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Learning English Podcast - March 19, 2025
2025/3/19
VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English
A
Alice Bryant
A
Andrew Smith
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Brian Lynn
F
Faith Perlow
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Jill Robbins
Brian Lynn: 我讲述了詹姆斯·麦迪逊的故事，他被广泛认为是美国宪法的之父。麦迪逊在1808年当选为美国总统，但他为加强国家政府所做的工作，比他担任总统的功绩更受美国人民的铭记。他参与起草了弗吉尼亚州的州宪法，并在独立战争后提出了一个更有条理的国家政府框架。他构想了一个由行政、立法和独立最高法院组成的三权分立的美国政府，他的理念构成了美国宪法的基础。在制宪会议上，他做了详细的记录，并成功地促使各州批准了宪法。他为支持强大的中央政府和联邦法律所做的努力，使他赢得了“宪法之父”的历史地位。
Tom Howard: 据我所知，如果没有詹姆斯·麦迪逊，美国宪法可能根本不存在。他为宪法大会做了大量的准备工作，在制宪会议之前，他用了好几个月的时间学习，每天除了简单的早餐，几乎都在学习，为会议做准备。他充分认识到自己笔记的重要性，不仅对自己重要，对后世的历史学家和其他人也很重要。
Jill Robbins: 我报道了一名试图独自划船横渡太平洋的立陶宛男子，他在昆士兰州海岸遭遇暴风雨后被澳大利亚军舰救起。这名44岁的冒险家于去年10月从加利福尼亚州圣地亚哥独自一人开始旅程，在距离澳大利亚大陆740公里处遭遇热带气旋。他的小船被强大的水流摧毁，他被困在珊瑚海三天，最终被救起。尽管他未能完成独自横渡太平洋的壮举，但他的经历以及其他一些人的成功案例，展现了人类挑战自我极限的勇气。
supporting_evidences
Tom Howard (paraphrased): '...we are not even sure there would be a constitution had it not been for james madison...he went up there and studied for months...'
Jill Robbins: 'A Lithuanian rower attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean has been rescued by an Australian warship...The 44-year-old adventurer began his trip alone in October from San Diego, California...'
Deep Dive
This chapter explores James Madison's crucial role in shaping the US Constitution. It highlights his contributions before and after his presidency, emphasizing his dedication and tireless efforts in establishing a strong national government.
- James Madison is widely considered the 'father of the Constitution'.
- He was a key writer of the Virginia state constitution and proposed a structured national government after the Revolutionary War.
- Madison's detailed notes from the Constitutional Convention are invaluable historical resources.
- His actions in support of a strong national government solidified his legacy.
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