I’d say I’m a fairly keen walker, actually. I log roughly 7 kilometres of walking daily, either commuting to my workplace on foot or going on leisurely evening strolls around the neighbourhood after dinner.
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neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/:居住区,街区
leisurely /ˈleʒəli/:悠闲的
commute /kəˈmjuːt/:通勤
stroll /strəʊl/:漫步,闲逛
keen /kiːn/:热衷的
log /lɒɡ/:(动词)累计(行进距离)
Q2
Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child?
Absolutely, I was a huge fan of wandering around the suburban neighborhood where I grew up after finishing my homework each evening. Those casual strolls with my elder sister forged loads of warm childhood memories for me.
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casual stroll /ˈkæʒuəl strəʊl/:随意的散步
suburban /səˈbɜːbən/:郊区的,城郊的
wander /ˈwɒndə(r)/:漫步,闲逛
forge /fɔːdʒ/:缔造,形成(美好回忆)
Q3
Why do people like to walk in parks?
Well, for one thing, well-maintained park trails with lush greenery offer a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Strolling there also eases stress and lets people take in pleasant natural scenery.
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hustle and bustle /ˈhʌsl ənd ˈbʌsl/:喧嚣忙碌
well-maintained /ˌwel meɪnˈteɪnd/:养护良好的
lush greenery /lʌʃ ˈɡriːnəri/:繁茂的绿植
ease stress /iːz stres/:缓解压力
strolling /ˈstrəʊlɪŋ/:漫步,散步
tranquil /ˈtræŋkwɪl/:宁静的
Q4
Where would you like to take a long walk if you had the chance?
If I had the chance, I’d absolutely go for a long ramble along the wild coastal trails in Scotland. The rugged natural scenery, crisp sea air and unobstructed views of the North Sea make every step feel incredibly rejuvenating, far from urban chaos.
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unobstructed /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/:无遮挡的
rejuvenating /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪŋ/:使人恢复活力的
urban chaos /ˈɜːbən ˈkeɪɒs/:城市喧嚣
ramble /ˈræmbl/:(尤指乡间的)漫步
rugged /ˈrʌɡɪd/:粗犷的,崎岖的
crisp /krɪsp/:清新凉爽的
Q5
Where did you go for a walk lately?
Just three days ago, I took a leisurelystroll along the waterfront promenade near my office after work. The golden hour glow bouncing off the river paired with gentle breezes made the walk incredibly soothing, a perfect way to wind down after a busy shift.