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罗伯和芬在讨论的是速度更快的自行车运动员具有更大的魅力吗?
Rob: Hello, welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Rob.
Finn: And I'm Finn. Hi Rob.
Rob: It's that time of the year for the famous Tour de France cycle race and today
we're discussing research that says successful cyclists are seen as more
handsome than their struggling colleagues.
Finn: Yes, we're talking about professional cyclists – people who get paid for taking
part in cycle races. Not something you'd find me doing!
Rob: Nor me. Although I do enjoy cycling for fun – as a hobby and as a work-out
to keep fit. And I believe you bought a bike once Finn?
Finn: You're right, I did – I was hoping to ride into work every day to save money
and, like you, to keep fit. But, sadly, I got a flat tyre and have never been on
it since.
sad and disappointed – and I'll tell you why soon. We'll also explain some
Finn: A very fine idea, Rob.
Rob: This is about the Tour de France, which this year starts in the UK. The first
stage begins in the city of Leeds but do you know how long the first stage is?
Is it:
a) 151 km
b) 191 km
c) 221 km
Finn: I'll say 151, a).
Rob: Well, we'll find out if you're right or wrong later on. One thing we do know is
the winner of this first stage will be the most attractive man in the race –
that's if we believe this research.
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Rob: That's right. Women were asked to rate – or score – facial attractiveness
among riders in the 2012 Tour de France, which was won by Britain's Bradley
Wiggins.
Finn: Yes, a man known for his distinctive5 sideburns, that's the hair on the side of
his cheeks! And, being a world-class cyclist, he does of course have a lean
body – one without any fat.
Rob: Like me?!
Finn: No, not at all like you, or me!
Rob: Now, Dr Erik Postma, from the Institute of Evolutionary6 Biology at the
University of Zurich, who carried out the test, found the 10% best riders
were considered, on average, to be 25% more attractive than the worst
10%.
Finn: OK, I see. So this would suggest that healthy, physically7 fit and successful
men would, on average, be seen as more attractive by women. So, not really
very good news for us is it Rob?
men with good sporting skills. Well, this study hasn't just looked at physical
Finn: Yes. Stamina is the ability to keep going over a long period of time without
getting tired. And endurance is the ability to do something that's hard, or
difficult, also for a long period of time. Now, these are important things in a
long-distance cycle race.
Rob: Yes, they are. But going back to the research, in total 800 women were
asked to score attractiveness – how the cyclists looked – not just stamina or
endurance. And, as we mentioned…
Finn: …the best cyclists were seen as more attractive. So the man who was voted
the most attractive, did he win the Tour de France in 2012?
Rob: No, you mean Bradley Wiggins, he wasn't included in the research. It was
actually French rider Amael Moinard who came top – perhaps not the fastest
competitor but still much fitter than we'll ever be. I don't know what it is
about his looks, and nor does Dr Postma, but scientists conclude that humans
Finn: Well, I'm not a woman but I can see that all the men who take part in a race
like the Tour de France are fit and healthy and tough.
Rob: Well, your feelings are pretty normal. The researchers also found that men
who took part had a fairly similar view on who was handsome as the women
Finn: Maybe, I think so.
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Rob: But one thing that didn't make much difference was smiling. It was rated as
likeable but not attractive.
Finn: So, you're saying I should wipe the smile off my face and get on my bike for
a bit of training?
I said the first stage of the Tour de France begins in the city of Leeds but do
you know how long the first stage is?
Finn: I had no idea, and I said a) 151 km.
Rob: You'd be cheating because the answer is actually 191 km.
Rob: Yes. There are a total of 21 stages, covering a distance of 3,656 kilometres.
And it all finishes in Paris on July 27th. Now, before we go, Finn, could you
remind us of some of the vocabulary that we've heard today?
Finn: Yes, today we heard:
handsome
work-out
deflated
sideburns
lean
fancy
stamina
endurance
jealousy
Rob: Well, that brings us to the end of today's 6 Minute English. We hope you’ve
enjoyed today’s programme. Please join us again soon. Bye.
Finn: Bye.
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1 deflated | |
adj. 灰心丧气的 | |
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2 related | |
adj.有关系的,有关联的,叙述的,讲述的 | |
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n.日志,日记;议事录;日记帐;杂志,定期刊物 | |
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4 corporation | |
n.公司,企业&n.社团,团体 | |
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5 distinctive | |
adj.特别的,有特色的,与众不同的 | |
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6 evolutionary | |
adj.进化的;演化的,演变的;[生]进化论的 | |
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7 physically | |
adj.物质上,体格上,身体上,按自然规律 | |
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8 fancy | |
n.想像力,幻想;喜好,爱;adj.想像的,时髦的,华丽装饰的,奢侈的;技巧的;vt.想象,自认为,喜好 | |
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9 stamina | |
n.体力;精力;耐力 | |
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10 endurance | |
n.耐久力,忍耐力,耐久的时期,持续的时间 | |
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11 evolved | |
动词evolve的过去式和过去分词 | |
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12 athletic | |
adj.擅长运动的,强健的;活跃的,体格健壮的 | |
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13 jealousy | |
n.妒忌,嫉妒,猜忌 | |
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14 pedal | |
n.踏板;adj.脚的,踏脚的;v.用脚踏动,踩踏板 | |
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15 reveal | |
vt.揭露,泄露;展现,显示 | |
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16 shortcut | |
n.近路,捷径 | |
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