听力背景知识50篇:15.Sunbed

听力背景知识50篇:15.Sunbed

2014-12-09    01'16''

主播: 英语下午茶

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15. Sunbed太阳床 [00:01.90]In the UK, a country known for its bad weather [00:06.86]and lack of sunshine, [00:08.43]there appears to be [00:09.89]an ever increasing number of very tanned young people. [00:13.69]So just how are they achieving their golden tans? [00:18.30]Some are opting for the sun-free option [00:21.64]and are getting their tan from a bottle. [00:24.12]However, it appears that others are turning to tanning salons, [00:29.17]of which there are thousands in the UK. [00:31.96]While in China young people often prefer to remain fair, [00:36.81]in the UK there seems to be a growing desire for tanned skin. [00:41.91]So why do the British prefer to be bronzed? [00:45.35]Often, they are trying to emulate their favorite celebrities, [00:49.95]footballers, or footballers' wives. [00:52.68]Research from the British Sunbed Association suggests that [00:57.80]many people believe a tan makes them feel and look healthier. [01:02.50]This is a belief [01:04.68]that is most definitely not shared by Cancer Research UK. [01:09.39]They firmly state that being tanned is not a sign of health. [01:14.70]