英语听力精选进阶版 20118

A face for radio 其貌不扬 

The script¹ of this programme 本节目台词

What? Did you say I have got a face for radio?

Yang Li: 大家好，欢迎收听《地道英语》，我是杨莉。我的搭档是Neil。 Neil，嘿，怎么又晚了！他是个很出色的主持人，就是经常迟到！Oh, here he comes!

Neil: Sorry Li, I'm a bit late. I'm here now.

Yang Li: Wow Neil, you look so different today, a suit and tie, what's happening? 西装革履的，准备去哪里？

Neil: Well, I have to present the video 'The Perfect English Gentleman'.

Yang Li: 《完美的英国绅士》That sounds fun, don't you want to do it?

Neil: No, not really.

Yang Li: Why not? You are a great presenter², everyone likes your voice.

Neil: Well, it's not my voice that's the problem. Look at this massive³, broken nose, my spotty skin, missing⁴ teeth, long greasy⁵ hair… I'm pretty ugly, Li. I kept saying to my boss that I have a face for radio, but he insisted I present the video. What can I do?

Yang Li: Neil 总是那么幽默，说自己长得不好看，鼻子庞大又不直，痘痘皮肤，牙齿脱落，头发长而且油腻。Did you say you have a face for radio? But you don't need to show your face as a radio presenter, do you?

Neil: That's exactly the point, Li. If you say someone's got a good face for radio, it's an indirect⁶ way of saying they are not very good looking!

Yang Li: I see. 我喜欢这个短语， 'a face for radio' 就是婉转地说一个人长相不好看。请听例句：

Examples

Man: Jane looked beautiful at her wedding. 

Woman: Really? She must have had a good make-up artist because, to be honest, she's got a face for radio. 

Man: No one's going to choose me at this speed-dating event. 

Woman: Why on earth not? You're such a warm-hearted guy. 

Man: Thanks. But you have to admit, I've got a face for radio. 

Yang Li: 这就是今天我们要学的地道英语“A face for radio ”。英国人太幽默了，不直接说一个人其貌不扬，而是婉转地他长了个适合做广播的脸！Hey Neil, I think I have a solution for your video presenting problem… How about this for a good opening line? Do you want to hear it?

Neil: Go on then.

Yang Li: (clearing her throat) 'This modern English gentleman has got a face for radio. Just shut your eyes, relax and listen…'

Neil: Now you're making fun of me, Li!

Yang Li: Ok. Seriously, I think you will be just as good on video as you are in front of a microphone⁷. You have a unique way of saying things which is clear, funny and engaging⁸. 你讲话清楚，幽默，有一种独特的魅力。What face can beat that!

Neil: Thanks Li. I feel a lot more confident now! Just pass me that mirror…

Yang Li: Ok, here you go.

Neil: Actually I'm not that bad looking, am I?

Yang Li: No, you're not. You've got a face for TV and a voice for radio!

Neil: Hey, thanks Li, you've made my day!

Both: Bye!

1 script   

n.剧本，广播稿；文字体系；笔迹，手迹

参考例句：

• It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
• The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。

2 presenter   

n.（电视、广播的）主持人，赠与者

参考例句：

• Most people think being a television presenter is exciting.很多人认为当电视节目主持人是一件刺激的事情。
• The programme dispensed with its most popular presenter.这个节目最受欢迎的主持人被换掉了。

3 massive   

adj.巨大的，大规模的，大量的，大范围的

参考例句：

• A massive sea search has failed to find any survivors.经过大规模的海上搜救仍未找到幸存者。
• He drank a massive amount of alcohol.他喝了大量的烈酒。

4 missing   

adj.遗失的，缺少的，失踪的

参考例句：

• Check the tools and see if anything is missing.检点一下工具，看有无丢失。
• All the others are here;he's the only one missing.别人都来了，就短他一个。

5 greasy   

adj. 多脂的，油脂的

参考例句：

• He bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean his greasy oven.昨天他买了强力清洁剂来清洗油污的炉子。
• You loathe the smell of greasy food when you are seasick.当你晕船时，你会厌恶油腻的气味。

6 indirect   

adj.间接的，转弯抹角的，非直接的

参考例句：

• What he said was very indirect.他的话很婉转。
• He gave only an indirect answer.他只作了间接的回答。

7 microphone   

n.扩音器，麦克风，话筒

参考例句：

• He gave a tap at the microphone before speaking.他在讲话前先轻叩了一下扩音器。
• She behaved naturally before the microphone.她在话筒前表现自然。

8 engaging   

adj.动人的，迷人的

参考例句：

• The ancient Greeks sacrificed lambs or calves before engaging in battle. 古希腊人在打仗前用羊和小牛作祭品。
• Judges had been engaging in sexual orgies. 有些法官居然一直参加色情狂欢聚会。