Jimmy Kimmel Announces Summer Break and Names Guest Hosts for ABC Show
Jimmy Kimmel 宣布夏季假期並公布 ABC 節目客座主持人名單
Introduction
Jimmy Kimmel has announced that he will take a two-month break from his late-night show, during which several guest hosts will take over the broadcast.
Jimmy Kimmel 宣布他將在深夜節目中休息兩個月，期間將由幾位客座主持人接手播送。
Main Body
This scheduled break, which has been a regular practice since 2020, will start the week of July 6. The list of substitute presenters includes Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo, and Jelly Roll. Notably, Rosie O’Donnell will also host. O’Donnell is a media personality known for her long and public conflict with President Donald Trump, a disagreement that began in 2006 while she was on the show 'The View' and has lasted for nearly twenty years.
這次預定的假期自 2020 年起已成為慣例，將於 7 月 6 日那一週開始。代播主持人名單包括 Tiffany Haddish、Anthony Anderson、Ike Barinholtz、Colman Domingo 和 Jelly Roll。值得注意的是，Rosie O’Donnell 也將擔任主持。O’Donnell 是一位媒體名人，以與川普總統長期且公開的衝突而聞名，這場爭端始於 2006 年她在參加《The View》節目期間，至今已持續近二十年。
This change in hosts comes after a difficult period for the program. Last September, the show was off the air for almost a week after Kimmel made comments about the death of commentator Charlie Kirk. This incident caused threats from FCC Chair Brendan Carr and led to public protests at the Walt Disney Studios and ABC offices. When Kimmel returned on September 23, he emphasized his commitment to free speech and clarified that he did not intend to make light of the person's death. Consequently, the following episode attracted more than six million viewers.
這次的主持人更替是在節目經歷一段困難時期後發生的。去年 9 月，由於 Kimmel 對評論員 Charlie Kirk 逝世的言論，導致節目停播了近一週。此事件引起了 FCC 主席 Brendan Carr 的威脅，並導致在華特迪士尼工作室和 ABC 辦公室出現公開抗議。當 Kimmel 於 9 月 23 日回歸時，他強調對言論自由的堅持，並澄清自己並非意在拿該人士的逝世開玩笑。因此，隨後的該集節目吸引了超過六百萬名觀眾。
Conclusion
The show will continue with these guest hosts until Kimmel returns from his summer vacation.
該節目將繼續由這些客座主持人主持，直到 Kimmel 結束夏季假期回歸為止。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The "Connector" Secret: Moving from Basic to Fluid
At the A2 level, you usually write short, separate sentences: "The show was off the air. Kimmel made a comment. People protested."
To reach B2, you need to glue these ideas together using Logical Connectors. This makes you sound like a natural speaker rather than a textbook.
🔍 Spotted in the Text
Look at how the article connects complex ideas:
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"During which..." Used to describe something happening at the same time as another event. Example: "He is taking a break, during which guest hosts will take over."
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"Notably..." Used to highlight a specific, surprising, or important piece of information. Example: "Notably, Rosie O’Donnell will also host."
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"Consequently..." A sophisticated way to say "so" or "because of this." It shows a direct result. Example: "Consequently, the following episode attracted more than six million viewers."
🛠️ The B2 Upgrade Map
Instead of using the same simple words, try these substitutions from the text:
| Instead of... (A2) | Try this... (B2) | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| So / Then | Consequently | It sounds more professional and logical. |
| Also / And | Notably | It tells the listener: "Pay attention to this part!" |
| While / When | During which | It creates a complex sentence structure. |
💡 Pro Tip for Fluency
Stop thinking in dots and start thinking in bridges . When you speak, don't just state a fact; tell the listener how the next fact relates to the first one using these connectors.