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初级7月21日（周五）随时说各种语言
Neil: And Microsoft is working on something it&`&s calling the Translating Telephone. Now the question I want to ask you Jen is, "Do you think this will put an end to language learning forever?”
微软正在研发一种叫做翻译电话的产品。我现在想问你的问题是，“你认为这会导致语言学习的终结吗？”
Jen: Well, I hope not. I think these types of technologies are always helpful but nothing will ever replace learning a language. I know I&`&m biased but speaking a foreign language is one of life&`&s great pleasures!
我希望不会。我想这些技术是有用的，但是没有东西能取代外语学习。我知道我有偏见，但是说外语是人生的一大乐趣！
Neil: And I agree with you but, of course, I would because it&`&s my job.
我当然同意你所说的，因为这是我的工作。
Jen: Before we go, Neil, aren&`&t you going give the answer to the quiz?
在节目结束之前，尼尔，你是不是要告诉我问题的答案？
Neil: OK, yes. I wanted to know how many languages there are in the world. Is it: a) about 100b) about 1,000c) about 6,000
是的，我想知道世界上有多少种语言。大约100种、1000种还是6000种？
Jen: And I said b) about 1,000.
我觉得有1000种。
Neil: And you are wrong. I know you speak about 1,000 languages, Jen, but the answer is about 6,000.
答错了，我知道你会说近1000种语言，但是答案是近6000种。
Jen: Wow!
哇哦！
Neil: Now, time for a recap of some of the words we heard in today&`&s programme.
现在，回顾一下今天听到的词汇。
Jen: They are: app, smartphone, in real time, server, hot on the heels.
这些词是：应用程序、智能手机、实时、服务器、紧随其后。
Neil: Join us again soon for more 6 Minute English from bbclearningenglish.com.
欢迎继续收听我们下一期的BBC六分钟。
Jen: And don&`&t forget to find us on Facebook and Twitter.
不要忘记在 Facebook和Twitter上收听我们的节目。
Neil: Bye for now.
再见。
Jen: Bye.
再见。
That was 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English.com.
以上是bbclearningenglish.com英语六分钟节目。
