I totally agree with the discussion of what is success and how to succeed. I like to learn English from your podcast and now be happy to know you have KZbin channel with Transcripts. It helps me a lot. Thank you so much.
@Seoul995 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, VOA, for this insightful podcast.❤❤ Here are my summary, notes, and lessons from this video: The podcast covers the decline in A.C.T. scores among American high school students, attributing it to the impact of COVID-19. The discussion delves into the debate about the effectiveness of standardized testing and its relevance in predicting college success. Key points include the average scores decreasing for the sixth consecutive year, challenges faced by high schools in preparing students, and criticism of admission tests favoring wealthier families. Vocabulary breakdown: 0. A.C.T. Scores (noun phrase) 00:52 -Context: 'American high school students' scores on the A.C.T. college admissions tests have dropped to their lowest in more than 30 years.' -Explanation: The podcast examines the decline in A.C.T. scores among American high school students, providing insights into the challenges and factors contributing to this trend. 1. Impact of COVID-19 (noun phrase) 01:29 -Context: 'Scores were already falling before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the scores fell faster during and after the pandemic period.' -Explanation: The podcast discusses the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on A.C.T. scores, highlighting an accelerated decline during and after the pandemic. 2. Debate on Standardized Testing (noun phrase) 02:04 -Context: 'The discussion delves into the debate about the effectiveness of standardized testing and its relevance in predicting college success.' -Explanation: The podcast explores the ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness and relevance of standardized testing, especially in predicting success in college. 3. Criticism of Admission Tests (noun phrase) 02:58 -Context: 'Admission tests have been criticized for favoring students who come from wealthier families and schools.' -Explanation: The podcast examines criticisms of admission tests, highlighting concerns about favoring students from wealthier backgrounds and the potential impact on equal opportunities in education. For more engaging content, download our app [AI-powered Learning English with VOA]: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aipowered.voalearningenglish . Happy learning! Here are my summary, notes, and lessons from this video: The podcast covers various topics, including the history of Daylight Saving Time, challenges faced by refugees in R Vocabulary breakdown: 0. Daylight Saving Time (noun phrase) 00:32 -Context: 'As November begins, countries in North America and Europe are turning the clock back as Daylight Saving Time ends.' -Explanation: Daylight Saving Time is a practice of adjusting clocks to extend daylight hours during summer months, as discussed in the podcast. 1. Refugee Education Cuts (noun phrase) 05:53 -Context: 'Cuts to
@voalearningenglish Жыл бұрын
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@nun-chan9433 Жыл бұрын
6:54, 'others tried to sleep online, large rocks nearby'. Would you mind if I ask a question? In this caption what would mean 'sleep online'?(I suppose they sleep single or double line.)
@ubadaashaeib8237 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this helpfull episode I hope the script put higher little , not at bottom of screen because it interfares with youtube bar and prevent vision