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World Cup: Messi's Hat-Trick Sees Argentina Past Algeria 3-0

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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。. HSK 2 Chinese listening practice.

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.

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今天我们来说特别世界比赛
比赛阿根廷阿尔及利亚
结果阿根廷赢了
不过比赛真正主角只有一个
就是阿根廷西
西世界上有名球员之一
很多他是历史最好的球员
已经踢了很多很多冠军
几年阿根廷拿到世界冠军
很多球迷来说西就是足球代名词
大家知道世界
所以每一踢球球迷特别珍惜
比赛西一个就进了三
一个足球"帽子戏法"
一件了不起
很多厉害球员一辈子也没几次帽子戏法
比赛美国堪萨斯进行现场很多球迷
看台坐满很多穿着阿根廷
很多就是为了西踢球
比赛开始多久西就进一个
那是十七分钟抓住机会一脚
阿根廷很快领先
球迷站了起来西欢呼
这个以后阿根廷踢得轻松
他们一直控制比赛阿尔及利亚拿到
阿根廷球员传来传去慢慢机会
阿尔及利亚只能跟着自己进攻
半场阿根廷一直领先
半场西继续表演
第六十分钟又进一个
阿根廷优势变得更大
阿尔及利亚努力可是他们不住西
了一西打进第三个
西完成帽子戏法
看台球迷疯了一直他的名字
最后比赛结束阿根廷轻松获胜
西来说一天非常特别
因为一个很大世界纪录
过去一个很有球员世界最多
今天西追上个人现在一样
世界历史已经最多之一
没有几个球员世界上进这么
做到一点需要很多努力需要很好状态
所以一天很多记住
比赛结束以后他的队友祝贺
球迷舍不得一直在鼓掌
当然阿尔及利亚虽然输了也不丢人
他们遇到状态最好的西
面对这样西很多
比赛以后很多都在比赛
有人能看西踢球一种幸运
也有每一都是历史
其实就是世界有意思地方
西这样比赛总是充满惊喜
阿根廷来说一个很好开始
作为世界冠军他们这次也想一次冠军
第一赢得这么轻松他们来说好消息
第一看到西状态他们一定开心
阿尔及利亚来说小组结束还有机会
他们需要忘记比赛准备
很多球迷已经期待西比赛
大家都想知道多少个
好了就是阿根廷阿尔及利亚比赛
阿根廷获胜西上演帽子戏法
一个很大世界纪录
难忘比赛
谢谢我们下次再见
English transcript reference

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.

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What vocabulary does this episode teach?

词汇
jiéguǒresult; outcome

先说结果:阿根廷赢了,三比零。

jīhuìchance, opportunity

他抓住机会,一脚射门。

kāishǐto begin; to start

比赛开始没多久,梅西就进了第一个球。

zhòngyàoimportant

这是一件很难、也很了不起的事。

lìshǐhistory

他是历史上最好的球员。

guànjūnchampion, title

考纲词。他还帮阿根廷拿到了世界杯的冠军。

shèménto shoot (at goal)

考纲词。他抓住机会,一脚射门。

màozi xìfǎhat-trick (three goals)

考纲词。一个人进三个球,在足球里叫帽子戏法。

jìlùrecord

考纲词。他追平了一个很大的世界杯纪录。

zhuàngtàiform, condition

考纲词。还看到梅西的好状态。

* beyond level超纲词

What grammar patterns appear in this episode?

语法

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。

Proper Nouns

专有名词
阿根廷ĀgēntíngArgentina (defending champions)阿尔及利亚Ā'ěrjílìyàAlgeria世界杯Shìjièbēithe World Cup梅西MéixīMessi (Argentina's legendary forward)

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