{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"學英文不用背單字 Learn By Listening","title":"學英文不用背單字 EP-20 CEFR A2 The Heat is Coming! 夏天要來了！","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":347,"description":"Podcast Title: The Heat is Coming! (夏天要來了！)Host: Duncan Topic: Summer in Taiwan, Staying Cool, and Nature.Focus: Comparative adjectives (Hotter, Wetter, Faster) and \"Should/Shouldn't.\"[Script]\"Whew! Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here? Welcome back. Today we are talking about the upcoming summer.[Script]In Taiwan, summer isn't just a season; it’s a challenge! It’s getting hotter every day. Pretty soon, the cicadas will start singing in the trees—you know that loud ZZZZZZ sound? That is the sound of summer.I want to give you some advice for the Taiwan summer. First, you should always carry an umbrella. Not just for the rain, but for the sun! The sun in July and August is very strong. Second, you must drink a lot of water. I see many students drinking sweet bubble tea every day. I love bubble tea too, but water is better for your body when it’s 38 degrees outside!My favorite summer activity is going to the East Coast. Have you been to Hualien or Taitung? The ocean there is so blue and deep. I like to stand in the water and feel the waves hit my legs. It makes me feel small and calm.But be careful! Summer also means typhoon season. When a typhoon comes, we stay inside, eat instant noodles, and watch the wind blow. It’s a very 'Taiwan' feeling, isn't it?What are your plans for the summer vacation? Are you going to go to a summer camp? Or are you going to stay in the air conditioning and read books? Whatever you do, try to stay cool and stay hydrated. See you in the next episode!\"OUTRO:That is the end of our story. Good job!Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.__________________________________________________Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)What is the \"sound of summer\" that the teacher describes?老師所描述的「夏天的聲音」是什麼？Why should you carry an umbrella in the summer? (Two reasons!)為什麼夏天應該帶傘？（請說出兩個原因！）What is the teacher's favorite place to go in the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bgDVp1tmhHocRwizKpwdIa1RZbrvXmzLrM6-qKDqpl8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kOGY0/YzQzZWRhMDFkM2U4/MGYwNDE3Njk3NTQw/OTk3OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}