Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語リスニング

A couple discusses the true educational value of traveling the world by bike with children.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Chen Hua, did you see that news? A couple spent 500,000 yuan taking their 5-year-old on a cycling trip through 41 countries, and it’s sparked a lot of discussion.
陈花: I saw it! My coworkers are all talking about it. Some people envy their freedom, while others think they’re just moved by their own actions. What do you think?
黄刚: To be honest, as parents, having the courage to take a child around the world is really admirable. But I also wonder, what can such a young child actually learn from these travels?
陈花: Education isn’t just about classrooms or textbooks, right? I think experiences like this can’t be measured just by words or grades. As we often say in China, 'Traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books.'
黄刚: That’s true. I remember last year when we took our child to Shaanxi to see the Terracotta Warriors—he didn’t remember all the history, but afterwards he became really interested in archaeology and started borrowing books on his own.
陈花: Exactly! Actually, compared to deliberately arranging study tasks, a naturally developed interest is more valuable. Every family has different circumstances and ways of traveling, but as long as it’s genuine companionship, it’s worth affirming.
黄刚: You’re right—not every family has to spend a lot to travel the world. The most important thing is to spend time with your child and experience the joy of life together. That’s the real meaning of education.

Xiaogang and Xiaobao discuss a controversy caused by a cat abuse incident during a job application.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Xiaogang, Mom said someone wants to be a teacher, but he used to be mean to kittens. Is that okay?
小刚: Xiaobao, are you talking about what happened in Guilin? There was someone who hurt kittens before, and now he wants to get a job, so people are a bit worried.
小宝: Why are people worried?
小刚: Because teachers and staff should care for animals and have good character. If he did something wrong before, people are afraid he might not treat others well either.
小宝: So can he still go to work?
小刚: It's still under investigation. If it's found that he really did something bad, he might not get hired. Everyone hopes for better people to help the community.

A couple discusses how to avoid online scams when applying for college after the national college entrance exam.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Chen Hua, today the Ministry of Public Security issued a reminder that during the college application period, some scammers claim they can help students change their scores or guarantee admission to prestigious universities to cheat people out of money. Has anything like this happened at your school?
陈花: Actually, this did happen a couple of years ago. Some parents believed the lie about 'insider operations' and ended up losing quite a bit of money. In fact, the most reliable way to fill out applications is to refer to official data and carefully analyze the official score segment tables.
黄刚: That's right, only official information is trustworthy. Scammers take advantage of the anxiety of parents and students. I saw on the news that they also mentioned the 'three no's' principle: don't trust easily, don't click unfamiliar links, and don't share personal information.
陈花: Exactly. Some agencies even advertise 'precise application guidance' and charge very high service fees, but all that data can actually be found online for free. Parents really need to be vigilant.
黄刚: Yes, I plan to share these reminders in our community group to let more people know and prevent problems before they happen.
陈花: Absolutely. The college entrance exam is a major life event. We shouldn't let scams affect our children's future. We all need to remind each other.

赵强 informs David about an internal training on market analysis and encourages him to study actively to improve his professional skills.

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《English Translation》

赵强: David, there is an internal training on market analysis at 2 p.m. tomorrow. You need to attend.
大卫: Okay, Manager Zhao. What is the training about?
赵强: It mainly covers how to collect market information and analyze customer needs.
大卫: That sounds very practical. Do I need to prepare anything?
赵强: Bring your notebook, take good notes on the key points, and feel free to ask questions during the session.
大卫: Understood. I will listen carefully.
赵强: After the training, write a brief summary and send it to me.
大卫: Okay, I will prepare it seriously. Thank you for arranging this!

A teacher and student discuss celebrity gossip and the impact of online rumors.

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《English Translation》

优子: Ms. Liu, I saw news yesterday saying that Peng Yuyan and Jolin Tsai got married. Is it true?
刘娜: That news is fake. Actually, they're just friends, and Peng Yuyan has already hired a lawyer to make a statement saying these are just rumors.
优子: Huh? Then why are there so many photos online?
刘娜: Some of those photos are computer-generated and not real. These days, some people make up stories online for money.
优子: I see. Wouldn't they feel unhappy about it?
刘娜: Yes, being talked about like that makes celebrities very upset. That's why they now use the law to protect themselves. When we read news, we should also think carefully and not believe everything too easily.

Two brothers discuss the environmental problems caused by releasing non-native fish.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, today someone was releasing fish by the river in the park and said it was a good deed. Is that really okay?
小刚: Sometimes releasing animals isn't right, especially if they're non-native fish. For example, the news said someone released more than 20,000 jin of non-native catfish into a lake. Many fish died, and the water got dirty.
小宝: Huh? Why would releasing fish make the water dirty?
小刚: Because these non-native fish aren't suited to the local water, some will die, and they might eat the local small fish, reducing the number of small animals in the lake.
小宝: Will they get punished for that?
小刚: Yes. The news said they have to spend a lot of money to fix the lake's environment. If we see people releasing animals, we should tell adults—it's not okay to randomly release non-native animals.

小美 is feeling a bit down and doesn't want to talk. 李芳 gently encourages her to express her feelings and practices using the sentence patterns "I feel..." and "because...".

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《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, why are you so quiet today? You don't want to talk?
小美: Hmm... I don't want to talk today.
李芳: That's okay. Sometimes we feel unhappy. Do you want to tell me about it?
小美: I feel a bit sad.
李芳: Can you tell me why? Try saying it with "because...".
小美: Because I forgot to bring my favorite doll this morning.
李芳: Oh, I see. You really miss it, right?
小美: Yeah, I think it might feel lonely.
李芳: 小美, you are so caring. How about we draw a picture for it together?
小美: Okay! I'll draw it smiling.
李芳: Great! You'll feel a bit happier after drawing.

Xiaobao pretends to be sick and Xiaomei acts as the doctor. They play a doctor-patient game.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Doctor Xiaomei, I’m sick.
小美: Where do you feel uncomfortable?
小宝: I have a headache and a bit of a cold.
小美: Do you have a fever?
小宝: I think I have a little.
小美: Please sit down. Let me check your body.
小宝: Doctor, do I need to take medicine?
小美: Yes. You are my little patient, here is your medicine.
小宝: Thank you, doctor! Will I get better after taking the medicine?
小美: You will. Drink more water, rest well, and you’ll get better soon.
小宝: Okay, I’ll go home and sleep. Thank you, Doctor Xiaomei!
小美: You’re welcome. Remember to dress warmly next time!

小刚 explains to 小宝 why the Chinese football team is changing to a new coach.

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《English Translation》

小宝: 小刚, Dad said the Chinese football team is getting a new coach. Is it true?
小刚: It's true. The previous coach, Ivan, didn't lead the team to win matches, so the Chinese team is hiring a new coach.
小宝: Will Coach Ivan feel sad?
小刚: Maybe a little, but he can still work in other countries. Many teams from different countries want to hire him.
小宝: Who will the new coach be? Will they be really strong?
小刚: We don't know yet. Maybe they’ll hire a really good coach, or maybe a temporary coach will lead the team for now. Everyone hopes Chinese football will get better!

小潘 uses a public restroom in China for the first time and is surprised to find no toilet paper. 刘娜 explains the different cultural habits in China and Vietnam and offers suggestions.

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《English Translation》

小潘: Teacher Liu, yesterday I found there was no toilet paper in the subway restroom, and it was really awkward.
刘娜: Yes, in many public toilets in China, especially in subways, parks, and old neighborhoods, usually no paper is provided, so people are used to bringing their own tissues.
小潘: I see. In Vietnam, public toilets in cities usually give you toilet paper if you pay a small fee, and some restaurants or malls provide it for free.
刘娜: Right, I’ve heard that in some places in Vietnam, staff give you paper at the entrance, but in most places in China, even in pay toilets, sometimes there’s no paper.
小潘: I looked it up online, and many people traveling to China recommend always carrying tissues with you.
刘娜: Yes, you can carry a pack of tissues with you from now on so you won’t have the same problem again.
小潘: Good idea. I’ll definitely bring some next time, that way I’ll feel more at ease.
刘娜: Yes, this is also part of understanding the daily habits of different countries.
小潘: Yeah, I didn’t expect such small things could reflect cultural differences.