亚的斯亚贝巴问路英语：从找酒店聊到工作与生活

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Excuse me, do you know the way to the Blue Sky Hotel?

Yes, it's about 10 minutes from here, but you look like you just arrived.

I did.

My flight landed two hours ago, and my room isn't ready until afternoon.

So you have time to kill.

The hotel lobby is nice, but the coffee here is better.

That's what I heard.

I'm Lily, by the way.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Dawit.

Welcome to Addis Ababa.

Is this your first time in Ethiopia?

Yes, it is.

I've wanted to come for years, but I never had the chance.

And now you're here.

What made you choose Ethiopia over other countries?

I read a lot about your history, and I wanted to see it for myself.

That's a good reason.

Most tourists only come for the mountains or the churches.

I want to see those too, but I also want to understand daily life here.

Daily life is different from what tourists see.

It's harder in many ways.

Harder how?

I mean, what's the biggest challenge for people your age?

Jobs.

There are many young people, but not enough work for all of us.

That sounds difficult.

What do you do, if you don't mind me asking?

I study engineering at university, and I also work part-time in a cafe.

That's a lot.

Do you have time for anything else, like friends or hobbies?

Not much, but I try to see my friends on Sundays.

We play football if we can.

I play football too, but not very well.

I'm better at watching.

That's still good.

Most of my friends would rather play than watch.

So what do you think gives young people hope here?

Education, maybe?

Education helps, but it's not enough.

We need more jobs and better pay.

I've read that Ethiopia is growing fast.

Doesn't that create opportunities?

It does, but the growth doesn't reach everyone.

Many people still struggle.

I understand.

What about technology?

I see many people with smartphones.

Yes, smartphones are common, and the internet helps us learn new things.

Do you use the internet for your studies or for work?

Both.

I watch engineering videos online, and I also find customers for my side job.

What's your side job, if you don't mind me asking?

I fix small electronics, like phones and laptops.

I learned from videos and practice.

That's impressive.

You're using technology to create your own work.

I have to.

There aren't many formal jobs, so we create our own.

That takes courage.

Not everyone can do that.

Maybe, but we don't have a choice.

We have to survive and help our families.

Do you live with your family, or do you live alone?

I live with my parents and two younger sisters.

I help pay for their school.

That's a big responsibility.

How old are your sisters?

One is 12 and the other is 15.

They are both good students.

Do they want to go to university like you?

Yes, especially the older one.

She wants to be a doctor.

That's a wonderful goal.

I hope she achieves it.

Thank you.

We all hope so.

But it's expensive, so I work extra hours.

I admire your dedication.

It can't be easy to study and work at the same time.

It's not, but I'm used to it.

Many students here do the same.

So what do you do for fun?

You said you play football on Sundays.

Yes, and sometimes we go to a cafe and talk for hours.

Coffee is a big part of our culture.

I heard about the coffee ceremony Is it really as important as people say It is We roast the beans brew the coffee and share it with friends and family That sounds lovely I like to experience that while I here You should.

Many hotels offer it, but it's better in a local home.

Maybe I can find a local guide who can show me.

Do you know anyone?

I could ask my cousin.

She sometimes guides tourists around the city.

That would be great.

But first, I need to find my hotel and rest of it.

Of course.

The Blue Sky Hotel is that way, past the big roundabout.

Thank you.

You've been very kind.

I didn't expect to have such a good conversation.

Neither did I. It's nice to talk to someone who is curious about our country.

I'm curious about everything.

What's the one thing you want visitors to know about Ethiopia?

That we are not just what you see on the news.

We have a rich culture and proud history.

I can see that.

And young people like you are the future.

We try to be.

But we need support, not just from the outside, but from our own government, too.

What kind of support would help the most?

Bitter education, more jobs, and less corruption.

Those are the big things.

Those are big challenges.

Do you think things will improve in the next few years?

I have to believe they will.

Otherwise, it's hard to keep working so hard.

That makes sense.

Hope is important.

Yes, and so is patience.

Change takes time.

I've only been here a few hours, but I already see that.

You are a good observer.

Maybe you should stay longer than you planned.

I might.

I have three weeks, but I'm flexible.

Three weeks is a good amount of time.

You can see a lot.

I hope so.

What places would you recommend?

You should go to the National Museum and see Lucy, then visit the Mercato, the big market.

I've heard about Mercato.

Is it safe for tourists?

It's safe if you are careful.

Keep your bag close and don't carry too much cash.

Thanks for the tip.

What about outside the city?

You should see the rock churches of Lallabala and maybe the Simeon Mountains.

Those are on my list.

I just need to plan the trips.

If you need help, I can give you the name of a good tour guide.

My cousin knows several.

That would be very helpful.

I'll look for you here if I need advice.

Great.

I come to this cafe most afternoons.

So, are you going to the hotel now?

Yes, I think I'll walk.

It's only 10 minutes, right?

Yes, but be careful crossing the street.

Traffic can be busy.

I'll be careful.

Thank you for everything, Dawit.

You're welcome, Lily.

Enjoy your stay in Addis Ababa.

I will.

And maybe we'll meet again.

Maybe.

I come to this cafe often.

Have a good rest.

Goodbye, Dawit.

Say hello to your sisters for me.

I will.

Goodbye, Lily.

Enjoy your first day in our city.

Thank you.

I already feel welcome here.

That's good to hear.

Now go and rest before your room is ready.

I will.

See you soon, I hope.

See you, Lily.

Take care of yourself.

Before I go, can I ask you one more thing about young people here?

Of course.

I have a few minutes before my shift starts at the cafe.

You said jobs are the biggest problem.

What kind of work do young people want most?

Many want office jobs in banks or tech companies, but those are hard to get.

So what do they do when they can't find that kind of job?

Some start small businesses like shops or repair services, and some find other ways to earn.

That sounds like a lot of pressure for someone your age.

It is, but we support each other.

My friends and I share tips about work.

That's good.

Do you think the government is helping enough?

Not enough.

There are programs, but they don't reach everyone who needs them.

What would make the biggest difference for young people here?

If more companies opened offices here, there would be more jobs for us.

And what about education?

Is university free here?

It's not free, but it's cheaper than in many countries.

Still many families struggle I see So even with an education finding work is hard Yes A degree helps but it doesn guarantee a job Experience matters too How do you get experience if no one will hire you?

You volunteer or work for little money.

I did that for a year before this café.

That must have been difficult.

Did you ever think about leaving Ethiopia?

Sometimes.

Many of my friends want to go to Europe or America for work.

Would you go if you had the chance?

Maybe for a short time, but I want to build my life here.

This is my home.

That's a strong feeling.

What keeps you hopeful for the future?

My family, my studies, and the friends who work hard with me.

We don't give up.

That's inspiring.

I wish more people could hear stories like yours.

Thank you.

Many young people here have similar stories.

We just want a fair chance.

I'll remember that.

Now I really should go and check in.

Yes, go and rest.

If you come back tomorrow, I'll be here after three.

I will.

Thank you again, Dawit.

You've taught me a lot.

You're welcome, Lily.

Enjoy your time in Ethiopia.

It was nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Goodbye for now.

Goodbye, Lily.

Take care of yourself.

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Good morning.

Today we will practice English with a conversation between Lily and Dawit in Addis Ababa.

Listen carefully and repeat after me.

Our first sentence, my flight landed two hours ago and my room isn't ready until afternoon.

Repeat.

My flight landed two hours ago and my room isn't ready until afternoon.

Good.

The phrase is isn't ready until.

There will be exactly five examples.

Example 1, the report isn't ready until Friday.

The report isn't ready until Friday.

Example 2.

The bus isn't ready until the driver arrives.

Example 3.

Dinner isn't ready until everyone is home.

Example 4.

The room isn't ready until the cleaners finish.

Example 5.

Your order isn't ready until 6 o'clock.

Your order isn't ready until 6 o'clock.

I understand.

Isn't ready until means it will not be ready before a certain time.

Exactly.

Next sentence, so you have time to kill.

So you have time to kill.

Good.

The phrase is time to kill.

There will be exactly five examples.

Example 1, we had time to kill at the airport.

We had time to kill at the airport.

Example 2.

There is time to kill before the movie.

Example 3.

Do you have time to kill this afternoon?

Example 4.

With an hour to kill, we walked around.

Example 5 I don like time to kill I get bored I understand Time to kill means free time when you are waiting Exactly Next sentence There are many young people but not enough work for all of us There are many young people, but not enough work for all of us.

Good.

The phrase is, not enough work.

There will be exactly five examples.

Example 1.

There isn't enough work for everyone.

There isn't enough work for everyone.

Example 2.

He said there wasn't enough work last month.

Example 3.

We need more clients because there isn't enough work.

Example 4.

In winter, there isn't enough work on the farm.

Example 5.

She moved because there wasn't enough work.

She moved because there wasn't enough work.

I understand.

Not enough work means there are fewer jobs than people need.

Exactly.

Next sentence.

I've read that Ethiopia is growing fast.

Doesn't that create opportunities?

I've read that Ethiopia is growing fast.

Doesn't that create opportunities?

Good.

The phrase is, create opportunities.

There will be exactly five examples.

Example 1, new roads create opportunities for small businesses.

Example 2, learning English can create opportunities.

Example 3, the program creates opportunities for young people.

The program creates opportunities for young people.

Example 4.

Technology creates opportunities in education.

Technology creates opportunities in education.

Example 5.

Tourism creates opportunities for local guides.

Tourism creates opportunities for local guides.

I understand.

Create opportunities means make new chances possible.

Exactly.

Next sentence, coffee is a big part of our culture.

Coffee is a big part of our culture.

Good.

The phrase is a big part of.

There will be exactly five examples.

Example one, music is a big part of my life.

Music is a big part of my life.

Example two, football is a big part of his week.

Football is a big part of his week.

Example 3.

Family is a big part of our culture.

Example 4.

Breakfast is a big part of the day.

Example 5.

Reading is a big part of her routine.

I understand.

A big part of means something very important in a situation or life.

Exactly.

Today we practiced isn't ready until, time to kill, not enough work, create opportunities, and a big part of.

These are useful for talking about time, work, chances, and culture.

Keep listening and repeating and use them in your own sentences.

Thank you.

I will practice these phrases and use them when I speak English.

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打扰一下，你知道去蓝天酒店的路吗？

是的，离这里大约10分钟，但看起来你刚到这里。

是的。我的航班两小时前降落，我的房间要到下午才能准备好。

所以你有时间打发。酒店大堂不错，但这里的咖啡更好。

我听说了。顺便说一下，我是莉莉。很高兴见到你。

我是达维特。欢迎来到亚的斯亚贝巴。这是你第一次来埃塞俄比亚吗？

是的。我想来好几年了，但一直没有机会。

现在你来了。是什么让你选择埃塞俄比亚而不是其他国家？

我读了很多关于你们历史的书，我想亲眼看看。

这是个好理由。大多数游客只来爬山或看教堂。

我也想看看那些，但我也想了解这里的日常生活。

日常生活与游客看到的不同。在很多方面都更艰难。

怎么更艰难？我是说，对你这个年龄的人来说最大的挑战是什么？

工作。有很多年轻人，但没有足够的工作给我们所有人。

听起来很难。如果不介意我问的话，你是做什么的？

我在大学学工程，同时也在咖啡馆兼职。

那很多。你有时间做其他事情吗，比如朋友或爱好？

不多，但我尽量在周日见朋友。如果可以的话我们踢足球。

我也踢足球，但不太好。我更擅长看。

那也不错。我的大多数朋友宁愿踢也不愿看。

那么你认为是什么给这里的年轻人希望？也许是教育？

教育有帮助，但不够。我们需要更多工作和更好的薪酬。

我读到埃塞俄比亚发展很快。那不会创造机会吗？

会，但增长没有惠及所有人。很多人仍然在挣扎。

我理解。技术呢？我看到很多人有智能手机。

是的，智能手机很常见，互联网帮助我们学习新事物。

你用互联网学习还是工作？

两者都用。我在线观看工程视频，也为我的副业找客户。

如果不介意我问的话，你的副业是什么？

我修理小电子产品，比如手机和笔记本电脑。我从视频和实践中学习。

那很厉害。你在利用技术创造自己的工作。

我必须这样。正式工作不多，所以我们自己创造。

那需要勇气。不是每个人都能做到。

也许吧，但我们没有选择。我们必须生存并帮助家人。

你和家人住，还是一个人住？

我和父母以及两个妹妹住。我帮忙支付她们的学费。

那是很大的责任。你妹妹多大了？

一个12岁，另一个15岁。她们都是好学生。

她们想像你一样上大学吗？

是的，尤其是大的那个。她想当医生。

那是很好的目标。我希望她实现它。

谢谢。我们都希望如此。但费用很高，所以我加班。

我钦佩你的奉献精神。同时学习和工作不容易。

不容易，但我习惯了。这里的很多学生都这样做。

那么你做什么消遣？你说你周日踢足球。

是的，有时我们去咖啡馆聊几个小时。咖啡是我们文化的重要部分。

我听说过咖啡仪式。它真的像人们说的那么重要吗？是的。我们烘焙咖啡豆，冲泡咖啡，与朋友和家人分享。听起来很美好。我在这里的时候想体验一下。

你应该。很多酒店提供，但在当地人家更好。

也许我能找到一个当地导游带我看看。你认识谁吗？

我可以问我的表姐。她有时带游客游览城市。

那太好了。但首先，我需要找到我的酒店并休息一下。

当然。蓝天酒店在那边，经过大环岛。

谢谢。你非常友善。我没想到会有这么好的对话。

我也没想到。和一个对我们国家好奇的人交谈很好。

我对一切都好奇。你最想让游客了解埃塞俄比亚的一件事是什么？

我们不只是你在新闻上看到的。我们有丰富的文化和自豪的历史。

我看得出来。像你这样的年轻人是未来。

我们努力成为。但我们需要支持，不仅来自外部，也来自我们自己的政府。

什么样的支持最有帮助？

更好的教育，更多的工作，更少的腐败。这些是大事。

那些是很大的挑战。你认为未来几年情况会改善吗？

我必须相信会。否则，很难继续这么努力工作。

有道理。希望很重要。

是的，耐心也很重要。改变需要时间。

我只在这里待了几个小时，但我已经看到了。

你是个好的观察者。也许你应该比计划待得更久。

也许吧。我有三周，但我很灵活。

三周是很好的时间。你可以看很多。

我希望如此。你会推荐哪些地方？

你应该去国家博物馆看露西，然后参观Mercato，大市场。

我听说过Mercato。对游客安全吗？

如果你小心的话是安全的。把包放在身边，不要带太多现金。

谢谢提示。城外呢？

你应该看拉利贝拉的岩石教堂，也许还有西蒙山脉。

那些在我的清单上。我只需要计划行程。

如果你需要帮助，我可以给你一个好导游的名字。我表姐认识几个。

那会很有帮助。如果我需要建议，我会在这里找你。

太好了。我大多数下午都来这个咖啡馆。那么，你现在要去酒店吗？

是的，我想我会走路。只有10分钟，对吧？

是的，但过马路要小心。交通可能很忙。

我会小心。谢谢你的一切，达维特。

不客气，莉莉。享受你在亚的斯亚贝巴的停留。

我会的。也许我们会再见面。

也许。我经常来这个咖啡馆。好好休息。

再见，达维特。替我向你妹妹们问好。

我会的。再见，莉莉。享受你在我们城市的第一天。

谢谢。我已经感到受欢迎了。

很高兴听到。现在去休息，等你的房间准备好。

我会的。希望很快见到你。

再见，莉莉。照顾好自己。

在我走之前，我能再问你一件关于这里年轻人的事吗？

当然。我在咖啡馆上班前还有几分钟。

你说工作是大问题。年轻人最想要什么样的工作？

很多人想要银行或科技公司的办公室工作，但那些很难得到。

那么当他们找不到那种工作时会做什么？

有些人开始小生意，比如商店或修理服务，有些人找到其他赚钱方式。

对你这个年龄的人来说听起来压力很大。

是的，但我们互相支持。我和朋友们分享工作提示。

那很好。你认为政府帮助够吗？

不够。有项目，但没有惠及所有需要的人。

什么会对这里的年轻人产生最大影响？

如果更多公司在这里开设办公室，我们会有更多工作。

教育呢？这里大学免费吗？

不免费，但比很多国家便宜。

仍然很多家庭挣扎，我明白。所以即使有教育，找工作也很难。是的。学位有帮助，但不保证工作。经验也很重要。

如果没人雇你，你怎么获得经验？

你做志愿者或为很少的钱工作。我在这个咖啡馆之前做了一年。

那一定很难。你有没有想过离开埃塞俄比亚？

有时。我的很多朋友想去欧洲或美国工作。

如果你有机会，你会去吗？

也许短时间去，但我想在这里建立我的生活。这是我的家。

那是强烈的感情。是什么让你对未来充满希望？

我的家人、我的学业，以及和我一起努力工作的朋友。我们不放弃。

那很鼓舞人心。我希望更多人能听到像你这样的故事。

谢谢。这里的很多年轻人有类似的故事。我们只想要公平的机会。

我会记住的。现在我真的该去办理入住了。

是的，去休息吧。如果你明天回来，我三点后在这里。

我会的。再次感谢你，达维特。你教了我很多。

不客气，莉莉。享受你在埃塞俄比亚的时间。很高兴见到你。

也很高兴见到你。暂时再见。

再见，莉莉。照顾好自己。

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如果你想跳过它，就跳到下一个场景。

早上好。

今天我们将通过莉莉和达维特在亚的斯亚贝巴的对话练习英语。

仔细听，跟着我重复。

我们的第一句，我的航班两小时前降落，我的房间要到下午才能准备好。

重复。

我的航班两小时前降落，我的房间要到下午才能准备好。

好。

短语是isn't ready until。

正好有五个例子。

例子1，报告要到周五才能准备好。

报告要到周五才能准备好。

例子2。公交车要等司机到了才能准备好。

例子3。晚餐要等大家都到家才能准备好。

例子4。房间要等清洁工完成才能准备好。

例子5。你的订单要到6点才能准备好。

你的订单要到6点才能准备好。

我明白。Isn't ready until意思是某个时间之前不会准备好。

完全正确。下一句，所以你有时间打发。

所以你有时间打发。

好。短语是time to kill。正好有五个例子。

例子1，我们在机场有时间打发。

我们在机场有时间打发。

例子2。电影前有时间打发。

例子3。你今天下午有时间打发吗？

例子4。有一个小时要打发，我们四处走了走。

例子5。我不喜欢有时间打发。我会无聊。我明白。Time to kill意思是等待时的空闲时间。完全正确。下一句。有很多年轻人，但没有足够的工作给我们所有人。

有很多年轻人，但没有足够的工作给我们所有人。

好。短语是not enough work。正好有五个例子。

例子1。没有足够的工作给每个人。

没有足够的工作给每个人。

例子2。他说上个月没有足够的工作。

例子3。我们需要更多客户，因为没有足够的工作。

例子4。冬天，农场没有足够的工作。

例子5。她搬家是因为没有足够的工作。

她搬家是因为没有足够的工作。

我明白。Not enough work意思是工作比人们需要的少。

完全正确。下一句。

我读到埃塞俄比亚发展很快。那不会创造机会吗？

我读到埃塞俄比亚发展很快。那不会创造机会吗？

好。这个短语是，创造机会。将正好有五个例子。

例1，新道路为小企业创造机会。

例2，学习英语可以创造机会。

例3，该项目为年轻人创造机会。

该项目为年轻人创造机会。

例4。技术在教育中创造机会。

技术在教育中创造机会。

例5。旅游业为当地导游创造机会。

旅游业为当地导游创造机会。

我明白了。创造机会意味着使新的可能性成为可能。

正是。下一句，咖啡是我们文化的重要组成部分。

咖啡是我们文化的重要组成部分。

好。这个短语是的重要组成部分。将正好有五个例子。

例一，音乐是我生活的重要组成部分。

音乐是我生活的重要组成部分。

例二，足球是他一周的重要组成部分。

足球是他一周的重要组成部分。

例3。家庭是我们文化的重要组成部分。

例4。早餐是一天的重要组成部分。

例5。阅读是她日常的重要组成部分。

我明白了。的重要组成部分意味着在某种情况或生活中非常重要的事物。

正是。今天我们练习了直到……才准备好、消磨时间、工作量不足、创造机会和的重要组成部分。

这些对于谈论时间、工作、机会和文化很有用。

继续听并重复，并在你自己的句子中使用它们。

谢谢。我会练习这些短语，并在我说英语时使用它们。

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