英语听力—环球英语 814 Yani Tseng: I Keep Learning

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Welcome to Spotlight¹. I’m Robin² Basselin.
Voice 2
And I’m Ryan Geertsma. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.
Voice 1
A young woman stands on a field of green grass. She has short, dark hair and intense³ eyes. With both hands, she holds a long, thin metal golf club. In the distance, there is a small flag marking a hole in the ground. That hole is the woman’s target. She raises the club to her side and up behind her back. Then she moves it forward with one quick motion⁴. The bottom of the club hits a small, white ball. It hits with amazing power. The ball flies almost ninety meters through the air. It lands safely on an area of green grass. Crowds of people cheer for the woman. She raises her head and begins walking. She is smiling and talking to the crowd. She is full of joy and energy. This is the famous female⁵ golf player Yani Tseng. Today’s Spotlight is on Yani Tseng, her success and her desire to never give up!
Voice 2
People began playing golf in the 15th century. The sport started in the country of Scotland⁶. But since that early time, golf has spread around the world. Today, millions of people play golf for fun. But a few, very skilled⁷ players are professionals⁹ - they are golfers that compete for awards and money.
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Yani Tseng is one of these professional⁸ golfers. However, she is not just any professional golfer. She is the world’s best female golf player. In 2011, she was rated the number one golf player on the Official World Women’s Golf Ranking List. This is a major honor¹⁰. And the surprising thing is: Yani Tseng is only twenty two years old.
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Yani Tseng is from the country of Taiwan. She was born in 1989. And she began playing golf when she was only 6 years old. When she was 12, she decided¹¹ to become a professional golfer. Yani knew this dream was big. And she knew it would not be easy. But her family supported her goal. Yani remembers this time well. She talked with the China Times Group about it. She explained that her father paid for the many competition costs. She said,
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"This let me learn to be fearless and not be afraid of failing. It is possible that I was even influenced by my father's character. I always continued to fight even after I suffered repeated defeats."
Voice 1
As a young woman, Yani began to win more and more golf games in Taiwan. But then she began playing internationally. There, the level of competition was greater than she had imagined. She lost many games, but she continued to compete. Many golfers would have stopped playing. But Yani did not. And Yani’s years of hard work and struggle turned into success.
Voice 2
In 2008, Yani became the youngest Taiwanese woman to become part of the Ladies Professional Golf Association¹² or LPGA. And later that year, she was given the best new LPGA player award. However, this was only the beginning of her professional success. In 2010, Yani won two major golf competitions. Few professionals achieve this kind of success! And that year, Yani also won the LPGA’s highest award - the Rolex Player of the Year. 2011 has also been a great year for Yani’s golfing. She is now listed first on the Official World Women’s Golf Ranking List.
Voice 1
With all this success, people may think Yani is completely¹³ different than most 22 year old women. But they would be wrong! Yani may have amazing skill. She may also have experienced¹⁴ many things other young women have not. But even with these differences, Yani is still very normal in many ways. Yani likes to watch films and spend time with friends. She is extremely¹⁵ friendly. And she enjoys playing many sports. And like many young people, Yani is still working on her education.
Voice 2
One main part of her education has been learning¹⁶ English. This has not been an easy goal. And Yani has spent much time working on her English in the last few years. In fact, after winning¹⁷ the 2010 Player of the Year award, Yani took time off from her golf competitions. Instead, she spent a month attending daily English classes. She has already learned¹⁸ a lot of English, but she still wants to improve. She told an NBC reporter about the recent classes,
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“I would go to school in the morning, then I would play golf in the afternoon. I want to improve my English so I can share my story better with people. I do not think many people know I can speak a bit of English. But I like to speak with people, so this helps.”
Voice 1
Yani has many chances to use her English. She now lives and trains in the United¹⁹ States. And many days, she has to talk to English speaking reporters. She knows her English has improved over the years. And she recognizes that it is making a difference. She told NBC,
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“It makes me more brave. I can tell some jokes. And it helps me when I am playing golf and talking with people - I am not afraid to speak with people now.”
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But Yani does not want to stop with her own education. She told the China Times Group,
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“I dream of establishing a school for young children - a school that would combine education and sports...I believe sport can change a person’s life. If I did not play golf, I would not have the chance to meet many different people.”
Voice 1
Yani Tseng has definitely²⁰ had an amazing few years. However, all of her success began with struggle. She remembers the many, many golf games she lost as a child. But she also remembers that she never stopped competing. In the same way, Yani has not stopped working on her education. She often feared speaking English in public. She told NBC,
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“When I was young, during my first year of playing golf, I did not speak much English. I was afraid to speak to reporters. I was always smiling. When people were talking to me, I was just smiling. But not now. Now, I have been talking more and I keep learning.”
Voice 2
It is this attitude that has made Yani a success - both in golf and in English learning. She will not stop trying or stop learning. And with this attitude, who knows what this young woman will do in the future!
 

1 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。

2 robin   

n.知更鸟，红襟鸟

参考例句：

• The robin is the messenger of spring.知更鸟是报春的使者。
• We knew spring was coming as we had seen a robin.我们看见了一只知更鸟，知道春天要到了。

3 intense   

adj.认真的，专注的；强烈的；紧张的；热情的

参考例句：

• Susan was an intense young lady.苏珊是一个热情的年轻姑娘。
• The quarrel caused her intense unhappiness.争吵令她极其不快。

4 motion   

n.打手势，示意，移动，动作，提议，大便；v.运动，向...打手势，示意

参考例句：

• She could feel the rolling motion of the ship under her feet.她能感觉到脚下船在晃动。
• Don't open the door while the train is in motion.列车运行时，请勿打开车门。

5 female   

adj.雌的，女(性)的；n.雌性的动物，女子

参考例句：

• We only employ female workers.我们只雇用女工。
• The animal in the picture was a female elephant.照片上的动物是头母象。

6 Scotland   

n.苏格兰

参考例句：

• He has been hiking round Scotland for a month.他围着苏格兰徒步旅行了一个月。
• Scotland is to the north of England.苏格兰在英格兰之北。

7 skilled   

adj.(in)熟练的，有技能的；需要技能的

参考例句：

• Unskilled workers usually earn less money than skilled workers.无技能的工人通常比有技能的工人挣钱少。
• She was skilled enough in French to translate a novel.她法语娴熟，足以翻译小说。

8 professional   

adj.专业的；职业的；n.专业人员；职业运动员

参考例句：

• He is a professional tennis player.他是一名职业网球运动员。
• I need a professional to sort out my finances.我需要专业人士为我管理财务。

9 professionals   

n.具有某专业资格的人( professional的名词复数 )；专业人士；内行；专门职业者

参考例句：

• The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals. 这次锦标赛业余选手和职业选手均可参加。
• a book written for professionals and laymen alike 一本内行外行都可以读的书

10 honor   

n.光荣；敬意；荣幸；vt.给…以荣誉；尊敬

参考例句：

• I take your visit as a great honor.您的来访是我莫大的光荣。
• It is a great honor to receive that prize.能拿到那个奖是无上的光荣。

11 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。

12 association   

n.联盟，协会，社团；交往，联合；联想

参考例句：

• Our long association with your company has brought great benefits.我方和贵公司的长期合作带来了巨大的利益。
• I broke away from the association ten years ago.我10年前就脱离了那个团体。

13 completely   

adv.完全地，十分地，全然

参考例句：

• She never completely gave up hope.她从不完全放弃希望。
• I feel completely in the dark on this question.这件事使我感到茫然。

14 experienced   

adj.有经验的；经验丰富的，熟练的

参考例句：

• Experienced seamen will advise you about sailing in this weather.有经验的海员会告诉你在这种天气下的航行情况。
• Perhaps you and I had better change over;you are more experienced.也许我们的工作还是对换一下好，你比我更有经验。

15 extremely   

adv.极其，非常，极度

参考例句：

• The film is extremely good,I just cannot miss it.这部电影太精彩了，我非看不可。
• The old man was extremely difficult to get along with.这个老人极难相与。

16 learning   

n.学问，学识，学习；动词learn的现在分词

参考例句：

• When you are learning to ride a bicycle,you often fall off.初学骑自行车时，常会从车上掉下来。
• Learning languages isn't just a matter of remembering words.学习语言不仅仅是记些单词的事。

17 winning   

adj.获胜的，胜利的；吸引人的，有说服力的

参考例句：

• Team A has no chance of winning.A队没有获胜的可能。
• They have great hopes of winning.他们获胜的希望极大。

18 learned   

adj.有学问的，博学的；learn的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• He went into a rage when he learned about it.他听到这事后勃然大怒。
• In this little village,he passed for a learned man.在这个小村子里，他被视为有学问的人。

19 united   

adj.和谐的；团结的；联合的，统一的

参考例句：

• The whole nation is closely united.全国人民紧密团结。
• The two men were united by community of interests.共同的利益使两个人结合在一起。

20 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。