环球慢速英语 听众来信(5)

Voice 2: As a teacher, Jorge believes that learning is very important. And he has decided¹ to use his education to help people living in his area. A good education improves a person's chances of finding a job. Jorge explains more:

声音2：作为老师，乔治相信学习非常重要。他决定用他的知识帮助和他生活在一个地区的人们。良好的教育会增加一个人找到工作的机会。乔治详细解释道：

Voice 5: 'I live in a poor area. And I have started teaching English classes in my home. I find that in today's international world, there are not many chances for people to find work. It is even harder for people who do not speak a second language, like English. Most people speak English in the world of business, science and technology. I want to help people by teaching them this very nice language. For many years, I did not feel like continuing my English studies. But, thanks to your Spotlight² programmes, I have started again.'

声音5：“我生活在一个贫穷的地区。我已经开始在家乡开设英语课。我发现，在当今这个国际化的世界，人们找工作的机会却没有很多。对不会说英语等第二外语的人来说，找工作更加困难。在商界、科学界和技术界，大部分人都会说英语。我希望通过教授英语这种美丽的语言来帮助别人。很多年来，我并不想继续英语研究。但是，多亏重点报道节目，我再次开始进行学习。”

Voice 2: Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Jorge. We are happy that you find Spotlight programmes so useful. And we wish you every success as you serve the people of your area in this very helpful way.

声音2：非常谢谢你和我们分享你的经历，乔治。我们很高兴你认为重点报道节目很有用。你用这个非常有用的方法帮助你家乡的人们，我们希望你一切顺利。

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 spotlight   

n.公众注意的中心，聚光灯，探照灯，视听，注意，醒目

参考例句：

• This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
• The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。