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荷兰和日本，二比二踢平
Netherlands and Japan Draw 2–2
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用最简单的中文听一场精彩的世界杯比赛：荷兰和日本二比二踢平，日本两次落后两次追平。适合零基础初学者，含拼音生词、语法和全文英文翻译。. HSK 1 Chinese listening practice.
This is an HSK 1 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 喜欢、知道、高兴 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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English transcript reference
Lots of people love watching football.
I love watching football too.
Today, I want to talk about a football match.
A lot of people wanted to watch this match.
In this match, there were two teams.
One team was the Netherlands.
The other team was Japan.
The Netherlands are very good at football.
Many people know the Netherlands.
And many people love the Netherlands.
Japan are very good at football too.
Many people love Japan as well.
Both teams play very well.
Both teams came to play this match.
Both teams really wanted to play well.
The Netherlands wanted to win, and Japan wanted to win too.
Everyone wanted to watch this match.
Everyone wanted to watch the Netherlands play football.
And to watch Japan play too.
The people who came to watch were many, many.
Everyone was very happy.
Which team would win?
Everyone wanted to know.
Some said the Netherlands would win, some said Japan would win.
Both teams are very good.
So this match was sure to be fun to watch.
They all wanted to play very well.
The people coming to watch grew more and more.
Okay, let's watch this match.
The match began, and both teams really wanted to score.
"To score" means to kick the ball in.
The first to score was the Netherlands.
The Netherlands scored a goal.
One to zero — the Netherlands in front.
The Netherlands fans were all very happy.
But Japan didn't give up.
Japan really wanted to score too.
Later, Japan scored a goal too!
One to one — the two teams were level again.
At this point, the match was very fun to watch.
The two teams — you score one, I score one.
Later, the Netherlands scored another goal.
Two to one — the Netherlands were in front again.
The Netherlands fans grew happy again.
They thought: this time, the Netherlands will win.
But Japan still didn't give up.
Japan's players were a little anxious.
They were behind, and there wasn't much time.
But they didn't panic, and kept pushing forward.
They kept wanting to score, to pull one back.
The match was nearly over, and Japan were still playing.
Right at the end, Japan scored another goal!
Two to two — the two teams were level again.
Japan, who had just been behind, suddenly drew level.
Japan's fans shouted for joy.
That goal came so late, and was so important.
In the end, the match was over.
Two to two — the two teams drew.
"To draw" means no loss and no win.
Both teams got one point.
This match was really fun to watch.
The two teams chased each other, neither giving an inch.
The Netherlands played well, and Japan played well too.
Japan fell behind twice, and twice they came back.
They never gave up — really impressive.
After the match, many people talked about it.
Some said it was a pity for the Netherlands, who'd nearly won.
Others said Japan were very brave, always chasing.
Actually, a match like this is the most fun to watch.
Two strong teams playing, neither afraid of the other.
There were goals, there was falling behind, and a late equalizer.
Watching a match like this makes everyone happy.
For the Netherlands, not winning is a bit of a pity.
They'd nearly won, but were caught at the end.
For Japan, drawing is already great.
They battled right to the last minute.
Both teams have more matches ahead.
They both still have a chance, and will keep trying.
What's great about football is often right here.
You never know how it'll end.
Alright, that's all for today's football match.
The Netherlands and Japan drew two to two.
Thanks for listening — see you next time.
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What vocabulary does this episode teach?
词汇HSK 1. 很多人都喜欢看足球.
HSK 1. 大家都想知道谁会赢.
HSK 1. 日本的球迷高兴得大叫.
考纲词. 他们都会继续努力.
HSK 1. we; us.
Glossed: 进球，就是把球踢进去.
Glossed: 踢平，就是没有输，也没有赢.
日本两次落后，两次都追了回来.
他们落后了，时间也不多了.
可是，日本没有放弃.
* beyond level超纲词
What grammar patterns appear in this episode?
语法你…我…
'you …, I …' — describes two sides taking turns / going back and forth.
两个队，你进一个，我进一个。
可是…
'But …' introduces a contrast.
可是，日本还是没有放弃。
又…了
又 + verb + 了 — did something again.
后来，荷兰又进了一个球。
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