BBC环球慢速英语 第352期:听众来信(2)

voice 1: Semion, your question got us thinking! The idea for Spotlight began in 1996 - more than ten years ago! And in that time, Spotlight has changed a lot! Today, we would like to take you on a journey. We will explore a little bit of Spotlight's history. And we will even listen to parts of our very first program ever! Keep listening!
声音1：塞米昂，你的问题让我们开始思考！重点报道节目的理念始于1996年，也就是20多年以前！在这段时间，重点报道节目有了很大改变！今天，我们想带大家回顾这段旅程。我们将简单探索一下重点报道节目的历史。我们还会播放首期栏目的音频片段！请继续收听节目！

voice 2: The idea for Spotlight came from a man named Mike Procter. In fact, you may recognize his name and voice! Mike has worked on many Spotlight programs.
声音2：重点报道节目的灵感来自于名为迈克·普洛斯特的一位男性。实际上，你们可能知道他的名字，也听过他的声音！迈克播报过许多期重点报道节目。

voice 1: In the mid 90's Mike was working in Cyprus. There, he heard some radio programs from voice of America. These programs were in Special English. This method of broadcasting is easier for people to understand. The voice of America broadcasts news stories. But Mike believed that he could also use the method to share Christian ideas!
声音1：上世纪90年代中期，迈克在塞浦路斯工作。他在那里收听过美国之音的广播节目。这些节目是用慢速英语的方式播报的。这种广播方式便于人们理解。美国之音播报新闻报道。而迈克认为，他也可以用这种方式分享基督教思想！