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本周问题与答案

This week’s question comes from Yu Chaojun in Xi’an who wants to know more about the expression do’s and don’ts.

Callum from BBC Learning English explains to us that do’s and don’ts are basically things you should do and shouldn’t do.

	A sign saying what you shouldn't do

So for example, at your place you work, some do’s and don’ts might be:

Do call your manager if you are going to be late.
Don’t leave your computer switched on at work.

It is merely another way of listing rules, often using ‘do’ in the imperative form. Imperatives are verbs used to give orders or instructions.

You might hear people talk about the do’s and don’ts of doing a particular thing.

"Here are some do’s and don’ts at the swimming pool – don’t run, do wear a swimming cap."

"Safe cycling: do’s and don’ts – you should always wear bright clothes, you must never cycle through a red light."

	Some do's and don'ts

Do’s and don’t are sometimes seen on signs or notices to help you, but more often than not you will hear the expression do’s and don’ts in conversation and people talking about what you should and shouldn’t do in different situations.

Take note of how it’s written too – make sure you put the apostrophes in the right places.

Thanks for your question Chaojun. We hope the answer helped you.

If you have a question about the English language, DO send us an email: questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk and DON’T forget to visit this page regularly to learn more about English!

switched on 开启

listing 列举

imperative form 祈使形式

orders 指令

instructions 指令、指示

signs 指示牌

notices 布告

take note 记笔记

make sure 确保

apostrophes 撇号

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By Christine McGourty, London

Background: 如果全球变暖导致冰海以目前的速度减少，那么依赖冰海在南极地区栖息的皇帝企鹅可能会在本世纪末濒临灭绝。研究人员们在《国家科学院学报》上发表了这项新的研究结果，是根据40年来对一个南极大陆皇帝企鹅种群的具体研究和观察经验。

Questions: 请在听下面录音的时候试着回答这些问题。这是一个用来帮助你提高听力技能的练习。

1. True or false? People associate Antarctica with the emperor penguin.

2. True or false? Data from the colony of penguins was combined with models of a computer.

3. True or false? Scientists are predicting that emperor penguins will be extinct by 2100.

4. True or false? The penguins need ice to reproduce.

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The emperor penguin is the iconic 具有代表性的 creature of the frozen south. Now for the first time scientists have studied in detail what the future holds 将来会是怎样 for the species 种类 in a warmer world.

They used data from a colony 群体 that's been monitored 被观察 for over 40 years, and combined that with computer models 模型 forecasting 预测 the future Antarctic climate 南极气候.

They predicted 预言 that the colony of 6,000 penguins now could be reduced to just 800 by the end of the century. A similar population crash 数量巨减 across the continent would lead to near extinction 濒临灭绝 of the entire species.

The creatures rely on the sea ice to breed 繁殖 and mate 交配, and are expected to find it difficult to adapt or migrate 迁移，移栖 if ice cover decreases as predicted.

GLOSSARY 词汇表 (收听发音, 请单击英语单词)

iconic 具有代表性的

what the future holds 将来会是怎样

species 种类

colony 群体

monitored 被观察

models 模型

forecasting 预测

Antarctic climate 南极气候

predicted 预言

population crash 数量巨减

near extinction 濒临灭绝

breed 繁殖

mate 交配

migrate 迁移，移栖

Answers

1. True or false? People associate Antarctica with the emperor penguin.
True. It is an "iconic creature of the frozen south".

2. True or false? Data from the colony of penguins was combined with models of a computer.
False. "Computer models" were used – these are not the same as models of a computer 电脑型号.

3. True or false? Scientists are predicting that emperor penguins will be extinct by 2100.
False. The study indicates that the penguins could be nearly extinct by the end of this century.

4. True or false? The penguins need ice to reproduce.
True. They "rely on the ice to breed and mate".

In the USA they are called French fries but we call them chips!

This year the British Potato Council launched a campaign to promote the national dish. With the help of TV celebrity Keith Chegwin, the profile of potatoes and chips have been publicised in the British media.

We chatted to Keith about what makes a perfect portion of chips for him, and discover what hot chip tips he has for us.

当人们问英国最有名的食品是什么？回答往往是炸鱼条和薯条。

每年英国土豆协会都会开展各项活动宣传土豆和英国的国菜。这一次英国老牌电视台节目主持人Keith Chegwin 也积极参加了土豆协会的活动，把普普通通的土豆和薯条推到了娱乐新闻的前线。

在本期节目中，我们来听听 Keith 对薯条的见解。

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Susi enjoys the London lifestyle and working with children

I would like to know more about au pairs in Britain. Leaves, China

Being an au pair is a popular way for young people to experience living in another country and learning another language.

Au pairs usually stay with a host family and are paid a small amount of money in exchange for child care duties.

In this programme, Finn meets Susi, a German au pair in London, to learn more about what it involves.

When you’ve listened to Finn’s report, why not take our quiz to check your understanding?

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你有没有对英国的疑问？

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