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Vietnam by Train 越南火車行(上)
空中英語教室 20250618
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hello everyone
my name is Garrett,
and today is a great day to learn something new.
So let’s do that together. My name is Anne Marie,
and this is Studio Classroom.
Friends, thank you for joining us for our travel lesson.
These are always so much fun!
Let’s start off with our Talk About It question.
It is: What kinds of things do you like to do
when you visit another country?
Well, Garrett, there are two
very specific things that I like to do when I visit
any other country.
First of all,
I like to try some local food. I like to try all
different kinds of food.
And second of all,
I always
like to visit the supermarket or the market of the place
that I am traveling to,
just to learn a little bit about the culture there.
You stole one of my answers!
I like to go to the supermarket as well,
just to see what kinds of things they offer
and how it’s different from where I live.
I also like to get a little bit
lost or go somewhere that wasn’t on my schedule,
just to see what I can find.
Yes, that’s a lot of fun as well.
Well, friends,
we are exploring the country of Vietnam,
but we’re doing it in a very specific way.
Our article today is called Vietnam by Train.
Let’s get right into our first reading for the day.
Vietnam by Train
Ride the rail from Hanoi
to Ho Chi Minh City.
What do breathtaking landscapes, dynamic cities,
a rich culture, and delicious food have in common? Vietnam!
If you want to experience those things,
hop on a train for the scenic
1,726-kilometer ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Hi everyone, welcome to Language Lab. I’m Jack.
首先來看 Dynamic 這個形容詞，意思是有動感的、充滿活力的。
比如：
I love this music because it shifts from dynamic and soulful to soft and peaceful.
我很喜歡這首音樂，因為它從充滿動感和深情，轉變為柔和寧靜。
或者：
TED Talks are known for dynamic speakers who both inform and inspire their audiences.
TED 演講以充滿活力的演講者聞名，他們既能為聽眾提供知識，又能激勵他們。
Dynamic 也可以當名詞，意思是動態或互動關係。
例如：
The arrival of a new manager improved the team’s dynamic profoundly.
新經理的到來大大地改善了團隊的活力。
Yes, friends, we are traveling today—and we’re traveling by train
to Vietnam, which is a long, thin country.
So it’s good
for this kind of travel.
That’s right. We read here:
Ride the rail from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Already we see a train-related phrase here.
Friends,
to ride the rail means to travel or move using a train
or subway—right, because trains move on rails.
You might say:
We decided to ride the rail across the city
instead of taking the bus.
That’s right. So why is it
so great to ride the rail in Vietnam? Well,
we read here:
What do breathtaking landscapes,
dynamic cities,
a rich culture, and delicious food have in common?
We’re going to find out in a minute, but first
let’s talk about that phrase have in common.
Have in common—
if two things have something in common,
they share those similarities between each other.
Exactly.
Here’s how you could use that phrase in a sentence:
They have a lot in common, including their love for music.
This, of course, is talking about two specific people,
but it could be talking about things or activities as well,
as it is in our lesson.
So we described all those things you could see here—
what do they have in common? Well,
you can find all of them
inside this country of Vietnam.
That’s right.
If you want to experience those things,
hop on a train for the scenic
1,726-kilometer ride
from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
We have another train phrase here, friends: hop on.
Right, this means to get onto a vehicle,
or sometimes it could mean to
start something quickly.
That’s right. For example,
you could say: Let’s hop on the bus before it leaves.
You could also say something like:
She’s going to hop on that project at work
so that we can get it done faster.
That means that she’s going to join the project—
she’s going to become part of that team.
Right. When we use this
phrase for getting on a vehicle,
it kind of makes me think you’re
jumping onto it.
I get the idea—
you can step onto that vehicle, right?
You’re not just slowly walking onto it.
Well,
you can ride this train from—where was it?
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Both of these cities were, at one time,
capital cities when the country was split into two.
Oh, very interesting.
I didn’t know that. Have you been to Vietnam before, Garrett?
I have not, but
this train ride does sound interesting.
It really does.
I hope that Vietnam is a place that I can visit one day.
Maybe I’ll see it by train.
But first,
let’s learn a little bit more about it in our next section.
Vietnam by Train
Our journey begins in Hanoi,
Vietnam’s capital, where old meets new.
Don’t miss the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long,
which not only holds antiquities from various dynasties,
but also boasts architecture from ancient times.
Afterward,
step next door to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Puppetry, music, and storytelling
are combined to bring stories about rural life
and Vietnamese tales to life.
Don’t miss the Old Quarter,
which is lined with colorful souvenir shops and cafes
selling some of Hanoi’s tasty traditional dishes.
接下來看 dynasty 這個名詞，意思是王朝。
譬如：
The citizens mourned the end of a 200-year dynasty.
人民哀悼一個 200 年王朝的終結。
dynasty 也可以指世家，
比如：
The company I work for is led by a business dynasty that has shaped our country’s
economy for generations.
我所在的公司是由一個商業世家所領導，他們世世代代影響著我國的經濟。
dynasty 的形容詞是 dynastic，是指王朝的或是朝代的，
譬如：
The country’s history is marked by centuries of dynastic struggle.
這個國家的歷史充滿了數百年的王朝鬥爭。
Vietnam is an old country with rich history
that you can still experience today.
Let’s talk about some of those things you might see
on this train ride.
Alright.
We see “Our journey begins in Hanoi,
Vietnam’s capital, where old meets new.”
This is the first phrase we want to take a look at
together in this section.
Friends, “old meets new” —
this is a combination of traditional and modern things, right?
You might describe a city as having architecture
where old meets new.
Maybe there are some
buildings that were made hundreds of years ago,
but also more modern
buildings that were made recently.
I love to visit places where
this is the case — where you can see
old history and old architecture,
but also experience the
modern things that are going on in that country.
Right. Well, we continue. We read:
“Don’t miss the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long,
which not only holds antiquities from various dynasties
but also boasts architecture
from ancient times.”
“Antiquities” — this is such an interesting word, friends.
This just means ancient objects or artifacts, right?
A museum will display many rare antiquities.
One of my favorites is the British Museum in London.
Mmm, very interesting.
Alright, what we read on here:
These antiquities come from various dynasties,
but we see here
this Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
also boasts architecture from ancient times.
Afterward,
step next door to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.
I have heard about this theater before.
It is very famous.
Well, what does it look like?
This is a good question. I have heard about it — I haven’t
seen it myself.
So, friends, if you go and visit this place,
make sure to let us know.
Maybe I’ll look it up online later.
That’s a good idea. Well,
you can see this water puppet theater if you go there,
where puppetry, music, and storytelling are combined
to bring stories about rural life
and Vietnamese tales to life.
Alright.
There’s something else interesting to see on this trip.
Friends, we read:
“Don’t miss the Old Quarter.”
“Don’t miss” is a phrase you often see in our travel articles,
because it means to make sure that you experience something.
It’s saying that there is something so interesting that you
don’t want to miss it — you must visit it.
If you visit the United States in July,
don’t miss the fireworks on July 4.
That’s right. Now here’s a little bit
more information about the Old Quarter.
It’s lined with colorful souvenir shops and cafes
selling some of Hanoi’s tasty traditional dishes.
Garrett, are you the kind of person that likes to
buy souvenirs?
Not particularly,
but I know that some people in my life appreciate them,
so I’ll probably still buy them —
but it’s not the first thing I think of.
I see. Friends,
if you don’t know —
a souvenir is an item that’s kept as a memory
of a place or event.
A lot of times when you go to a touristy place,
there will be souvenir shops where you can buy
little things like magnets or T-shirts
to represent the place that you visited.
You might buy a souvenir of the Eiffel Tower
if you take a trip to Paris, France.
Now, friends, keep in mind —
a souvenir is usually an object, something you can keep
around. We don’t use that word for things like food.
That’s a really great point.
Although I would have to say that if I am
traveling to a place,
I’m much more interested
in visiting these cafes than I am buying souvenirs.
Sure, I agree.
So you can go and buy those souvenirs if you visit Hanoi,
and you’ll get to try some
tasty traditional dishes.
Alright, friends,
we have more to learn in just a moment.
But first,
let’s go learn something new in today’s Info Cloud.
Hello, friends! Welcome to Info Cloud.
Garrett,
I heard you took the long way home on your bike yesterday.
Were you taking the scenic route?
Hey, Rex, I was, in fact!
It was such a beautiful evening that
I couldn’t resist driving along
the coast.
Let’s talk about the expression “to take the scenic route.”
Great idea. “Take the scenic route” means to
choose a longer or less direct path
so that you can enjoy the journey or experience
something along the way.
The phrase literally suggests you are
choosing a slower way to go
because you are prioritizing the beautiful view
over the speed of getting to your destination.
Exactly. You can use it literally,
like when you are driving along a country road
to enjoy the view.
But you can also use it figuratively,
like when you are doing a project in a slower,
more thoughtful way to get a better
understanding of things.
Exactly.
It can be used in
most situations where you are valuing an experience
over efficiency.
Sometimes the scenic route offers
unexpected benefits—
like relaxation or inspiration.
That’s true.
Have you ever noticed how some of
life’s most memorable moments happen when we’re not
rushing to the finish line?
Absolutely.
So whether you’re literally driving or just
navigating through life,
remember that sometimes
the scenic route can be the most rewarding.
take the scenic route 選擇走景色秀麗的路線
take the scenic route 選擇走景色秀麗的路線
很多人喜歡騎單車，因為可以欣賞美麗的風景，讓整段過程相當放鬆愉快。
今天跟大家介紹taking the scenic route 這個用語，也就是選擇走一條風景路線。
當一個人正在 take the scenic route，那代表他選擇繞路或是走一條更長的路線，為的就是欣賞沿途的風景，享受整段旅程。
除了騎單車，你也可以開車的時候 take the scenic route。
I take the scenic route when I ride my bike home.
我騎車回家時通常會走風景路線。
這就是今天的 INFO Cloud，下次雲端見。
Vietnam by Train
Vietnam by Train
Before leaving Hanoi,
take an excursion
about 164 kilometers east
to Ha Long Bay.
You can kayak in the sparkling blue-green water
to get close to the limestone pillars all around you.
Then board the train going south to Hue,
where over half of Vietnam’s
approximately 3,000 local dishes are believed to have originated.
When you’ve eaten your fill, take in Hue Imperial City,
the former site of the capital,
with its beautifully decorated gates, gardens,
tombs, and prominent flag tower.
今天的 Usage Tip 要來看「主詞 + be + believed + to have + 過去分詞」這個句型。
to have + 過去分詞 是表示這個動作比前面主要動詞 be believed 更早發生。
課文這一句：
approximately 3,000 local dishes are believed to have originated 中，to have originated 這個動作所發生的時間早於 are believed。
來看一個例句：
The residents were believed to have abandoned their homes before the flood.
人們認為這些居民在洪水來臨前就已經棄守他們的家園。
這個句子也可以寫為：
It was believed that the residents had abandoned their homes before the flood.
人們認為居民在洪水來臨前已經撤離家園了。
So our train trip does start in Hanoi,
but we haven’t even left yet.
There’s just so much to do in this capital city.
That’s right. We read here:
“Before leaving Hanoi, take an excursion about
164 km east to Ha Long Bay.”
What is an excursion?
Well, an excursion is like a short adventure.
It’s a short trip or an outing to some place.
For example,
you might go on field trips or excursions with your class.
Sometimes
your teacher might take you on a science excursion.
It’s a little trip or an outing
that’s out of the ordinary of your normal classes.
So you can go to Ha Long Bay,
which is possibly the most famous natural spot
in all of Vietnam.
Many people love to see its beautiful views.
And while you’re there,
you can kayak in the sparkling blue-green water.
Kayaking—
is this something that you have done before, friends?
A kayak is a small boat that’s powered by paddling.
There’s no motor in it, and you have to sit in the middle.
Usually, kayaks are just for one or two people, right?
You might rent a kayak
to explore a lake when you’re on vacation.
Now, why would you want to kayak
in Ha Long Bay?
Because you can get close to the limestone pillars
all around you.
There are a couple of words we want to take a look at here, friends.
What is limestone, Garrett?
Well, limestone is a type of rock.
It’s often used in the making of cement,
and in places where there is limestone,
it tends to kind of dissolve when there’s a lot of rain,
making for some interesting shapes.
Here’s an example
of how you could use the word limestone in a sentence:
The cliffs are made of limestone.
Well, here at Ha Long Bay,
you can see limestone pillars.
Pillars are like tall, strong columns.
They often are supporting a roof or something like that
in a building.
But these are just natural pillars.
That’s right. Here’s an example of how you could use
pillars in a sentence, friends:
The ancient temple has large stone pillars.
Alright, so after you kayak in beautiful Ha Long Bay,
you’re going to board the train going south to Hue,
where over half of Vietnam’s approximately 3,000 local dishes
are believed to have originated.
Did I read that right, Garrett?
Three thousand local dishes?
Right, there’s a lot of variety in that.
And I have heard of this city before.
I think it
might be one of the most interesting places to go
in all of Vietnam.
It has a lot of history.
We read: “When you’ve eaten your fill,
take in Hue Imperial City.”
Okay, eaten your fill—
I love this phrase.
This means that you can eat as much
as you want—you are totally full
and you don’t want to eat anymore.
When you go to an all-you-can-eat buffet,
you can definitely eat your fill.
Alright, we learn a little bit more
about Hue Imperial City here.
This is the former site of
Vietnam’s capital,
with its beautifully decorated gates, gardens,
tombs, and prominent flag tower.
Let’s talk about what a tomb is.
Sure. Now pay attention:
that word is spelled T-O-M-B,
but we don’t pronounce the B in that.
A tomb is a place where the dead are buried.
Here’s an example:
The archaeologists discovered ancient tombs.
Now when we use that word tomb,
we’re not just talking about one small grave site
where someone is buried.
A tomb is often a big, sometimes fancy place.
That’s right.
So this could be something
that’s very interesting as a tourist
for you to check out.
A lot of times,
we learn a lot about history from
looking at how people lived in the past,
and we can see that through tombs.
Sure.
So go and visit the city of Hue
to see all of this great history
and try those amazing local dishes.
Well friends, we’ll be back in just a moment.
First, let’s go watch our Fun Fact.
Hello, Fact Friends!
I am Detective Ernest Finder,
and I have a fun fact for you today.
Did you know, in the 1880s,
the first railroads were built in Vietnam?
It’s true—that’s a long time ago!
And did you know that trains are much slower than airplanes?
But train travel can be very luxurious.
Luxurious means fancy.
Do you like luxurious trains?
You can find them in Vietnam!
And that is today’s Fun Fact.
Alright friends, well our Talk About It question for today is:
Have you ever traveled to Vietnam?
Now I know that neither Anne Marie nor
I have been there before,
but we did learn
about some exciting places we could go to.
That’s right. I am especially interested
in the 3,000 local dishes in the city of Hue.
This sounds really exciting—
I could try so many different types of food there.
Right, Vietnamese food is fantastic.
I would also love to visit the city of Hue,
but I would love to see that imperial palace.
I love seeing ancient architecture
and learning about the past.
Yeah. What about you, friends?
What interests you about Vietnam?
If you haven’t found anything that strikes your fancy yet,
don’t worry—
we have more to learn about tomorrow.
Well, that’s all the time we have for today.
My name is Anne Marie.
And my name is Garrett.
We’ll see you again next time,
right here on Studio Classroom. Bye!
Vietnam by Train 越南火車行(下)
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hello everyone
my name is Garrett
and today is a great day to learn something new
so let’s do that together
my name is Anne Marie and this is Studio Classroom
where we are traveling all the way to Vietnam
on a train. That’s right. Yesterday,
we talked about how you could take a train
from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City,
and we learned a little bit
about all the things you could do along the way, right?
We didn’t get all that far on our journey yesterday.
We started off in Hanoi and got to see a lot of things there,
and even did a little detour or an excursion to Halong Bay.
That’s right. We learned a little bit about
being able to see the very finest Halong Bay
and traveling to the city of Hue where you could try three
thousand local dishes, right? Well,
we will continue that train journey today.
Let’s get into it with our next section:
Vietnam by Train
Get off next in Da Nang,
home of the five magnificent Marble Mountains.
Climb to any summit and be rewarded with a spectacular view
of Da Nang and the South China Sea.
At day’s end, stroll across the famous Dragon Bridge
and dine at a nearby restaurant.
Da Nang’s coastline includes Non Nuoc Beach,
voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
by Forbes magazine.
Take some time and relax on its white sand,
but don’t miss nearby Hoi An,
an ancient port with lantern-lit streets.
The atmosphere,
delicious street food,
and tailor-made clothes will make your time there
unforgettable.
hello, I’m Jack. It’s intended usage to help guide your show.
at day’s end, at sunset, as the sun sets, by nightfall 這些都是描述傍晚的字詞。
day 是指白天，
所以at day’s end是指白天結束的時候，也就是傍晚時分；
at sunset日落時分，與其是同一時間點。
至於 as the sun sets（當太陽下山時）則是副詞子句，用於引出日落過程中發生的情況；
而片語 by nightfall 則是指天黑前，強調動作完成的時間。
來看一個例句：
We plan to arrive at our destination by nightfall, as traveling after dark could be dangerous.
我們計劃在天黑前抵達目的地，因為天黑後旅行可能會有危險。
Friends, what is the longest train trip
you have ever taken?
It can be hard to sit for that long,
so thankfully,
we get to get off and visit
some different cities on this journey.
And you just mentioned our
first term we’re going to look out for today:
get off. Get off next in Da Nang. If you get off of a vehicle,
it means that you are exiting it — you are stepping off.
Right. You might say, “We will get off at the next stop.” Well,
yes, we are getting off at Da Nang. It is home of the
five magnificent Marble Mountains. Marble Mountains do sound
very magnificent.
Magnificent, friends, means to be very impressive or beautiful.
Right? A castle has a magnificent view
once you climb up the tower. Okay,
so we see here that you can
see these five
magnificent Marble Mountains — that’s a mouthful!
Climb to any summit and be rewarded with a spectacular
view
of Da Nang and the South China Sea.
Now, we have another word kind of related to “magnificent.”
This word is spectacular.
Spectacular —
this is one of the many words that basically means “great.”
We might say it’s extremely impressive
or amazing. That’s right.
So this is a very impressive or amazing view.
You might say,
The sunset over the ocean was spectacular.
How does our article continue here?
Well, at day’s end — or at the end of the day —
stroll across the famous Dragon Bridge
and dine at a nearby restaurant.
I like this word “stroll” here, friends.
This is the idea of taking a slow,
relaxed walk. The idea here is that you are taking your time.
You’re not necessarily thinking about the destination
while you’re walking — you’re just thinking about
taking in the sights and
sounds as you’re walking, right?
I like to stroll through the park
on the weekends when I have some extra time.
All right, well,
we see here that Da Nang’s coastline includes Non Nuoc Beach.
Now, we’ve talked about what a coastline is before, friends.
Let’s review it right now.
A coastline is the land
that is bordering or up against the sea —
or it could be against a large lake.
I love driving along the coastline where there are
mountains on one side
and ocean on the other.
The scenery is always so beautiful, right?
So there is a lot of coastline in Vietnam —
it is a long, thin country. Well,
you can go to this beach,
which was voted
one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
by Forbes magazine.
That’s pretty impressive.
I certainly would like to visit
one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
We read on: take some time and relax on its white sand.
But don’t miss nearby Hoi An,
an ancient port with lantern-lit streets.
You probably see a phrase there that you remember from
yesterday, friends—we talked about
“don’t miss.”
This means that this is something that you have to do, right?
Because it’s so great.
Not that anything will happen if you do miss it.
That’s right, good point.
Now we see here that this ancient port
has lantern-lit streets.
The atmosphere,
delicious street food, and tailor-made clothes
will make your time there unforgettable.
All right, so another amazing stop on our journey.
We’re not done yet—let’s go and read our next part.
Vietnam by Train
The next stop is Nha Trang,
where some of Vietnam’s amazing outdoor spaces beckon.
Hike to one of many waterfalls, and then swim at its base.
Go sailing, diving, or snorkeling in the South China Sea,
or visit Monkey Island
to see some of the hundreds of monkeys that live there.
我們來看 snorkel 這個動詞，意思是浮潛。
如：My grandmother often talks about the bay in Australia where she grew up spending afternoons snorkeling with her mother.
我的祖母經常談起她在澳洲長大的那個海灣，她和她的母親在那些下午一起度過的浮潛時光。
或是：I tried to snorkel once, but after choking when a wave pushed water into my tube, I never tried again.
我試過一次浮潛，但因為海浪把水灌進呼吸管，讓我嗆到後，我就再也沒有嘗試了。
Snorkel 如果當名詞，是指浮潛的呼吸管。
來看例句：
I rinsed the sand out of my snorkel and stored it away for next summer.
我把浮潛呼吸管裡的沙子沖洗乾淨，並收起來，留到明年夏天使用。
All right, friends, where will we go next on our
train excursion?
We’ve seen so many amazing places already.
That’s right, we see here the next stop is Nha Trang.
Now let’s stop there for a moment
and just talk about the idea of something
being the next stop.
We’re talking about something
being the next destination or place we are visiting.
Right, you might have a busy schedule when you’re on a trip.
You might say your next stop is the amusement park. Well,
that sounds like a lot of fun.
There is another way you could use “next stop,” friends.
Sometimes we use this to talk about
the next stop or the next
place that the train is going to stop for a moment—
on the MRT or on a regular train as well.
Right, like the next station on that line. Well,
we continue: the next stop is Nha Trang,
where some of Vietnam’s amazing outdoor spaces beckon.
That is a great word.
It certainly is. If something beckons, it
means that it is attracting people,
or it is inviting someone to do something or see something.
Right, we can use this in kind of a figurative way,
like it is in our article here.
You might say the warm beach
seemed to beckon us.
It just looked so great—
I didn’t want to miss it.
You could also beckon someone as well. For example,
you could say:
She beckoned him to come sit down next to her at the table.
So she might be literally calling him to come over. Well,
this place beckons people—
it is an amazing outdoor space.
You can hike to one of many waterfalls,
and then swim at its base.
Okay, base here,
friends, means the main place or starting point of something,
or the lowest part of something.
We’re talking about a waterfall here, so
we’re just talking about the lowest point
of that waterfall, right?
Many people who climb really large mountains
might go to the base at first,
or you could call that the base camp—
then they climb up from there.
That’s right. Now this sounds really exciting to me. I have
swum in the base of some waterfalls before,
and it’s a lot of fun. That water is always
so cool and refreshing, right?
And you can go right under where the water is falling down
to cool down.
That’s right.
But we read on here—there’s more to do. Go sailing,
diving, or snorkeling in the South China Sea.
Snorkeling is a lot of fun. You learned about that word
in the language lab with Jack
already. All right, and when we say diving here,
we could be talking about just jumping into the water,
or it might be referring to scuba diving,
or going really deep underwater
with a lot of equipment.
That’s right.
And I wonder if, since there’s snorkeling available here,
we are talking about scuba diving—
because the idea when you are snorkeling
is that there’s a lot of coral and
fish and beautiful things to see under the water.
Maybe even deeper,
there’d be even more.
I’m sure Vietnam would be a great place for scuba diving.
Well, you can also visit Monkey Island,
and you can see
some of the hundreds of monkeys that live there.
This does not sound exciting to me—I am afraid of monkeys.
They do like to steal things,
don’t they?
They do. They can be kind of aggressive, especially
if it’s a tourist location.
I’m not sure if that’s how this location is or not,
but I’m going to stay away.
All right, well,
if you love monkeys,
you can go to Monkey Island and see them for yourself.
Well, friends, it’s time now for us to go and watch our Info Cloud.
Hello, friends. Welcome to Info Cloud.
Rex, I noticed you’ve been making some unconventional choices lately.
Are you taking the road less traveled?
Hey Garrett, I suppose I am.
What a perfect expression to discuss today:
“The road less traveled.”
That phrase comes from the famous
Robert Frost poem called The Road Not Taken.
In the poem,
the speaker chooses between two paths in a forest
and reflects on how choosing the less popular
one made all the difference.
That’s right.
Over time, “the road less traveled” has come to symbolize
making unique
or unconventional choices—
even unpopular choices that most people might avoid.
It encourages us to think independently,
step outside our comfort zones,
and embrace risks that could lead to rewarding experiences.
Exactly.
For example,
someone might
take the road less traveled by pursuing a career they love
but that their parents don’t approve of,
or even in
smaller ways like choosing to explore a hidden hiking trail
instead of the well-trodden one.
It’s about valuing individuality
and finding meaning in personal choices.
You know, Garrett,
it’s worth noting that the road less traveled is often more
difficult and challenging
because it’s less defined or supported by others.
True,
but often the rewards of personal growth and discovery
outweigh the difficulties.
Friends,
I hope you feel inspired to explore the road less traveled.
Until next time, take care.
the road less traveled 走出舒適區
the road less traveled 走出舒適區
有些人特別喜歡走別人很少走的道路，做一些別人不會做的事情。
這就是西方人所說的 the road less traveled，很少人走的路。
The road less traveled 來自於詩人 Robert Frost 的詩詞作品，讓人思考選擇不受歡迎的路
所帶來的不同結果。
例如：
有人可能會選擇追求自己熱愛的職業，即使父母不贊成，或是身旁的人全部都反對。
The road less traveled 鼓勵人們獨立思考，走出舒適區，接受一些風險，去追求人生的意義。
這就是今天的 InfoCloud。我們下次雲端見！
Vietnam by Train
Vietnam by Train
Last stop: Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon.
Its floating market,
Cu Chi Tunnels, and nearby Mekong Delta region
fascinate visitors.
This city, with around 10 million people, never stops.
So pack your bags and hop on the train!
There’s so much to discover and enjoy in Vietnam.
接下來看動詞 fascinate，意思是使著迷或是吸引。
比如：He leaned in, fascinated by the old woman’s captivating storytelling.
他靠了過去，被這位老夫人引人入勝的故事所吸引。
Fascinate 的現在分詞 fascinating 可以當形容詞用，意思是指令人著迷的。
譬如：
The children were mesmerized as the magician performed a fascinating trick.
魔術師表演了有趣的戲法，孩子們都著了迷。
Fascinate 的名詞是 fascination，意思是著迷或是迷戀。
比如：As a child, my fascination with dinosaurs had me digging for fossils in the park every chance I got.
我小時候對恐龍非常著迷，一有機會就跑到公園挖化石。
Well, this trip on the train
excursion has to come to an end.
We’re going to talk about the last stop
on our train journey now.
We read: last stop,
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, right?
It used to be called Saigon. Today it is Ho Chi Minh City.
There, you can find a floating market.
Very interesting—this word floating,
friends, means to stay on top of the water,
but it can also mean something that’s in the air.
You could say, clouds seem to be floating
across the sky, right?
Here’s an example for how to use this:
The boat was floating on the lake.
So visit this floating market—
I think it means that people are selling things probably
from on a boat
or maybe a dock. I get the idea that that’s what’s going on.
All right, we see something else here, friends:
Cu Chi Tunnels and nearby Mekong Delta region
fascinate visitors.
We saw that word fascinate
already in our language lab, right?
So many people have come to this place
and have enjoyed it.
Well, this city has around ten million people,
and we see in our article
it never stops.
Ah, if something never stops,
it means that it continues without pause.
There isn’t ever a time where there
isn’t an action happening.
If you say that a city never stops,
the idea is that there is action continually going,
no matter what time of day it is.
You could use this to describe one person too.
You might say: The boy
never stops—he
has so much energy.
All right, now friends,
we have a suggestion here from our writer:
Pack your bags and hop on the train.
When we see pack your bags,
we know we’re talking about traveling.
This just means to get ready for a trip,
right? Or to literally put all your things that you need
into a bag.
Your friend might say: Pack your bags—
we’re leaving tomorrow for your birthday trip.
This can kind of be a warning to people as well:
If you continue acting like that, the boss might ask you
to pack your bags.
This has the idea that you’re going to be
forced to leave a place, right?
It might be very urgent
when you need to pack your bags quickly.
That’s right. Well,
we see something else in this sentence, friends:
Hop on.
We talked about this a little bit earlier in this article.
Now this just means to quickly get onto a vehicle
or to start something.
Right—Hop on the train before it leaves, otherwise
you will be stuck
at the station.
We have one last sentence here in this article. We read:
There’s so much to discover and enjoy in Vietnam.
We learned so much about Vietnam yesterday and more today.
Was there something from our lesson today
that you feel like you would especially like to do, Garrett?
Hmm, well,
I do
think it would be interesting to visit this floating market.
I know we’ve said before it’s fun
to go and visit markets, whether it’s a traditional one
or a supermarket in a new country.
That’s right.
Personally, friends,
I’m very interested in these
Marble Mountains. I really enjoy beautiful mountain views,
and I would love to go and
photograph the things that I saw there.
That’s what I’m interested in.
Well,
I would love to visit all of these different places,
but I don’t know that I would want to sit on this train
for so long in order to see them.
That’s a good point.
I think there are some people that
enjoy train trips,
and they don’t necessarily
think about the destination—they just
enjoy being on a train.
And there are some people
that just want to get to their destination
as fast as possible.
Maybe a car or a plane would be a better option for you,
Garrett.
Right,
it depends on the kind of train.
All right, friends,
it is time now for us to go and watch our Fun Fact.
Hello, fact friends!
I am Detective Ernest Finder and I have a fun fact
for you today.
Did you know that there are over 1,200
monkeys on Monkey Island?
Some of them perform in a monkey circus for visitors.
It’s true! And visitors can also pay to ride on ostriches.
Ostriches are giant birds—not monkeys. Don’t ride on monkeys!
And that is today’s fun fact.
All right, well,
this has been an exciting two days of travel for us,
and we’re finishing up with this question:
What would you most like to discover in Vietnam?
Anne Marie,
do you have any answers that we haven’t talked about yet?
Yes, I also think that kayaking
would be a great idea and a great way
to experience the beauty
of Halong Bay.
I think that’s a great answer.
I would love to discover what
life is like for normal people.
That’s not always an easy thing to do when you’re traveling,
but just getting to have conversations with normal people
and understand how their lives are different from mine
would be interesting.
That’s so different than going as a tourist.
What about you, friends?
What would you like to discover
in Vietnam?
Talk about that in English.
Well,
that’s all the time we have for today.
My name is Anne Marie.
And my name is Garrett.
We’ll see you again next time
right here on Studio Classroom.
Goodbye!
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