#3 Podcast 1
This week, teacher asked us to listen the BBC's 6 Minute English podcast about "Transport of the future". Actually, I'm very interested about this topic, so I think this episode is very easy that there don't have anything difficult for me to understand. In this podcast, I learned 5 new words at below: Automation (n.) 自動化 the use of machines and computers that can operate without needing human control Ex: We're trying to increase automation in the home while keeping the house an enjoyable place to live. Prototype (n.) 原型 the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed Ex: Pilots have begun testing a prot otyp e of the new aircraft . far-fetched (adj.) 難以置信的 very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe Ex: The idea of travelling to other ...