全英Vlog和我一起练听力！美国大学生的一天

KerryDowdle

26 Jul 202402:43

Summary

TLDRIn this vlog, Carrie shares her Friday and Saturday activities, including attending a ceramics club, glazing pottery pieces, having Americanized Chinese food for lunch, grocery shopping, and buying a new eyelash curler. She also discusses her calculus class and ends the day with a macha latte, trying on jeans, enjoying cran food, and watching 'Spy Family' Season 2 Episode 2.

Takeaways

🎨 Carrie spends her Friday and Saturday mornings at the Ceramics club, working on glazing and painting pottery pieces.
🖌️ She chose to paint the insides of the pieces white and the outsides in different colors, including pink and green.
🐿️ A funny squirrel sound was captured in one of the clips, adding a light-hearted moment to the vlog.
🍴 Carrie and her boyfriend had lunch together, with the school serving Americanized Chinese food.
🍦 There was an amusing incident where her boyfriend tried to make an ice cream cone, but the ice cream was too warm, causing a mess.
🛒 They went grocery shopping, and Carrie mentioned being particular about the taste of water and picked up a new eyelash curler.
📚 Carrie attended a Calculus class, indicating her academic pursuits alongside her vlog activities.
👖 The next day, she tried on jean shorts at Levis but regretted not buying them later.
🍵 She enjoyed a Matcha latte and a Sakura milk tea, showing her taste in beverages.
🐱 A cat in a dorm was mentioned, adding a touch of campus life to the vlog.
📺 They ordered takeout and watched 'Spy Family' Season 2, Episode 2, ending the vlog on a cozy note.

Q & A

What does Carrie usually do on Friday mornings after 8:00 a.m.?
-Carrie goes to her Ceramics club and spends her morning and early afternoon in the ceramic studio.
What was Carrie working on during her time in the ceramic studio?
-She was glazing some pieces that had been fired, painting them with different colors, and making a small item to pour milk from.
What colors did Carrie use for glazing the ceramic pieces?
-She painted the insides of the pieces white, the outside of two of them pink, and the outside of another one green.
How did Carrie create the ceramic pieces she was glazing?
-She made one piece by hand and another one on the wheel.
What did Carrie and her boyfriend have for lunch at school?
-They had Americanized Chinese food, which included a spring roll, lo mein, and sweet chicken dishes.
Why did Carrie go to the grocery store after lunch?
-Carrie needed to get more water because she is particular about the taste of water.
What item did Carrie pick up at the grocery store for free?
-Carrie picked up a package that had free COVID tests included.
Why did Carrie need a new eyelash curler?
-Her old eyelash curler broke while she was using it, snapping into pieces.
What was different about Carrie's new eyelash curler compared to the old one?
-The new one has a more curved top, which makes it easier to use compared to the old one that felt like a torture device.
What did Carrie do after her Calculus class?
-The script does not provide specific information about what Carrie did after her Calculus class.
What beverage did Carrie have on the next day?
-Carrie had a Matcha latte.
What clothing item did Carrie try on at Levi's but later regretted not buying?
-Carrie tried on jean shorts but did not like them at the time and later wished she had bought them.
What did Carrie and her boyfriend do for dinner and what did they watch afterwards?
-They got takeout for dinner and watched Spy Family Season 2, Episode 2.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Ceramics Club and Glazing Fun

Carrie starts her Friday and Saturday Vlog by sharing her morning at the Ceramics club. She spends time in the ceramic studio, working on glazing pieces that have been fired. She paints them in various colors, including white on the inside and different shades of pink and green on the outside. She also makes a small item for pouring milk. The process involves both hand painting and using a wheel. She looks forward to seeing the final results.

🍽️ Lunchtime Adventures and Grocery Shopping

After her ceramics session, Carrie and her boyfriend enjoy lunch together. The school serves Americanized Chinese food, which includes spring rolls and sweet chicken dishes. Carrie also has cereal due to her lingering hunger. They attempt to make ice cream cones, with a messy start but a successful second try. Later, they visit the grocery store, where Carrie buys water, being particular about its taste. She also picks up a new eyelash curler after her old one broke.

📚 Academic Duties and Casual Shopping

Carrie mentions doing some work and attending a Calculus class. The next day, she gets a Macha latte and tries on jeans at Levis, regretting not buying a pair she initially disliked. She also visits a dorm where she spots a cat, gets Boba and Sakura milk tea, and discusses the quality of her phone. The day ends with takeout and watching the second episode of Spy Family Season 2.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Ceramics club

A ceramics club is a social or hobby group where members gather to engage in the art of creating objects from clay and other ceramic materials. In the video's context, it's where Carrie spends her Friday mornings, participating in pottery activities, which is a central theme of her vlog.

💡Glazing

Glazing is the process of applying a thin layer of glass-like substance to the surface of ceramic objects before firing them in a kiln. This gives the ceramics a glossy finish and can add color. Carrie mentions glazing pieces that had been fired, indicating a step in the ceramics process she's working on.

💡Americanized Chinese food

This term refers to Chinese cuisine that has been adapted to suit American tastes, often featuring dishes that are less authentic but more familiar to American palates, such as spring rolls and sweet chicken. Carrie discusses having lunch with her boyfriend and mentions the school serving this type of food.

💡Cereal

Cereal is a type of breakfast food typically made from grains and is often eaten with milk. Carrie mentions getting cereal after lunch because she was still hungry, showing her personal eating habits and preferences.

💡Ice cream cone

An ice cream cone is a dessert item consisting of a scoop or more of ice cream served in a cone-shaped pastry. Carrie's boyfriend attempts to make one but encounters difficulty due to the ice cream being too warm, leading to a humorous situation in the vlog.

💡Grocery store

A grocery store is a type of retail store that primarily sells food and other everyday items. Carrie goes to the grocery store to buy water and other items, highlighting her daily routine and the importance of specific tastes in her life.

💡Eyelash curler

An eyelash curler is a cosmetic tool used to curl the eyelashes, making them appear longer and more noticeable. Carrie mentions getting a new one because her old one broke, showing her attention to personal grooming and beauty.

💡Calculus class

Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with limits, functions, derivatives, and integrals. Carrie mentions attending a calculus class, indicating her academic pursuits and the subjects she is studying.

💡Jean shorts

Jean shorts are a type of casual clothing made from denim material, similar to jeans but shorter in length. Carrie tries on a pair at Levis but regrets not buying them later, illustrating the shopping experience and decision-making process.

💡Boba

Boba, also known as bubble tea or boba tea, is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan and includes chewy tapioca balls (boba) or other toppings. Carrie and her friends often enjoy this drink as a popular and trendy beverage.

Highlights

Introduction to Carrie's Friday and Saturday Vlog

Morning routine includes attending the Ceramics club at 8:00 a.m.

Carrie's experience working on glazing ceramic pieces

Detailing the process of painting ceramics with white and pink glaze

Handcrafted ceramic pieces showcased with clear coat

Creation of a unique ceramic piece for pouring milk

Humorous clip of a squirrel making a funny sound

Lunch date with boyfriend featuring Americanized Chinese food

Description of an ice cream mishap and subsequent success

Trip to the grocery store for essentials and a new eyelash curler

Carrie's preference for specific water taste and free COVID tests

Comparison between old and new eyelash curlers

Carrie's academic routine with Calculus class attendance

Next day activities including a Macha latte and shopping at Levis

Trying on jean shorts and regretting not purchasing them

Cute encounter with a cat in a dorm and enjoying cran food

Sakura milk tea and Boba tea experience

Watching Spy Family Season 2, Episode 2 as a night activity