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Brazilian Women Tell BBC How Epstein and Brunel's Modelling Trap Worked

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Brazilian women tell the BBC how Epstein and modelling agent Brunel used fake visas and jobs to recruit young girls. HSK 3 Chinese listening practice.

This is an HSK 3-4 Chinese listening episode that runs about 7 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 16 key vocabulary words such as 调查、危险、经历 and walks through 5 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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最近一个重要国际新闻
关于美国富人斯坦调查
这个新闻非常引人注意
斯坦一个非常美国
认识世界上很多有名
但是很多非常事情
特别喜欢一些年轻女孩子
然后这些女孩子不好
虽然已经监狱死了但是调查继续
最近英国广播公司发现消息
这些消息南美巴西很大关系
很多巴西年轻女人接受采访
她们说出当年发生可怕经历
斯坦怎么找到巴西女孩
调查发现利用一个模特经纪
这个法国经纪人的名字
模特经纪人的工作女孩机会
如果一个女孩模特需要经纪
但是没有好好他的工作
模特变成一个危险陷阱
专门寻找年轻漂亮女孩
而且特别喜欢巴西农村
因为城市模特农村赚钱
女孩家庭条件可能也不是很好
所以她们渴望城市工作机会
就是利用女孩这个心理
一个西亚女孩她的故事
零零四年时候只有十六岁
住在巴西一个城市
时候刚刚开始学习模特
亲自去了她的
他想西亚参加一个模特比赛
这个比赛另外一个国家举行
开始西亚妈妈觉得很高兴
但是妈妈很快发现情况有些不对
因为总是喜欢年轻女孩在一起
他的行为觉得很舒服
后来想把带去美国纽约
所有费用都不她们自己
但是西亚妈妈马上拒绝
妈妈觉得这些其实是未成年孩子
所以妈妈坚决同意女儿美国
如果当时妈妈同意结果一定非常可怕
西亚现在非常感谢她的妈妈
妈妈决定保护她的安全
但是不是所有女孩这么幸运
另外一个安娜女孩没有逃脱危险
安娜也是一个模特巴西女孩
有人告诉她在城市很多机会
所以离开去了圣保罗
但是到了那里以后情况完全改变
那个她的护照走了
而且还说安娜他们很多
安娜发现根本没有模特工作
不久以后带到一个高级酒店
那里第一次见到斯坦
当时几个女孩在一起
斯坦就在这些女孩里面安娜
安娜觉得非常害怕但是没有办法逃跑
因为她在一个陌生地方而且没有
那么这些女孩怎么带去美国
需要模特经纪人的作用
美国需要签证
普通美国签证其实非常麻烦
但是自己模特公司
利用这个公司女孩签证
签证女孩美国为了模特
实际完全一个谎言
安娜从来没有美国模特
美国只有一个目的就是斯坦
说明模特公司只是一个假象
他们合法公司变成坏事工具
这种做法不但违法而且非常狡猾
因为有了工作签证海关不会怀疑
这样斯坦可以女孩身边
斯坦这些女孩控制非常复杂
不但控制她们身体控制她们心理
比如安娜很多买东西不用找钱
甚至故意放在安娜房间
如果安娜还给表扬
他用这种方法测试女孩是不是听话
而且女孩时候非常温柔
花钱安娜学习英语
这种做法年轻女孩觉得很困惑
她们甚至以为自己斯坦女朋友
直到安娜发现斯坦其他女孩床上
终于明白自己只是一个玩具
那个模特经纪经常她们
安娜她们眼神就像一样
女孩每天生活害怕之中
现在巴西政府终于开始调查
因为已经不是普通犯罪
其实是一种严重人口买卖
他们女孩当成商品一样送去
虽然斯坦经纪已经死了
但是当年巴西帮忙
巴西警察希望找到这些帮忙
如果找到证据这些抓起来
调查事情非常重要意义
首先可以受害女孩一个交代
其次大家看到模特行业危险
很多年轻女孩都有一个美丽梦想
她们站在舞台成为有名
但是有些坏人就是利用女孩梦想
我们必须事情得到教训
特别那些家里女儿父母
如果有突然提供一个非常好的机会
而且不需要一分钱
一定非常仔细检查
因为世界上没有免费面包
太好机会往往藏着最大危险
就像西亚妈妈那样
关键时候勇敢
另外社会需要更好保护年轻
政府应该加强模特公司管理
不能坏人随便女孩带到别的国家
如果发现公司在做骗人事情
必须马上法律惩罚他们
年轻不但追求理想更要学会保护自己安全
只有一个安全环境梦想才有价值
English transcript reference

Recently, there is a very important piece of international news.

It is about the investigation into the wealthy American, Epstein.

This news has attracted a lot of attention.

Epstein was a very rich American.

He knew many famous people in the world.

But he did many very bad things.

He especially liked to look for young girls.

Then he did bad things to these girls.

Although he has already died in prison, the investigation is still continuing.

Recently, the BBC discovered new information.

This information has a lot to do with Brazil in South America.

Many young Brazilian women were interviewed.

They spoke about the terrible experiences that happened back then.

How did Epstein find the Brazilian girls?

The investigation found that he used a model agent.

This French agent's name was Brunel.

A model agent's job is to help girls find opportunities.

If a girl wants to be a model, she needs an agent.

But Brunel did not do his job properly.

He turned scouting for models into a dangerous trap.

He specifically went looking for young and beautiful girls.

And he especially liked to look in the rural areas of Brazil.

Because being a model in a big city earns more money than in the countryside.

The girls' family conditions were probably not very good either.

So they longed for the opportunity to work in a big city.

Brunel took advantage of this psychology of the girls.

A girl named Glaucia told her story.

In 2004, she was only sixteen years old.

She lived in a small city in Brazil.

At that time, she had just started learning to be a model.

Brunel personally went to her home.

He wanted Glaucia to participate in a modeling competition.

This competition was held in another country.

At first, Glaucia's mother felt very happy.

But the mother quickly realized something was wrong with the situation.

Because Brunel always liked to be with young girls.

His behavior made people feel very uncomfortable.

Later, Brunel wanted to take her to New York, USA.

He said they wouldn't have to pay for any of the expenses themselves.

But Glaucia's mother immediately refused.

The mother felt that these people were actually looking for underage children.

So the mother firmly disagreed with her daughter going to the US.

If the mother had agreed at that time, the result would definitely have been terrible.

Glaucia is now very grateful to her mother.

It was her mother's decision that protected her safety.

But not all girls were so lucky.

Another girl named Anna did not escape the danger.

Anna was also a Brazilian girl who wanted to be a model.

Someone told her that there were many good opportunities in the big city.

So she left home and went to Sao Paulo.

But after arriving there, the situation completely changed.

The person who took her there took her passport away.

And also said that Anna owed them a lot of money.

Anna realized there was no modeling job at all.

Not long after, she was taken to a high-end hotel.

There, she met Epstein for the first time.

At that time, there were several girls standing together.

Epstein chose Anna from among these girls.

Anna felt very scared, but she had no way to escape.

Because she was in an unfamiliar place and had no money.

So how were these girls taken to the United States?

This requires talking about the role of the model agent.

Going to the US requires applying for a visa.

It is actually very troublesome for ordinary people to get a US visa.

But Brunel had his own modeling company.

He used this company to get visas for the girls.

The visa stated that the girls were going to the US to be models.

But in reality, this was a complete lie.

Anna said she had never worked as a model in the US.

She went to the US for only one purpose, and that was to accompany Epstein.

This shows that the modeling company was just a facade.

They turned a legal company into a tool for doing bad things.

This practice is not only illegal but also very cunning.

Because with a work visa, customs would not be suspicious.

That way, Epstein could keep the girls by his side.

Epstein's control over these girls was very complex.

He not only controlled their bodies but also controlled their minds.

For example, he would give Anna a lot of money and let her go shopping without needing change.

He even intentionally left money in Anna's room.

If Anna returned the money to him, he would praise her.

He used this method to test whether the girls were obedient.

Moreover, he was sometimes very gentle to the girls.

He would also spend money for Anna to learn English.

This kind of behavior made the young girls feel very confused.

They even thought they were Epstein's girlfriends.

Until Anna found Epstein in bed with other girls.

Only then did she finally realize she was just a toy.

That model agent also constantly stared at them.

Anna said the way he looked at them was like a wolf looking at sheep.

This made the girls live in fear every day.

Now the Brazilian government has finally started investigating this matter.

Because this is no longer an ordinary crime.

This is actually a serious form of human trafficking.

They sent the girls back and forth like commodities.

Although both Epstein and the agent are already dead.

But the people who helped in Brazil back then are still around.

The Brazilian police hope to find these people who helped.

If evidence can be found, these people will be arrested.

Investigating this matter has very important significance.

First of all, this can give the victimized girls an explanation.

Secondly, this also lets everyone see the dangers of the modeling industry.

Many young girls have a beautiful dream.

They want to stand on stage and become famous people.

But some bad people simply took advantage of the girls' dreams.

We must learn a lesson from this matter.

Especially those parents who have daughters at home.

If someone suddenly offers a very good opportunity.

And says you don't need to spend a single penny.

You must check it very carefully.

Because there is no free bread in the world.

Opportunities that are too good to be true often hide the greatest dangers.

Just like Glaucia's mother.

You must bravely say no at critical moments.

In addition, society also needs to better protect young people.

The government should strengthen the management of modeling companies.

Bad people cannot be allowed to casually take girls to other countries.

If a company is found to be doing deceptive things.

They must immediately be punished using the law.

Young people should not only pursue their ideals but also learn to protect their own safety.

Only in a safe environment can dreams have value.

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What vocabulary does this episode teach?

词汇
diàocháto investigate / investigation

Used as both a noun and a verb. Commonly used in news or formal contexts to refer to looking into a matter.

wēixiǎndanger / dangerous

Can be used as an adjective (dangerous) or a noun (danger). Often paired with 遇到 (to encounter) or 逃脱 (to escape).

jīnglìexperience / to go through

Refers to personal experiences or things one has gone through. Often used as a noun in narratives.

jùjuéto refuse / to reject

A formal way to say 'no' to an offer, request, or suggestion.

qiānzhèngvisa

A travel document. The verb commonly paired with it is 办 (to apply for/process).

huáiyíto doubt / to suspect

Used when someone thinks something might be wrong or untrue.

fùzácomplicated / complex

Describes situations, methods, or emotions that are not simple.

shènzhìeven / so much so that

Used to emphasize an extreme case or to take a statement a step further.

bǎohùto protect / protection

Means to keep safe from harm. Can be used as a verb or a noun.

mótèmodel

A loanword from the English word 'model', referring to fashion or runway models.

jīngjìrénagent / broker

Refers to a professional who represents someone, such as an actor, model, or athlete.

xiànjǐngtrap / pitfall

Can be a literal physical trap or a figurative trap designed to deceive someone.

kěwàngto long for / to thirst for

Expresses a very strong desire or wish for something, often an opportunity or a better life.

jiǎohuácunning / sly

Used to describe someone who is tricky and deceitful.

wèichéngniánunderage / minor

Literally 'not yet adult'. Used as an adjective to describe children or adolescents under the legal age.

rénkǒu mǎimàihuman trafficking

A compound term combining 'population/people' (人口) and 'buying and selling' (买卖).

* beyond level超纲词

What grammar patterns appear in this episode?

语法

不但... 而且/还... (búdàn... érqiě/hái...)

A conjunction pattern meaning 'not only... but also...'. It is used to connect two clauses and show a progression or addition in meaning.

这种做法不但违法而且非常狡猾。

他不但控制她们的身体,还控制她们的心理。

把字句 (bǎ zì jù)

The '把' construction is used to emphasize how an object is handled, disposed of, or changed by an action. The structure is: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result/Direction.

他把找模特变成了一个危险的陷阱。

那个带她去的人把她的护照收走了。

是...的 (shì... de)

This structure is used to emphasize the time, place, manner, or purpose of an action that has already happened in the past.

爱泼斯坦是怎么找到巴西女孩的呢?

是妈妈的决定保护了她的安全。

如果... 就... (rúguǒ... jiù...)

A conditional pattern meaning 'If... then...'. '如果' introduces the condition, and '就' introduces the result.

如果一个女孩想当模特,她就需要经纪人。

如果能找到证据,这些人就会被抓起来。

只有... 才... (zhǐyǒu... cái...)

Expresses a necessary condition, meaning 'Only if... then...'. It indicates that the result can only be achieved under the specified condition.

只有在一个安全的环境里,梦想才有价值。

Proper Nouns

专有名词
爱泼斯坦ÀipōsītǎnEpstein英国广播公司Yīngguó Guǎngbō GōngsīBBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)南美NánměiSouth America巴西BāxīBrazil布鲁内尔Bùlǔnèi'ěrBrunel格劳西亚GéláoxīyàGlaucia美国MěiguóUnited States纽约NiǔyuēNew York安娜ĀnnàAnna圣保罗ShèngbǎoluóSao Paulo

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