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Stargazing

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ID: 0811 Upper Intermediate
By the time you figure out how well Capricorns and Aquarians get along and if year of the dog is compatible with year of the rat, you might wanna try to figure out what this astronomy is all about… or is that astrology. A little knowledge can go a long way when the DVD ploy fails and you're seeking to terminate your membership in the Lonely Hearts Club. Listen to this podcast and learn to stargaze in Mandarin Chinese.
Wed Mar 05 2008 | Jenny, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
星星 xīngxing star
研究 yánjiū research
望远镜 wàngyuǎnjìng telescope
肉眼 ròuyǎn naked eye
喜欢和我来海边看星星吗？
xǐhuan hé wǒ lái hǎibiān kàn xīngxing ma ？
Do you like sitting here with me on the beach looking at the stars?
呃......
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Uh...
我对星星很有研究。你知道，右面的那颗是什么吗？
wǒ duì xīngxing hěn yǒu yánjiū 。nǐ zhīdào ，yòumiàn de nà kē shì shénme ma ？
I study the stars. Do you know what that is over on the right?
是什么？
shì shénme ？
What is it?
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