A Chinese podcast · Same story, 4 levels
世界杯:梅西上演帽子戏法,阿根廷三比零胜阿尔及利亚
World Cup: Messi's Hat-Trick Sees Argentina Past Algeria 3-0
用简单的中文听一场真实的世界杯比赛:卫冕冠军阿根廷的梅西一人独中三元,上演帽子戏法并追平世界杯总进球纪录,三比零完胜阿尔及利亚。含拼音生词、语法和全文英文翻译。
This is an HSK 2 Chinese listening episode that runs about 5 minutes. The full Mandarin script is shown with tap-for-pinyin and a line-by-line English translation, so you can listen and read at once — comprehensible input in the sense of Stephen Krashen's i+1 theory. It teaches 10 key vocabulary words such as 结果、机会、开始 and walks through 3 grammar patterns, each explained in English with examples. The same news story is retold at 4 difficulty levels — use the level selector above to find the version that is challenging but still understandable for you.
Read the complete story in Chinese. Reveal pinyin and English only when you need them.
Today let's talk about a very special World Cup match.
This match was Argentina against Algeria.
Let's start with the result: Argentina won, three to nil.
But the real protagonist of this match was just one person.
He is Argentina's Messi.
Messi is one of the most famous players in the world.
Many people say he is the best player in history.
He has played for many years and won many titles.
A few years ago, he even helped Argentina win the World Cup.
For many fans, Messi is another word for football itself.
Everyone knows that each World Cup he plays is one fewer he has left.
So every time they watch him play, fans cherish it deeply.
In this match, Messi alone scored three goals.
One person scoring three goals is called a "hat-trick" in football.
This is a very hard and very remarkable thing.
Many great players go their whole careers with only a few hat-tricks.
The match was played in Kansas City in the United States, with many fans there.
The stands were packed, with many people wearing Argentina shirts.
Many people bought tickets just to watch Messi play.
Not long after the match began, Messi scored the first goal.
That was in the 17th minute; he seized a chance and shot.
One to nil — Argentina quickly took the lead.
Fans all over the ground stood up and cheered for Messi.
After this goal, Argentina played even more comfortably.
They controlled the match throughout, and Algeria struggled to get the ball.
Argentina's players passed the ball around, slowly looking for chances.
Algeria could only chase the ball, with little attack of their own.
In the first half, Argentina led one to nil throughout.
In the second half, Messi continued his show.
In the 60th minute, he scored another goal.
Two to nil — Argentina extended their advantage.
Algeria tried hard, but they couldn't stop Messi.
After a while longer, Messi scored a third goal.
Three to nil!
Messi had completed his hat-trick.
The fans in the stands went wild, chanting his name.
In the end, the match finished three to nil, with Argentina winning comfortably.
For Messi, this day was very special.
Because with these three goals, he tied a great World Cup record.
In the past, there was a very famous player who had scored the most World Cup goals.
Today, Messi caught up with him; the two are now level.
In the history of the World Cup, his goal tally is already among the highest.
Few players have ever scored this many goals at the World Cup.
To do this takes many years of effort, as well as great form.
So this day will be remembered by many people.
After the match, his teammates all came to congratulate him.
The fans were reluctant to leave too, applauding him the whole time.
Of course, although Algeria lost, it was no disgrace.
The Messi they faced was in his very best form.
Facing a Messi like this, many strong teams would lose too.
After the match, many people were talking about it.
Some said getting to watch Messi play is a kind of luck.
Others said every goal he scores is writing history.
Actually, this is exactly what makes the World Cup interesting.
With a star like Messi, the games are always full of surprises.
For Argentina, this was a very good start.
As the defending World Cup champions, they want to win the title again this time.
Winning the first match so comfortably is good news for them.
Winning the opener and seeing Messi in great form, they must be delighted.
For Algeria, the group stage isn't over, and they still have a chance.
They need to forget this match and prepare for the next.
Many fans are already looking forward to Messi's next match.
Everyone wants to know how many more goals he'll score.
Alright, that was the Argentina versus Algeria match.
Argentina won three to nil, and Messi scored a hat-trick.
He also tied a great World Cup record.
This was an unforgettable match.
Thank you for listening — see you next time.
Try it without the transcript and notice what sounds clearer.
先说结果:阿根廷赢了,三比零。
他抓住机会,一脚射门。
比赛开始没多久,梅西就进了第一个球。
这是一件很难、也很了不起的事。
他是历史上最好的球员。
考纲词。他还帮阿根廷拿到了世界杯的冠军。
考纲词。他抓住机会,一脚射门。
考纲词。一个人进三个球,在足球里叫帽子戏法。
考纲词。他追平了一个很大的世界杯纪录。
考纲词。还看到梅西的好状态。
* beyond level超纲词
不过,…
'however / but' — a soft contrast.
不过,这场比赛真正的主角,只有一个人。
就是为了…
'precisely in order to …' — emphasizes purpose.
很多人买票,就是为了看梅西踢球。
虽然…但…
'although … (still) …' — concession.
阿尔及利亚虽然输了,但也不丢人。
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