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Learning English Podcast - February 27, 2025

2025/2/27
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Ana Mateo
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Dorothy Gundy
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Jill Robbins
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Katie Weaver
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Katie Weaver和Mario Ritter Jr.: 我们制作的这个英语学习播客，语速缓慢，词汇简单易懂，适合英语学习者。 Dorothy Gundy: 我介绍了新奥尔良的Mardi Gras狂欢节，它在四旬斋开始前举行，是狂欢节的结束，充满了庆祝活动、游行和独特的传统，例如吃国王蛋糕。 John Russell和Katie Weaver: 我们讨论了空气污染对全球健康的影响，以及个人可以采取的保护措施，例如在空气质量差时待在室内或戴口罩。我们还讨论了空气净化器的局限性。 Brian Lynn: 我简要介绍了丰田在日本建造的Woven City，这是一个用于测试机器人、人工智能和自动驾驶技术的实验性城市。 Ana Mateo, Andrew Smith和Jill Robbins: 在“今日课程”环节，我们讨论了在城市和乡村生活方式的差异，以及如何礼貌地表达不同意见。我们强调了即使意见相左，也可以友好地沟通，并找到共同点。我们还讨论了文化规范的概念，以及在不同文化中遵守这些规范的重要性。

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This chapter explores the history and traditions of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, from its origins as "Fat Tuesday" to its vibrant celebrations and unique customs like king cake.
  • Mardi Gras is a celebration in New Orleans before Lent.
  • It's called Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.
  • The celebration includes parades with large floats and colorful costumes.
  • King cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food.
  • The French Quarter is the heart of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations.

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On today’s podcast, hear about the huge celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as Mardi Gras; learn how to ease problems from poor quality air; find out about an experimental ‘city’ in Japan; then, disagreeing agreeably on Lesson of the Day.