New Guest Hosts for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
New Guest Hosts for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
《Jimmy Kimmel Live!》新客座主持人
Introduction
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break for two months. Other famous people will host his show on ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel 將休息兩個月，將由其他名人接替他在 ABC 頻道主持節目。
Main Body
Many people will host the show. Tiffany Haddish starts on July 6. Colman Domingo and Anthony Anderson will also host. The show started these summer breaks in 2020.
許多人將接手主持該節目。Tiffany Haddish 將於 7 月 6 日開始。Colman Domingo 和 Anthony Anderson 也將主持。這種夏季假期代班的傳統始於 2020 年。
Rosie O'Donnell will also host the show. Jimmy Kimmel says this is a treat for Donald Trump. Rosie and Donald Trump do not like each other.
Rosie O'Donnell 也將主持該節目。Jimmy Kimmel 表示這對唐納德·川普來說是一種「款待」。Rosie 與唐納德·川普互不相容。
Rosie now lives in Ireland. She says bad things about Donald Trump. She says the 2024 election was not fair. She thinks Kamala Harris won.
Rosie 現在住在愛爾蘭。她對唐納德·川普評價極低，並表示 2024 年的選舉並不公平，她認為是 Kamala Harris 獲勝。
Conclusion
The show will have these guest hosts all summer.
整個夏天都將由這些客座主持人接手。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The "Future-Action" Word
In this story, we see the word will used many times.
When we talk about things that have not happened yet, we use will + action word.
Examples from the text:
- People will host the show.
- Rosie O'Donnell will also host.
How it works:
Person → will → Action
Simple Practice List:
- I will go to the store.
- He will talk tomorrow.
- They will start the game.
🧩 Quick Note: "Does not" vs "Do not"
Look at this sentence: "Rosie and Donald Trump do not like each other."
- Use do not for many people (They/We/You).
- Use does not for one person (He/She/It).
Example: Rosie does not like him → Rosie and Donald do not like each other.
Vocabulary Learning
Celebrity Guest Hosts Announced for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Summer Break
《Jimmy Kimmel Live!》暑假期間將由名人客席主持
Introduction
Jimmy Kimmel has announced a list of celebrity guest hosts who will run his ABC late-night show while he takes a voluntary two-month break.
Jimmy Kimmel 已公布一份名人客席主持名單，在他自願休假兩個月期間，將由這些名人接手主持他在 ABC 的深夜節目。
Main Body
The process of changing hosts involves a diverse group of entertainers. According to ABC, the rotation starts on July 6 with Tiffany Haddish, followed by Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, and Jelly Roll. Mr. Anderson, who is the most frequent guest host, is scheduled for the week of August 10, whereas Mr. Domingo will host during the week of July 20. This tradition of taking summer breaks was first started by the program in 2020.
更換主持的過程涉及一組多元的演藝人士。根據 ABC 的資料，輪替將於 7 月 6 日由 Tiffany Haddish 開始，隨後是 Colman Domingo、Ike Barinholtz、Anthony Anderson 以及 Jelly Roll。其中 Anderson 先生是出現最頻繁的客席主持，預計於 8 月 10 日那一週主持；而 Domingo 先生則將在 7 月 20 日那一週主持。該節目自 2020 年起便開始了這個暑假休假的傳統。
Furthermore, the inclusion of Rosie O'Donnell is particularly noteworthy. Mr. Kimmel described her appearance as a "special treat" for President Donald Trump, highlighting the strong personal and political disagreements between them. Ms. O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland after the 2024 presidential election, has recently made several negative comments about the President's character. Additionally, in a recent interview with Jim Acosta, she claimed that the 2024 election results were fraudulent and asserted that Kamala Harris was the actual winner.
此外，Rosie O'Donnell 的加入特別值得關注。Kimmel 先生將她的出現形容為對川普總統的一個「特別驚喜」，突顯了兩人之間強烈的個人與政治分歧。O'Donnell 女士在 2024 年總統大選後移居愛爾蘭，近期對總統的人格發表了多次負面評論。此外，在最近一次與 Jim Acosta 的訪談中，她聲稱 2024 年的選舉結果是造假的，並堅稱 Kamala Harris 才是真正的贏家。
Conclusion
The program will continue with its planned guest rotation throughout the summer.
該節目將在整個夏天繼續執行計劃中的客席輪替。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'B2 Power-Up': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated
At the A2 level, you usually say: "He is taking a break because he is tired" or "She said the election was bad." To reach B2, you need to stop using simple words like 'said' or 'took' and start using Precise Action Verbs.
🔍 The Linguistic Shift
Look at how the article describes people speaking and acting. It doesn't just say "they talked"; it uses specific verbs that tell us how they talked.
| A2 Level (Simple) | B2 Level (Precise) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| Said | Asserted | It shows the person is very sure and confident. |
| Said | Claimed | It suggests the person believes it, but others might disagree. |
| Pointed out | Highlighted | It draws a 'bright light' to a specific detail. |
| Did/Started | Involved | It describes a complex process rather than a single action. |
🛠️ How to apply this today
Instead of using the word "say" for everything, ask yourself: Is this person arguing? Are they guessing? Are they emphasizing something?
Example Transformation:
- A2: "Rosie O'Donnell said that Kamala Harris won."
- B2: "Rosie O'Donnell asserted that Kamala Harris was the actual winner."
By changing one verb, you move from describing a conversation to describing a position or an argument. This is the core of B2 fluency: Precision.
Pro Tip: Notice the word "noteworthy" in the text. A2 students say "This is interesting." B2 students say "This is noteworthy." It changes the tone from a personal opinion to a professional observation.
Vocabulary Learning
Appointment of Guest Hosts for the Summer Hiatus of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
《Jimmy Kimmel Live!》夏季休假期間的客座主持人任命
Introduction
Jimmy Kimmel has announced a roster of celebrity guest hosts to manage his ABC late-night program during a two-month voluntary absence.
Jimmy Kimmel 宣布了一份名人客座主持人名單，將在他自願休假兩個月期間，接管他在 ABC 的深夜節目。
Main Body
The administrative transition of the program's hosting duties involves a diverse cohort of personnel. According to ABC, the rotation commences on July 6 with Tiffany Haddish, followed by a sequence including Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, and Jelly Roll. Mr. Anderson, identified as the most frequent surrogate host, is scheduled for the week of August 10, while Mr. Domingo is slated for the week of July 20. This practice of summer recesses was institutionalized by the program in 2020.
該節目的主持職務行政交接涉及一群多元的人員。根據 ABC 的說法，輪替將於 7 月 6 日由 Tiffany Haddish 開始，隨後包括 Colman Domingo、Ike Barinholtz、Anthony Anderson 以及 Jelly Roll。其中 Anderson 被列為最頻繁的代班主持人，預定於 8 月 10 日當週主持；而 Domingo 則定於 7 月 20 日當週上陣。這種夏季休假的慣例是該節目在 2020 年制度化後的結果。
Of particular note is the inclusion of Rosie O'Donnell, a selection Mr. Kimmel characterized as a 'special treat' for President Donald Trump. This appointment occurs amidst a backdrop of significant interpersonal friction and political divergence. Ms. O'Donnell, who relocated to Ireland following the 2024 presidential election, has recently articulated a series of derogatory assessments regarding the President's character and professional history. Furthermore, in a recent discourse with Jim Acosta, Ms. O'Donnell posited a hypothesis that the 2024 electoral outcome was fraudulent, asserting that former Vice President Kamala Harris was the actual victor and that corroborating evidence will eventually emerge.
特別值得注意的是 Rosie O'Donnell 的加入，Kimmel 將此選擇形容為給總統川普的「特別驚喜」。此次任命發生在兩人人際關係極其緊張且政治分歧巨大的背景下。O'Donnell 在 2024 年總統大選後移居愛爾蘭，近期她對總統的人格與專業經歷發表了一系列貶低性的評價。此外，在最近與 Jim Acosta 的對談中，O'Donnell 提出假設認為 2024 年的選舉結果涉嫌舞弊，並聲稱前副總統 Kamala Harris 才是真正的獲勝者，且相關證據最終將會浮出水面。
Conclusion
The program will proceed with its scheduled guest rotation throughout the summer period.
該節目將在整個夏季期間按照計劃進行客座輪替。
Vocabulary Learning
The Art of 'Nominalization' and Formal Displacement
To bridge the gap from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond action-oriented prose toward concept-oriented architecture. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization: the process of turning verbs (actions) and adjectives (qualities) into nouns. This shifts the focus from who is doing what to the existence of a phenomenon.
◈ The Mechanism of Sophistication
Compare these two registers:
- B2 (Active/Direct): Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break, so he chose some celebrities to host for him.
- C2 (Nominalized/Abstract): The administrative transition of the program's hosting duties involves a diverse cohort of personnel.
In the C2 version, the action (transitioning) becomes a noun (The administrative transition). This allows the writer to attach complex modifiers ("administrative") and creates a distance that feels objective, academic, and authoritative.
◈ Semantic Precision: 'The Lexical Pivot'
Observe how the text avoids simple verbs in favor of high-utility C2 nouns and predicates:
- "Voluntary absence" instead of "decided to leave for a while."
- "Interpersonal friction and political divergence" instead of "they don't get along and disagree on politics."
- "Derogatory assessments" instead of "said bad things."
◈ Syntactic Analysis: The 'Abstract Subject' Pattern
At the C2 level, we employ the Abstract Subject. Note the sentence: "This practice of summer recesses was institutionalized by the program in 2020."
By making "This practice" the subject, the author treats a recurring event as a formal entity. This allows for the use of the verb institutionalized, which elevates the context from a mere habit to a systemic policy.
C2 Heuristic: When rewriting for mastery, ask yourself: "Can I turn this verb into a noun and pair it with a precise adjective?" If you can change "They disagreed" to "Their divergence was evident," you have successfully migrated from B2 to C2 syntax.