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Learning English Podcast - March 13, 2025

2025/3/13
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Ana Mateo
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Ana Mateo: 固特异飞艇作为一种独特的空中广告载体,已经在美国的重大体育赛事中存在了近百年,它极具辨识度,是美国文化的一部分。它不仅是广告工具,更成为了一种标志性的象征,代表着美国精神和文化。 其百年历史见证了航空技术的进步,从早期的飞艇到如今配备先进摄像技术的飞艇,它始终在为电视转播提供独特的视角。固特异公司运营着三艘长达75米的飞艇,分别位于俄亥俄州阿克伦、佛罗里达州劳德代尔堡和加利福尼亚州洛杉矶,它们参与了各种大型活动,包括体育赛事、音乐节和颁奖典礼。 尽管无人机等新型航拍技术不断发展,但固特异飞艇凭借其独特的视角和标志性地位,仍然在航拍领域占据一席之地,为电视转播提供不可替代的空中视角。 Jensen Kervern: 固特异飞艇是美国的标志性象征,一个漂浮的美国文化符号。尽管科技和环境不断变化,人们仍然对看到它感到兴奋。它为数百万乘客提供了空中游览的机会,并参与了超过2500场活动。即使在今天,它仍然是独一无二的,没有其他任何东西可以与之相比。

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This chapter explores the history and impact of the Goodyear Blimp, highlighting its role in major sporting events, television coverage, and its place in American culture. The Goodyear Blimp's unique aerial perspective and advertising significance are discussed, along with its future prospects in the age of drone technology.
  • Goodyear blimps have been a fixture at major sporting events since 1955.
  • The blimps provide unique aerial views for television coverage.
  • The Goodyear blimp is an iconic symbol of Americana.
  • Concerns exist regarding the future of blimps in the face of advancing drone technology.

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On today’s podcast, the Goodyear Blimp is America’s most famous airship; South Korea reports a welcome increase in birth rate; scientists are preparing several methods to protect the Earth from being hit by a space rock; then, internal conflict on Lesson of the Day.