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想学说英语吗？我们的学习美国英语日常对话在这里提供一个很好的练习机会。请点击以下声频链接，收听美国人的对话，并参照英文原文和相关中文解释。今天的对话是来自太阳的能量。

程度较高的读者也可以选择使用完全以英文解释的这段对话。

对话录音：
http://share.digital2.getusinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/6.-Power-from-the-Sun.mp3

Nick: Happy belated birthday, Jim! Did you have a good birthday yesterday?

Jim: It was great. I spent the day with my family. My mom made a fantastic meal, and my brother gave me this cool solar phone charger. I’ve wanted one for months!

Nick: And that really uses solar power to charge your cellphone?

Jim: Yes! It’s amazing. I’ve been looking for ways to use less energy from dirty sources, and this is perfect. The sun is a renewable energy source, and it’s free!

Nick: You do love free stuff! But, seriously, if solar energy is so great, why aren’t more people using it?

Jim: I don’t know! Solar energy is great for us and for the environment. I love it!

词语解释

Belated意指迟到发生或到来。例如：昨天是你的生日，我忘了，今天才想起来。于是我对你说“Happy belated birthday.”

 Solar power （太阳能）或 solar energy（太阳能源） 。

Renewable energy （可再生能源）指来自可以自然再生资源的能源。 “Replenish” 指可以将消耗掉的东西再补充、再充满。

The environment指人类和动植物生活的自然世界，即环境。

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“日常对话”由国务院教育与文化事务局英语语言项目处（Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs）资深项目官员海蒂·豪兰（Heidi Howland）编写。 

Everyday conversations for English learners: Power from the sun [audio]

Learning to speak English? Our Everyday Conversations help you practice. Click the audio link to hear a native speaker pronounce each word while you read. Key terms are explained at the end. Today’s conversation is on using  power from the sun.

Audio: 
http://share.digital2.getusinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/6.-Power-from-the-Sun.mp3

Nick: Happy belated birthday, Jim! Did you have a good birthday yesterday?

Jim: It was great. I spent the day with my family. My mom made a fantastic meal, and my brother gave me this cool solar phone charger. I’ve wanted one for months!

Nick: And that really uses solar power to charge your cellphone?

Jim: Yes! It’s amazing. I’ve been looking for ways to use less energy from dirty sources, and this is perfect. The sun is a renewable energy source, and it’s free!

Nick: You do love free stuff! But, seriously, if solar energy is so great, why aren’t more people using it?

Jim: I don’t know! Solar energy is great for us and for the environment. I love it!

Now let’s review the vocabulary

Belated means something happening or coming late. For example, yesterday was your birthday. I forgot. Today I remembered. I say, “Happy belated birthday.”

Solar power or solar energy is energy that comes from the sun.

Renewable energy is energy that comes from things that will not run out. It is energy that is naturally replenished. “Replenish” means to replace what has been used.

The environment is the natural world in which people, animals and plants live.

The American English website offers a variety of free resources for learners and teachers of English. The American English Facebook page posts learning materials for English-language learners daily.

Everyday Conversations are developed by the State Department’s Heidi Howland, a senior program officer in the Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.