute.
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Well, chickens aren’t, but chicks are - cute, fluffy chicks that make
everyone go ‘aaahh’. It’s strange though that the word ‘chicken’ is used
in so many English idioms. When I was at high school, you couldn’t
‘chicken out’ – to not do something because of being scared. Things
are different today - I’m no spring chicken (that means I’m no longer
young) so no one calls me a chicken any more. I work now - as a
teacher. I get chicken feed (low wages) but I like my job. I plan to
retire before I’m 50, but I’m not going to count my chickens before
they’rehatched. This means I won’t quit working until I have enough
money.

第41课:一分钟英文：Cars-汽车
Are you into cars? My brother is. He’s car crazy. He buys car
magazines, watches car programmes on TV and spends hours looking
at car websites. He knows the name, maker, engine size and top speed
of every car on the planet. Every time we go out, he talks non-stop
about the cars he sees. I like cars. They are interesting. If I had a lot of
money, I’d like to buy a sports car. I’m saving up for a small car at the
moment. I’ll probably buy a hybrid car that is good for the
environment. My brother thinks these are boring. He says a car
should be powerful and fast. I don’t agree. I think cars should get you
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from A to B and be big enough for me and my friends. I also prefer
smaller cars because they are easier to park.

第42课:一分钟英文：Careers-职业
Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions we make in life. It
used to be that we chose only one career. People would start a job
when they were 18, 19 or 20 and stay in that same career for life.
Their career path was quite straightforward. Nowadays, it is normal
for people to change careers, five, six, seven times. New technology
and globalization means things change quickly. We need to study and
keep up with all the changes. I’ve had four different careers now. I like
moving from one job to another. It means life never gets boring. It’s
much better to keeplearning different things in different careers. I
have no idea what career I’ll choose next. Perhaps one that doesn’t
even exists today.

第43课:一分钟英文：Carbon Footprint-碳排放
We have to do something about pollution. Even though there are
warnings about global warming, companies don’t do anything to
reduce pollution. Our sky, air, rivers, beaches and countryside are
becoming rubbish dumps. The air is so polluted it is giving children
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breathing problems. Polluted rivers have no fish left in them and
beaches are too dangerous to walk on because of the garbage
everywhere. It seems a lot of people don’t care. I think there should be
big fines for polluters. I don’t mind paying more for things if they can
be made with less pollution. The problem is that companies are more
interested in profits than pollution. We have only just started looking
at our carbon footprint.

第44课:一分钟英文：Calories-卡路里
Do you ever think about or worry about the number of calories you
eat and drink every day. It’s not really something I thought about
when I was younger. But now I have to think about my calorie intake.
I’m putting on weight and so need to be more careful with what I eat.
This is difficult because all of the yummiest food has the most calories.
I’ve found an answer to this problem. If I do lots of exercise, I can eat
what I want and not have to worry about calories. I burn off 500
calories when I jog for an hour. This means I can have a pizza and
dessert and not feel guilty. I wish there was more information about
calories in restaurants. It would make it easier for me to know what to
eat and what to avoid.

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第45课:一分钟英文：dancing-跳舞
I have loved dancing ever since I can remember. It was a part of my life
when I was growing up and it is still important to me now. It has to be
the best way to exercise. What can be better than dancing to your
favourite songs? I love going to clubs and discos. I can dance all night
long. I never get tired of it. When I was small, I used to go to school
discos. I’d also dance at the parties my parents, friends and neighbours
had. I don’t think I’ll ever stop dancing. I also love looking at dancing.
Ballet is beautiful. Dances from all over the world are beautiful. I think
the life of a professional dancer must be a good one. One thing that
always amazes me is how much children love dancing. I think dancing
must be in their blood.

第46课:一分钟英文：Danger-危险
Danger is everywhere. It’s all around us. That what I’ve decided. I
thought about danger the other day and decided we live in a dangerous
world. Even our house is full of danger. There are many chemicals in
our cosmetics, cleaners, fridges, computers that are not good for us.
The electric wiring could go wrong and electrocute us. We could fall
down the stairs or slip on the kitchen floor. And then when we leave
our house, we enter a dangerous world. Cars travelling at speed,
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people holding cigarettes, construction workers with heavy objects
above our heads… all of these things present danger. Just turn on the
news or open a local paper to see how much danger there is. I think
I’ll stay in bed today.

第47课:一分钟英文：Death-死亡
People say that death is the only thing in life that is certain. That’s true.
I’m not afraid of dying, but I do think it’s a sad thing. I’d like to live
forever. I like life. I want to see my children’s children’s children grow
up. People have different views on death in different cultures. In some
countries, you die and go to heaven. In other countries you die and
come back to Earth as something else. Some people celebrate people’s
death because they had a good life. In other countries, death is a sad
and dark affair. I know of many countries where death is a taboo
subject. People just don’t talk about it. I have no problems talking
about death. Especially to my family. I think it’s useful to tell everyone
what I want to happen when I die.

第48课:一分钟英文：Dentists-牙医
I’m afraid of the dentist. Always have been, for as long as I can
remember. Even if the dentist is really, really kind and gentle, I’m still
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afraid. Even if the dental surgery is colourful and there’s relaxing
music, I’m still afraid. Dentists for me haven’t changed a bit. When I
was a child, I hated the sound of the drill. That sound is still there
today. When I was young, I hated the smell. Same smell today. I can’t
wait for the day scientists invent something so we never need dentists.
The strange thing is, when I was younger, I wanted to be a dentist. I
thought it would be good to treat people just like me. I felt I would
understand others who have the same fear. I think I would have been a
good dentist.

第49课:一分钟英文：Diamonds-钻石
There’s a famous song that says “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. Is
that true? Do all women like diamonds? They are certainly very
beautiful, especially when you see them sparkling. But really, only rich
people can afford diamonds. When I bought my wife’s wedding ring,
we could only afford a smallish diamond. There were lots of beautiful
rings in the store with huge diamonds but they all cost an arm and a
leg. One day I’ll buy her a big diamond as a surprise. Nowadays you
have to worry where diamonds come from. Many countries sell
diamonds to buy guns and tanks. These are called blood diamonds. If
you buy a diamond, make sure it has a certificate so you know which
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country it came from.

第50课:一分钟英文：Digital Cameras-数码相机
Digital cameras are so useful. I love my digital camera. I take it
everywhere with me. My friends think I’m mad, but I’ve got thousands
of really good photos. Digital cameras are so much better than the old
cameras with film. They’re also much better than mobile phone
cameras. My digital camera fits in my pocket and takes great photos. I
usually take a few photos every day and then put them online for my
friends to see. The best thing about digital cameras is that they are so
easy to use. It’s child’s play. The good thing is that digital cameras
today give the same quality photos as you could only get on really
expensive cameras. All you need is 10 to 12 megapixels. That’s more
than enough.


第51课:一分钟英文：Directions-方向
I’m hopeless at giving directions. I get very confused. I’m sure I send
people in totally the wrong direction. For some reason, I always get
stopped for directions in the street. I can usually direct someone if it’s
just a block or two, but that’s it. If it’s half way across town, I’ll send
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you in the opposite direction, guaranteed. The funniest thing is asking
for directions in another language. I’m pretty good at saying where I
want to go, but when I receive the directions, I understand nothing. I
nod my head and smile and say “thank you very much”. The person
walks away thinking I understood the directions. I’m impressed by
people who can give directions from one town to another. They must
have a map inside their head!

第52课:一分钟英文：Disability- 残疾
I think disability can be a difficult thing to understand. It's a word that
means many different things. A disability can affect people's body,
intelligence and emotions. It makes it more difficult for people to do
everyday things properly. Disabled people might tell us something
different. Many people with disabilities show us how strong the
human spirit is. There are so many people who have been badly
injured in accidents, or who were disabled from birth, who are
world-class athletes or excel in other areas. It must be hard to deal
with disability if it comes to you suddenly. In richer countries, there
are support systems to help these people. In poorer countries, they
can have a really tough time. Hopefully this will change one day.

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第53课:一分钟英文：Discrimination-辨别
I don’t understand discrimination. To me, it’s evil. How can you not
think that all people are the same? It doesn’t matter what kind of
discrimination it is, it’s all terrible. People who discriminate because
of other people’s race, sex or age should be named and shamed. I think
there should be really strong laws against all forms of discrimination.
Racism is horrible. What difference does it make what colour your
skin is? The thing that surprises me is that even in the most
cosmopolitan cities, racism is everywhere. Sexual discrimination is
also stupid. Sexist people have sisters, mothers, wives, daughters; but
they still treat women as being less able. I wonder if we'll ever live in a
world where we’re all equal.

第54课:一分钟英文：Diseases-疾病
One day, all diseases on Earth will be gone. I wonder. In fact, if all
diseases die out or doctors find vaccines and cures for them, that will
really change our planet. Think about the amount of overpopulation if
no one died from diseases. There’d be a population explosion. I don’t
think the Earth would be able to feed so many people. It’s a really
difficult question. Some diseases in the world are really horrible and
cause a lot of suffering. It would be great if scientists found cures for
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those. Scientists have already found a cure for many diseases. It’s
amazing how far science and medicine have come. I think more cures
for diseases could be found if governments spent more money. They
seem to spend so little on controlling disease.

第55课:一分钟英文：Divorce-离婚
Divorce is on the increase around the world. It seems divorce rates are
rising in pretty much every country you read about. I know in my
country, divorce is now not unusual. More than thirty per cent of
marriages end in divorce. I suppose it’s easier nowadays to get a
divorce, and it’s more socially acceptable. I know it was more difficult
to get divorced 50 years ago. People thought that there was something
wrong with you if you were a divorcee. Today, it’s common to get
through two, three, even more marriages. Perhaps people should think
a bit more before they get married. Divorce is pretty hard on children.
When a divorce gets ugly, the kids really suffer. Sorting out divorce
settlements can be a messy business.

第56课:一分钟英文：Doctors-医生
Doctors are cool. They spend all their day helping people and saving
lives. There can’t be many better jobs in the world. I wanted to be a
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doctor when I was a kid but I was no good at science. I think doctors
are among the most important people in society. They should get paid
lots and lots of money. It’s not right that bankers get paid more.
Doctors are really clever and very kind. They never seem to panic or
get angry. Every time I’ve seen a doctor, he or she has always made me
feel better – not just because of their treatment, but also because of
their kindness. It must be amazing being a doctor and knowing all
kinds of stuff about the human body. It would be pretty useful being a
doctor because then you’d know what was wrong with your own
body.

第57课:一分钟英文：Dogs-狗
There’s an old English saying that says, “A dog is a man’s best friend”.
This is true for many people – men and women. Most people I know
love dogs. They are pretty cool animals. They are intelligent and very
helpful. Dogs are a real member of the family if you have one as a pet.
I think dogs are very useful. They keep you company, they bark if a
stranger comes near your house, and they fetch your slippers. Not all
dogs are nice, though. Some are dangerous. I get sad when I read in
the paper about children being attacked by a dog. Owners need to train
them better. I also get sad when I read about abandoned dogs. People
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who want a dog as a pet should get an abandoned one.

第58课:一分钟英文：Dreams-梦想
I dream almost every night. I have a lot of dreams and I remember
most of them. I’m not sure what they mean. Some of them are quite
strange. One day I’ll have to buy a book on dreams and see if I can
interpret them. When I was a little kid, I had really bad dreams. Real
scary ones. They were probably nightmares rather than dreams.
Usually it was some big, bad stranger chasing me. My dreams today
are all very different. Sometimes I’m speaking in another language in
my dream. The ones I don’t like are the ones where I’m falling. But I
my dreams where I’m flying. I sometimes have really nice dreams, but
then my alarm clock goes off. I press snooze and try and get back into
my dream for another ten minutes.

第59课:一分钟英文：Driving-驱动
Driving is one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s nothing better than
getting behind the wheel and going for a drive. I live in the countryside,
so it’s easy to get out onto an open road. I open the windows and turn
the music up and then just drive and drive. I like driving to new areas
and finding new roads. I find it very relaxing and great fun. I like the
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speed and the freedom. I even like driving in towns and cities,
although not when traffic is really heavy. It’s not much fun being stuck
in a traffic jam half the day. Driving in different countries is great fun.
I’m a little nervous at first, but I soon get to know the roads. People
have different ways of driving in different countries. I don’t like
countries that have aggressive drivers.

第60课:一分钟英文：Drugs-药物
Drugs are becoming a big problem in many societies. When I was
growing up, you rarely heard about drugs. Now, they’re everywhere.
Children in schools are smoking marijuana and taking harder drugs.
There were many kids at my school who smoked. Nicotine was the
most serious drug they used. Today’s kids seem to have access to all
kinds of drugs. I don’t know what the government should do about it.
Some countries have legalized drugs like marijuana, but others have
made it a crime to possess even the smallest amount. You can even go
to prison for having a tiny, tiny bit. Governments need to do something
before society ends up in a real mess. I’m not sure what the solution is.

第61课:一分钟英文：Eating-进食
Eating is the best thing ever. I love eating. Any time of the day or night
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I can eat…. and eat and eat and eat. I have a very big appetite. I always
have. My mother used to complain about how much I ate. She used to
ask me if I had a hole in my stomach. Eating is very, very satisfying.
There are many different aspects of eating. It fills us up and stops us
feeling hungry. Food tastes so good and eating it makes us feel very
happy. Sometimes I feel like I’m in heaven when I’m eating –
especially chocolate fudge cheesecake. Yum. Eating is also a great
social activity. I love eating with my family, with my friends or even at
work. Eating can also be an international experience. Eating is great
just about anywhere you eat.

第62课:一分钟英文：Education-教育
Education is one of the most important things in our lives. Don’t you
agree? It can make the difference between success and failure. An
education can bring us knowledge and make us rich. In rich countries,
people are lucky to have good schools. Children start learning from a
very young age. They can further their education and go to higher
education or university. In Japan, there are even private schools for
babies to learn English. It’s a shame that in many rich countries, many
children don’t want to learn. Perhaps schools need to find better ways
to teach so children want to learn. It’s sad that in many parts of the
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world, children want to learn but can’t. Make sure you never stop
learning. Education is the key to a better future.

第63课:一分钟英文：Eggs-鸡蛋
Eggs are great. Where would we be without them? They are so useful.
I can’t imagine life or cooking without them. There are many ways of
cooking eggs for breakfast – fried eggs, scrambled eggs, boiled eggs,
etc. There are even many ways of “cooking” these. You can have a
runny or hard fried egg or even have it sunny side up. You can have
soft or hard-boiled eggs and fluffy scrambled eggs. There are also
many things to put on top of eggs – mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, soy
sauce. Each country has something different. I like cooking with eggs.
I particularly like breaking them. I can now do it with one hand,
without breaking the yolk. Sometimes it gets messy and the egg white
starts dripping down your arm.

第64课:一分钟英文：Electricity-电
Electricity is one of the most important inventions ever. It is the thing
that powers the Earth. If there was no electricity, we’d be back in the
dark ages. Few people stop and think just how amazing electricity is.
With the flick of a switch, you can power almost anything. Think
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about what would happen if there was no electricity. We’d have no TV,
no computers, no traffic signals. It would be like going back to living in
caves. There are a few negative points about electricity, of course.
Number one, it’s dangerous. Thousands of people die each year from
electrocuting themselves or in electrical fires. And number two, it isn’t
good for the environment. Most electricity comes from burning coal
and that creates greenhouse gasses.

第65课:一分钟英文：E-Mail-电子邮件
E-mail certainly keeps me busy. I never used to write as many letters
as I do now. In the good old days before computers, we wrote real
letters, with paper and envelopes. I wrote one or two letters a week.
But now, with e-mail, my in-box is never empty. There’s always
someone mailing me. I would like just one day where I’m free of e-mail.
The sad thing is, very few mails I get are interesting. I get loads of
spam – junk mail trying to sell me things I don’t want. I also get lots of
mail from people asking me to do stuff. Do this, do that, reply ASAP. It’s
too much sometimes. The one good thing about e-mail is that you can
get things done quickly. I can e-mail a company in another country
and they can mail me back in two minutes.

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第66课:一分钟英文：Emergencies-紧急事件
Are you a good person to have around in an emergency? I am, I think.
I have a very cool head and I don’t panic easily. The most important
thing to do in an emergency is stay calm. If you do this, you can think
straight and decide what’s best to do. Also, if you stay calm, other
people might stay calm too. The worst thing to do is panic. Once you
panic, things become worse. Of course, it depends on the kind of
emergency. For really serious emergencies, you should call the
emergency services. That’s 999 in the UK or 911 in other parts of the
world. My biggest emergency recently was a big one. I pressed the
delete button and lost my 3,000 songs in iTunes. Luckily, I had a
back-up.

第67课:一分钟英文：Energy-能量
My energy levels go up and down. Sometimes I’m full of energy, and
sometimes I’m drained of energy. Mornings are when my energy levels
are high. I wake up ready to go. I don’t need 30 minutes to wake up,
like some people I know. For some reason the food I eat doesn’t affect
how energetic I am. Some people feel tired after lunch, while others
complain they need to eat something for an energy boost. I seem to
have the same level of energy even if I eat nothing all day. The one
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thing that does affect my energy is the weather. A bright, sunny day
gives me lots of energy. A dull, rainy day makes me feel less energetic. I
also have a lot of energy if I’m doing something exciting – even if it’s
study or work.

第68课:一分钟英文：English-英语
I’m a bit shy when I have to speak in English. I’m a little worried about
making mistakes. I also still lack confidence. Many of my friends don’t
worry about mistakes. They just talk and talk. They always get their
message across, even if their grammar is wrong. I think this is the
best thing to do. My teacher always says it’s best to learn by doing. If I
don’t try to speak English, I’ll never be able to use it when I need it.
One thing I started doing recently was talking to myself. I have short
conversations with myself. I think it works. I also make short stories
about people and say them aloud. I do this in my room, of course.
People would think I’m crazy if I did it in class or on the train.

第69课:一分钟英文：Evolution-进化
I learnt all about evolution when I was about ten years old. I
remember it clearly. I thought it was amazing. My mind was full of
images of strange creatures crawling out of a green, soupy lake. Fish
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that had somehow developed legs and the ability to breathe air. Then
these creatures turned into all kinds of animals. All the books I read
said we came from apes. Scientists are still not sure how. There’s a
missing link. When I think about it now, the theory of evolution is a
clever concept. The man who thought of it, Charles Darwin, said
nature is all about the survival of the fittest. Only the strongest species
survive. We are still evolving. Scientists believe we will look quite
different a million years from now. I wonder what we’ll look like.

第70课:一分钟英文：Exercise-运动
Exercise is something most of us love to hate. A lot of us avoid it
altogether. I do a lot of exercise, but not because I like it. I do it because
it helps me stay slim and healthy. I always feel great after exercising,
so there are good parts to it. The thing I hate most is getting ready. It’s
really difficult after a hard day’s work to come home and then prepare
for your exercises. I really don’t want to do it when I’m getting
changed. I hate the warm-up stretching. I also hate the first few
minutes of a run, swim or cycle. But then once my lungs stop burning,
I settle into a rhythm and things aren’t so bad. Recently I bought an
exercise bike. Sitting in my house cycling to loud music or watching
TV is a great way to get some exercise.
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第71课:一分钟英文：Factories-工厂
I have a strange hobby. It’s visiting factories. I’m really interested to
see how things work and how they are made. I’ve learnt so many
things on my factory visits. Factories are amazing. They are like mini
cities. The thing that surprises me most is how everything works
together. Everyone knows exactly what to do and when to do it. Even
the robots. Car factories are cool, but very noisy. A car assembly line is
like a giant ballet dance with everything moving perfectly together. It’s
quite easy to visit factories. All you have to do is go to their home page
and see if they have visiting times, or write to them. The best factories
to visit are ones that produce food and drinks. You always get free
stuff. Unfortunately you don’t get a free car at car factories.

第72课:一分钟英文：Family- 家庭
What does family mean to you? In a perfect world, all families should
be happy and everyone should get on well together. I know a lot of
families that have many problems. Brothers and sisters who don’t like
each other, parents who never talk to each other. I wonder why this is.
How can you live so close to your family members and feel apart from
them? There is a lot of talk in the news about the breakdown of family
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life. Divorce is rising everywhere in the world. This means single
parents have less time to spend with their children, which creates
problems. Maybe the stress of modern life puts too much pressure on
families. It seems as though family life was better a generation or two
ago. Is this true for families in your country?

第73课:一分钟英文：Famine-饥荒
There is no way that famine should be a problem in today’s world. We
are so rich. Companies have billions of dollars. Countries have trillions.
It’s a real shame that people do not give enough to help famine victims.
It’s a sin. There is more than enough food in this world to feed
everyone. Government leaders need to tell the world why they let
people die of hunger. Even the United Nations can’t persuade
governments to give enough money to help the starving. Of course,
there are good governments and bad ones. The bad ones often let
their own people starve. The leaders steal the country’s money. Some
countries have a famine but their state TV tells people there are
bumper crops. That’s shocking.

第74课:一分钟英文：Fashion-时尚
Have you ever thought how strange fashion is? People tell us what
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clothes to wear. That’s weird. Fashion stores tell us what is “in” this
summer or this winter. People then buy the same clothes and look like
everyone else because they want to feel trendy. The thing is, fashion is
about being an individual, but then we all wear clothes that are the
same as everyone else’s! Keeping up with fashion is expensive these
days. Everyone is into brand fashion. Have you seen how much the
most fashionable sneakers are? How can kids afford those? The
craziest fashion is the luxury brands. People spend a month’s salary, or
more, on a handbag or watch. That’s crazy. I’m happy with an
unknown brand at half the price. I don’t mind being unfashionable.

第75课:一分钟英文：Fast Food-快餐
Do you like fast food? Lots of people complain about it but I think a lot
of it’s quite tasty – as long as you go to one of the international chains
like McDonalds or Kentucky. I think in today’s world, it’s difficult to
avoid eating in fast food restaurants. They are so convenient and seem
to be everywhere. Of course they’re not the same as real restaurants. I
wonder if they are restaurants. There aren’t any waiters. Anyway, the
most important thing to remember about fast food is that it isn’t so
healthy. People who eat it every day develop health problems. I don’t
understand why schools serve fast food during lunch time. Schools
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should encourage students to eat healthily. If you have time, look at a
website on slow food.

第76课:一分钟英文：Fear-害怕
What are you afraid of? I’m not really afraid of anything. When I was
a child I was afraid of the dark. I used to hear strange noises at night
when I was in bed. I couldn’t move. I was frozen with fear until it got
light outside. I’m no longer afraid of the dark, thankfully. I also used to
fear speaking in public. My face would go red and I’d get very hot. I
overcame this fear because I had to make many speeches at school.
The more I did this, the more my public speaking fear disappeared.
People are afraid of many strange things. Did you know there is a fear
of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth? There is even a
medical name for it. I don’t think fear is a bad thing. It probably stops
us from doing really dangerous things.

第77课:一分钟英文：Feet-脚
Some people like their feet and other people don’t. I quite like mine.
They’re not too big and not too small. Some people I know have huge
feet. They even have problems trying to buy shoes that fit them. My
feet are pretty normal. They’ve been very useful down the years. I’ve
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done a lot of running, loads of hiking and played thousands of hours of
football. I’ve never injured my feet or my ankles. I sometimes get sore
feet when I go shopping. That seems to be the only thing my feet don’t
like. That and new shoes. New shoes usually give me blistered feet. Oh
yes… and the cold. My feet hate the cold. My toes go numb. Especially
my big toe. One thing I’m happy about is that I don’t have smelly feet.

第78课:一分钟英文：First Impressions-第一印象
People say first impressions count. What do you think? Can you
understand a lot about someone from the very first time you see them
or meet them? I think I’m good at judging someone’s character from
the first time I set eyes on them. It’s easy to understand if the person
is my kind of person. First impressions count most when you meet
someone important. If you have a job interview, it’s very important to
give a good first impression. The interviewer can decide if they like
you as soon as you walk through the door. Are you well-dressed? Do
you look happy? Do you greet the interviewer? All these things are
important. I also think first impressions count when you meet your
future in-laws.

第79课:一分钟英文：Fish-鱼
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I think fish are the most interesting creatures on the planet. They are
absolutely fascinating. I love their different shapes, colours, social
behaviour, everything. I can watch tropical fish in my aquarium for
hours. Even the tiny little fish are so beautiful. When I go to the city
aquarium, I can spend the whole morning or afternoon looking at the
fish. I don’t have a favourite fish. I must confess that after watching
the movie ‘Finding Nemo’ I do now like clownfish. As well as looking at
fish, I also love eating them. Tuna is my favourite, especially raw tuna.
When I visit Japan, the first thing I do is go to a sushi restaurant. Raw
fish is so much tastier than cooked fish. And probably a lot healthier.

第80课:一分钟英文：Fishing-钓鱼
I really don’t know why fishing is so popular. It’s one of the best- loved
hobbies all over the world. Anywhere there’s a pond, a river a lake or
sea, you see people fishing. I’ve only been fishing twice and I thought
it was boring. I didn’t catch any fish. Even if I had caught a fish, I don’t
think I would have been excited. To me, sitting next to a river waiting
for something to happen is strange. I know lots of people who love
fishing. They even get up at four o’clock in the morning in the winter
to sit in the freezing cold. They say the best time to fish is before the
sun comes up. I say they’re crazy. Big game fishing looks good. I like
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the idea of cruising on a boat near Hawaii looking for giant fish.

第81课:一分钟英文：Flowers-花
Flowers are a true gift from God. They’re beautiful. All of them. One of
life’s pleasures is looking at flowers. If you look at them really closely,
it’s amazing just how beautiful they are. Their colours are so rich and
deep. I don’t know of anything in the world more red than a rose or
more yellow than a tulip. Flowers seem to be a big part of every
culture. People give flowers as gifts, arrange them in their houses,
grow them in their gardens. Some people even name their daughters
after flowers. I can’t imagine how boring the world would be without
flowers. I’m always coming across new flowers. Every time I travel to
another country, I find lots of flowers I’ve never seen before. It must be
nice to be a bee and spend all day flying from flower to flower.

第82课:一分钟英文：Flying-飞行
I absolutely love flying. I love everything about it, from buying my air
ticket to getting off the plane and collecting my baggage. There’s
something very special about getting on an airplane. It’s always a real
adventure. I like short flights and long-haul flights. Many people say
economy class is terrible, but I like it. There isn’t enough legroom but I
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don’t mind that. Many people also say they hate airplane food. I love it.
The only thing I don’t like about flying is turbulence. I think that’s
really scary. I always worry the plane will crash. Another thing I don’t
like is waiting to get off when the plane stops. It takes ages before the
flight attendants open the doors. One day I want to fly business class
and first class.

第83课:一分钟英文：Food-食物
Isn’t food one of life’s greatest pleasures? Do you know anyone who
doesn’t like food? I don’t. There is so much delicious food in the world.
You could spend a whole lifetime eating a different dish every day.
What’s the tastiest food in the world? This is a very difficult question
to answer. My taste in food keeps changing. Sometimes my favourite is
a dessert, but then I change my mind and go for a spicy curry. It’s
great that countries have so many different dishes. Do you think your
national dish is best? Nowadays we have to be careful about what we
eat. Fast food is not good for us. We need to focus more on healthy
food. Maybe we have to be more careful in the future. Make sure the
food you eat is good for you.

第84课:一分钟英文：Food Safety-食品安全
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Food safety seems to be a big issue nowadays. I can’t remember it
being such a big problem years ago. With today’s technology, it
shouldn’t be a problem. But it is. In fact, there are many problems. In
my country, GM food is a big issue. People do not want to eat food that
is genetically modified. They say it is unsafe. I know in America GM
food is everywhere. Another issue with food safety is food imports. A
lot of imported food has made people ill. Our government bans a lot of
food from certain countries. This is a good idea. A concern in my
country is with chickens and cows. We have bird flu and mad cow
disease. It might be better to be vegetarian.

第85课:一分钟英文：Football-足球
Football, that’s soccer to Americans, is the biggest and best sport in
the world. There are millions of reasons why it is the world sport. For
a start, it is played all over the world. The football World Cup is the
biggest event on Earth. It’s bigger than the Olympics. More people
watch the Final on TV than any other event. Football also brings
nations together. The greatest of enemies put aside their differences
for 90 minutes to play a football match. Then there are the teams, like
Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool. These names are more
well known across the world than the top basketball or baseball
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teams. A famous coach once said: “Football isn’t a matter of life and
death; it’s more important.”

第86课:一分钟英文：Formula One-一级方程式
I’m really into motor racing. Especially Formula One. It really is one of
the most glamorous and exciting sports. Of course, it’s one of the
fastest. I’m amazed by the speed of the cars and how skillful the
drivers are. I’d love to drive a Formula One car to see how fast they go.
People say Formula One is a man’s sport. It isn’t. I know lots of women
who love it. One day, there’ll be a female world champion. You wait. I
got into Formula One years ago. I loved the names of all the drivers. I
watched a few Grands Prix on TV and then I was hooked. I never miss
a race on TV. One day, I’d really like to go to a circuit and watch a
Grand Prix live. I guess Monaco would be best – they drive through the
streets there.

第87课:一分钟英文：Four Seasons-四季
I’m not sure how many people ever stop to think how wonderful four
seasons are. I think people who live in cities don’t care about the
seasons. City people spend half their lives indoors or underground. I
live in the country and I love watching the seasons come and go. Every
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day is different in the countryside. I love watching the crops grow in
the fields. I watch them push their way up from the ground in the
spring and then grow tall in the summer sun. Just before autumn
arrives, the farmer harvests them and then winter comes. Seasons
means it’s like living in a new place every four months. Everything
changes. One wonderful thing about seasons is the seasonal food you
get. There’s always something tasty that’s just come in season.

第88课:一分钟英文：Freedom- 自由
Freedom is a funny thing. It seems to mean different things in
different countries. People in my country say they have freedom, but I
don’t think so. We have to go to school, we have to pay tax, we have to
work, we have to do lots of things. That’s not freedom. I’d say we have
more freedom than people in other countries. There are many
countries in the world where people are like slaves. They can’t leave
the country, can’t get a passport, and have to work 16 hours a day. I
wonder what a society would be like if everyone was totally free to do
anything they wanted. It would probably be a total mess. No one
would work. I suppose freedom means having some rules to follow.

第89课:一分钟英文：French Fries-炸薯条
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Someone once told me that French fries are not French. There must
be some connection between fries and France, otherwise they
wouldn’t be called French Fries. Wherever they are from, I love them. I
guess they’re the most popular food in the world. Everyone eats
French fries. They are very versatile – you can eat them with so many
things. You can even have a French Fries sandwich. People put all
sorts of things on top of French fries. I love ketchup and mayonnaise
on my fries – both together. You have to have salt. The only time I
don’t like fries is when they are cold. I get angry if I get fries that aren’t
hot in a fast food restaurant. I take them back immediately. All of this
talk of French fries has made me want to eat some.

第90课:一分钟英文：Friends-朋友
I think I have the greatest friends in the world. They are just as
important to me as family. In fact, they are my family, really. My best
friends and I all grew up together and shared so many experiences
together. We know everything about each other. I would do anything
for my friends and I’m sure they’d do anything for me. I’m sure there’s
nothing in the world that could stop us from being friends. I’ve also
made lots of other good friends from university and the different
places I’ve worked. They are also important to me. We are now all over
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the world and it’s sometimes difficult to meet each other, but we stay
in touch. One day I’d like to get all of my friends together for a big
party. That’d be great fun.

第91课:一分钟英文：Frustration-挫折感
Frustration is a terrible thing. In fact, it’s a frustrating thing. Getting
frustrated is one of life’s biggest frustrations. I wish I didn’t get
frustrated, but there are so many things in life that are frustrating. I
think the biggest thing recently is computers. Getting a new computer
out of the box can be frustrating. Understanding how everything
works is doubly frustrating. And then there are all the frustrations
with programmes that freeze, web pages that don’t open, and things
you lose. I wonder why we get so frustrated. I think we could do things
better if we relaxed and did everything slowly. I wonder if animals and
birds get frustrated. I’m sure a lot of the things we humans do causes
them a lot of frustration.

第92课:一分钟英文：Fun-乐趣
Everybody wants to have fun. Life would be so boring if fun was taken
away. There are so many things you can do for fun. The best thing, I
think, is simply to be with your friends. You’ll always have a fun time
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with them. I can’t remember the most fun I’ve ever had. I had loads of
fun times when I was a kid. It seemed as though life was all fun, except
for homework. But university was also a lot of fun. I’d love to do all
that again. I’m not sure if I’d call working fun. There’s not much fun in
sitting at a desk and trying to please your boss. Weekends are fun
though. I always try to have as much fun as I can at the weekend.
Having fun is the best way to relieve the stress that builds up during
the week.

第93课:一分钟英文：Funerals-葬礼
If I could, I’d never go to another funeral again. No one likes funerals,
of course, but for me, they make me so sad. I can’t stop crying. Quite
often I’m the only person crying. Everything about a funeral makes
me cry. When I open the invitation, tears well up in my eyes. When I
see the funeral procession drive by, I start. The actual ceremony is
almost unbearable. I have never learnt to control my sobs. If you hear
someone sniffing non –stop, that’s me. The music at funerals is
unnecessarily sad. I’ve told my friends I want salsa music at my funeral.
And I don’t want people to wear black. I also hope the party after the
funeral isn’t a sad occasion. People should laugh and remember the
funny times.
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第94课:一分钟英文：Furniture-家具
I have a passion for furniture. I love it. I particularly love antique
furniture. I love going round old houses and looking at all the beautiful
sofas and chests and cabinets from hundreds of years ago. Making
furniture used to be a real art. They don’t make furniture like they
used to. Nowadays a lot of furniture is rubbish. A lot of it you have to
make yourself! Actually, I quite like that. I like wandering around IKEA
and seeing what they have. You can pay extra to have the guys
assemble your furniture for you, but I like doing it myself. I’m studying
interior design and would like to start my own furniture workshop
one day. I’ll mix modern ideas with traditional ones. I’d like to start a
trend for green furniture that helps the environment.

第95课:一分钟英文：Gambling-赌博
Gambling is a very dangerous thing. At least that’s what I think. I don’t
think much good comes of it. People lose their money and then get
angry. Sometimes people lose everything they have. The only people
who win are the companies, casinos, etc. that organize gambling. I
don’t really understand why people would want to risk their money.
Most of the time they lose it. The odds are always against you.
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Gambling causes so many social problems I’m surprised governments
allow it. In some countries it is illegal to gamble. This is good. I never
understand why people gamble again and again. They must get fed up
with throwing their money away. I suppose they always think the
next one will be the one they make a lot of money.

第96课:一分钟英文：Gangs-帮派
Gangs are becoming a big problem in many countries around the
world. We’ve always had gangs, and they’ve always created problems.
Recently, things seem to be getting out of control. Gangs are taking
over our streets. In many parts of South America, gangs kill because of
drugs. In many parts of Europe, gangs hang around on street corners
and hassle anyone who walks by. There’s a lot of pressure for young
people to join a gang. If a young person doesn’t join a gang, they might
be bullied at school. The government always says gangs are a problem,
but they never do anything about it. I was in a gang when I was
younger. It’s scary when I look back on it. We used to have lots of fights
and do many bad things. I never had a knife.

第97课:一分钟英文：Gangsters-歹徒
When I was a kid, I thought gangsters were really cool. I loved
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watching gangster movies. Al Capone was almost like a hero to me. I
always wanted the gangster in the movie to escape from the police.
The movies made gangsters look like heroes. Now I’m older, I think
that’s shocking. How can they glamorize the life of gangsters. Of
course, we all know gangsters are dangerous. They are involved in
many crimes. They sell drugs, traffic children and run prostitution
rings. Many gangsters control politicians and policemen. In fact, in
many countries around the world, gangsters become politicians. The
funny thing is, even now, when I look at gangster movies, I still think
the gangster is the good guy. That’s a little worrying.

第98课:一分钟英文：Gardening-园艺
Everybody should take up gardening as a hobby. We can all get back to
nature. Thousands of years ago we all did a bit of gardening. It’s one of
the most relaxing hobbies I can think of. It’s also very satisfying. I get
very excited about gardening. I love planting seeds and then letting
nature take over. It’s amazing how quickly things grow. Before you
know it, your seeds are beautiful flowers. You also learn a lot about
flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees. Of course, gardening is also very
practical. If you grow vegetables, you can eat what you grow.
Vegetables picked fresh from your garden really do taste better than
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the ones in the shops. Gardening is good for you. It makes you feel
part of the Earth.

第99课:一分钟英文：Gardens-花园
I really like walking around gardens. Every garden is different. Even
two gardens that are next to each other are different. I loved the
garden our family had when I was small. I also loved starting my own
garden when I bought my house. The best gardens in the world are in
England. English country gardens are famous all over the world. The
gardeners are like artists. It’s amazing how they make everything so
perfect and so colourful. I can sit in or walk through an English garden
all day. I also like Japanese gardens. They also have a very special feel
about them. Everything is so perfect and you feel really peaceful. I’d
like to spend my life visiting different gardens.

第100课:一分钟英文：Genetic Engineering-基因工程
I think the idea of genetic engineering is fascinating. It’s also quite
dangerous. Fiddling around with what makes us human might make
us less human. We could end up creating a Frankenstein’s monster.
The idea of genetic engineering has been around for centuries.
Scientists have always wanted to change us. The real breakthrough
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came in the latter half of last century. Geneticists cracked the genetic
code and found ways of altering our genes. Now they can clone
animals and reproduce human tissue and organs. I don’t think it’ll be
too long before scientists clone a person. Once all the fuss has died
down, younger generations will be more accepting of genetic
engineering. We might even live to be two hundred years old.


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